Special Effects Design Intern — Immersive Theme Park FX

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering invites students to join an internship in Glendale, CA, supporting the development and execution of show FX scope from concept to close-out. You will assist the team, prepare documentation, and collaborate across disciplines to meet requirements.

The role includes field installation and post turnover support, with guidance from the Special Effects lead on concept and design using creative and technical methods.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a BA/BS in Arts or Engineering.
• Must be at least 18 years old with unrestricted work authorization.
• Disney internship/college program experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Plan development

Special Effects knowledge

Projection equipment knowledge

Technical fundamentals

Field installation

Education

BA/BS in Arts or Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering invites students to join an internship in Glendale, CA, supporting the development and execution of show FX scope from concept to close-out. You will assist the team, prepare documentation, and collaborate across disciplines to meet requirements.

The role includes field installation and post turnover support, with guidance from the Special Effects lead on concept and design using creative and technical methods.