What are the responsibilities and job description for the WDI Show Set Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 position at The Walt Disney Company?
About the Role & Program
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 dates of this internship is
May / June 2025 to January 2026
and will be located in
Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Show Set Design Intern that will work within the department that turns concepts for immersive Disney environments into reality by collaborating with project teams and designing, coordinating, and communicating the details which maintain the creative intent of a show for bidding, construction, production, and installation purposes! The Show Set Design Intern is an integral part of the design process which creates documents including drawings and digital models that express the design intent and coordinate all show disciplines within the boundaries of the architecture. The Show Set Department continues its support of the design intent in vendor shops and through installation in the field. Areas of direct responsibility include all set walls, scenic flats, platforms, ground rows, murals, set decoration, animated props, and artificial foliage.
Additionally, the intern will coordinate the ride system, animated figures, show-action equipment, projection equipment, audio equipment, ride sensors, special effects, rigging elements, facility elements, control rooms, guest egress, sprinklers, electrical boxes, exit signs, catwalks, themed lighting, show lighting, visual intrusion, maintenance access and all other physical entities within the show environment. Through the many artifices of the Stage and Entertainment medias, it is the mission of the Show Set Department to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible. In trying to offer a unique internship experience, there may be opportunities to contribute to other design scopes of work such as production design or color design to expand the overall understanding of theme park design. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…
Support development, coordination, and communication of production design concepts to the project team.
Support the design and expertcoordination of the project design intent as directed by Principal and Senior ShowSetDesign leads for the project.
Assist production designers and model shop artists in coordinating models with drawings.
Research applicable materials and construction techniques.
Assist in maintenance and creation of show lists.
Support mock-ups and presentations including set-up and strike.
Work on a team to createshowsetdesign packages and contract scope documents, within companystandards and guidelines.
Work is first shift, but may require second and third shift periodically.
Required Qualifications & Skills
2D and 3D computer aided design on avarietyof software
Ability to read drawing packages and interpret contract documents with a solidknowledge of Excel and MS Word
Ability to create contract documents across avarietyof theming styles, using hand drawings, 3D programs (Revit and Rhino preferred). Interoperability between many other programs would be helpful.
Eagerness to learn new workflows and ability to critically problem solve interoperability and coordination issues between teams.
Able to follow and apply all company drafting standards, policies, and procedures.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
Preferred Education
Educational experience in Architecture,TheatreDesign,FilmProduction,Scenic Design, ProductionDesign,InteriorDesign,IndustrialDesignor Product Design.
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending anaccreditedcollege / university, earning a degree in Architecture,TheatreDesign,FilmProduction,Scenic Design, ProductionDesign,InteriorDesign,IndustrialDesignor Product Design.
- 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.
Able to provide reliable transportation to / from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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 Florida 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 :
10111017
Location :
Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company :
Walt Disney Imagineering
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Salary : $27 - $28
