Trainee Program

Trainee Program Overview

Trainees gain hands-on experience on a Television or Feature production while learning from award-winning artists and working directly on actual productions. Trainees are exposed to a strategically tailored, comprehensive curriculum taught by industry and studio professionals. Directors and Artists mentor the Trainees in this immersive program.

Eligibility

Open to graduates with less than 5 years of work experience in the animation industry or those pivoting from a different career/industry, the Program is a 12 week, full-time and paid opportunity and is covered by the Animation Guild.

Success Stories

"During the 12 weeks, I had the great opportunity to work on Abominable with an amazingly talented crew while building my portfolio pieces under the mentorship of an art director on TV. Every week, I received invaluable feedback on my production/personal work from my art director and mentor. The program provided me with so many helpful learning resources through virtual workshops and lectures. I got to connect with many professionals through the program as well. It was definitely beyond my expectations!"

• Jiyoung, Former TV Art Trainee, Summer 2022

Current TV Visual Development Artist

"The Trainee Program allowed me to refine my work and the skills I already cultivated in a live production environment. I was encouraged to experiment and fail as often as I could by my mentors, and I was willing to do so knowing I had a safety net woven from their vast experiences to lean on. I got to make mistakes and learn quickly, as well as meaningfully contribute to the production. I've just finished up my first year as a full-time Storyboard Revisionist on Dragons: The Nine Realms, and I couldn't be more thankful for the work I get to do every day."

• Chad, Former TV Story Trainee, Summer 2021

Current TV Storyboard Revisionist