Jedi Academy Program - Animation
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10146117 Standort Moore Park, Australien / Sydney, Australien Veröffentlichungsdatum 18/03/2026 Unternehmen Industrial Light & MagicJob-Zusammenfassung:
ILM are looking for entry level VFX artists to join Sydney’s 2026 Animation Jedi Academy program. The successful candidates will reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
ILM’s animation department covers a wide range of animation work including character, creature and vfx animation. The artists use both proprietary ILM tools and mainstream software to achieve this.
What you’ll learn
Character performance and creature animation for CG feature film and VFX projects
Working with vocal takes and dialogue scenes
Preparing and recording video reference
Facial animation using modern facial rigs
Cameras, staging and composition
Performing in a CG feature and VFX environment
ILM proprietary tools and pipeline
What we’re looking for
Junior level artists and Graduates with a genuine passion for animation, a demonstrated interest and foundational knowledge of filmmaking fundamentals, such as composition and storytelling
A basic understanding of animation methods and approaches
You should possess an adaptable mindset regarding new methodologies, showing an eagerness to integrate emerging technologies and automated processes into your daily creative toolkit and workflow
Great collaborators, curious learners with a blend of creative and technical skills
A Reel demonstrating evidence of your work in animation, and a general understanding of CG. You may have further education in VFX, digital media or animation, but it is not a prerequisite
You should be prepared to speak specifically to your work, detailing the creative vision and the technical choices you implemented during its production
What you need to know
The Jedi Academy role commences on May 4th, 2026
The duration of the program is 8 weeks
This program will be delivered onsite and in person - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm - at the Sydney Studio.
Relocation is not offered & candidates must reside in NSW from the commencement of the course.
You must be an Australian Citizen or hold Australian Permanent Resident status to be eligible for the Jedi Academy
To Apply
Applications will close on Tuesday, 24th March and in-studio interviews will commence on Monday, 30th March.
Offers will be extended to successful candidates in April.
Please apply online with:
A short cover letter outlining your interest in Animation.
A current CV.
Your reel and/or creative portfolio.
Über Industrial Light & Magic:
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
Diese Position ist bei ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir Industrial Light & Magic nennen.