**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 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 ID:** 10111384 **Location:** Lake Buena Vista,Florida **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney Imagineering The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.