Job Posting Title:

WDI Concept Design Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10099374

Job Description:

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 seeking a Concept Design Intern to join the team responsible for developing and communicating creative concepts and content for theme park attractions, and/or other themed entertainment venues! The Concept Design team is responsible for providing concept direction for designing show models, sets, appealing characters or scenic elements through the use of paint, sketching, storyboarding, and/or computer art. This team develops the idea beyond concept by using digital or traditional tools to articulate buildable designs, and by guiding the creative vision through production and installation. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

• Provide concept design support for models, sets, animation, show, ride and scenic elements through the use of various mediums including traditional art, illustration, architecture, drawings, paint, sketches, storyboards, 2D and 3D digital design, graphics and multimedia.

• Work on multiple projects which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for new attractions or entertainment venues.

• Work in collaboration with other team members in developing ideas

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to communicate on the status of all assignments, to discuss illustrations at various stages of completion and to make alterations and adjustments if required

• Strong design/illustration skills in multiple formats including character sketches, storyboards, color illustrations, POVs, presentation art, marketing materials, and aspirational pieces.

• Experience producing illustrative work for presentations, marketing efforts, and design packages that facilitate the design/build efforts

• Knowledge and proficiency in multiple subjects, styles and artistic media

• Excellent creative problem-solving skills

• Accomplished visual storytelling skills

• Valid Driver’s License Required (FL roles only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior design and concept visualization skills; practical experience is preferred

• Environmental graphic design skills - creation of signage or marquees

• Typography skills

• Training in arts, theater, or entertainment

• Currently earning a degree in fine arts, theater, animation, architecture or environmental design

• Prior Disney experience and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a BA or BFA in the arts or in a related design field

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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative

Job Posting Primary Business:

Creative Development (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-26