Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern, Spring 2027

1006 Disney Imagineering Live, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment is offering a Lighting Design Internship in Orlando, FL for winter/spring 2027. You will support lighting designers with documentation, light plots and design intent while learning Disney standards and practices.

Ideal applicants are juniors/seniors or graduate students in theater (technical) with strong communication, problem-solving, and a passion for lighting technology and the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a theater (technical) degree or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to manage time and responsibilities independently.
• Knowledge of lighting technology and supporting equipment.
• Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Vectorworks, Illustrator; able to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Support Lighting Designers in the production process including documenting design intent and light plots.
• Provide technical drawing support via Vectorworks & ConnectCAD.
• Assist with design and technical research.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, safety, production, and facilities.
• Attend and contribute to department and project meetings.
• Help ensure Disney standards are reflected across materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Independent work

Lighting technology

Entertainment industry knowledge

Education

Theater (technical)

MFA in Theater (technical design)

Tools

Vectorworks

ConnectCAD

Job description

Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern, Spring 2027

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

• The Lighting Design Team is responsible for the development of inspired designs that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property.
• We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and creativity.
• We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
• Supporting the Lighting Designers in the technical and creative production process, including producing documentation, design intent, and light plots
• Providing technical drawing support via Vectorworks & ConnectCAD
• 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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and self-manage time and responsibilities
• Knowledge of lighting technology and supporting equipment
• Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks; ability to learn new software applications as appropriate

Education

• Junior, senior or graduate student pursuing a degree or in Theater (technical) or related field

Preferred Education

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

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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

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.

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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Employment Type

Full time

Location

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Anaheim, CA, USA