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Associate Special Effects Designer
The Walt Disney CompanyAssociate Special Effects Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering creating innovative special effects for attractions. Collaborating with teams to ensure design and installation meet high standards.
Posted 7/29/2026full-timeAnaheim • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,700 - $106,400 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mock-up and design development for special effects, with a solid understanding of fabrication principles and processes. Strong communication skills and a problem-solving attitude are essential for collaborating with integrated disciplines and supporting production activities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mock-Up DevelopmentDesign DevelopmentFabrication PrinciplesEntertainment ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite
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Hard Skills
Mock-Up SupportDesign DevelopmentTroubleshootingFabrication KnowledgeSpecial Effects Experience
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCuriosityProblem-Solving Attitude
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteCAD Familiarity
Industry Keywords
Disney Theme Park AttractionsIndustrial DesignManufacturingOperations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- assist overall project team in scope development
- assist with design and delivery of feasibility mockups
- interface with integrated disciplines to meet internal/external requirements
- provide field installation support
- document mock-up’s and design decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- ability to support mock-up’s and design development for special effects
- ability to assist in production activities and troubleshooting
- basic knowledge of installed Disney theme park attractions
- basic understanding of fabrication principles and processes
- must be able to travel for 1 week – 6 weeks at a time
- industrial design, manufacturing, operations background preferred
- strong communication skills across all mediums
- curiosity and problem-solving attitude
- basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CAD familiarity
- 1-3 years in Entertainment and/or special effects experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- health and savings benefits
- educational opportunities
- special extras that only Disney can provide