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Disney Live Entertainment Art Studio Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10139121 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Feb. 02, 2026Job 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 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!
The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to January 2027, located in Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do
The Show Development & Production Design departments are responsible for the development of scenic designs/concept art and renderings/scenic treatments/logos/graphics for live shows, including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property and on board the Disney Cruise Line. At Disney, you will help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen.
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 creative materials.
Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including but not limited to theatre/themed entertainment/production design, as well as computer graphics, digital painting, and hand illustration
Contributing to design research
Collaborating as part of a team on at least one project from blue sky to completion
Participating in appropriate Creative Entertainment seminars and meetings
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
Computer proficiency within a Windows environment, such as Excel, MS PowerPoint
Experience with 3D modeling architectural software that allows for accurate measurements, such as SketchUp/Rhino/AutoCAD/ Vectorworks
Your creative background
Knowledge of the Entertainment industry
Gaining trust through motivation and communication
Managing conflicting priorities
Education
Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student pursuing a degree in scenic design, graphic design, themed entertainment design, illustration, architecture, or related field.
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
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
- Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Additional Information
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
- You would need to provide your own housing
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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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.