Careers

45+ Years | 500+ Film and TV credits | 135+ Awards

SINCE 1975

Careers

Create the next iconic moment in entertainment

From animators to editors, directors, engineers, accountants and more, we excel at ILM because of the combined talents and vision of our people. Work with a collaborative team on iconic properties and inspiring projects.

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Join a legendary studio

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas to pioneer visual effects for Star Wars, Industrial Light & Magic continues to elevate the standard for visual effects, animation, and visual storytelling.

Our global team of over 3000 people have worked on over 450 feature films, dozens of episodic projects and 11 immersive projects, many of them award-winning. We develop breakthrough techniques in the entertainment space to deliver outstanding imagery.

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Across five studios worldwide, ILM crew members are united by a culture of collaboration and shared values

People, Innovation, and Quality

We are a global community who draws strength from our differences.

We fearlessly take risks and embrace the unknown.

We consistently make beautiful work.

"The culture relies on the diversity of our people and their backgrounds."

David Nakabayashi

"We’re very passionate about what we do... it’s about legacy... that badge of honor to be a part of something bigger than yourself."

Queen Denchukwu
Employee Benefits*
Employee Benefits*

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Leave)

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Support

Wellness programs

Employee Resource Groups

 

*Varies based on studio location, local laws, regulations, and other considerations. Subject to change.
Ongoing Education
Ongoing Education

Our Studio Talent Group gives you the opportunity to share skills, knowledge, and culture across ILM’s global studios through enrichment classes.

Master Classes to hone your creative talents

Exclusive Filmmaker Speakers Series

Hundreds of Professional Development classes through online learning portal

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Perks + Extras
Perks + Extras

Get discounts to Disney Theme Parks, Disney+ and other Disney offerings

Discounts and access to exclusive merchandise and crew gear via our ILM, Lucasfilm and Disney Employee Stores

Access to gyms

Take part in studio-specific clubs around books, sports, photography and more.

Join in on community involvement opportunities

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help you plug-in and make a difference at ILM

MOSAIC

A community of ethnically and racially diverse employees who act as conversation starters, identifying and advocating for DEI policies, resources and programs.

Lucas PRIDE

A safe space to promote inclusivity and generate meaningful conversations for our LGBTQIA+ employees and their allies.

Green Team

Promoting environmental stewardship within our company, the Green Team educates co-workers on their power to protect our beloved planet.

Circuit

A supportive and open community for women and gender non-conforming individuals across the Lucasfilm family.

Allies

Dedicated to supporting a more inclusive and equitable work environment and culture for everyone. Our mission is to partner with our existing ERGs and raise awareness of things outside of our defined dimensions of diversity.

Enabled

A space dedicated to creating a sense of belonging at Lucasfilm, in all areas of accessibility and varying abilities.

ILM Crew share their stories

Every day we push the boundaries in VFX, virtual production, immersive entertainment and more. Learn about it from the people that make it happen.

A docuseries by Get in the Door, an initiative of ILM, ILM Immersive, and Lucasfilm

ILM Crew share their stories

Every day we push the boundaries in VFX, virtual production, immersive entertainment and more. Learn about it from the people that make it happen.

A docuseries by Get in the Door, an initiative of ILM, ILM Immersive, and Lucasfilm

Join our team

We are always looking for passionate, talented people to join our ranks.

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