2027 Apprenticeship Program - Character TD (CFX) Trainee

工作 ID 10164643 地點溫哥華, 加拿大 有意工作的公司 Walt Disney Animation Studios 日期已公佈 Nov. 05, 2026

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Join us for an opportunity to experience the art of animation and be a part of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Talent Development Apprenticeship Program is an immersive experience available for emerging artists. Under the guidance of a Disney mentor, the Talent Development Apprenticeship Program offers a unique opportunity to hone and understand skills, refine and strengthen key disciplines, and engage in a real-time production environment with mentorship support.

The Character TD Apprenticeship:

The Apprenticeship Program is based in our Vancouver studio and will start in February 2027. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PST.

The role of a Character TD at Disney Animation includes Technical Animation (also known as Creature Dev, Character Finaling, or Character Effects), Simulation Setup, and Rigging. Each craft is highly collaborative and viewed as both a technical and an artistic role.

As a part of the Character TD Apprenticeship program, this program will focus on Technical Animation. The first four months of your program are structured to introduce you to the art of Character TD animation, our studio culture, and our production environment. These initial months will showcase the skills and philosophies of our Character TD department while providing you nurturing mentorship with a Disney artist. A four month review provides you with real-time feedback and determines future assignments and promotional opportunities that would bring your skills into real-time production environments.

Key Qualifications:

Emerging artists with less than 5 years of animation industry experience OR Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
18 years or older
Eligible to work in Canada

Application Requirements:

To apply for this position you must upload a resume and a single reel of no longer than 2 minutes that demonstrates your understanding or passion for Anatomy, Tailoring, Cloth in Motion, Hair in Motion, Simulation, and/or Rigging with a reel breakdown (if a breakdown is applicable). All examples should be in the context of performance and demonstrate your sense of appeal.

Examples of Character Simulation May Include:

An understanding of the principles of animation and how they apply to character simulation
An understanding of creating appeal in cloth and hair motion performance
Creative problem solving ability with cloth and hair in shotwork
Cloth simulation rigs that demonstrate an understanding of tailoring and fabric quality under a broad range of motion
Hair simulation rigs that demonstrate an understanding of groom structure and hair texture quality under a broad range of motion
An intuitive interface for working with character simulation rigs
Examples of art-directed simulations
Demonstration of real world tailoring and/or hair styling knowledge

Examples of Shot Work May Include:

An understanding of anatomy, kinematics, and physical behaviors
An understanding of crafting appealing performances through simulation
Experience in hair and/or cloth simulation
Character effects for shot production, including cloth and hair simulation, and final character polishing

Other skills may include:

Ability to work in a collaborative environment and take direction well
Working knowledge of CG software such as Maya
Interest in fashion design software such as Marvelous Designer is a plus
Scripting in MEL, Python, or C++ is a plus
Tool development examples
Knowledge of Linux
Supplemental fine art portfolio of drawing or sculpture that demonstrates understanding of anatomy, design, cloth in motion and/or hair in motion

To apply for this position, select “Login” to update your profile and apply. If you do not have a profile with us, select “Register” to create a new profile and apply with a resume, reel and shot breakdown (if applicable). The deadline for applications is November 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in British Columbia is C$30 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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