Jedi Academy Program - Animation

ILM are looking for entry level VFX artists to join Sydney’s 2026 Animation 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 animation department covers a wide range of animation work including character, creature and vfx animation. The artists use both proprietary ILM tools and mainstream software to achieve this.

What you’ll learn

• Character performance and creature animation for CG feature film and VFX projects

• Working with vocal takes and dialogue scenes

• Preparing and recording video reference

• Facial animation using modern facial rigs

• Cameras, staging and composition

• Performing in a CG feature and VFX environment

• ILM proprietary tools and pipeline

What we’re looking for

• Junior level artists and Graduates with a genuine passion for animation, a demonstrated interest and foundational knowledge of filmmaking fundamentals, such as composition and storytelling

• A basic understanding of animation methods and approaches

• 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

• A Reel demonstrating evidence of your work in animation, and a general understanding of CG. You may have further education in VFX, digital media or animation, but it is not a prerequisite

• You should be prepared to speak specifically to your work, detailing the creative vision and the technical choices you implemented during its production

What you need to know

• The Jedi Academy role commences on May 4th, 2026

• The duration of the program is 8 weeks

• This program will be delivered onsite and in person - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm - at the Sydney Studio.

• Relocation is not offered & candidates must reside in NSW from the commencement of the course.

• You must be an Australian Citizen or hold Australian Permanent Resident status to be eligible for the Jedi Academy

To Apply

Applications will close on Tuesday, 24th March and in-studio interviews will commence on Monday, 30th March.

Offers will be extended to successful candidates in April.

Please apply online with:

• A short cover letter outlining your interest in Animation.

• A current CV.

• Your reel and/or creative portfolio.