Warner Bros. Animation Creative Services (Graphic Design) Internships: LA - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. 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 Overview of the internships 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. Example internship opportunities could include: Warner Bros. Animation Creative Services Intern: LA - Summer 2026 Your Role Accountabilities Duties could include: 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

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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