Walt Disney Imagineering
WDI Show Lighting Design Intern, Spring 2025 (FL & CA)
Walt Disney Imagineering, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
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!What You Will Do
As a Show Lighting Design Intern, you will work with the team that researches, designs, develops, installs, tests and adjusts, and/or documents new projects. These projects apply architectural and theatrical lighting techniques supporting the creative vision for attractions, restaurants, merchandise areas and/or area development in our WDW Orlando based theme park and resort areas! Other tasks may include inventory control for equipment and supplies. Specific responsibilities and shifts may vary day to day based on each project’s needs and availability of the workplace. You will have the opportunity to...Develop, under supervision, designs of show lighting
Prepare, under supervision, basic lighting design and field implementation
Troubleshoot and install existing lighting in a construction environment
Provide general support to Lighting Designers
Required Qualifications & Skills
Hands on experience with theatrical or architectural lighting
Experience with AutoCAD & Revit
Computer literacy with MS Office products
Ability to work as a member of a technical team
Valid Driver’s License required
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated from an accredited college/university within the past 6 months, earning a degree in a Theatrical or Architectural Lighting program, or related 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 may be located in Orlando, FL or Anaheim, CA
The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2025
Candidates selected for an internship based in Anaheim, CA must provide their own housing 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
The pay rate for this internship in California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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
As a Show Lighting Design Intern, you will work with the team that researches, designs, develops, installs, tests and adjusts, and/or documents new projects. These projects apply architectural and theatrical lighting techniques supporting the creative vision for attractions, restaurants, merchandise areas and/or area development in our WDW Orlando based theme park and resort areas! Other tasks may include inventory control for equipment and supplies. Specific responsibilities and shifts may vary day to day based on each project’s needs and availability of the workplace. You will have the opportunity to...Develop, under supervision, designs of show lighting
Prepare, under supervision, basic lighting design and field implementation
Troubleshoot and install existing lighting in a construction environment
Provide general support to Lighting Designers
Required Qualifications & Skills
Hands on experience with theatrical or architectural lighting
Experience with AutoCAD & Revit
Computer literacy with MS Office products
Ability to work as a member of a technical team
Valid Driver’s License required
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated from an accredited college/university within the past 6 months, earning a degree in a Theatrical or Architectural Lighting program, or related 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 may be located in Orlando, FL or Anaheim, CA
The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2025
Candidates selected for an internship based in Anaheim, CA must provide their own housing 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
The pay rate for this internship in California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.