Develop effects-animation skills with a Disney mentor in the studio's Vancouver apprenticeship programme.
Start: January 2027. The initial four months provide structured training, followed by a review that determines subsequent assignments and opportunities. Location: Vancouver studio. Job ID: 10163762.
What you will do
- Explore effects animation in a production environment with guided artistic and technical feedback.
- Develop effects that support the visual direction, using animation, design and physical-dynamics principles.
What the studio is looking for
- Emerging artists with fewer than five years in animation, or recent graduates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Age 18 or above and eligibility to work in Canada.
- Working knowledge of Houdini and Linux; Maya is an advantage.
- Animation fundamentals, collaboration skills, and exposure to rendering, shading, lighting, compositing and scripting.
Source and dates
- Official source: https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/vancouver/2027-apprenticeship-program-effects-trainee/391/102334319856.
- Employer publication date: October 23, 2026.
- Added to the source spreadsheet: October 26, 2026; this is not the employer publication date.
- Availability and details verified: October 28, 2026.
- Employer application deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Any AnimaWorker listing expiry is separate from the employer application deadline.
Walt Disney Animation Studios — Effects Trainee, 2027 Apprenticeship — Vancouver employer: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios is an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and collaborative work environment, where innovation thrives. As a Software Engineer in Production Technology, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented artists and engineers, contributing to groundbreaking animation projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities. Located in a vibrant area, our studio offers a unique blend of artistic inspiration and cutting-edge technology, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Walt Disney Animation Studios Recruitment Team
