The Walt Disney Company
Disney Live Entertainment CAD Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 (Anaheim, CA)
The Walt Disney Company, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
About the Role & Program
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
This is a full-time
6-month
internship located in Anaheim, CA.
The internship dates are
June 9, 2025,
through
January 2, 2026.
What You Will Do
The CAD Design department is responsible for the creation and modification of all computer drafting, graphics, 3D models, and views generated (ground plans, detail drawings, schematic documentation, etc.) that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property, and onboard the Disney Cruise Line.
We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
The CAD design intern will focus on two categories of work:
CAD Standards Development:
Building the assets and drawings for the standards
Create CAD blocks and building template files, CAD library of CAD drawings and materials
Assisting in creating custom tool palettes of the standard CAD blocks
Creating template files that have the CAD standards settings such as layers, fonts, leader styles, etc. already built into them
Project Work
Assist in creating 3D scans of areas in Disneyland Resort that are requested for projects, learning how to use 3D scanner
Find drawings that are requested for projects using our online documentation database
Project drawing initial setup
Assist in creating location plan drawings for projects adding standard CAD blocks for various types of devices (speakers, projectors, data boxes, etc.)
Assisting in creating the base template drawings with all settings built in for projects (layers, title block, fonts, etc.)
Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including 2D digital drawings as well as 3D modeling
Contributing within the field information gathering via laser scanning, digital photographs, and physical measurements
Contributing to the advancement of Previsualization as part of the design workflow
Facilitating a design from an art concept through a bid package as part of a collaborative design process
Participating in appropriate Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings
Coordinating conference room logistics for project/creative reviews and shows
Required Qualifications & Skills
Basic Experience & knowledge in creating and designing custom AutoCAD blocks & drawings (layers, fonts, leader styles and annotative scaling)
Computer proficiency within a Windows environment such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with BIM Concepts and processes
Your creative background
Knowledge of the Entertainment industry
Gaining trust through motivation and communication
Managing conflicting priorities
Basic experience and Knowledge with Rhino, Revit, Rhino & Autodesk Revit
Experience with Unreal Engine and developing VR Experiences
Materials Required
Portfolio (included via URL link on resume, no attachments)
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student level student
Major or previous coursework in
Business, Supply chain, Finance, Data Management, Fashion Merchandising, Costume Technology, Apparel Buying, Apparel Development, Sourcing, or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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 Disney College Program
Be compliant with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines
Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program
The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $19.90 per hour. 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.
Job ID:
10113071
Location:
Anaheim,California
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.
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
This is a full-time
6-month
internship located in Anaheim, CA.
The internship dates are
June 9, 2025,
through
January 2, 2026.
What You Will Do
The CAD Design department is responsible for the creation and modification of all computer drafting, graphics, 3D models, and views generated (ground plans, detail drawings, schematic documentation, etc.) that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property, and onboard the Disney Cruise Line.
We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
The CAD design intern will focus on two categories of work:
CAD Standards Development:
Building the assets and drawings for the standards
Create CAD blocks and building template files, CAD library of CAD drawings and materials
Assisting in creating custom tool palettes of the standard CAD blocks
Creating template files that have the CAD standards settings such as layers, fonts, leader styles, etc. already built into them
Project Work
Assist in creating 3D scans of areas in Disneyland Resort that are requested for projects, learning how to use 3D scanner
Find drawings that are requested for projects using our online documentation database
Project drawing initial setup
Assist in creating location plan drawings for projects adding standard CAD blocks for various types of devices (speakers, projectors, data boxes, etc.)
Assisting in creating the base template drawings with all settings built in for projects (layers, title block, fonts, etc.)
Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including 2D digital drawings as well as 3D modeling
Contributing within the field information gathering via laser scanning, digital photographs, and physical measurements
Contributing to the advancement of Previsualization as part of the design workflow
Facilitating a design from an art concept through a bid package as part of a collaborative design process
Participating in appropriate Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings
Coordinating conference room logistics for project/creative reviews and shows
Required Qualifications & Skills
Basic Experience & knowledge in creating and designing custom AutoCAD blocks & drawings (layers, fonts, leader styles and annotative scaling)
Computer proficiency within a Windows environment such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with BIM Concepts and processes
Your creative background
Knowledge of the Entertainment industry
Gaining trust through motivation and communication
Managing conflicting priorities
Basic experience and Knowledge with Rhino, Revit, Rhino & Autodesk Revit
Experience with Unreal Engine and developing VR Experiences
Materials Required
Portfolio (included via URL link on resume, no attachments)
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student level student
Major or previous coursework in
Business, Supply chain, Finance, Data Management, Fashion Merchandising, Costume Technology, Apparel Buying, Apparel Development, Sourcing, or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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 Disney College Program
Be compliant with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines
Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program
The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $19.90 per hour. 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.
Job ID:
10113071
Location:
Anaheim,California
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.