WDI Graphic Design Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Disney's Imagineering offers an internship in graphic design, based in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA. You will craft information design for show graphics, signage and presentations, supporting creative ideas across park experiences.

The role emphasizes portfolio-driven selection, strong tooling skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Keynote) and a valid driver’s license. Housing options may be available for eligible interns.

Qualifications

• Experience designing graphics and signage for theme parks, resorts, or ships.

Responsibilities

• Build information design presentations that support phases of a creative idea or project.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Information design

Signage design

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Junior or higher Graphic Design degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

MS Office

Keynote

Job description

About the Role & Program

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 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL OR Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Graphic Design intern who will work with the team that develops creative information design presentations, signage and show graphics to help sell the ideas and tell the stories throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build information design presentations that support various phases of a creative idea or project
• Provide support to various Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
• Prepare Signage design information and documentation
• Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, graphics and research on assigned projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in solving graphics and signage design challenges that will live in our Theme Parks, Resorts and Ships
• Strong skills with design and illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite
• Experience using Keynote
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in Graphic Design practice, or one or more years in a professional internship is preferred
• Familiarity with Information Design and presentation decks
• Familiarity with Environmental Graphic design, sign construction techniques, and related areas including architecture, interior design and landscape design
• Familiarity with video editing and video editing programs including After Effects and/or Premier
• 3D modelling experience with programs such as Rhino, Revit, Maya, ZBrush, and/or Blender
• Prior Disney experience and knowledge
• Membership in Society of Environmental Graphic Design

Materials Required

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your resume. Applications without a portfolio link on the resume will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Graphic Arts, Graphic Communications, Production Design, or related visual art field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida -Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level 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.