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The Walt Disney Company · 13 hours ago

Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18.75/hr - $18.75/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is known for creating remarkable entertainment experiences, and they are seeking a Lighting Design Intern for their Disney Live Entertainment team. The intern will support the Lighting Designers in the production process and ensure that Disney standards are reflected in all design and technical materials.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Lighting technology knowledgeVectorworks proficiencyEntertainment industry familiarityCreative problem-solvingWord proficiencyExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyPhotoshop proficiencyIllustrator proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Junior, senior, or graduate level student pursuing a degree in Theater technical entertainment or related or a related field

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

Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork

Preferred

Earning or completing MFA in Theater (technical design-related field)

Benefits

Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities

Medical

Financial

Other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.

Founded in 1923

Burbank, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$11B

Key Investors

Citibank

2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B

2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B

1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

Robert Iger

CEO

Christine M. McCarthy

Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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