Disney Live Entertainment Visual Effects Design Intern

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust!

This is a full-time 6-month internship (dates are June 14, 2025, through January 3, 2026).

What You Will Do

The Visual Media Production team is responsible for of all elements of Post Production including art, animation, editing, and special effects.

• Partnering with the Designers and Editors in the development, design, and creation of motion graphics, animation, and 3D assets
• Assist with media management of deliverables through the Visual Media Production Pipeline
• Create auxiliary graphics for projects
• Help to build and maintain project tracking tools, grids, and documentation
• Shadow Artists and Editors during the project work to learn hands-on techniques
• Using a variety of programs including Adobe Suite, Cinema 3D, Autodesk Maya, and various plugins such as Red Giant Suite
• Attending and contributing to Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Understanding of Post Production with an emphasis on motion graphics and special effects
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of entertainment technology and software
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new software applications as appropriate
• Previous experience in digital post production, project management, or the equivalent
• Proficiency in Adobe Software Suite, Maya, and related tools
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to quickly adapt, problem solve, and make decisions

Materials Required

A portfolio link to the website listed on the resume with the most recent examples of work is preferred

Education

Junior, senior or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Visual Media Production, Digital Production, Video Production or a related field

Preferred Education

Earning or completing MFA in Visual Media Production, Digital Production, Video Production or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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
• Be compliant with appearance guidelines
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in Florida
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information