Internship Program
Welcome to TKMV STUDIO’s internship program focuses on providing our interns the opportunity to develop their skills as animators, designers, storytellers, and more, so they can be ready for the next steps in pursuing their careers. Interns will work closely with the studio and each other through various projects, catering to developing critical skills such as communication, problem-solving, project management, and networking. Our program caters to current students and 1 to 4 years post-graduates, and runs twice a year for the spring and fall semesters. After completing the internship, interns will have the basic skills and understanding of being part of the entertainment industry, along with artworks to add to their portfolio that will assist in finding opportunities.
Grow Through Opportunity and Experience
In the right place and time, anyone can grow, level up their skills, and make new connections that’ll prepare them for the ever-changing world.
Meet your Leads
Zanaā Ramirez and Tony Pham, are both visual designers who will lead the next generations of artists, creatives, and storytellers through various practices that highlight unique methods to overcome the bumps on the road.
The Original Seven
Meet our original seven interns! The first ones to go through our program, allowing us to do trial runs with concepts, ideas, workflows, and more. Allowing future interns to have the experience they need to grow!
Special Thanks To:
Carolina Laythe, Jennavive Mayer, Mallory Frazier, Abby Foresman, Alex Lara, S. Zela Hill, Alex Koklys
What you'll learn
Narratives
Building skills for creative narratives in the four stages of focus, such as development, preproduction, production, and post-production.
Visual Designs
Developing skills and understanding the basics of design through the use of shapes, color, and, more importantly, storytelling.
Communication
An essential skill, often overlooked but will be harnessed in a safe space to be used in team settings and beyond.
Critical Thinking
A powerful skill to use with intention and purpose to elevate the unique designs and stories through important, even subtle details.
Spring Term
January to May
Starts at mid-January and ends on the last day of May.
Fall Term
August to December
Starts at mid-August and ends on the last day of December.
Program Detail
Understand This Phase 01 Internship Opportunity Is Unpaid
Responsibilities will vary throughout the program, but are not limited to
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Team Lead Rotation
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Project Support & Coordination
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Project Management
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Social Media Content Creation
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Story Development
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Storyboarding & Animatics
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Character & Environment Designs
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Animation
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Editing & Compositing
Time Commitment
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10 to 20 hours per week (for college credit, if needed)
Location (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Hybrid, mostly online with regular monthly, in-person meetings
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Applicants applying outside of Arizona may still apply & join meetings online
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
TKMV STUDIO maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.