The Production Assistant Intern will organize artwork, assist with database cleanup, and support production teams while developing skills in a creative environment.
Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors.
Illumination is seeking a Production Assistant Intern for Summer 2026 to work closely with our Visual Development and Story Production teams. We are looking for a detail oriented individual, who can multi-task and provide support over many films. The intern should have strong communication skills and be self motivated to grow. This is an exciting opportunity that will give the intern a look behind production within our Santa Monica Headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Organize and process artwork across shows, shorts, and any ancillary animation pieces, while working with the Supervisors to understand the daily and weekly priorities.
- Upload and catalog assets into a Digital Asset Management system.
- Assist with various database cleanup projects.
- As needed, provide production support for the Visual Development, Story, and/or Script teams and remote artists.
- Support the crew’s daily priorities on all Illumination productions and projects.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks.
- Students returning to College or University in the fall are eligible to apply.
- Preferred major(s): Digital Media Production/Film, Animation or Communications.
- Highly detail oriented; able to handle complex instructions with diligence and follow-through.
- Good communication skills, self-reliant and motivated by the process.
- Strong experience with Outlook, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and working knowledge of Photoshop required. Experience with After Effects, Filemaker, or Final Draft a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the company.
Requirements
- Must have the ability to work in the Santa Monica studio 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) without relocation assistance from the company and 1 day WFH (Fri).
The salary for this position is $17.28/hour
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.
Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
Top Skills
After Effects
Excel
Filemaker
Final Draft
MS Office
Outlook
Photoshop
Word
Zoom
Illumination (illumination.com) Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Santa Monica, California, United States
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