Job Posting Title:

WDI Visual Effects Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Req ID:

10142036

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…  

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.  

The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.  

The Visual Effects Design Intern will design, produce, and install digital video media content for Disney theme parks, resorts and attractions worldwide. The intern will support artists workflows and write tools/plugins.  

What You Will Do

Build and improve visual media through 2D and 3D toolsets like Adobe After Effects, Maya, Unreal, Nuke, HoudiniSupport Artist workflows through scripting and tool writingHelp to ingest files from various vendorsLearn Disney production techniques and workflow from staff level designers and aboveAssist in the editorial processProvide rendering and quality control of show files using department render facilities

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite 3 or aboveWorking knowledge of various software including Unreal, Houdini, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, PremierExperience with film and video editing, digital compositing, color correction, and digital media formats and compressionDesign experiences in 2D graphicsKnowledge of various post-production formats in both film and video post-production process

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to script and write software for new tools (Scripting in Python)Experience with media servers and projection mapping (e.g. Dataton Watchout)

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information  

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:  

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​Be at least 18 years of age​Possess unrestricted work authorization​Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

   

Additional Information  

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internshipAble to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CAThe pay rate for this role as an Undergraduate student in CA is $26.50 per hour. The pay rate for this role as a Graduate student is $27.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-02