About the role#
The Franchise, Products & Partnerships team extends NBCUniversal brands, characters, and stories through consumer products, games, theme park merchandise, and strategic partnerships. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to creative development and product design, helping to connect audiences with the worlds that define Universal.
What you'll do#
- Help bring characters and worlds to life through illustration, concept development, and visual storytelling.
- Create digital sketches and final artwork for characters, creatures, sets, and vehicles.
- Develop 2D character turns and production-ready content for style guides.
- Support creative development across products including toys, publications, and interactive games.
- Conduct visual research, review character-based products, and help organize project artwork.
- Develop packaging concepts and structures.
- Create sketches, Illustrator artwork, and mood boards to support toy strategies.
- Contribute to branding and packaging development using established style guides and IP guidelines.
- Work alongside internal and external cross-functional teams, partners, and vendors.
- Research consumer insights, global toy trends, and the competitive landscape.
- Support projects throughout the product development process.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the duration of the program.
- Minimum class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Skilled in Creative Suite, 3D software, and Keynote for presentations.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, perspective, and character design.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches and presentations.
- Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
- Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
Location & details#
- Location: Universal City, California.
- Program Dates: June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19.00 per hour.
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal operates as a media and entertainment company based in New York City. It produces film, television, and streaming content through studios like Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. The company manages various brands including NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. It also runs theme parks and experiences globally as part of Universal Destinations and Experiences. NBCUniversal functions as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation and employs over 10,000 people.
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