You must be a Junior or above in an accredited degree program with a 2.8 GPA, familiarity with CAD/Unity/Unreal, and relevant coursework in Production or Design. Transcript required.

You will guide design teams, create documentation, report project issues, support archival processes, collaborate with partners, and uphold safety standards while performing additional duties as needed.

Design

United States

Orlando

Universal Creative is the research and development group responsible for designing rides and attractions for Universal Parks & Resorts theme parks. It is Universal's equivalent of Walt Disney Imagineering. From 1968 until 1997, Universal Creative was known as MCA Planning and Development. In 1997, when Universal parent MCA was sold to Seagram and dropped the MCA name, the company was renamed Universal Creative.

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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences Internship Program:</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Applications Close:</b> February 28th, 2025, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible &ndash; don&rsquo;t delay!</li>
<li><b>Fall 2025 Program Dates:</b> Approximately September 2025 &ndash; December 2025</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></h3>
<p>Interns will support the Immersive Experiences &amp; Play Production Team in the management of the creative design team and vendors responsible for show elements vital to the guest experience for interactive development. Interns will gain hands-on experience working on active projects, as well as gain an understanding of managing project critical path items (budget, schedule, deliverables) to guarantee project success as early stages of development. There will also be additional opportunities to assist with design efforts as needed.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></h3>
<ul>
<li>Provides direction to design team that supports department vision and progresses individual scopes.</li>
<li>Assists in creating supporting materials and documentation that give high-level overviews of current design.</li>
<li>Reports and escalates concerns &amp; blockers to project critical milestones and works with the project team &amp; mentor to identify solutions or workarounds.</li>
<li>Remains vigilant in archival processes that create historic examples for future reference.</li>
<li>Identifies &amp; collaborates with project teams and other external/internal partners as necessary to achieve project goals.</li>
<li>Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health &amp; Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></h3>
<ul>
<li>In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.</li>
<li>Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.</li>
<li>A transcript is required upon application.</li>
<li>Preferred majors include: Production, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Theme Park Management, or similar.</li>
<li>Preferred coursework completed: Design, or similar.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED SKILLS &amp; KNOWLEDGE:</b></h3>
<ul>
<li>Basic understanding of CAD, Unity, or Unreal platforms.</li>
<li>Familiarity with modern theme park interactive offerings.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Please note the following:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.</li>
<li>Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2025.</li>
<li>Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation</li>
<li>All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.</li>
</ul>
<p>Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.</p>
<p>Universal Orlando Resort. <b>.</b></p>
<p>Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM &amp; &copy; 2025 Universal Studios.</p></div>

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

Applications Close: February 28th, 2025, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
Fall 2025 Program Dates: Approximately September 2025 – December 2025

JOB SUMMARY:
Interns will support the Immersive Experiences & Play Production Team in the management of the creative design team and vendors responsible for show elements vital to the guest experience for interactive development. Interns will gain hands-on experience working on active projects, as well as gain an understanding of managing project critical path items (budget, schedule, deliverables) to guarantee project success as early stages of development. There will also be additional opportunities to assist with design efforts as needed.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direction to design team that supports department vision and progresses individual scopes.
Assists in creating supporting materials and documentation that give high-level overviews of current design.
Reports and escalates concerns & blockers to project critical milestones and works with the project team & mentor to identify solutions or workarounds.
Remains vigilant in archival processes that create historic examples for future reference.
Identifies & collaborates with project teams and other external/internal partners as necessary to achieve project goals.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
A transcript is required upon application.
Preferred majors include: Production, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Theme Park Management, or similar.
Preferred coursework completed: Design, or similar.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Basic understanding of CAD, Unity, or Unreal platforms.
Familiarity with modern theme park interactive offerings.

Please note the following:

This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2025.
Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation
All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal Orlando Resort. .
Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios.

Internship, Universal Creative – Production, Interactives/Immersive Experiences (Fall 2025)

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