Kissimmee, FL, 34746, USA
12 hours ago
Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025
**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 Lighting Design Team is responsible for the development of inspired designs that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property. We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials. + Supporting the Lighting Designers in the technical and creative production process, including producing documentation, design intent, and light plots + Use a variety of design/drafting programs including Vectorworks, Lightwrite, and Moving Light Assistant + Assisting with design and technical research + Partnering with cross-functional teams including other designers, safety teams, production teams, and facility teams + Attending and contributing to Disney Live Entertainment department and project production meetings **Required Qualifications & Skills** + Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills + Creative problem-solving skills + Knowledge of lighting technology and equipment + Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background + Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks; ability to learn new software applications as appropriate **Education** Currently enrolled as a junior or higher or graduate level student pursuing a degree in **Theater, Technical Entertainment or a related field** **Preferred Education** Earning or completing **MFA in Theater (technical design-related field)** **Required Materials** Portfolio (include PDF or URL link on resume) **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 (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney\_Look\_Book.pdf) 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. **Job ID:** 10113011 **Location:** Kissimmee,Florida **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney Imagineering The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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