WDI Creative Development Inclusive Strategies Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA is seeking a Creative Development Inclusive Strategies Intern for Spring 2027. The role supports culture-driven projects and develops presentations while learning from industry professionals.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027, is based in Glendale, CA, and pays $26.50 per hour for undergraduates. Must be enrolled in college, 18+, have work authorization, and be available for the full duration.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited college/university pursuing BA/BFA in arts or related design field.
• Be at least 18 years old and have unrestricted work authorization.
• Have not completed one year of continual Disney internship or program.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects fostering growth, learning, and awareness of cultures.
• Collaborate with internal managers, external speakers, and organizations.
• Support the team in developing scope and schedule for projects/programs.
• Coordinate logistics for Inclusive Strategies programs, guidelines, and guardrails.
• Brainstorm with team for updating experiences.
• Develop and design creative presentations and materials.
• Research topics focusing on culture, global communities, and guest experience.

Skills

Inclusive processes

Diverse teamwork

Cross-cultural knowledge

Written communication

Creative problem solving

Visual storytelling

Verbal communication

Clear communication

Arts/hospitality/entertainment

Education

BA/BFA in arts/design

Tools

Keynote/PowerPoint

Outlook/Teams/Office

Cloud storage

Photoshop/Illustrator

Documentation tools

Research/databases

Job description

Job Posting Title: WDI Creative Development Inclusive Strategies Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027

Req ID: 10162444

About the Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

• Work on multiple projects that foster growth, learning, and awareness of different cultures
• Collaborate with various internal functional managers, external speakers, and organizations
• Support the team in developing the scope and schedule for various projects/programs
• Coordinate logistics for various Inclusive Strategies programs, guidelines, and guardrails
• Collaborate with other team members in developing ideas which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for updating current or new experiences
• Develop and design creative presentations and other materials
• Research various topics focusing on culture, global communities, and guest experience

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with inclusive standard processes
• Ability to work with diverse group of people
• Proficient knowledge in multiple cultures, subjects, styles, and artistic media
• Experience with written communication platforms
• Possess excellent creative problem-solving skills
• Good visual storytelling and data interpretation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Training in arts, hospitality, theater, or entertainment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Presentation tools such as Keynote or PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Office Suite
• Familiarity with cloud file storage systems
• Basic Photoshop or Illustrator skills (or other Adobe Suite products)
• Ability to coordinate multiple layers of documentation
• Proficiency in Research tools and/or database management tools

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the arts or in a related design field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at 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
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students. 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.

Job Posting Segment: WDI Creative Development

Primary Business: Creative Development (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category: Creative Intern

Employment Type: Full time

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

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

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