Archival Intern - Summer 2025

Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors. 

Illumination is seeking an Archival Intern for Summer 2025 to work under the general direction of the Director of Digital Asset Management and Archive.  They will need to demonstrate strong communication skills and adaptation to work on multiple projects within the Archive.

• Organize physical artwork from Illumination Animated Films.
• Digitize and process physical artwork
• Upload and catalog digital assets into a Digital Asset Management System
• Communicate effectively with the Archives Director regarding progress on projects

• Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks
• Students returning to school in the fall are eligible to apply
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of file structures and procedures.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare reports regarding project goals and deadlines.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Archival/Library Science Graduate program for the full duration of the internship.
• Must be authorized to work int he United States without visa sponsorship by the company.

• Knowledge of the animation process a plus.
• Background in art or knowledge of art history a plus.
• Experience working with DAM Systems a plus.

• Must have the ability to work in the Santa Monica studio 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) without relocation assistance from the company and 1 day WFH (Fri).

The salary for this position is $17.28/hour.  

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.

Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.