
Orlando
Creativity is a Main Attraction
The leading theme park companies have created an ecosystem of creative talent fueled by unique educational programs at local universities.
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#1 Most Visited Destination in the U.S.
Visit Orlando, 2018
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No. 3 Best City to Find a New Job
WalletHub, 2019
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4,000+ Tech Creatives Call Orlando Home
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via Lightcast, Q2 2022
WHERE LOW COSTS OF LIVING AND HIGH-PAYING JOBS COLLIDE
Companies hiring creative professionals
Orlando’s entertainment powerhouses along with media companies such as Electronic Arts Tiburon and Golf Channel create the need for a talent base with the right combination of technical, customer service and creative skills.
Darden Restaurants


Darden Restaurants
Company: Darden Restaurants
Industry: Restaurants
Company Size (Employees): 5000-10000
Top Job Categories: Restaurant Managers, Hourly Employees
Visit Careers WebsiteGolf Channel


Golf Channel
Company: Golf Channel
Industry: Innovative Technologies, Digital Media, Entertainment
Company Size (Employees): 500-1000
Top Job Categories: NBC Sports Customer Specialist, Web Engineers, Operations Engineers
Visit Careers WebsiteHilton Grand Vacations


Hilton Grand Vacations
Company: Hilton Grand Vacations
Industry: Leisure and Hospitality
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Top Job Categories: Guest Services, Operations, Housekeeping
Visit Careers WebsiteMarriott Vacations Worldwide


Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Company: Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Industry: Leisure and Hospitality, Professional and Business Services
Company Size (Employees): 50000-100000
Top Job Categories: Vacation Planners, Reservation Sales, Analysts
Visit Careers WebsiteUniversal Orlando Resort


Universal Orlando Resort
Company: Universal Orlando Resort
Industry: Leisure and Hospitality
Company Size (Employees): 10000-50000
Top Job Categories: Guest Services, Ticket & Sales Associates, Managers
Visit Careers WebsiteWalt Disney Parks and Resorts


Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Company: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Industry: Leisure and Hospitality
Company Size (Employees): 50000-100000
Top Job Categories: Garment Cutters, Culinary Chefs, Electricians
Visit Careers WebsiteTravel + Leisure


Travel + Leisure
Company: Travel + Leisure
Industry: Leisure and Hospitality
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Top Job Categories: IT, Sales Operator, Legal, Designer
Visit Careers WebsiteOrlando Makes Cents
Living and working where others vacation is great, but saving for retirement faster is even better.
“Orlando is the epicenter, for the whole world, in simulation and training. And that’s pretty exciting.”
– David Metcalf
Director of the METIL Lab, University of Central Florida
Continue Your Career
Orlando universities are expanding their contribution to the talent pipeline for the hospitality, theme park and attraction’s technology ecosystem. UCF and the University of Florida (UF) offer qualifications in Themed Experiences. At UCF, the degree is offered as a track in its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. UF offers a Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Themed Environments Integration.

University of Central Florida
Rosen College of Hospitality Management

The DAVE School
Digital Animation & Visual Effects

Full Sail University
No. 14 Top Game Design Grad (Princeton Review)

Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
No. 5 Top Game Design Grad (Princeton Review)
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