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Jobs: Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Fall 2015 General Internships

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Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Fall 2015 General Internships

Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Anywhere

Job Description

For over 20 years, Nickelodeon has been making creator-driven, kid-approved, award winning animated series, but Nickelodeon Animation Studio is far more than the shows we’re famous for.  Yes, it’s here that we put the SquarePants on SpongeBob, make a snake talk and a bread truck fly, but we also make animated shorts and films, digital content, and let’s not forget our industry renowned education and training programs.  Our content development is creator driven, our work culture is collaborative, and our mentorship of new talent is second to none!

In addition to superb internships, Nickelodeon Animation Studios offers fantastic perks! NICKterns are encouraged to participate in our internship classes and various studio networking opportunities. Some of the perks include:

  • Lunch with Show Creators, Executives, and veteran NICKterns
  • Portfolio/Reel Critique
  • How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
  • Costumed Life Drawing Sessions
  • Free Movie and Toonpics Screenings
  • Practice Art Tests
  • Record Studio Sit-ins
  • Character Design and Storyboarding Classes

The list of internships options at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio may include but is not limited to the departments listed below.  Please be sure to indicate your area(s) of interest within your cover letter.

  • Animation Development
  • Live Action Development
  • Animation Current Series
  • 2D Animation Production
  • CG Animation Production
  • Post Production
  • Talent Outreach & Development (Artist and Writers Programs)
  • Talent & Casting
  • Original Movies
  • Digital Operations
  • Media Technology Services (IS&T)
  • Business Operations
  • Archive & Resource Library
  • Office Services/Facilities
  • Special Events
  • Community Relations
  • Business & Legal Affairs
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Communications & Publicity
  • Digital Development & Community (Website & Social Media)
  • Content Relations
  • TV Production & Technology

Please complete the internship application by clicking “Apply for this Position” at the bottom of this posting.  You will need to include a cover letter and a current resume, which you will upload using the ADD RESUME & ATTACHMENTS link in the “Resume Attachment” section of the online application.

A College Relations representative will contact you directly, should we have an appropriate internship based on your areas of interest and skills. Please check to see that you meet all of the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

application link: http://bit.ly/1JFaYOJ

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Heber Alvarado

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What is your name and your current occupation?

My name is Heber Alvarado and I am working proffesionally as a Senior Artist with Microsoft Game Studios. I also freelance on film projects and teach character modeling at local schools from time to time.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I had a couple jobs in high school but the craziest one was working in a warehouse driving a pallet jack  (like a mini forklift of sorts) you were basically lifting heavy boxes all day and had to make a “daily quota” or you would be fired. Needless to say I was there about 5 days into it when I crashed my pallet jack into a large beam that had lots of boxes full of eggs stacked on top. It was a disaster , a domino effect if you will. After getting chewed out by the supervisor over it and having to clean it up I decided I was never going to work that type of job ever again, lucky to say I never did.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Recently wrapped up a couple of cinematic trailers for a client (Saints Row 3 and Rift) that is pretty recent work and It proved very rewarding, got to work with close friends on them and learn a lot from them as well.  Before that it would have to be when Continue reading

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Promote Yourself: Rigging a Character in Harmony

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On Wednesday, September 2, at 3PM EST, Join tonyteach for a LIVE Google Hangout, as we rig a character in Toon Boom Harmony, using the Bone Deformer.
Hangout Link: https://goo.gl/00YFHw
Using our “Pepper” character, we will cover:
• Using the Drawing View, and Camera View
• Bone Deformer Basics
• Rigging the Arms
• Rigging the Legs
• Rigging the Body
• Working with Kinematic Output
• Adding a Peg to Your Character
• and much more!
“But, I’ve never used Toon Boom Harmony!”
No worries, I teach in a way that even beginners and novices can follow – and still keep it interesting for seasoned Harmony users 🙂
BONUS: Get The Pepper character rig for FREE! This is the rig we’ll be using in the Hangout!
Just click “Share and Download.” https://sellfy.com/p/8Fzb/
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Lyndon Ruddy

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What is your name and your current occupation?
Lyndon Ruddy. I’m a story artist currently working at Paramount Animation in Hollywood.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
 Nothing too crazy, mostly art related jobs, although I did work at an industrial laundry mat when I was 15. The ones with the giant washers and dryers. If I fell in, that’d be it.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I loved storyboarding on Gnomeo and Juliet, The Legend of Tembo ( the project was shelved) Tinkbell and Planes Franchie movies.  The Pramount project I’m currently storyboarding on is going to blow people away. Its going to be really good.

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Toronto Canada. I went to Sheridan College and studied classical animation. My first job was as a layout artist on Ewoks and Droids for Lucasfilm. It was Continue reading