Effects Apprentice — Immersive Mentorship & Production

Walt Disney Animation Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc. is seeking candidates for the Effects Apprenticeship program in Vancouver, starting January 2027.

The program blends mentorship with hands-on experience within a live production environment and offers guidance through a four-month introductory phase and reviews guiding future assignments. Applicants must be emerging artists or recent graduates, 18+, and eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Emerging artists with less than 5 years of animation industry experience or recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 18 years or older and eligible to work in Canada.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Artistic understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Houdini

Linux

Maya

Job description

Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc. is seeking candidates for the Effects Apprenticeship program in Vancouver, starting January 2027.

The program blends mentorship with hands-on experience within a live production environment and offers guidance through a four-month introductory phase and reviews guiding future assignments. Applicants must be emerging artists or recent graduates, 18+, and eligible to work in Canada.