Associate Dimensional Designer (Project Hire)

Job Posting Title:

Associate Dimensional Designer (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10123062

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

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.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The Associate Dimensional Designer will develop tools, techniques, and systems that support the design and delivery process at Walt Disney Imagineering. 

You will functionally report to the Manager Dimensional Design

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. 

What You Will Do

•    Assist team wherever needed, using basic model building skills
•    Communicate with more senior level Dimensional Designers for status updates of schedule progress, design inputs required, completion of design milestones, etc. Take direction from more experienced Dimensional Designers to build physical models
•    Learn the art of three dimensional and digital model building
•    Confirm design interface with Creative, A&E and D&P disciplines
•    Partners with dimensional design team in model efforts
•    Supports mock-up and staging efforts as required
•    Reports on design and production progress to schedule and budget to senior team leadership
•    Develop a knowledge of available resources and how to use them effectively in order to meet objectives
•    Develop leadership skills to work in team environment
•    Participate in peer review sessions
•    Discretion to make decisions on duties within defined scope of work
 

Required Qualifications & Skills 

•    Previous practical applied experience in model building, intern experience or related experience in entertainment industry.
•    Some architectural model making background preferred (digital and/or physical models)
•    Have basic understanding of drawings
•    Have basic skills in using hand and power tools
•    Need to have basic knowledge of the use of hand tools. Able to translate two dimensional information into three dimensional format
•    Able to take direction and work well within a team
•    Must be flexible and adaptable, detailed, dependable and enjoy working in a team environment
•    Travel may be required
 

Preferred Qualifications 

•    Some experience in theater, theme park design, production and installation preferred.
•    Appreciation for an integrated design experience with multiple disciplines 
 

Education 

•    Degree in theater, fine arts or environmental design preferred, not required
 

Additional Information 

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
 

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Development & Production Design (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Dimensional Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-07