Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Art Studio Intern, Summer-Fall 2026

Req ID:

10139024

Job Description:

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 worldwide. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from art directors, concept artists, illustrators, 3D modelers, 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 dates of this internship are June 2026 - January 2027, located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

The DLE Art Studio is a collection of outstanding Visual Storytellers that are responsible for the development of magical scenic designs/concept art and renderings/scenic treatments/logos/graphics/3D modeling that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings, including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property, and on-board the Disney Cruise Line.

We are looking for an individual with a positive personality, an innovative mindset, and a fervor for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that Disney standards are consistently reflected in all design & technical materials.

Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including but not limited to hand illustration as well as digital painting, computer graphics, and theatre/themed entertainment/production designAssisting with design researchCollaborating as part of a team on at least one project from blue sky to completionWorking on multiple projects simultaneouslyParticipating in appropriate Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is a must

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

Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking

Knowledge of the Live Entertainment & Theme Park industry

Gaining trust through motivation and communication

Balancing conflicting priorities with the ability to meet demanding targeted dates

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with 3D modeling/sculpting software Z-Brush/Maya/ Blender/Revit/Rhino/ SketchUp/AutoCAD/Vectorworks

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

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Pursuing a degree or coursework in Graphic Design, Concept Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Scenic Design, Art Direction, Themed Entertainment Design, Architecture, or a related major is preferred

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

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in Florida

Florida Housing: Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $18.75 per hour. 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:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Walt Disney World (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern, Graphic Design Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-23