Special Effects Intern

Job Description

About Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative powerhouse behind all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships around the world. We bring together a diverse team of creative and technical minds to blend storytelling, art, science, and technology, crafting immersive experiences, unforgettable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families globally.

Special Effects Intern Job Description

What You’ll Do

This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in the world of theme park special effects. You’ll be assisting with all stages of the special effects process, from concept to completion, for one or more attractions/projects. This includes:

• Concept & Design: Collaborate with the Special Effects lead to conceptualize and design special effects that support the overall show.
• Production: Assist in the production of special effects equipment, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Installation: Participate in field installations of special effects equipment, working alongside skilled professionals.
• Testing & Adjustment: Help test and adjust special effects equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Turnover: Assist with the handover of completed special effects projects, providing post-turnover support.
• Documentation: Prepare and deliver documentation to establish the FX scope on projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including creative, engineering, and technical, to meet project requirements.
• Maintenance & Training: Support the maintenance and operations training for the special effects equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the overall project team in scope development from concept to close-out.
• Ensure internal and external requirements are met.
• Produce, install, maintain, and fix theme park special effects equipment according to the Special Effects Lead Designers direction.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to form and track to a plan to achieve goals.
• Basic knowledge of Special Effects used at Disney theme park attractions.
• General understanding of related technical fields and their application to special effects, including optics, mechanics, and materials processes.
• Familiarity with special effects/projection equipment, materials, and processes.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Disney theme park special effects.
• Theatrical training.
• Background in industrial design, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance, with experience in special effects and projection system design.

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within 6 months from an accredited college/university with a BA or BS in the Arts, Engineering, or a related field.