Snap Lens Academy

Summary

Join Snap's nine-week summer Snap Lens Academy for community college students! This program offers a scholarship, mentorship from Snap Inc. team members, and opportunities to develop a portfolio and network. The academy focuses on Lens Studio and creative design, requiring expertise in 2D design software. Scholars will participate in workshops, fireside chats, and refine their professional skills. The program runs from June 16, 2025 to August 14, 2025, virtually via Zoom. Apply if you're passionate about design and augmented reality!

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be aligned with Snap Inc.’s mission, values and voice
• Demonstrate expertise with at least one 2D design software (Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Procreate, Inkscape, etc.)
• Be open to sharing examples of their creative designs (including but not limited to illustrations, 2D and 3D assets, Snap Lenses, graphics, mock-ups, videos, etc.)
• Be a creative with a passion for design and augmented reality
• Be enthusiastic about furthering their communication skills
• Be passionate about learning with a growth-oriented mindset
• Be a curious mind that loves to ask questions while understanding the value of deep listening

Responsibilities

• Use core Lens Studio capabilities to make your Lens concepts into reality
• Prepare assets (2D, 3D, audio, multimedia) for import into Lens Studio in the appropriate format and accompanying software (Illustrator, Blender, etc.)
• Incorporate the design thinking process to plan and iterate the Lens experience from the user’s perspective
• Articulate your own creative artistic expression, its relationship to technical execution, and the inherent tension between expression and execution
• Serve as a Snap Academy ambassador for future cohorts!

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with 3D design software (Maya, Blender, Qlone, SolidWorks, Unity, etc.)
• Have experience with or exposure to interactive elements in design through coursework, job settings, personal projects, or online courses
• Have dabbled in Javascript or any other programming language where you have a basic understanding of code

Benefits

• Receive an academy scholarship to develop your skills!
• Learn from Snap Inc. team members
• Participate in guest speaker sessions and interactive workshops with Snap team members
• Connect one-on-one with Snap mentors
• Develop a portfolio and network
• Refine your professional skills