Technical Animation and character simulation define this Vancouver apprenticeship at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with Disney mentorship from February 2027.

This Character TD Apprenticeship focuses on Technical Animation within Disney Animation’s team-oriented, technical, and artistic craft. The first four months introduce Character TD animation, studio culture, and production practices. A Disney artist provides mentorship, while a four month review offers real time feedback and determines future assignments and promotional opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop understanding of character technical animation
- Explore character simulation in production contexts
- Refine cloth and hair motion performance
- Engage with studio culture and production environment
- Respond to mentorship and real time feedback

Requirements:

- Less than five years of animation industry experience
- Recent Bachelor’s graduate or equivalent experience
- At least 18 years old
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Submit a resume and reel up to two minutes

Showcase anatomy, simulation, cloth, hair, or rigging skills while developing Technical Animation expertise at Disney Animation.

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📌 Character Technical Animation Apprentice Vancouver
🏢 The Walt Disney
📍 Vancouver