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

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Animation, Entertainment, FilmIndustries

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

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