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

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Animation, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

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
Resume and a single reel no longer than 2 minutes
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from artistic and technical leadership
An understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design, along with a solid understanding of 3D lighting in a CG scene
A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle differences that affect the matching of elements created in multiple mediums
Experience with Houdini and node-based compositing programs such as Nuke
Exposure to Global Illumination and experience manipulating lights and materials to achieve a specific art direction
Ability to interpret and execute key aesthetic elements from visual development artwork into a shot
Strong problem solving skills

Participate in the initial four-month period to learn the art and technical aspects of the Lighting process, studio culture, and production environment
Learn skills and philosophies of the Effects department while receiving personalized mentorship from Disney artists
Undergo a four-month review to receive real-time feedback and determine future assignments and promotional opportunities in real-time production environments