2026 Talent Development Program - Effects Apprenticeship at The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Animation, Entertainment, FilmIndustries

Requirements

  • Emerging artists with less than 5 years of animation industry experience OR recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 18 years or older and eligible to work in Canada
  • Upload a resume and a single reel no longer than 2 minutes
  • Technical proficiency inspired by art
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to brainstorm and collaborate in a team setting to reimagine, prototype, or even fake an effect
  • Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, design, and composition
  • Understanding of how structural elements, physical dynamics, and natural forces inform effects animation
  • Experience using commercial graphics packages including Houdini and/or Maya
  • Working knowledge of Houdini and Linux (required)
  • Working knowledge of Maya (a plus)
  • Exposure to current techniques in rendering, shading, lighting, and compositing
  • Exposure to scripting

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the four-month initial immersion in Effects animation, studio culture, and production environment
  • Learn skills and philosophies of the Effects department
  • Receive personalized mentorship from a Disney artist
  • Undergo a four-month review for feedback, future assignments, and promotional opportunities into real-time production environments

Skills

Effects Animation
Animation Fundamentals
Design
Composition
Physical Dynamics
Natural Forces
Technical Proficiency
Commercial Software

The Walt Disney Company

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

About The Walt Disney Company

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1923Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
10,001+Employees

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