Special Effects Designer (PH) at Walt Disney Imagineering

What You Will Do

• Assist overall project team in scope development from concept, design, delivery of all required feasibility mockups.
• Preparation and delivery of documentation to establish Effects scope on projects.
• Planning of overall design and production strategy.
• Collaborate with all integrated teams to ensure internal/external requirements are met.
• Field installation requiring international travel.
• 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.
• General knowledge of related technical teams and their application to the creation of special effects, optics, mechanics, materials processes, etc.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years in Disney (or equivalent) themed entertainment special effect's team.
• Basic knowledge of effects installed at Disney theme park attractions.
• Knowledge of 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.
  
  
  

The hiring range for this position in California is $93,200 to $151,300 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.