Technical Animation apprenticeship skills meet Disney mentorship in Vancouver, beginning February 2027 for emerging artists building Character TD expertise. Apply by November 20, 2026.

Walt Disney Animation Studios offers an immersive Character TD apprenticeship focused on Technical Animation. The program introduces studio culture and production through mentorship. Character TD work includes Technical Animation, Simulation Setup, and Rigging, combining technical and artistic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop Character TD animation skills through structured learning
- Explore technical animation in a production setting
- Refine cloth and hair simulation understanding
- Receive mentorship and real-time feedback from Disney artists
- Demonstrate performance and appeal through submitted reel work

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

Build Technical Animation experience through Disney mentorship while demonstrating anatomy, simulation, rigging, and appealing character performance.

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📌 Character Technical Director Apprentice Vancouver
🏢 Walt Disney Animation Studios
📍 Vancouver