Associate Character Technical Product Manager (Internal Assignment / Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10132544 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 06, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
Disney Live Entertainment Costuming Character Programs and Development seeks candidates for a Character Technical Product Manager position. This position is integral to the development of technology that supports branded character entertainment offerings throughout the globe.
You will report to the Manager -Character Technical Development.
This role is an Internal Assignment / Project Hire with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:
Assist in the development and refinement of character technology products, including bench builds, testing, and operational validation
Provide input on development efforts as subject matter expert on design constraints that will create the most successful product in a daily operation environment
Support vendor relationships, supporting product sustainment and sourcing new technology partners as needed
Contribute to the development of proposals and budgetary planning
Participate in quality control operations, including training of QC partners, continual refinement of technology QC practices, and the inspections of components as needed
Create and update technical documentation, user guides, and supplemental materials
Share input on routine client relations resolution of any questions or concerns that arise from our end users globally
Travel to domestic and international locations to support installations, special events, and training initiatives
Serve as a client-facing point of contact for operational partners, addressing supporting the resolve of issues and ensuring timely resolution
Help to draft and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and best practices, including BOM revisions, sustainment plans, and troubleshooting guides
Support programming of elements for new shows or offerings
Provide input on opportunities for continuous improvement in product performance and operational workflows
Support virtual review sessions, including technical setup for video, audio, and presentation systems
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum of one year of experience in technical entertainment and/or Disney character technology
Experience working in entertainment theme park operations, including meet and greets, special events, stage shows, or equivalent experience
Perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while upholding a professional image for our team
Strong technical aptitude with experience in entertainment technologies, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic systems
Demonstrated ability to identify operational gaps and implement effective solutions
Exceptional communication and collaboration with creative and technical teams.
Schedule availability to varying work schedules, including extended hours, holidays, and weekends
Capability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Valid US Passport
Project management skills
Proficiency in electronics, mechatronics, or a mechanical or electrical engineering field
Knowledgeable in basic garment construction, technical packets, and quality assessments
Proficiency in SQL, JavaScript, Python, and/or HTML, CSS
Skilled in Fusion 360, and/or SolidWorks
Experience working with Git workflows
Multi-lingual
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Advanced education in technical theater, technical entertainment, technical production, and/or 3+ years of professional experience in related fields
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.
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.