Character Technical Animation Apprentice

Technical Animation and character simulation define this Vancouver apprenticeship at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with Disney mentorship from February 2027.
This Character TD Apprenticeship focuses on Technical Animation within Disney Animation’s collaborative, technical, and artistic craft. The first four months introduce Character TD animation, studio culture, and production practices. A Disney artist provides mentorship, while a four month review offers real time feedback and determines future assignments and promotional opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop understanding of character technical animation
Explore character simulation in production contexts
Refine cloth and hair motion performance
Engage with studio culture and production environment
Respond to mentorship and real time feedback
Requirements:
Less than five years of animation industry experience
Recent Bachelor’s graduate or equivalent experience
At least 18 years old
Eligible to work in Canada
Submit a resume and reel up to two minutes
Showcase anatomy, simulation, cloth, hair, or rigging skills while developing Technical Animation expertise at Disney Animation.