Disney Live Entertainment Character Interaction Design Intern, Spring 2027

1006 Disney Imagineering Live, LLC; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities for Florida‑base

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment in Orlando, FL, invites passionate design interns for a Spring 2027 program. You will contribute to internal creative content and learn by shaping gesture grids, organizing audio assets, and creating training materials for show programming.

A strong emphasis on collaboration and storytelling will guide your daily tasks within a dynamic live-entertainment environment. Ideal candidates are theatre, digital media, graphic or creative writing students, 18+ with unrestricted

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university at application time
• Be at least 18 years old
• Unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle
• Able to commit for the full internship duration (Jan 2027–June 2027) with reliable schedule

Responsibilities

• Assist in internal creative content development
• Design gesture grids and logic/bucket mappings
• Tag and organize audio files for show programming
• Create supporting materials: presentations, activity guides, videos
• Produce PowerPoint presentations for training, reviews, stakeholder communication
• Conduct show file testing to ensure quality and functionality
• Create asset management workflows

Education

Theatre / Digital Media / Graphic Design / Creative Writing

Job description

Job Posting Title: Disney Live Entertainment Character Interaction Design Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160043 Job Description: Job Summary Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust! The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Orlando, FL

What You Will Do:

• Participate in internal creative content
• Design and develop gesture grids and logic/bucket mappings
• Tag and organize audio files to support show programming
• Create supporting materials, including presentations, activity guides, and physicality videos
• Produce PowerPoint presentations for training, reviews, and stakeholder communication
• Conduct show file testing to ensure quality, accuracy, and functionality
• Create asset management workflows

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with effective negotiation skills
• Highly creative and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in environments that include a variety of fibers, fabrics, and furs
• Demonstrated flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Education:

Major or have previous coursework in Theatre, Digital Media, Graphic or Web Design, or Creative Writing.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• 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 U.S. 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

Additional Information

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.

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $22.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Job Posting Segment: Disney Live Entertainment

Primary Business: Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category: Other

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

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