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This Graduate Production Engineer Research internship at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in Vancouver offers a unique opportunity to contribute to visual effects (VFX). The role involves applied research and development in images, video, 3D representations, and machine-learning-based tools for the VFX pipeline. Interns will bridge the gap between foundational ML models and professional VFX production, focusing on introducing detailed artist controls, non-destructive workflows, iterability, and layering to generative models. It's a hybrid, full-time, paid 4-month internship starting May 4, 2026.

<h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Job Summary:</h4>This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) invites you to apply to our Graduate Production Engineer Research internship in Vancouver and contribute to the exciting world of visual effects (VFX). ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, embracing promising individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.Our interns embody the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM. If you love art, technology, and sharing knowledge while learning from others, this is the environment for you.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Position Summary</h3>We are seeking a Production Engineer Research Intern to dive into applied research and development across images, video, 3D representations, and machine-learning-based tools for the visual effects pipeline. In this role, you will bridge the gap between foundational ML models and professional VFX production. We are specifically interested in how to introduce detailed artists controls, non-destructive workflows, iterability, and layering to generative models.Applications will close on January 12, 2026.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What You Need to Know</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You must be attending a Graduate program from a public Canadian post-secondary education institution, and returning to your studies following the internship.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">This is a paid 4 month internship, beginning May 4, 2026.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from home.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for internships.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What You Will Do</h3>This internship is designed to match a student’s interests with our research needs. While the scope is flexible, your work will likely involve:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experiment with new machine-learning techniques and prototype how they might be applied to solve real-world challenges in VFX production.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Partner with multidisciplinary teams to solve real-world challenges in trans-media storytelling.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work alongside global R&D teams developing and supporting ILM’s technology and VFX pipeline</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What We’re Looking For</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Currently enrolled in an accredited PhD program.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Major or previous coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, or a related field.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to articulate complex research concepts to diverse teams.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Effective time management, including the ability to prioritize and multitask.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with a positive, proactive attitude.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Programming proficiency in relevant languages (Python and/or C++), in a Linux environment.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Nice to Have:</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub/GitLab, perforce).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrated interest or familiarity with standard VFX tools and workflows is a big plus.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Interest in "Applied Research"—taking theoretical concepts and finding ways to make them usable in a production environment.</li></ul>The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$35.00 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.<h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">About Industrial Light & Magic:</h4>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.<h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">About The Walt Disney Company:</h4>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.

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