Walt Disney Imagineering · 5 hours ago
WDI Special Effects Designer Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.50/hr - $27.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. The WDI Special Effects Designer Intern will assist with the design, production, installation, and testing of special effects for various projects, collaborating with team members to ensure all requirements are met.
Web DesignWeb Development
No H1B
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
We produce, install, maintain and fix theme park special effects equipment, per the Special Effects Lead Designers direction
Qualification
Required
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
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning BA or BS in the Arts, Engineering or related field
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 Disney College Program
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Preferred
Disney theme park special effects experience
Theatrical training
Industrial design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance background with some special effects and projection system design experience
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kyle Laughlin
Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering
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