Special Effects Designer - Project Hire / Internal Assignment
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10154353 Emplacement Anaheim, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 22/06/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team:
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.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
The Special Effects Designer is responsible for the development and implementation of practical and visual special effects systems, including fire, lighting, projection, water, air, gas, and illusion-based technologies. This team collaborates across creative and technical disciplines to deliver immersive show environments through innovative design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
You will report to the Senior Manager – Special Effects Design.
This is a Project Hire position or Internal Assignment without any guarantee of permanent placement.
This is a full-time position.
What You Will Do:
Support multiple attractions in the development, design, and implementation of practical special effects systems
Lead or support field installation activities, including supervision of contractors and vendors
Provide maintenance and operations training and post-opening support for installed effects systems
Coordinate with creative, technical, and project management teams to ensure design intent is achieved
Participate in mockup construction and prototype fabrication for special effects applications
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to installation and system performance
Assist in integrating special effects systems into overall show and facility designs
Contribute to documentation and production processes throughout the project lifecycle
Required Qualifications & Skills:
3+ years of experience in themed entertainment special effects or a related technical field
Knowledge of a wide range of special effects systems including fire, projection, water, air, gas, and visual effects technologies
Ability to support multiple projects and manage competing priorities with guidance
Ability to work collaboratively with skilled craftspeople, creative teams, and technical disciplines
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across project teams
Experience supporting installation, testing, and system integration activities
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Experience in mockup construction or prototype fabrication of special effects systems
Theatrical training and knowledge of stagecraft, illusions, or show systems
Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
Laser safety, flame safety, or pyrotechnic safety training desirable
CAD, Sketchup, SolidWorks
3D modeling
Familiarity with Disney theme park special effects systems and processes
Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Theater, Technical Production, or a related field preferred
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: 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.
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $95,500 - $128,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.