Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern: Create Magic

Walt Disney Imagineering; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Lighting Design Intern in Anaheim, CA for January 2027 to June 2027. You will support the Lighting Designers with documentation, light plots, and design research for parades, stage shows, and events, while upholding Disney quality standards.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in theater/technical programs, pursuing MFA preferred, with strong communication, problem-solving, and software skills (Vectorworks, ConnectCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Independent work

Lighting technology

Entertainment industry familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Theater (technical)

MFA in Theater (technical design-related)

Tools

Vectorworks

ConnectCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Lighting Design Intern in Anaheim, CA for January 2027 to June 2027. You will support the Lighting Designers with documentation, light plots, and design research for parades, stage shows, and events, while upholding Disney quality standards.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in theater/technical programs, pursuing MFA preferred, with strong communication, problem-solving, and software skills (Vectorworks, ConnectCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator).