Walt Disney Imagineering · 4 hours ago
Disney Live Entertainment Industrial Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Kissimmee, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.75/hr - $18.75/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWalt Disney Imagineering is a part of Disney Live Entertainment that creates and delivers engaging entertainment experiences. The Industrial Design Intern will collaborate with various teams to build production-ready digital assets and technical drawings for Disney Parks, Resorts, and Cruise Ships.
Web DesignWeb Development
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners/vendors to help inform production capabilities, limitations, and consider the potential cost impact of design, production, and technology choices
Help build production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specs of varied products to bring characters to life across all Disney Parks, Resorts & Cruise Ships
Qualification
Required
Ability to proficiently build/communicate design concepts through 3D design software while showcasing innovative and creative design solutions, with a strong emphasis on complex CAD surface modeling and design
Ability to process ideas through physical prototyping/mockup creation with strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies
Effective understanding of the detailed relationship between aesthetics/function and ergonomics, human factors, and user experience
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information
Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork
Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student level with a degree in: Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Themed Entertainment Design, Animatronics, or Mechanical Engineering
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
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Preferred
Proficiency in 3D CAD Software. (e.g. Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion360, Rhino)
Recognizable passion for 3D Printing, model making, Toy Design, 3D scanning, Costume Design, prop making, etc
Experience with digital sculpting tools (e.g. Zbrush, Blender, Maya)
Collaborative problem solver with the ability to communicate/work with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kyle Laughlin
Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering
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