Job Description

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!

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Show Set Design Intern that will work within the department that turns concepts for immersive Disney environments into reality by collaborating with project teams and designing, coordinating, and communicating the details which maintain the creative intent of a show for bidding, construction, production, and installation purposes! The Show Set Design Intern is an integral part of the design process which creates documents including drawings and digital models that express the design intent and coordinate all show disciplines within the boundaries of the architecture. The Show Set Department continues its support of the design intent in vendor shops and through installation in the field. Areas of direct responsibility include all set walls, scenic flats, platforms, ground rows, murals, set decoration, animated props, and artificial foliage.

Additionally, the intern will coordinate the ride system, animated figures, show-action equipment, projection equipment, audio equipment, ride sensors, special effects, rigging elements, facility elements, control rooms, guest egress, sprinklers, electrical boxes, exit signs, catwalks, themed lighting, show lighting, visual intrusion, maintenance access and all other physical entities within the show environment. Through the many artifices of the Stage and Entertainment medias, it is the mission of the Show Set Department to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible. In trying to offer a unique internship experience, there may be opportunities to contribute to other design scopes of work such as production design or color design to expand the overall understanding of theme park design. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

• Support development, coordination, and communication of production design concepts to the project team.

• Support the design and expert coordination of the project design intent as directed by Principal and Senior Show Set Design leads for the project.

• Assist production designers and model shop artists in coordinating models with drawings.

• Research applicable materials and construction techniques.

• Assist in maintenance and creation of show lists.

• Support mock-ups and presentations including set-up and strike.

• Work on a team to create show set design packages and contract scope documents, within company standards and guidelines.

• Work is first shift, but may require second and third shift periodically.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2D and 3D computer aided design on a variety of software

• Ability to read drawing packages and interpret contract documents with a solid knowledge of Excel and MS Word

• Ability to create contract documents across a variety of theming styles, using hand drawings, 3D programs (Revit and Rhino preferred). Interoperability between many other programs would be helpful.

• Eagerness to learn new workflows and ability to critically problem solve interoperability and coordination issues between teams.

• Able to follow and apply all company drafting standards, policies, and procedures.

• Valid Driver’s License Required.

Preferred Education

• Educational experience in Architecture, Theatre Design, Film Production, Scenic Design, Production Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design or Product Design.

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Architecture, Theatre Design, Film Production, Scenic Design, Production Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design or Product Design.

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.

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