DreamWorks Animation — Game Art Jobs
DreamWorks Animation is one of the world's top animation studios, responsible for Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and The Bad Guys. They hire Visual Development Artists, Lighting Artists, CFX Artists, and Animators at their Glendale studio.
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Studio at a Glance
Art Disciplines DreamWorks Animation Hires
Based on recent job listings, DreamWorks Animation actively hires across these game art disciplines.
Recent Roles at DreamWorks Animation
Role titles and seniority levels from recent DreamWorks Animation postings.
Salary Ranges at DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation is based in Glendale, CA. California income tax up to 13.3% applies. Intern rates are published ($17.87-$35/hour). Staff salaries estimated from comparable LA animation studios.
What DreamWorks Animation Looks for in Your Portfolio
Based on their job descriptions and public art direction guidelines.
Stylized 3D Art
DreamWorks films use stylized realism — not photorealistic, not cartoony. Study their film-specific art direction. Dragon and Kung Fu Panda have very different aesthetics.
Visual Development
VisDev is a key pipeline at DreamWorks. Concept and color scripts showing how lighting and mood evolve across a story are valued highly.
Animation and CFX
Strong demand for animators and CFX/simulation artists. A reel showing complex creature or cloth simulation is more relevant than generic animation.
Recent DreamWorks Animation Job Listings
Current and recent art roles posted by DreamWorks Animation. Subscribers get new listings the day they post.
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