Assistant Manager, Special Effects
NBCUniversal • Universal City, California • Posted July 06, 2026
Position Overview
Job Description
The Assistant Manager, Special Effects is a pivotal role within the Entertainment Technical Teams, responsible for providing comprehensive support in the technical execution and production of all special effects, show action equipment, puppets, and animatronic elements for seasonal and event-based entertainment. Reporting directly to the Manager of Special Effects, this role requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership abilities, and a strong focus on operational efficiency, documentation, and upholding our world-class standards.
JOB DUTIES
- Collaborate with the Manager of Special Effects in overseeing delivery from concept and prototyping through fabrication, installation, and maintenance, ensuring alignment with creative and technical adherence to established standards and procedures.
- Support the development and execution of strategies for all special effects and animatronic scopes in co...