2024 Talent Development Program - Effects Trainee
Job description
Join us for an opportunity to experience the art of animation and be a part of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Talent Development Trainee Program is an immersive experience available for emerging artists Under the guidance of a Disney mentor, the Talent Development Trainee 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 Trainee Program is based in our Burbank, California studios and will start in January 2024. The deadline for applications is November 10, 2023, 11:59 PM PST.
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The Effects Trainee Program
Disney Effects artists create stunning visuals through collaboration with artists from all parts of the animation pipeline. Whether supporting production design through stylization or hyperrealism, they push the boundaries of what is possible. They are challenged to create the unexpected and to invoke an emotional impact in support of the creative vision.
As an Effects Trainee, the first four months of your program are structured to introduce you to the art of Effects animation, our studio culture, and our production environment. These initial months will showcase the skills and philosophies of our Effects 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.
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).
Am I Eligible To Apply? What We’re Looking For:
18 years or older
Emerging artists with less than 5 years experience in the Animation industry
Recent graduates - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Technical proficiency inspired by art
Strong communication skills with the ability to brainstorm and collaborate in a team setting to reimagine, prototype, or even fake an effect
A strong understanding of animation fundamentals, design, and composition
An understanding of how structural elements, physical dynamics, and natural forces inform effects animation
Experience using commercial graphics packages including Houdini and/or Maya
A working knowledge of Houdini and Linux is required
A working knowledge of Maya is a plus
Exposure to current techniques in rendering, shading, lighting, and compositing
Exposure to scripting
The pay rate for this role in Burbank is $29.87 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
