Lighting - Jedi Academy

2 Months ago • Upto 2 Years • Miscellaneous

Job Summary

Job Description

ILM's Jedi Academy offers a paid 8-week lighting internship for recent graduates or artists with up to two years of experience. This hybrid role (2-3 days onsite in Vancouver, Canada, and occasionally from home) involves HDRI stitching, light rig creation, matching CG elements to live-action plates, render optimization, and working in Katana and Nuke. Successful completion may lead to a Junior Artist position. Responsibilities include collaborating on VFX and feature animation projects, receiving mentorship, and strengthening professional habits. The program runs from April 21st, 2025, and requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week).
Must have:
  • HDRI stitching & light map extraction
  • Light rig creation & publishing
  • CG/live-action plate matching
  • Render optimization in Katana & Nuke
  • Excellent communication & teamwork
  • Canadian Citizen or PR
Perks:
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits (select)
  • Potential for Junior Artist position

Job Details

Job Summary:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

Are you looking to get in the door of the exciting world of VFX? ILM’s Jedi Academy may be just the thing for you!

The Jedi Academy provides the opportunity for recently graduated students or industry artists with up to two years experience to train under our Jedi Masters.

In this paid experience, as the successful applicant, you will be carefully placed into the Lighting department and will hone your skills in lighting for live-action VFX and feature animation projects. You will gain experience through training and mentorship, in a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment.

To top it off, graduates who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior Artist position within the studio.

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and we embrace promising individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are searching for Jedi’s who reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

Applications will close on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

What You Need to Know

  • The Jedi Academy role is a paid 8-week placement beginning April 21st, 2025

  • This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from home

  • You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm

  • We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for the Jedi Academy

  • You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status

  • You will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of VFX experience

What You’ll Do

  • HDRI stitching, processing and light map extraction

  • Light rig creation and publishing

  • Matching CG elements into live action plates with references

  • Basic render optimization and management

  • Working in Katana and Nuke to light, slapcomp, and present your shots for creative feedback

  • Publishing your work for handoff to other departments

  • Strengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work in dailies, working as a team, and communicating effectively

  • Gain knowledge and appreciation of ILM’s culture and history

What We’re Looking For

  • A passionate, driven and talented artist that works well with others and remains humble but assertive

  • A good balance of technical and creative abilities

  • Excellent communication, eager to learn and dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards of work

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.


The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.50 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.

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