Pixar is offering an exciting opportunity geared towards students passionate about pursuing a career as a Technical Director (TD) on animated feature films. As a Global Technology Technical Director (GT TD) you will work closely with other TDs to write software that improves workflow and provides film-specific functionality for other departments, including lighting and animation. We are looking for students who possess strong technical skills and a real passion for building high-end visual imagery in support of the story telling process.
Qualifications:
You possess programming skills in C/C++ and/or a scripting language such as Python
Your educational background helps you demonstrate an understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, lighting, texture, and form
You have experience using 3D software packages like Houdini, Maya, Katana, RenderMan, etc
Experience using Unix/Linux systems
A demo reel demonstrating your sense of aesthetic preferred
Eligibility:
Traditional Academic Paths:
Minimally a junior in college working towards a BS or MS in computer science, computer graphics, digital art or a related technical field
Recent grads who are within the first year post graduation are eligible to apply
You already possess the legal right to work in the United States
This is a full-time position. You must be available to work on-site Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26
Less Traditional Professional Paths:
Career Transition: Those with a minimum of 5 years post-college graduation and whose professional experiences in a work/academic environment differ vastly from animation, VFX, gaming, and other computer graphics-focused industries
Armed Forces: Those who have served in the armed forces and are in a retraining program
Home Schooled: Those who are self-taught via an alternative educational path
Visa Sponsorship:
Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student / intern visas at this time
Submission Process and Application Materials (Please Read Carefully) :
Attach a single PDF containing your cover letter and resume
If you provide an online demo reel, place the link in the "Demo Reel” section of the application. If your demo reel is password protected, be sure to include the correct password
Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide feedback nor are we able to respond to requests for application status. You will be notified when there is an update on your application
In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 1, 2026
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