CG Generalist - Environment Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver BC

The Walt Disney Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Vancouver, BC is offering a CG Environment Internship to explore modeling and look development within our environment pipeline. You will receive individualized mentorship and hands-on projects across modeling, texturing, and look development, guided by experienced artists and technologists.

You will be immersed in a 12-week program starting February 2027, based at our Vancouver studio, with opportunities to showcase your reel and portfolio.

Qualifications

• Interest in CG Environment Departments such as Modeling and Look Development
• Working knowledge of CG software such as Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, StudioPaint, Painter, Renderman, or Photoshop
• Background in art, animation, or filmmaking a plus
• Familiar with Linux systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Modeling: Create 3D models of natural terrain, vegetation, architecture, vehicles, and props using Maya and foliage software
• Look Development: Texture and surfacing for natural elements and hard surfaces
• Environments: Procedural authoring in modeling and look development

Skills

Modeling

Look Development

CG Software

Linux

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Houdini

Renderman

Photoshop

Job description

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Have you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands‑on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders. Learn more about our pipeline here. (opens in new window)

• 18 years or older
• Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are February-April 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
• The Intern Program is based in our Vancouver, BC studio and will start in February 2027.

The CG Environment Internship

As a CG Environment artist intern, you will be exposed to various departments within our environment pipeline. Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines:

• Modeling - Creating 3D models of natural terrain, vegetation, architecture, vehicles and props, using Maya as well as proprietary software for creating foliage (similar to SpeedTree).
• Look Development CG Texturing/Surfacing both natural elements (foliage, sand, trees) and hard surfaces (buildings, furniture, vehicles).
• Environments- Procedural authoring in both modeling and look development

Key Qualifications

• Interest in CG Environment Departments such as Modeling and Look Development
• Working knowledge/understanding of CG software such as Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, StudioPaint, Painter, Renderman, or Photoshop
• Background in art, animation, or filmmaking a plus
• Familiar with Linux systems a plus

• Please submit a website, portfolio, or reel (max length 2 min) to demonstrate your interest and experience in the listed disciplines
• Include shot breakdown on your reel if applicable
• Ensure reel / website (password if applicable) is also on your resume

Deadline for applications is on November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements

The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands‑on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders. Learn more about our pipeline here. (opens in new window)

Am I Eligible?

• 18 years or older
• Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are February-April 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
• The Intern Program is based in our Vancouver, BC studio and will start in February 2027.

The CG Environment Internship

Location: Vancouver, BC

As a CG Environment artist intern, you will be exposed to various departments within our environment pipeline. Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines:

• Modeling - Creating 3D models of natural terrain, vegetation, architecture, vehicles and props, using Maya as well as proprietary software for creating foliage (similar to SpeedTree).
• Look Development CG Texturing/Surfacing both natural elements (foliage, sand, trees) and hard surfaces (buildings, furniture, vehicles).
• Environments- Procedural authoring in both modeling and look development

Key Qualifications

• Interest in CG Environment Departments such as Modeling and Look Development
• Working knowledge/understanding of CG software such as Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, StudioPaint, Painter, Renderman, or Photoshop
• Background in art, animation, or filmmaking a plus
• Familiar with Linux systems a plus

Reel Requirements

• Please submit a website, portfolio, or reel (max length 2 min) to demonstrate your interest and experience in the listed disciplines
• Include shot breakdown on your reel if applicable
• Ensure reel / website (password if applicable) is also on your resume

Deadline for applications is on November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in Vancouver BC is $25.00 CAD per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is withWalt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we callWalt Disney Animation Studios.

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