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Computer Graphics Technology Intern - Data Science (Fall 2025)

Job ID 10124359 Location Vancouver, Canada Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jun. 12, 2025
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Job Summary:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

We're embarking on an exciting new journey at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), with our first Data Science internship under the CG Technology department. This is a unique opportunity for an intern to be at the forefront of establishing how we leverage data to drive innovation and efficiency across our legendary visual effects production. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, identifying key insights, and helping us make more informed decisions.

This internship offers an unparalleled chance to step into a groundbreaking role, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and contribute directly to high-impact data projects from the ground up. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop crucial professional and interpersonal skills while gaining invaluable practical experience in a dynamic and evolving field.

What You Need to Know

  • The CG Tech Internship is a paid 4 month placement from September to December 2025 with the possibility for extension (up to 8 months).

  • This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from home.

  • You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.

  • We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for Internships.

  • You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status and be residing in British Columbia.

  • You must be enrolled in a public, post-secondary school and will return to your studies upon completion of your internship with ILM.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement data analysis scripts and tools to extract insights from various datasets.

  • Contribute to daily operational tasks related to data quality, data cleaning, and data validation.

  • Assist in the creation of dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and trends.

  • Participate in the development of a data science project, which may involve predictive modeling, statistical analysis, or machine learning applications.

  • Collaborate with engineers, artists, and production teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.

What We’re Looking For

  • Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and its data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities.

  • Strong time management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize.

  • Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings with a positive, pro-active attitude.

  • Proven experience with data analysis and/or data science projects (e.g., academic projects, personal projects, previous internships).

  • Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and manipulation (ElasticSearch, Prometheus is a plus).

  • Working knowledge of statistical concepts and data modeling techniques.

  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is a plus.

  • Knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

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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, dependent on the level and position offered.

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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.

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