FX Design & VFX Intern, Spring 2027

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Burbank, CA, USA
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23-23 Hourly
Internship
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Supports FX marketing campaigns by developing creative concepts, logos, styleframes, 2D and 3D animation, and visual effects. Collaborates with designers, directors, editors, and production teams to create marketing spots and multiple versions for FX shows. The intern will work across digital and analog media, research ideas, assist with production, and participate in entertainment marketing seminars.
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Job Posting Title:

FX Design & VFX Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10160082

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

The FX Motion Design and VFX team, part of the broader FX Marketing team, is seeking a Motion Design Intern. This team partners closely with the Content and Editorial team to create marketing spots for every FX-produced show. Made up of storytellers, artists, designers, editors, animators, 3D artists, and production artists, the team brings creative ideas to life through dynamic visual storytelling. If you’re an innovative thinker with a passion for learning and growing as a designer, this role could be a great fit for you.

The approximate dates of this internship are from January 2027-June 2027. If selected for the role, you will report directly to Creative Director, Motion Design.

What You Will Do
As our Motion Design Intern, you will contribute to the concepting and execution of broad marketing campaigns for multiple FX shows. In this role, you’ll collaborate with fellow designers and directors to pitch creative concepts and bring them to life. You’ll gain hands-on experience with mixed, multidisciplinary production work across both digital and analog mediums, while helping push design boundaries and develop cutting-edge techniques.

As a Motion Design intern, you might expect to do some of the following:

  • Design logos and styleframes, research and conceptualize ideas
  • 2D and/or 3D animation
  • Assisting our Production team in generating multiple versioning for all marketing spots
  • Participate in bi-weekly Seminars to cover broader entertainment marketing concepts

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Design, conceptual problem solver, and out of the box thinker
  • Skilled multi-tasker and detail oriented
  • Experience with Adobe apps (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Good communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • A background using 3D software packages such as Cinema 4D or Houdini are a plus
  • Experience with advanced compositing and editing software such as Nuke or Resolve are a plus
  • Familiarity with AI tools and models such as Runway, Claude, and Firefly are a plus

Education  

  • Senior year preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Visual Effects, Post-production

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 until June 2027
  • Fully available from Monday through Friday, 10am to 7pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
The pay rate for this role in California is $23.00 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:

ABC Studios

Job Posting Primary Business:

ABC Studios All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-18

Skills Required

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a qualifying Disney program.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
  • Must be available for a consistent, reliable schedule from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time, 40 hours per week, throughout the internship.
  • Must provide personal housing in the Burbank, California area for the internship duration.
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Design ability, conceptual problem-solving skills, and creative thinking.
  • Strong multitasking, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Background or coursework in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Visual Effects, or Post-production.
  • Senior year of college preferred.
  • Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D or Houdini.
  • Experience with advanced compositing or editing software such as Nuke or Resolve.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and models such as Runway, Claude, and Firefly.

The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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