According to a job posting on the Disney Careers site, Disney World is hiring a seasonal Fireworks & Special Effects Designer.

The Fireworks & Special Effects Designer develops/executes pyrotechnic and special effects designs for live shows across property, including Parks, Resorts, Special Events and DISNEY CRUISE LINE®.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees ordering of pyrotechnic and special effect equipment and product
• Provides updates to Show Directors, Producers, and Production Managers about confetti, pyrotechnics and other special effect development and availability
• Interfaces with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by WDW
• Supervises effects crews for special events, road shows, and permanent installations
• Provides ongoing Entertainment Show Quality evaluations of existing shows
• Manages and provide proper documentation of all live show effects plots at WDW
• Develops and realizes the design intent through the effective execution of the creative process
• Participate in project’s creative development
• Develops and executes special effects/pyrotechnics designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned
• Develops and/or provides input to project special effects budgets and labor requirements
• Stays current with special effects technology research and development efforts within industry
• Partners with Consultant Special Effects/Pyrotechnics Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all audio/video services delivered
• Functions as a resource to maintain the proper training of operating area special effects/pyrotechnics Technicians
• Conducts on-going “Entertainment Show Quality” evaluations of existing offerings at Walt Disney World and provide support to maintain their original show intent
• Maintains a strong relationship with fireworks compound, safety, purchasing, vendors and interface with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by Walt Disney World
• Maintains up-to-date show documentation and special effects R&D lab