The Walt Disney Company
Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern, Summer/Fall 202...
The Walt Disney Company - Kissimmee, Florida, United States, 34747
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Overview
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 (
dates are
June 14, 2025,
through
January 3, 2026
).
What You Will Do
The Lighting Design Team is responsible for the development of inspired designs that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property. We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
Supporting the Lighting Designers in the technical and creative production process, including producing documentation, design intent, and light plots
Use a variety of design/drafting programs including Vectorworks, Lightwrite, and Moving Light Assistant
Assisting with design and technical research
Partnering with cross-functional teams including other designers, safety teams, production teams, and facility teams
Attending and contributing to Disney Live Entertainment department and project production meetings
Required Qualifications & Skills
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of lighting technology and equipment
Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background
Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks; ability to learn new software applications as appropriate
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior or higher or graduate level student pursuing a degree in
Theater, Technical Entertainment or a related field
Preferred Education
Earning or completing
MFA in Theater (technical design-related field)
Required Materials
Portfolio (include PDF or URL link on resume)
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 in Florida
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $18.75 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:
10113011
Location:
Kissimmee,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.
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 (
dates are
June 14, 2025,
through
January 3, 2026
).
What You Will Do
The Lighting Design Team is responsible for the development of inspired designs that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property. We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
Supporting the Lighting Designers in the technical and creative production process, including producing documentation, design intent, and light plots
Use a variety of design/drafting programs including Vectorworks, Lightwrite, and Moving Light Assistant
Assisting with design and technical research
Partnering with cross-functional teams including other designers, safety teams, production teams, and facility teams
Attending and contributing to Disney Live Entertainment department and project production meetings
Required Qualifications & Skills
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of lighting technology and equipment
Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background
Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks; ability to learn new software applications as appropriate
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior or higher or graduate level student pursuing a degree in
Theater, Technical Entertainment or a related field
Preferred Education
Earning or completing
MFA in Theater (technical design-related field)
Required Materials
Portfolio (include PDF or URL link on resume)
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 in Florida
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $18.75 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:
10113011
Location:
Kissimmee,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.