Job Posting Title:

WDI Graphic Fabrication Designer Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10099289

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

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 looking for a Graphic Fabrication Intern to work within the department responsible for developing signage and show graphics that help tell the stories in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide.

Responsibilities:

As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

• Provide design support and production coordination for Environmental Graphic Design projects.

• Review drawings and provide feedback.

• Provide fabrication support for the Imagineering graphics project team.

• Organize and develop a scope of work in support of hard cost budget and schedule for projects of limited complexity and size.

• Support the Environmental Graphic Signage cost estimating process through collection of data for review.

• Manage vendors on small scaled projects.

• Provide documentation throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to manage time while working on multiple projects.

• Proficiency in foam core assembly, soldering, and woodshop skills!

• Basic electronics knowledge.

• Experience with Creative Suite 6 or digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, 3D software knowledge of Sketch-up, Rhino or Auto Cad and MS Office Suite.

• Understanding of specific application of drafting principles and techniques as applied to environmental graphics construction documentation.

• Proven ability to detail themed environmental graphics for contract documentation.

• Valid Driver’s License Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a design practice, or a professional internship.

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

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Product Design.

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

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