WDI Theme Lighting Design Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a design internship in Glendale, CA for students in Industrial/Interior/Theatrical Design. You will assist with researching items, design custom lighting pieces, and support project documentation.

You will prepare fixture information, provide drawings, read architectural plans, and collaborate with Show Lighting teams. A portfolio link is required, and housing/transport for the Glendale internship is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and curiosity about Live Entertainment, Themed Entertainment, and immersive experiences.
• Experience in specialty item or fixture design and/or fabrication.
• Excellent communication and ability to take direction and work in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver under deadlines.
• Ability to draft/draw by hand.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, Rhino.
• Familiarity with reading architectural drawings and interfaces.
• Understanding lighting principles for collaboration with Show Lighting teams.
• Enrolled in a college/university earning a degree in Industrial/Interior/Theatrical Design or related field.
• Be at least 18 years old with unrestricted work authorization.
• Portfolio link included on resume; housing/transport arrangements for Glendale internship.
• Availability for duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching and identifying readily available items or fixtures
• Design uniquely original custom lighting pieces to meet project requirements
• Support Theme Lighting design projects through design development and documentation
• Assist with preparation of fixture selection information and documentation
• Provide illustrations, photographs, scaled images, and documentation for projects
• Plot elevations, show fixtures in scale, and read reflected ceilings and area plans
• Support scope tracking and cost estimating
• Support fixture procurement, vendor oversight, and shipping coordination
• Provide drafting support and field installation at project sites
• Collaborate with project leads and Show Lighting counterparts

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Pursuing Industrial/Interior/Theatrical Design degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Inventor

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

Rhino

Organic modeling techniques

Job description

• Assist with researching and identifying readily available items or fixtures
• Design uniquely original custom lighting pieces to meet specific project requirements
• Support Theme Lighting design projects through project design development and technical documentation
• Assist with preparation of Theme Lighting fixture selection information and documentation
• Provide illustrations, photographs, scaled images, research, and documentation for assigned projects
• Perform basic technical tasks, including plotting elevations, showing fixtures in scale, and reading reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and area development plans
• Support project leads with scope tracking and cost estimating
• Support fixture procurement, vendor oversight, and shipping coordination
• Provide drafting support and direct field installation at project construction sites
• Collaborate with project leads and Show Lighting counterparts

Requirements

• Knowledge and a strong curiosity about Live Entertainment and/or Theater, Themed Entertainment, and Immersive Experiences
• Experience in specialty item or fixture design and/or fabrication
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to give and take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Ability to draft/draw by hand
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, Rhino, and organic modeling techniques
• Working knowledge and experience with reading and understanding architectural drawings and interfaces
• Understanding of the basic principles of Lighting to collaborate with Show Lighting counterparts
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher at an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Theatrical Design, or related field
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, 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
• Portfolio review required; portfolio link must be included on resume
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in design and fabrication of custom lighting fixtures, with strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Capable of collaborating effectively in team environments while managing project documentation and supporting installation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Proficiency In Revit
• Proficiency In AutoCAD
• Specialty Item Design
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understanding Of Lighting Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Fixture Design
• Technical Documentation
• Drafting By Hand
• Reading Architectural Drawings
• Cost Estimating
• Plotting Elevations
• Organic Modeling Techniques
• Field Installation Support
• Theme Lighting Design
• Vendor Oversight

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• Live Entertainment
• Themed Entertainment
• Immersive Experiences
• Theatrical Design
• Interior Design
• Industrial Design

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• SolidWorks
• Rhino
• Inventor