2026 Talent Development Program - Effects Apprenticeship
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10135894 Ubicación Vancouver, Canadá Business Walt Disney Animation Studios Fecha de publicación 31/10/2025Detalles del empleo:
The Effects Apprenticeship Program
Disney Effects Artists create stunning visuals through collaboration with artists from all parts of the animation pipeline. Whether supporting production design through stylization or hyperrealism, they push the boundaries of what is possible. They are challenged to create the unexpected and to invoke an emotional impact in support of the creative vision. Learn more about our filmmaking process here.
The Effects Apprenticeship Program begins in March 2026 at our Vancouver studio location. The deadline for applications is November 30th, 2025, 11:59 PM PST.
The initial four month period of the Effects Apprenticeship Program is designed to immerse you in the art of Effects animation, our studio culture, and production environment. During this time, you will learn the skills and philosophies of our Effects department while receiving personalized mentorship from a Disney artist. A four-month review will provide you with real-time feedback and determine future assignments and promotional opportunities that would bring your skills into real-time production environments.
Key Qualifications:
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
Application Requirements:
To apply for this position you must upload a resume and a single reel no longer than 2 minutes.
Reels/Demonstrated Skills Should Include:
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
A strong understanding of animation fundamentals, design, and composition
An understanding of how structural elements, physical dynamics, and natural forces inform effects animation
Experience using commercial graphics packages including Houdini and/or Maya
A working knowledge of Houdini and Linux is required
A working knowledge of Maya is a plus
Exposure to current techniques in rendering, shading, lighting, and compositing
Exposure to scripting
To apply for this position, select “Login” to update your profile and apply. If you do not have a profile with us, select “Register” to create a new profile and apply with a resume, reel and shot breakdown (if applicable). The deadline for applications is November 30, 2025, 11:59 PM PST.
The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$30.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Acerca de Walt Disney Animation Studios:
Combinando arte magistral y narración de cuentos con tecnología innovadora, Walt Disney Animation Studios es un estudio de animación dirigido por un cineasta responsable de crear algunas de las películas más queridas jamás realizadas. Disney Animation continúa construyendo sobre su rico legado de innovación y creatividad, desde el primer largometraje completamente animado, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs de 1937, a la próxima función de otoño de 2024, Moana 2. Entre las creaciones atemporales del estudio se encuentran Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia y Encanto.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney Animation Studios.