Pixar Animation Studios General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pixar Animation Studios.
Pixar Animation Studios
Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Coding
Walking into the studio, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement. The panel looked quite serious, which made me a bit nervous. They asked about my portfolio, looking at each piece closely. As they asked questions, I talked about my passion for telling stories using animation. I also showed my software skills and explained how I come up with ideas. They mentioned a test project that I'll get to show my skills with under pressure. When I left, I wasn't sure how I did, but I was hopeful because I felt like I tried my best.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What mentorship and professional development opportunities are available for interns in this role?
Pixar Animation Studios
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed in person back in 2017. The on-site interview lasted about 4 hours. First, I got a tour of the studio, then I was taken to a conference room. There, I was interviewed by 4 different groups, with two people in each group, representing 4 different departments. The overall experience was nice. It's a little intimidating to sit in a room for a long time and have multiple interviews, but I left feeling really good about it and thought it was a well-organized process.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your favorite Pixar film and explain your reasoning?
- Which film do you consider your favorite?
- In your opinion, what skills make you a strong candidate for this role?
Pixar Animation Studios
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was mostly online, and a lot of people applied, making it super competitive. Even though they can't review your work for you, it really gives you time to get better and try again later when an internship opens up!
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Pixar Animation Studios General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pixar Animation Studios interview reports.
“Which film do you consider your favorite?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your favorite Pixar film and explain your reasoning?”
Read reports →“Describe your process for making a sandwich.”
Read reports →“What mentorship and professional development opportunities are available for interns in this role?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the biggest challenge you faced while making your student film?”
Read report →“Can you describe your reel?”
Read report →“Were there any particular challenges you faced with your reel?”
Read report →“What sort of team do you find you work best with?”
Read report →“What solutions did you come up with for those challenges?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Pixar Animation Studios interview reports.