2026 Talent Development Program - Effects Apprenticeship

Job Posting Title:

2026 Talent Development Program - Effects Apprenticeship

Req ID:

10135894

Job Description:

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:

 

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 

 

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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDAS Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDAS Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Effects

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-10-31