**Snap Lens Academy in Partnership with LACMA @ Snap Inc.**

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The personal data collected on this application form, excluding resume, LinkedIn, portfolio and work samples, are for the sole use of LA-Tech.org and will not be shared with or otherwise used by Snap Inc. This summer, LA-Tech.org is partnering with Snap Inc. and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to host the inaugural Snap Lens Academy, a hands-on, six-week augmented reality (AR) training program for 15 community college students from Los Angeles. All students will receive a stipend including wifi and at-home expenses to participate in the academy. Each student will participate in custom, technical workshops, fireside chats and mentorship with Snap Inc. and LACMA employees. A final group project will culminate the academy experience. ACADEMY INFORMATION: Duration: 6 Weeks Commitment: Monday - Friday (10am-4pm) Academy Dates: July 6 - August 13 Academy Final Showcase: August 19 Location: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the academy will be conducted virtually. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 2nd, 11:59PM PST SKILLS ASSESSMENT Candidates who submit an application will receive a skills assessment on May 3rd and will need to be submitted by May 7th. FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS WITH LA-TECH.ORG (VIA GOOGLE HANGOUTS): Candidates selected for 1st round interviews will be sent an interview sign-up link on May 14th. 1st round interviews will be held on the week of May 17th. SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS WITH SNAP INC. (VIA GOOGLE HANGOUTS): Candidates selected for a 2nd round interview with Snap Inc. employees will be sent an interview sign-up link on May 28th. 2nd round interviews will be held on the week of June 1st. ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: Friday, June 11th. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or older Embrace and are aligned with Snap Inc.s mission, values and voice. Learn more at www.snap.com Must have experience with at least one 2D design software (Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Procreate, Inkscape, etc.) Must have examples of your creative content (including but not limited to illustrations, 2D and 3D assets, Snap Lenses, graphics, mock-ups, videos, etc.) Demonstrate a passion for design and augmented reality PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with 3D design software (Maya, Blender, Qlone, SolidWorks, Unity, etc.) Experience with or exposure to interactive elements in design through coursework, job settings, personal projects, or online courses Dabbled in Javascript or any other programming language where you have a basic understanding of code (dont need to be an expert)