Industrial Light & Magic

Technical Animator at ILM's Jedi Academy

📍 Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 08, 2026

Job Description

Embark on a VFX career as a Technical Animator with ILM’s Jedi Academy. This paid, 6-week hybrid position involves character animation, tool optimization, and teamwork on exciting projects.

ILM is searching for recent graduates and artists with up to two years’ experience for this unique Technical Animator role. You will focus on character and creature animation while also troubleshooting and optimizing animation workflows. Collaborating closely with master animators, you’ll enhance your skills in a supportive creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Animate character and creature performances for CG and VFX
• Provide technical support for animation tasks
• Develop and test current animation tools and workflows
• Manage video reference preparation for performance
• Communicate effectively during daily presentations

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Basic un...

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