This is a 4-month paid internship which aims to develop and enhance skills in the digital 3D animation domain Blender platform system.  While training, they will be working on an animated documentary, a story about a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ becoming a parent.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake a Blender training course. This particular course is an intro, 40 hours, broken down into ten (10) 4-hour sessions over 5 weeks during which the intern will learn how to create animation layouts utilizing Blender.

Overall the topics include:

  • Introduction to Blender features
  • Understand setting up a layout model in Blender
  • Create element models
  • Work on lighting
  • Application of colour and texture
  • Output of models for layouts
  • Understanding the relation of this work to storyboard
  • Work with a director in a time sensitive and collaborative environment
  • Advance soft skills such as how to estimate work times and deliver on schedule in studio environment
  • Learn to collaborate in a team environment both providing and receiving feedback
  • Learn to lead team creative sessions

Knowledge and skills

Capable in digital platform environmentsRequirements

Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner

Time management

Understanding of animation principles and able to apply them

Understanding digital location design for animation

Understanding of perspective

Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines

A positive attitude and dedication to the success of the project

Capable of taking direction and working collaboratively within a team

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be under 30 for this training position and legally entitled to work in Canada (either a citizen, permanent resident or person with refugee status – work permits are not eligible);
  • Have completed post-secondary studies (exception: interns located in Nunavut, Yukon or NWT are not required to meet this criterion); Animation degree an asset.    

Coyle Digital has a workplace with a strong commitment to diversity.  As such, we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. The work will be remote except in the case of a Toronto candidate who will be required come into the studio on a hybrid basis.

Remuneration: $24/hour x 37.5 hours a week for 4 months 

To apply send CV and portfolio to coylefilmsinfo@gmail.com