This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Position SummaryAre 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 industry 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 Compositing department and will provide entry-level support to that team. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience in a live production environment through training, mentorship, and real shot-work experience in a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment. 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 from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are searching for Jedi’s who reflect the creative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.Applications will close on Sunday, May 24, 2026What You Need To KnowThe Jedi Academy role is a paid 8-week placement beginning July 13th, 2026This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from homeYou will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pmWe do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation,



or work authorization for the Jedi AcademyYou must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident statusYou will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of VFX experienceAs Yoda would say “Highly encouraged, cover letters are. The story behind your resume, tell us you must.”What You’ll DoWorking in a fast-paced production environment, the Jedi Academy artists will partner with more senior artists and may:Work with the Compositing Supervisor or Lead, and with the help of a Senior/Lead Compositor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shotsPerform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult shotsMaintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished workWork with artists from other disciplinesStrengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work in dailies, working as a team, and communicating effectivelyGain knowledge and appreciation of ILM’s culture and historyWhat We’re Looking ForKnowledge of NukeGood aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colourFamiliarity with using Unix systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities is importantGood time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritizeAbility to work autonomously and in team settingsNice to have:Passionate about film and visual effects production and technologyAbility to write Nuke gizmos and/or pluginsPython and/or C++ experienceAs part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.75 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other advantages, dependent on the level and position offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Compositing - Jedi Academy - Ilm Vancouver (Open To Canadian Citizens & Pr Only) - C$25.8 An Hour (Winnipeg)
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