Disney Live Entertainment Technical Direction Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

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Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line – The Walt Disney Company welcomes interns to join the Technical Direction Team in Orlando, FL. The role supports the integration of design fields for live shows, parades, and events, with a focus on quality and Disney standards across documentation and technical materials.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027, offering exposure to interactive entertainment productions and a chance to contribute to sustainment documentation and research in a high-profile venue.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Able to participate in the Disney internship program for the duration.
• Must be fully available for the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director in the technical production process, including documentation and drawing packages.
• Survey on-site locations for technical integration.
• Collaborate with designers, safety teams, engineers, and facility teams.
• Update technical documentation packages and deliverables matrix.
• Support design and technical research; maintain sustainment documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Performing arts knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Enrollment in college/university (undergrad or MFA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Revit

Job description

About the Role & Program

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! This 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 Technical Direction Team facilitates the integration of all design fields 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 someone with an innovative mindset and a fervor for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.

• Supporting the Technical Director in the technical production process, including producing documentation, technical intent, and drawing packages
• Surveying on-site locations for appropriate technical integration
• Working with cross-functional teams, including designers, safety teams, engineers, and facility teams
• Assisting with updates to technical documentation packages, including scope of work, deliverables matrix, etc.
• Aiding with design and technical research
• Creating and maintaining sustainment documentation

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• A confirmed understanding of the performing arts industry with practical experience in Theatre and/or live events
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting key touch points
• Strong leadership and zeal for team collaboration
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and confidential information
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Working knowledge of drafting programs such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and Revit

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Engineering, Architecture & Design, and Construction Management
• Fabrication skills
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in Design or Technical roles in a theatrical or live event setting

Education

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student (MFA), earning a degree in a technical design-related field

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 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. For more information, click here.

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.