Jedi Academy - Animation

Job Description

JOIN THE LONDON 2023 JEDI ACADEMY

This September Immerse yourself in ILM's dynamic and creative production environment by participating in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

We are searching for Jedi's who reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

Position Summary

The London Jedi Academy offers a six month paid placement to current-year graduating students. Graduates who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior position within the studio.

The Jedi Academy provides the opportunity for graduating artists to learn from highly skilled senior artists in a variety of creative disciplines. Jedi's will be carefully placed into a discipline and will provide entry-level support to that team. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience in a live production environment through training, mentorship, and real shot-work experience in a fast-paced and highly collaborative studio.

Primary Responsibilities
Assisting Senior Artist, Supervisors or Production, to take smaller tasks off their schedules.
Assist with data migration, ingesting assets, renaming and publishing.
Delivering simple assets/shot work to a good standard and on schedule.
Communicate and collaborate with peers.
Show openness and seek opportunities to be mentored.
The ability to think logically and break complex issues into smaller tasks/steps when troubleshooting.

London Jedi Academy Eligibility
Applicants must have proof of the right and eligibility to work in the UK. We are not able to provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorisation for the Jedi Academy.
Applicants must have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months. This includes all graduating BA's, BSC's, MA's, VFX related short courses and programmes.
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To Apply

Apply with an up to date CV, Reel / Portfolio and a short summary of what inspired you to pursue a career in VFX.

Please combine your CV and Cover Letter in the same file to upload via the portal.

Applications should clearly be tailored and focused towards one of the specialist departments below;
Animation
Creature
Crowd
Environment
FX
Generalist
Layout
Lighting
Look Dev
Modeling
Paint/Roto
Texture

Successful applications will be shortlisted for an in person assessment day at the ILM London studio.

Applications close: 10th May 2023 - 5PM, May the force be with you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9nx87-216-73-216-221-42 in your application.