Disney Live Entertainment Art Studio Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

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 June 2026 to January 2027, located in Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do

The Show Development & Production Design departments are responsible for the development of scenic designs/concept art and renderings/scenic treatments/logos/graphics for live shows, including parades, stage shows, and special events on and off the Disney property and on board the Disney Cruise Line. At Disney, you will help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen.

We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all creative materials.

• Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including but not limited to theatre/themed entertainment/production design, as well as computer graphics, digital painting, and hand illustration

• Contributing to design research

• Collaborating as part of a team on at least one project from blue sky to completion

• Participating in appropriate Creative Entertainment seminars and meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop

• Computer proficiency within a Windows environment, such as Excel, MS PowerPoint

• Experience with 3D modeling architectural software that allows for accurate measurements, such as SketchUp/Rhino/AutoCAD/ Vectorworks

• Your creative background

• Knowledge of the Entertainment industry

• Gaining trust through motivation and communication

• Managing conflicting priorities

Education

Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student pursuing a degree in scenic design, graphic design, themed entertainment design, illustration, architecture, or related field.

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé 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.

• Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork

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 
• You would need to provide your own housing

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $19.90 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.