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Creature - Jedi Academy (Open to Canadian Citizens & PR only)

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

Are 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 Creature department and will hone your skills in creature simulation and rigging. 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, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

What You Need to Know

The Jedi Academy role is a paid 6-week placement beginning November 12, 2024

This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from home

You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm

We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for the Jedi Academy

You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status

You will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of VFX experience

What You’ll Do

Attend live classes based on dept course curriculum, as well as self-led training using ILM's own internal tutorials and documentation

Replicate rigs and shots from completed projects to learn about ILM's creature pipeline

Offer day-to-day show support for Creature Technical Directors & Animators under mentorship of Leads, Supervisors, and the Head of Department (HOD)

Analyze and optimize rigs/sim set-ups

Assist show Supervisors with quality control/prep

Strengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work in dailies, working as a team, and communicating effectively

Gain knowledge and appreciation of ILM’s culture and history

What We’re Looking For

A certificate or degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Fine Arts, Design or Photography or a related program, and/or relevant experience working in a similar industry

Proven ability in one or more CG techniques relevant to the creature dept; rigging, and simulation with CG cloth, hair, fur, muscles, and skin

Experience with Maya or Houdini is required

A reel demonstrating character or creature effects, rigging, and technical abilities is required for this role

Experience refining templates, rig kits, and reusable sim set-ups is a plus

Knowledge of Linux as well as coding/scripting knowledge (Python, Me, or VEX) a plus

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The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.14 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.