FX - Jedi Academy (Open to Canadian Citizens & PR only)
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Are you looking to get in the door of the exciting world of VFX? ILM’s Jedi Academy may be just the thing for you!
The Jedi Academy provides the opportunity for recently graduated students or artists with up to two years experience to train under our Jedi Masters.
In this paid experience, as the successful applicant, you will be carefully placed into the Effects department and will hone your skills in all areas needed to become a successful artist and team member. You will gain experience through training and mentorship, in a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment.
To top it off, graduates who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior Artist position within the studio.
ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and we embrace promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences. We are searching for Jedi’s who reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.
What You Need to Know
The Jedi Academy role is a paid 6-week placement beginning November 12th, 2024
This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and from home
You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm
We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for the Jedi Academy
You are a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status
You will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of VFX experience
What You’ll Do
Receive mentorship and work on entry level shot work including running simple/pre-canned effects
Present your work to the supervisor / trainer and receive feedback
Implement supervisors / trainers feedback
Gather reference for your shots when needed
Learn data management of shots including clean up
Be one of a small team of Jedi’s from multiple disciplines
Strengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work, working as a team, and communicating effectively
Gain knowledge and appreciation of ILM’s culture and history
What We’re Looking For
Degree in visual effects or self taught, less than 2 years of work experience
Positive outlook, artistic and technical talent
Excited for the industry and excited to learn
Good organization and interpersonal skills
A demo reel demonstrating a strong understanding of effects principles and artistic ability
Basic knowledge and understanding of Math and Physics, and how it applies to computer graphics
Keen interest of the entire production pipeline outside of the FX discipline
Experience using and a firm grasp of Houdini
Scripting experience is a plus (Linux or Python)
Enjoying a fast paced, creative and diverse work environment
Join ILM
The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.14 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sobre Industrial Light & Magic:
Fundada em 1975 por George Lucas, a ILM é a principal unidade de efeitos especiais do mundo, atendendo às indústrias do cinema, produção comercial e atrações. A ILM criou efeitos visuais para mais de 325 filmes e desempenhou um papel fundamental em sete dos dez maiores sucessos de bilheteria em todo o mundo e contribuiu para 25 dos 50 melhores. A ILM definiu o padrão para efeitos visuais, criando algumas das imagens mais impressionantes na história do cinema. Na vanguarda da revolução digital, a empresa continua a quebrar abrir novos caminhos em efeitos visuais, realidade virtual, realidade aumentada e cinema imersivo.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à ILM (Vancouver) Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Industrial Light & Magic.