Job Posting Title:

WDI Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10099349

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 Graphic Design Intern to join our team within the department responsible for developing signage and show graphics that help tell the stories throughout the Walt Disney World Resort! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

• Provide support to various Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation.

• Prepare signage design information and documentation. This involves arranging information and creating relevant documentation to facilitate the process of designing signs.

• Design documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs, scaled images, graphics and research on assigned projects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in solving graphics and signage design challenges that will live in our Theme Parks, Resorts and Ships.

• Proficient in applying design and illustration tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and MS Office Suite.

• Valid Driver’s License Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in Graphic Design practice, or one or more years in a professional internship is preferred.

• Familiarity with Environmental Graphic design, sign construction techniques, and related areas including architecture, interior design and landscape design.

• 3D modeling experience with programs such as Maya, Rhino, ZBrush.

• Prior Disney experience and knowledge.

• Membership with the Society of Environmental Graphic Design.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher or graduated within 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Graphics, Graphic Arts, Production Design, or related visual art 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:

Graphic Design 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