Frequently Asked Questions

Our program start dates will vary from year to year based on production schedules.

Yes, this is a full-time, paid position.

No, this is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. You must be available to work full-time during the program period, with the potential to extend beyond the initial training period.

A college degree or advanced education is not required for these opportunities.

Yes, you can apply to both. However, please review the portfolio submission guidelines for each posting, as skills requirements will vary for each role.

Refer to the Portfolio Guidelines section of this website for some tips and suggestions.

All submissions to our Early Creative programs go through a review process. It can take up to several weeks/months to complete portfolio reviews and determine program eligibility. 

During the portfolio review process, we ask candidates to be patient! We do our best to provide periodic updates and be as transparent as possible throughout the recruiting cycle for our program.

Candidates are notified by email if they made it through the review process and are under further consideration for a program spot.

Please note: There are a limited number of trainee openings each year. Applying to this program and making it through the review round does not guarantee placement in the program. 

Yes, you must reapply every year to be reconsidered for the Early Creative Program. 

Yes, the program is based at our Burbank Studio. We do require relocation for the program. Relocation support will be assessed on a case by case basis. 

Yes! If you’re curious to learn more about the Animation Guild, please refer to the Animation Guild website.

Netflix does not accept unsolicited pitch materials or scripts. Please note any unsolicited materials submitted will be automatically deleted. For more information please refer to help.netflix.com. Thank you for understanding.