Fall 2026

Licensing & Marketing Intern

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

No salary listed

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Social Media
Marketing
Graphic Design
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • marketing background and an interest in learning about product licensing, with a passion for creative and visual work and strong social media skills.
  • You have an enthusiasm for product & graphic design, trends, and innovation; interest in film, TV and fashion is a plus.
  • You are familiar with Microsoft Office and the Adobe Design Packages as well as experienced in creating presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote.
  • You are a confident communicator with organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
  • A willingness to learn, with the ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.
  • An individual with a strong sense of team spirit and an all-round positive attitude.
  • You fluently speak German and English.
  • You need to be enrolled at a university, we require a valid enrollment certificate from you.
Responsibilities
  • You will spend time assisting the Category, Franchise Retail & Marketing and the Product Development Team for all our product categories such as Lifestyle (Fashion, Accessories, Home, Food, Beauty, and Care) and Hardlines (Toys, Stationery and Publishing).
  • You will work closely with the Category Team on brand collaborations as well as acquisition of new partners (market analysis, benchmarking, meeting preparation).
  • You will assist the Franchise Retail Marketing Team with the preparation of pitch presentation materials, store checks and keeping track of retail promotions.
  • You will provide valuable support for the day-to-day operational marketing processes, including planning, executing, and documenting campaigns with a strong focus on social media, as well as pitch and presentation help.
  • You will also support the Product Development Team with the creation of product catalogues and the review and approval of licensed products.
  • You will assist the whole team with trend and market research, collecting various insights about partners, monitoring the marketing activities of our key retail partners, and competitors, as well as general industry trends and innovations.
  • Assisting the team with Event & Office Management will be also part of your role.

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • The Bad Guys 2 grossed $240 million worldwide after August 1, 2025.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie began streaming exclusively on Peacock January 23, 2026.
  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Shrek 5 slipped from July 2026 to June 30, 2027, delaying a franchise tentpole.
  • DreamWorks cut Glendale staff through natural attrition and third-party outsourcing in 2024-2025.
  • Universal now owns DreamWorks; another flop pushes more production offshore permanently.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Wild Robot give DreamWorks durable multigenerational IP.
  • NBCUniversal integrates theaters, Peacock, consumer products, and theme parks around DreamWorks franchises.
  • The Wild Robot took 11 Annie Awards in 2025, proving premium creative credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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