Job Posting Title:

WDI Special Effects Designer Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10111384

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. 

 

The Intern will be assisting with mock-up, design, production, installation, test/adjust and turnover of all special effects work for one or more attraction/project. This entails efforts both as an individual and while working with leaders and production staff

 The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2025 to January 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

Assist overall project team in scope development from concept stage through close-out.

Preparation and delivery of documentation to establish FX scope on projects.

Collaborate with all coordinated teams to ensure internal/external requirements are met.

Field installation

Maintenance and operations training assistance & post turnover support.

Assist Special Effects lead during concept & design of special effects required to support the show, using appropriate creative and technical methods.

We produce, install, maintain and fix theme park special effects equipment, per the Special Effects Lead Designers direction.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Able to form a general plan to achieve stated goals and the ability to track to that plan to ensure goals are met.

Basic knowledge of Special Effects installed at Disney theme park attractions.

General knowledge of related technical fields and their application to the creation of special effects, optics, mechanics, materials processes etc.

Some knowledge of special effects/projection equipment, materials, and processes.

Solidworks knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Disney theme park special effects' experience.

Theatrical training

Industrial design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance background with some special effects and projection system design experience

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning BA or BS in the Arts, Engineering or in a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:  

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship  

Be at least 18 years of age  

Possess unrestricted work authorization  

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.  

 

Additional Information  

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship 

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here   

The pay rate for this role in Florida/California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern, Engineering Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1401 Flower St

Date Posted:

2025-01-27