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Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Warner Bros. Animation Creative Services (Graphic Design) Internships: LA – Summer 2026
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
Your New Role
We have multiple Warner Bros. Animation Creative Services (Graphic Design) internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the LA area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule.
Your Role Accountabilities
Support the department with administrative and production and/or development duties
Supporting WBA’s in-house, all-purpose graphic design and VFX group
Assist with requests including key art, pitch decks, logos, end credits, main titles, custom typefaces, and both digital & printed event assets
Assist Sr. APM/APM with daily production tasks such as note taking, design reviews, and handouts
Provide script and pitch coverage
Attend meetings as needed with Production and Warner Bros. Animation/Cartoon Network execs and aid in meeting scheduling, preparation, note taking, and note distribution
Conduct creative research projects and assist creative leads with gathering and/or distributing reference
Learn the pre-production pipeline and assist the production team throughout the process
Update and maintain lists and grids
Organize and track creative assets and create processes for organization
Update the team on latest animation news, up-and-coming talent/concepts, etc.
Assist with department communications, research, and disseminate information to the appropriate parties as directed
Work closely with the production team to prioritize artist needs
Regularly communicate progress individually and across multiple teams
Hone your asset management, tracking, and archiving skillset with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow
Help prepare design handouts for artists
Support production shipments to vendors
Qualifications & Experience
Design portfolio required. Please submit your portfolio along with your resume as one PDF.
Passion for and familiarity with animation and interest in pursuing Animation Production Management, Graphic Design, or Animation Development long-term
Comfortable working with different fonts and typography
A firm grasp of design principles, along with a willingness to learn and accept critiques
Excellent time management skills
The ability to be self-sufficient and collaborate with others when needed
The ability to apply notes given during review sessions
A willingness to challenge yourself through various types of assignments
A love for all things animation and design
Knowledge of Mac, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance and filing procedures
Ability to organize and schedule work effectively
Communicative with ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in written and verbal forms and ability to share information and listen effectively
Ability to play close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions
Passion for organization, scheduling, and time management
Ability to work well under time constraints
A humble and positive attitude
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to handle confidential information
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Patience for a fast-moving, ever-changing work environment
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior (18 years or older)
Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.
Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program.
What To Know Before Applying:
The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.
Program date options:
Option 1: June 1st – August 14th
Option 2: June 8th – August 21st
Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity
Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
Interviewing will take place from mid February through early-April. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.
On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
About Our Internship Program
WBD’s Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.