Jedi Academy Program - Animation
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10146117 Location Moore Park, Australia / Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Mar. 18, 2026Job Summary:
ILM are looking for entry level VFX artists to join Sydney’s 2026 Animation Jedi Academy program. The successful candidates will reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
ILM’s animation department covers a wide range of animation work including character, creature and vfx animation. The artists use both proprietary ILM tools and mainstream software to achieve this.
What you’ll learn
Character performance and creature animation for CG feature film and VFX projects
Working with vocal takes and dialogue scenes
Preparing and recording video reference
Facial animation using modern facial rigs
Cameras, staging and composition
Performing in a CG feature and VFX environment
ILM proprietary tools and pipeline
What we’re looking for
Junior level artists and Graduates with a genuine passion for animation, a demonstrated interest and foundational knowledge of filmmaking fundamentals, such as composition and storytelling
A basic understanding of animation methods and approaches
You should possess an adaptable mindset regarding new methodologies, showing an eagerness to integrate emerging technologies and automated processes into your daily creative toolkit and workflow
Great collaborators, curious learners with a blend of creative and technical skills
A Reel demonstrating evidence of your work in animation, and a general understanding of CG. You may have further education in VFX, digital media or animation, but it is not a prerequisite
You should be prepared to speak specifically to your work, detailing the creative vision and the technical choices you implemented during its production
What you need to know
The Jedi Academy role commences on May 4th, 2026
The duration of the program is 8 weeks
This program will be delivered onsite and in person - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm - at the Sydney Studio.
Relocation is not offered & candidates must reside in NSW from the commencement of the course.
You must be an Australian Citizen or hold Australian Permanent Resident status to be eligible for the Jedi Academy
To Apply
Applications will close on Tuesday, 24th March and in-studio interviews will commence on Monday, 30th March.
Offers will be extended to successful candidates in April.
Please apply online with:
A short cover letter outlining your interest in Animation.
A current CV.
Your reel and/or creative portfolio.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.