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WDI Special Effects Designer Intern, Orlando, Spring 2027

Lake Buena Vista, FL

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

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$26.50/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

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Job Posting Title:

WDI Special Effects Designer Intern, Orlando, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158465

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 approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

The Intern will assist 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.

  • 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 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 ofage

  • Possess unrestricted work authorization

  • Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College 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 Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-24
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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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