CG Generalist Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10134291 Location Vancouver, Canada Business Walt Disney Animation Studios Date posted Oct. 13, 2025Job Summary:
The CG Generalist Internship
The Internship Program
Have you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders.
Location: Vancouver
Job Summary
As a CG Generalist artist intern, you will be exposed to various departments within our pipeline. Learn more about our filmmaking process here. Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines:
Animation - Character performance and acting
Character TD - Rigging, hair and cloth simulation, technical animation
Crowds - Background characters to populate scenes
Effects - Elements like fire, smoke, rain, magic, and debris
Layout - CG camera blocking for storytelling purposes
Lighting - Illuminate scenes, characters, and objects
Modeling - Greyscales and wireframes of natural terrain, architecture, vehicle or prop models, humans, and creatures
Set Extension - Stylistically extend a digital environment, creating backgrounds and landscapes
Texturing/Surfacing - Natural elements, foliage, sand, trees
Key Qualifications
Working knowledge/understanding of software such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, ZBrush, Nuke, Photoshop or any other state-of-the-art tools
Strong eye for visual appeal
Background in art, animation, or filmmaking a plus
Scripting (MEL, Python, C++) a plus
Familiar with Linux systems a plus
Application Requirements
To apply, you must upload a resume including your school and expected graduation date and the below:
Please submit a website, portfolio, or reel (max length 2 min) to demonstrate your interest and experience in the listed disciplines
Include shot breakdown on your reel if applicable
Deadline for applications is on November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
About Walt Disney Animation Studios:
Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, “Moana 2.” Among the studio's timeless creations are “Pinocchio,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” and “Encanto.”
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 Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.