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

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The Walt Disney Company

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Vancouver

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Canadian citizen or PR, recent grad or have 2 years VFX experience, skilled in Maya and Zbrush, with a demo reel, artistic talent, and strong organization skills.
  • You will model assets, receive mentorship, perform quality control, gather references, manage projects, and strengthen professional habits while collaborating with a small team.

Requirements

  • - 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
  • - Positive outlook, artistic and technical talent
  • - Excited for the industry and excited to learn
  • - Strong sense of scale and proportion
  • - Good organization and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to tackle a delegated task with a minimum of supervision
  • - A demo reel demonstrating a strong understanding of model principles and artistic ability
  • - Experience using and a firm grasp of Maya and Zbrush
  • - Interest in creatures, characters, robots, vehicles, spaceships, architecture and how things mechanically work
  • - Traditional model building, texture abilities, and traditional art skills such as painting, drawing and sculpting are all nice to have

Responsibilities

  • Have exposure to work directly with all levels of show supervision
  • Receive mentorship for modeling assets from art, scans, photography or just a verbal brief
  • Be guided through shot corrective modeling for costume and other assets such as creatures or robots
  • Help maintain libraries for model and texture assets
  • Perform quality control checks for assets built by external vendors
  • Assist the DMS supervisors with any one-off tasks
  • Gather reference for your assets when needed
  • Manage your own time between working on multiple projects
  • Be one of a small team of Jedi’s from multiple disciplines
  • 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

FAQs

Is this position open to applicants from outside Canada?

No, this position is only open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents.

What is the duration of the Jedi Academy placement?

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

What are the working hours for this position?

The role requires full-time work of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.

Will I need to relocate for this position?

No, ILM does not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

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

What is the pay rate for this role?

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

Is there potential for a permanent position after the academy?

Yes, graduates who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior Artist position within the studio.

What software skills are required for this role?

A firm grasp of Maya and Zbrush is required, along with a demo reel demonstrating strong model principles and artistic ability.

What type of projects will I work on during my placement?

You will have exposure to various modeling tasks for creatures, characters, robots, vehicles, and architecture, and gain experience through training and mentorship.

What qualities is ILM looking for in candidates?

ILM is looking for candidates with a positive outlook, artistic and technical talent, a strong sense of scale and proportion, good organization and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn.

The Walt Disney Company

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