Disney Live Entertainment Industrial Design Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers entertainment experiences for Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide. The Industrial Design Intern will join the Character Programs & Development Digital Design team, collaborating with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners and vendors. The team considers production capabilities and limitations, along with 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 internship is based in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to run approximately from January 2027 through June 2027. Candidates must be fully available for the internship's duration and maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule. A portfolio review is required; applicants should include a portfolio link on their résumé and submit their best 10 pieces of artwork.
Requirements
- 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 participate in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Possess a valid US driver's license and be able to operate a company vehicle.
- Have no more than 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 and be fully available for its duration.
- Proficiently build and communicate design concepts using 3D design software, with strong complex CAD surface modeling and design skills.
- Have strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, product development methodologies, and physical prototyping or mockup creation.
- Understand the relationship between aesthetics and function and ergonomics, human factors, and user experience.
- Submit a portfolio link with the résumé and provide the best 10 pieces of artwork for the required portfolio review.
- Comply with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Provide reliable transportation to and from work.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion360, or Rhino.
- 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
- Build and communicate design concepts through 3D design software, emphasizing complex CAD surface modeling and creative design solutions.
- Help build production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specifications for products.
- Collaborate with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners and vendors.
- Consider production capabilities and limitations and the potential cost impact of design, production, and technology choices.
- Process ideas through physical prototyping and mockup creation.
Benefits
- Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based interns through American Campus Communities.
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
