Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney's Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 fields, its expert teams of Imagineers are managing the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Are you ready to join this best-in-class team today!

About the Role & Team

The Special Effects team within Show Systems Studio is the creative mind behind the effects seen within many of our attractions, cruise lines and throughout our resorts. This role 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 of Special effects design and production staff.

This position will report to the Manager, Special Effects Design.

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 integrated teams to ensure internal/external requirements are met.
• Field installation
• Maintenance and operations training assistance & post turnover support.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to aid Special Effects lead during concept & design of effects required to support the show, using appropriate creative and technical methods.
• Solidworks knowledge.
• Produce, install, maintain and fix theme park special effects equipment, per Designer Leads direction.
• 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 teams and their application to the creation of special effects, optics, mechanics, materials processes etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years in Disney (or equivalent) theme park special effect's experience.
• Some knowledge of special effects/projection equipment, materials, and processes.
• Industrial design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance background with some special effects and projection system design experience.
• Exhibit proficiency in the job requirements and responsibilities,
• Ability to lead some budget items, schedule and design work

Education

• B.A., B.S. or equivalent valued but not vital. Theatrical training also desirable.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

#DXMedia

#DisneyCastLife

#LI-AG3