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Art Studio Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10131739 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 17, 2025
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Job Summary:

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 worldwide. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from art directors, concept artists, illustrators, 3D modelers, 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!

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 - June 2026, located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

The Art Studio Team is a collection of outstanding Visual Storytellers who are responsible for the development of magical scenic designs/concept art, and renderings/scenic treatments/logos/graphics/3D modeling 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 on-board the Disney Cruise Line. We are looking for an individual with a positive personality, an innovative mindset, and a fervor for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that Disney standards are consistently reflected in all design & technical materials.

  • Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including but not limited to hand illustration as well as digital painting, computer graphics, and theatre/themed entertainment/production design

  • Assisting with design research

  • Collaborating as part of a team on at least one project from blue sky to completion

  • Working on multiple projects simultaneously

  • Participating in appropriate Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is a must

  • Computer proficiency within a Windows environment, such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking

  • Knowledge of the Live Entertainment & Theme Park industry

  • Gaining trust through motivation and communication

  • Balancing conflicting priorities with the ability to meet demanding targeted dates

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with 3D modeling/sculpting software Z-Brush/Maya/ Blender/Revit/Rhino/ SketchUp/AutoCAD/Vectorworks

Required Materials

  • A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

  • Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork

    Education

    • Junior or Senior year preferred

    • Major or previous coursework in Graphic Design, Concept Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Scenic Design, Art Direction, Themed Entertainment Design, Architecture, or a related major preferred

    Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

    Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

    • 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

    Additional Information

    • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

    • Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week

    • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

    • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

    • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in Florida

    • Florida Housing: Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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    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.

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    About Walt Disney Imagineering:

    Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

    About The Walt Disney Company:

    The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

    This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

    Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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