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Jedi Academy 2025 – ILM London
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
Job Summary
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 have the opportunity to gain experience in a live production environment through training, mentorship, and real shot-work experience in a fast-paced and highly collaborative studio.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Senior Artists, Supervisors, or Production by taking smaller tasks off their schedules.
- Assist with data migration, ingesting assets, renaming, and publishing.
- Deliver simple assets and shot work to a good standard and on schedule.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- 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).
- 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 specialisation. 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.
This role is Hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic. ILM (UK) Ltd. 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.
