Disney Live Entertainment Industrial Design Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
Disney Live Entertainment creates and delivers entertainment experiences at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations around the world. The Industrial Design Intern will join the Character Programs & Development Digital Design team, collaborating with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, production partners, and vendors to consider production capabilities and limitations and the potential cost impact of design, production, and technology choices. The intern will help create production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specifications for varied products that bring characters to life across Disney Parks, Resorts, and Cruise Ships worldwide. This full-time internship is expected to run approximately January 2027 through June 2027 in the Orlando, Florida area. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered. Limited housing opportunities are available for Florida-based interns through American Campus Communities.
Requirements
- Proficiently build and communicate design concepts using 3D design software, demonstrating innovative and creative design solutions, with a strong emphasis on complex CAD surface modeling and design.
- Process ideas through physical prototyping and mockup creation, with strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies.
- Understand the detailed relationship between aesthetics and function, ergonomics, human factors, and user experience.
- Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Themed Entertainment Design, Animatronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class when applying, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have unrestricted work authorization.
- Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and the ability to operate a company vehicle.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
- Be able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- Comply with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Provide reliable transportation to and from work.
- Be fully available for the duration of the internship.
- Include a portfolio link on the résumé; submit the best 10 pieces of artwork for the required portfolio review.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion360, or Rhino.
- A recognizable passion for 3D printing, model making, toy design, 3D scanning, costume design, prop making, or related areas.
- Experience with digital sculpting tools such as ZBrush, Blender, or Maya.
- Collaborative problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners and vendors.
- Help inform production capabilities and limitations.
- Consider potential cost impacts of design, production, and technology choices.
- Build production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specifications for varied products.
Benefits
- Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the level and position offered.
- Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based interns through American Campus Communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
