Jedi Academy Program - Paint & Roto
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10144702 Emplacement Moore Park, Australie / Sydney, Australie Entreprise Industrial Light & Magic Date de publication 03/03/2026Résumé du poste:
ILM are looking for entry level VFX artists to join Sydney’s 2026 Paint & Roto Jedi Academy program. The successful candidates will reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
ILM’s Paint & Roto department is one of ILMs most unique departments, where artists have long, creative careers as Paint & Roto artists. The department covers a wide range of responsibilities from matte creation to procedural plate clean-up, alongside traditional frame-by-frame paint animation to solve complex visual challenges.
What You Need to Know
The Jedi Academy role commences on May 4th, 2026
This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Sydney 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, visas or work authorisation for the Jedi Academy
You must be an Australian Citizen or hold Australian Permanent Resident status
What you’ll learn
An understanding of 2D animation for both rotoscoping and organic hand painting
Breaking down and rebuilding various segments within a live action plate through the creation and implementation of self-made elements
General live action plate prep, wire and marker removal, clean plate projections, and dynamic recreation through frame by frame hand paint
A strong eye for colour, lighting, perspective, grain structure, and all round aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism
ILM's proprietary tools and pipeline
What we’re looking for
Fine arts graduates or artists from any background with a genuine passion for a career in Paint and Roto
A genuine passion for VFX, coupled with a demonstrated interest and foundational knowledge of filmmaking fundamentals, such as composition and storytelling.
You should possess an adaptable mindset regarding new methodologies, showing an eagerness to integrate emerging technologies and automated processes into your daily creative toolkit and workflow
Great collaborators, curious learners with a blend of creative and technical skills
You might have have a Bachelor's Degree in VFX, visual arts, digital media or animation, reel or a creative portfolio demonstrating your work and a general understanding of VFX
you should be prepared to speak specifically to your work, detailing the creative vision and the technical choices you implemented during its production.
To Apply
Applications will close on Monday 16th March. Online interviews will begin in the week of 23rd March. In-studio interviews will commence March 30th. Offers to successful candidates will be in April.
Please apply online with a short cover letter outlining your interest in Paint & Roto, your reel and/or creative portfolio and a resume.
Jedi Academy program details
The Paint & Roto Jedi Academy program will start in May 2026 . 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.
Sur Industrial Light & Magic:
Fondée en 1975 par George Lucas, ILM est l’installation d’effets spéciaux leader au monde, qui dessert les secteurs de l’image animée, de la production commerciale et de l’attraction. ILM a créé des effets visuels pour plus de 325 films, joué un rôle clé dans sept des 10 plus grands succès de box-office mondiaux de tous les temps et contribué à 25 des 50 plus grands. ILM a défini la norme pour les effets visuels, créant quelques-unes des images les plus étonnantes de l’histoire du film. À l’avant-garde de la révolution numérique, la société continue d’innover en matière d’effets visuels, de RV, de RA et de cinéma immersif.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Industrial Light & Magic.