Senior Illusion Maker (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10150376 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 26/05/2026Résumé 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 changes 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.
Within the Creative Show Design & Delivery studio we produce the magic. Our processes and tool sets take us from concept design or mockups to full production, assembly and installation. You will work as part of the team creating world-class attractions. Thinking outside of the box and creative problem solving is a must. We’re looking for professionals who are thirsty for diverse experiences, who are eager to learn and who are confident they can uphold the Disney quality that our guests expect. If this sounds like you, please apply today!
You will report to the Mgr-Illusion Maker.
This is a Project Hire position, without any guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:
As an Illusion Maker Sr., focusing on Surface Development, you will:
Be responsible for the digital design of 3D printed shells for complex Audio Animatronic figures, as well as digital design of 3D printed tooling for intricate figure parts. This includes documenting and archiving shell, skin, and tooling digital files according to project requirements.
Fabricate, assemble, and clean up 3D printed parts, fiberglass components, cast parts, and vacuum-formed pieces. Additionally, you will handle the fabrication and clean-up of silicone skins, ensuring all materials meet the durability and maintenance standards required.
Troubleshoot, test, evaluate, and modify figure shells, parts, skins, and tooling are integral aspects of your role. You will problem-solve, mock-up, and test solutions for complex plastic part issues, continually improving designs for longevity and ease of maintenance.
Partner with Figure Finishing, Mechanical, and Electrical teams to ensure that costumes are fully integrated into the overall figure system. Collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering Creative teams—including I.P. partners—is essential to develop figure shells and skins that fulfill the creative intent and match the overall look of the show. You will also work closely with Dimensional Design’s digital and physical sculptors to ensure clearances, thickness, shapes, offsets, and other factors are considered during model development.
Be responsible for developing tooling, shell, and skin estimates, as well as Surface Development design and production schedules. You will track and adhere to established schedules and budgets, efficiently executing change management as needed. Sourcing and ordering materials and working with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries are also part of your duties.
Train park maintenance partners in the installation, removal, handling, and care of Audio Animatronic figure shells, skins, props, and related components. Additionally, you will develop and author standards and guidelines pertaining to Surface Development products and deliverables.
Travel, including internationally, is required to fulfill project needs and support installations and training at various locations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks for design and engineering tasks
Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in plastics, mold, and part design and fabrication, with a strong focus on Audio Animatronics
Familiarity with Design X, Magics, and Rhino software tools
At least 5 years of specialized experience designing and fabricating Audio Animatronic figure tooling, shells, and skins
Deep understanding of plastic and skin material properties as they relate to fabrication and durability
Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Practical experience with 3D printing, including knowledge of various additive manufacturing processes and materials
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and other disciplines
Exceptional planning and organizational capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Audio Animatronic figures and the end-to-end figure production pipeline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a talent for creative thinking and innovation
Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting 3D printers
Experience in fabricating and finishing 3D printed parts
Knowledge of matrix mold fabrication, including tooling processes
Experience with epoxy mold fabrication and related tooling techniques
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or trade school preferred, but not required.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $87,100.00 to $116,800.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay 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.