Disney Live Entertainment-Disney Signature Experiences Technical Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10113077 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Feb. 21, 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 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 Technical Design intern is responsible to support the execution of projects as directed by a salaried team member, focusing on the design, production, installation, and sustainment phases of work for their designated discipline(s).

Assist with the Theatrical Design and Technical Production department through all phases of development, from initial analysis through sustainment support of multiple projects, and their deliverables, schedules, and budgets, including responsibility for coordinating and producing documentation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

Supporting Designers and Technical Directors in the execution of their duties for live shows, special events, and facility infrastructure.
Frequent communication with Theatrical Design and Technical Production leadership to provide project updates, status, and analysis of requirements that might impact schedule/milestones as well as ongoing communication with internal and external partners to see all projects through successful timely completion.
Coordination of project updates, schedules and reporting tools to track projects and contribute to cost tracking. Coordinates and documents all design reviews for assigned projects.
Accountable developing and updating discipline specific paperwork as directed.
Accountable for the development and/or review of proposals and estimating assumptions for the project’s schedule. Coordinates day to day project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support and technical teams and providing oversight related to established department processes and standards for project teams. Other duties include research and assembly of semi-routine information on projects for Designers and Technical Directors and other senior management as directed in addition to follow up on all show elements to ensure all equipment/labor/services are secured. Position coordinates oversight of project execution with internal / external partners, organizes project updates, and presentations for partners and executives.
Attend and document site and field acceptance testing reviews as directed. Assist with and document sustainment reviews for entertainment venues. May be called upon to conduct and document design reviews and give infield design direction as the proxy for a DLE Designer or Technical Director.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in the Entertainment Industry working in theatrical design, technical production, show development, and/or operation of live shows/events.

Proven experience in schedule management and consistent on-time project delivery
Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving techniques to resolve project issues
Direct experience in managing key milestones for project success
Strong knowledge of current department best practices
Ability to deal with multiple priorities and handle confidential information
Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to reach across multiple lines of business
Proven knowledge of the documentation process with the ability to identify end-user needs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where everything is subject to change
Ability to provide leadership and work cohesively with the Project Team
Willing to work any shift including holidays, nights, and weekends
Highly motivated requiring minimal direction and follow up
Team player and possess a positive, personable attitude, and a desire to learn
Extensive experience with special projects, detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, proven capacity to prioritize, and demonstrated ability to meet established deadlines
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, often under pressure
Computer proficiency in discipline-specific software, Microsoft Office suite of programs, spreadsheet and presentation software, Outlook, and Internet
Proven strong analytical and administrative skills
Proven ability to initiate, organize, and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
High School degree or equivalent

Education

Junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in entertainment, technical theater, technical production or related field
Understanding of the Walt Disney heritage and culture

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 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.

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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 Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney Entertainment Productions 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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