Job Posting Title:

WDI Show Lighting Design Intern, Anaheim, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10114371

Job Description:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

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 disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. 

The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2025 to January 2026 and will be located in Anaheim, CA.    

What You Will Do  

As a Show Lighting Design Intern, you will work with the team that researches, designs, develops, installs, tests and adjusts, and/or documents new projects. These projects apply architectural and theatrical lighting techniques supporting the creative vision for attractions, restaurants, merchandise areas and/or area development in our Disney theme park and resort areas! Other tasks may include inventory control for equipment and supplies. Specific responsibilities and shifts may vary day to day based on each project’s needs and availability of the workplace. You will have the opportunity to... 

Develop, under supervision, designs of show lighting Prepare, under supervision, basic lighting design and field implementation Troubleshoot and install existing lighting in a construction environment Provide general support to Lighting Designers 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

Personal passion for storytelling through theatrical lightingHands on experience with theatrical lighting Experience with CAD Computer literacy with MS Office products Ability to work as a member of a technical team Valid Driver’s License required 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit

Education  

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in a Theatrical Lighting Design 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information 

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at 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 program.  

Additional Information 

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internshipAble to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Anaheim, CA The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Design Services (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-21