Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027

Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027

Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver, BC

Job ID 10160839

Location Vancouver, Canada

Business Walt Disney Animation Studios

Date posted Oct. 16, 2026

Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver, BC

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• 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. Learn more about our pipeline here.

• Am I Eligible?

• 18 years or older

• Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.

• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are February-April 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.

• The Intern Program is based in our Vancouver, BC studio and will start in February 2027.

• The CG Environment Internship

• Location: Vancouver

Job Summary

A crowds artist uses procedural animation techniques to populate Walt Disney Animation Studios’ projects with world-class crowds. They apply their technical and creative skills to develop the tools and perform the tasks necessary to bring worlds to life, from initial design to final rendering.

As part of the Crowds internship program, the 12-week program is structured to introduce you to the art of crowds, our studio culture, and our production environment. The internship program will showcase the skills and philosophies of our Crowds department under the mentorship of Disney artists.

Key Qualifications:

• Emerging artists with less than 5 years of animation industry experience OR Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 18 years or older
• Eligible to work in Canada

Application Requirements:

Reels/Demonstrated

Skills

• Should Include

• Experience with commercial graphics packages such as Maya and Houdini

• Experience with the Linux or Unix operating system

• Solid understanding of the production processes and pipelines of CG Animation, VFX, or Video Game productions

• Understanding of rigging and animation techniques

• Strong interest in Particle Systems, AI/Machine Learning, or Crowds Systems (agent/brain design, simulation, and behavior)

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python

• Strong problem solving skills required

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction well

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming such as C++ a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience

• Deadline for applications is on November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

• The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• PAY TRANSPARENCY

• The pay rate for this role in Vancouver BC is $25.00 CAD per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

• This position is with Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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