WDI Concept Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is

May / June 2025 to January 2026

and will be located in

Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Concept Design Intern to join the team responsible for developing and communicating creative concepts and content for theme park attractions, and / or other themed entertainment venues! The Concept Design team is responsible for providing concept direction for designing show models, sets, appealing characters or scenic elements through the use of paint, sketching, storyboarding, and / or computer art. This team develops the idea beyond concept by using digital or traditional tools to articulate buildable designs, and by guiding the creative vision through production and installation. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

Provide concept design support for models, sets, animation, show, ride and scenic elements through the use of various mediums including traditional art, illustration, architecture, drawings, paint, sketches, storyboards, 2D and 3D digital design, graphics and multimedia.

Work on multiple projects which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for new attractions or entertainment venues.

Work in collaboration with other team members in developing ideas

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ability to communicate on the status of all assignments, to discuss illustrations at various stages of completion and to make alterations and adjustments if required

Strong design / illustration skills in multiple formats including character sketches, storyboards, color illustrations, POVs, presentation art, marketing materials, and aspirational pieces.

Experience producing illustrative work for presentations, marketing efforts, and design packages that facilitate the design / build efforts

Knowledge and proficiency in multiple subjects, styles and artistic media

Excellent creative problem-solving skills

Accomplished visual storytelling skills

Valid Driver’s License Required

Preferred Qualifications

Outstanding design and concept visualization skills; practical experience is preferred

Environmental graphic design skills - creation of signage or marquees

Typography skills

Training in arts, theater, or entertainment

Currently earning a degree in fine arts, theater, animation, architecture or environmental design

Prior Disney experience and knowledge.

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college / university, earning a degree in the arts or in a related design field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet

all of

the below requirements :

Be enrolled in an accredited college / university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

• Additional Information

Able to provide reliable transportation to / from work

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA

Materials Required

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé, will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and / or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit :

Job ID :

10112678

Location : Glendale,California

Job Posting Company :

Disney Experiences

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Salary : $27 - $28