The Walt Disney Company
WDI Concept Design Intern, Spring 2025
The Walt Disney Company, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States,
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!
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 (FL roles only)
Preferred Qualifications
Superior 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.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a BA or BFA in the arts or in a related design field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Must 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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
This internship is located in Orlando, FL
The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2025
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
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.
Job ID: 10099374
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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 (FL roles only)
Preferred Qualifications
Superior 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.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a BA or BFA in the arts or in a related design field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Must 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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
This internship is located in Orlando, FL
The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2025
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
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.
Job ID: 10099374
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.