Beth Sasseen
About Beth Sasseen
Beth Sasseen is the University Relations Program Manager at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in recruitment and human resources across various leading companies in the animation and technology sectors.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Beth Sasseen serves as the University Relations Program Manager at Pixar Animation Studios since 2017. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping the university relations strategy. She engages with educational institutions to build a pipeline of emerging talent for Pixar's internship opportunities. Sasseen facilitates collaboration between recruiters, artists, and technologists to identify and recruit talented students for Pixar's internship programs.
Previous Experience in Animation and Film
Beth Sasseen has extensive experience in the animation and film industry. She worked at Dreamworks Animation in various roles, including Senior Human Resources Manager from 2013 to 2014, and as a Recruiting Supervisor and Production Resource Manager from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she held positions at Industrial Light & Magic as a Recruiting Supervisor and Project Manager from 1995 to 2001, and at Lucasfilm as a Recruiting Manager from 2005 to 2007.
Experience in Technology and Design Recruitment
Sasseen has also worked in the technology and design sectors. She served as a Senior Recruiting Manager at Sony Pictures Imageworks from 2010 to 2011 and as a Senior Design Recruiter at Nike from 2007 to 2009. Her role at Nike included recruiting for Footwear and Product Design, as well as Global Brand Marketing for a brief period in 2007.
Educational Background
Beth Sasseen studied at Santa Clara University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Television. This educational background has contributed to her expertise in recruitment and human resources within the creative industries.
Career Timeline
Sasseen's career spans multiple roles and organizations. She began her career at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers as an Office Coordinator from 1993 to 1995. Over the years, she has held significant positions at various companies, including Dreamworks Animation, Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Nike, before joining Pixar Animation Studios.