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 Lighting department and will hone your skills in lighting for live‑action VFX and feature animation projects. 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 innovative spirit, creative talent, team-oriented mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.Applications will close on Sunday, May 24, 2026.What You Need To KnowThe Jedi Academy role is a paid 8‑week placement beginning July 13, 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 experienceHighly encouraged, cover letters are. The story behind your resume, tell us you must.What You’ll DoHDRI stitching, processing and light map extractionLight rig creation and publishingMatching CG elements into live action plates with referencesBasic render optimization and managementWorking in Katana and Nuke to light, slapcomp, and present your shots for creative feedbackPublishing your work for handoff to other departmentsStrengthen skilled 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 ForA passionate, driven and talented artist that works well with others and remains humble but assertiveA good balance of technical and creative abilitiesExcellent communication, eager to learn and dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards of workA demo reel showcasing your pre‑rendered work (e.G., Arnold, RenderMan, V‑Ray). Reels consisting exclusively of Realtime or Unreal Engine projects will not be consideredAs 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 benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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