WDI Visual Effects Designer Intern, Spring 2026
The Walt Disney Company · Amusement Park and Arcade, Animation
About this internship
The WDI Visual Effects Designer Intern (Spring 2026) at The Walt Disney Company is an on-site internship based in Glendale, CA, within the amusement park/arcade and animation space. You’ll likely support visual effects and digital media work that can involve compositing, color correction, and preparing content in various digital formats. Pay is listed at $26.50–$27.50 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite 3 or above
- Working knowledge of various software including, Unreal, Houdini, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premier
- Experience with film and video editing, digital compositing, color correction, and digital media formats and compression
Nice to have
- A portfolio or reel that highlights visual effects, compositing, and color correction work.
- Comfort moving between 3D and compositing tasks across Maya, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with optimizing exports for different digital media formats and compression needs.
- Some exposure to real-time or simulation workflows using tools like Unreal or Houdini.
- Clear file organization and versioning habits when working on multi-software projects.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, pick 2–3 pieces that best show film/video editing and digital compositing, then note which tools you used (e.g., Maya, Nuke, After Effects) and what you specifically contributed. If you include compressed exports, double-check that playback quality is solid and label the format/codec so reviewers can easily assess it.