Jedi Academy Graduate Program

Full Time Job
Jedi Academy Graduate Program - Paint & Roto, Australia

Job Summary:

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

We are looking for entry level VFX artists to join Sydney’s first Jedi Academy in early 2021. The successful candidates will reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

If you have an eye for detail, an interest in paint and roto and a thirst for knowledge this program is for you.

What you’ll learn
• An understanding of 2d motion and animation for both rotoscoping and organic hand painting
• Breaking down and rebuilding various segments within a plate through the creation and implementation of self-made elements
• General plate prep, wire and target removal, clean plate projections, and dynamic recreation through frame by frame hand paint
• A strong eye for colour, lighting, perspective, lens and grain structure, and all round aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism
• ILM's proprietary tools and pipeline

What we’re looking for
• VFX graduates or junior artists with a genuine passion for a career in paint and roto
• A basic understanding of 2D, and passion for technology
• Great collaborators, curious learners with a blend of creative and technical skills
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in VFX, digital media or animation, and/or a reel demonstrating evidence of your work in layout, and a general understanding of VFX

To Apply
Applications will close on Friday 11 December, and interviews will begin in the week of 14 December. Offers to successful candidates will be in January.

Please apply online with a short cover letter outlining your interest in paint and roto, your reel and a resume.

Jedi Academy Paint and Roto program details
The Jedi Academy paint and roto program will start in February 2021 . We are offering 12 month opportunities consisting of an intensive and full-time initial training period (6-12 weeks depending on discipline and applicant level) followed by on the job development. This is a paid position.

Applicants must reside in NSW and provide proof of long-term eligibility to work in Australia. We are not able to provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorisation for the Jedi Academy.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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