3D Graphics Designer Intern

Dear Applicant,

The Yiddish Arts and Academic Association of North America (YAAANA) and its project called Yiddishland California, based in San Diego, California, are looking for a 3D Graphic Arts Intern. The mission of YAAANA and Yiddishland California is to promote Yiddish language and culture through academic and artistic events. To learn more about the organization, please visit www.yiddishlandcalifornia.org.

We are currently seeking an organized, energetic, and diligent individual to assist us in designing 3D images for the early stages of a proposed museum of Yiddish language and culture in San Diego County. No knowledge of the Yiddish language is required. Familiarity with Jewish culture is a plus. Our interns receive free access to all YAAANA and Yiddishland California events and classes as well as to the YAAANA and Yiddishland California archives.

Internships are unpaid, but can be taken for college credit. This internship is remote.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Designing 3D digital objects and spaces for a flyover video of our proposed Yiddish museum.
• Assisting architecture interns with the flyover animation.
• Helping with other miscellaneous tasks when needed.

Work Experience & Skills

• Intermediate to advanced animation skills, with knowledge of Rhino 7, SketchUp, InDesign, and Tinkercad, or similar programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative and creativity.

Learning Objectives

• Interns will gain further experience with multiple 3D modeling software.
• Interns will gain experience modeling a range of objects, from human figures to detailed interiors.
• Interns will gain a further understanding of Jewish culture.

Learning Outcomes

• Interns will become proficient with multiple 3D modeling software.
• Interns will have completed pieces that can be added to the intern’s portfolio.

Estimated Duration

Full-time: preferably 8, minimum 6 week engagement with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.

Part-time: preferably 16, minimum 12 week engagement with a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week.

OPT: 21 hours per week, 270 hours total.

Longer internships with a less demanding time commitment are available upon request.

If an intern wishes to receive academic credit, it is their responsibility to confirm eligibility and any approval requirements with their academic institution prior to starting the internship.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh at jana@yiddishland.ca. As part of the application process, candidates will also be required to provide two letters of recommendation.

Questions? Please call us at: 858-220-2992.