WDI Theme Lighting Design Intern FL, Spring 2025

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we 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 January 2025 to June 2025 and is located in Orlando, FL

What You Will Do

Theme Lighting brings the Disney difference to our Parks and Resorts. We design, document, and facilitate the production of Theme Lighting fixtures for various projects including theme park attractions, restaurants, shops, area development, and resorts.

We are looking for a Theme Lighting Design intern to assist the team with researching and identifying readily available items or fixtures, and design uniquely original custom pieces to meet specific project requirements. Interns working with project leads, provide drafting support, production/procurement support, shipping coordination as well as direct field installation at a project construction site. As an intern on the team you will have the opportunity to:

• Support various Theme Lighting design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
• Assist with the preparation of Theme Lighting fixture selection information and documentation
• Provide design documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs, scaled images, research, and documentation on assigned projects
• Perform various basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, showing fixtures in scale, reading a plotting reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and area development plans
• Support the Theme Lighting project leads with scope tracking and cost estimating process
• Assist the Specialty Design Production team supporting fixture procurement, vendor oversight, and shipping coordination

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge and a strong curiosity about Live Entertainment and or/Theater, Themed Entertainment, and Immersive Experiences
• Experience in specialty item or fixture design and/or fabrication
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills with the ability to give and take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Ability to draft/draw by hand
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Inventor, Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge and experience with reading and understanding architectural drawings and interfaces
• Understanding of the basic principles of Lighting to collaborate with Show Lighting counterparts

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a design practice, or a professional internship desirable with an emphasis on specialty items, fixture design, and/or fabrication.
• Familiarity with product or industrial design and construction techniques.
• Familiarity with related areas, including architecture, interior design facility lighting etc.

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months, from an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Theatrical Design or related field.

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. 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• FL Interns: We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities
• Have reliable transportation to/from work

Additional Information

• This internship is located in Orlando, FL
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June2025