Develop 3D lighting and compositing skills at Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver through a February 2027 apprenticeship. Learn from Disney artists in production.

This Lighting Apprenticeship is designed for emerging artists and recent graduates entering animation. You will explore color, contrast, lighting design, and CG scene lighting while receiving personalized mentorship. The initial four-month period introduces Disney’s Lighting process, studio culture, and production workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Compose digital lighting for animated scenes
- Assemble shot elements into final composites
- Manipulate color and light to emphasize mood
- Interpret visual development artwork into shots
- Receive feedback during a four-month review

Requirements:

- Less than five years of animation industry experience
- Or recent bachelor’s degree graduate or equivalent experience
- At least 18 years old
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Experience with Houdini and Nuke

Build animation lighting expertise through Disney mentorship, CG scene work, color design, compositing, and real-time production exposure.

📌 Disney Lighting Apprenticeship Trainee (Canada)
🏢 The Walt Disney
📍 Canada