Jedi Academy 2025 - ILM London

Jedi Academy 2025 - ILM London Job ID:
職位地點: 倫敦, 英国
有意工作的公司: Industrial Light & Magic
張貼日期: 2025/04/08
工作概要:

This year, immerse yourself in ILM's dynamic and creative production environment by participating in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Launch your VFX career at ILM! We're seeking innovative entry-level artists eager to learn and collaborate on world-class films. Bring your creative talent and passion, and we'll provide the environment to help you thrive.

The London Jedi Academy offers a six-month paid placement to all eligible padawan. Jedi who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior position within the studio.

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

What you'll do:

• 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.

What are we looking for:

• A portfolio or reel showcasing artistic ability and potential in VFX.
• Demonstrated interest and skills in a specific VFX discipline (e.g., modeling, compositing, animation).
• A genuine enthusiasm for the art and craft of visual effects.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
• Open to receive mentorship and develop skills.
• Understanding of VFX software and principles.
• Logical thinking and the ability to break down complex tasks.

London Jedi Academy Eligibility:

• Must have the right to work in the UK (ILM cannot provide relocation or work authorization at this level).
• Open to recent graduates (BA, BSc, MA, VFX short courses) or those with minimal junior VFX/Animation industry experience.
• Applications must be tailored to a specific VFX discipline (Animation, Compositing, Creature, Crowd, Environments, FX, Generalist, Groom, Layout, Lighting, Look Dev, Modeling, Motion Editing, Paint & Roto, Texture).

Application Requirements:

• Submit a combined CV and cover letter (single file).
• Include a reel or portfolio showcasing your work.
• In your cover letter, explain your passion for VFX and your chosen specialization. Why do you want to join ILM and become a Jedi?
• You cannot edit your application material once submitted.

Application Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment day at the ILM London studio in late May.
• The six-month program begins in early Autumn 2025.
• Application Deadline: Monday, May 5th, 9:00 AM.

May the force be with you!

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.