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WDI Theme Lighting Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should have a keen interest in themed entertainment, design skills in REVIT and AutoCAD, and experience in fabrication. Must be enrolled in a relevant program and available full-time in Glendale, CA.
  • You will assist in theme lighting design projects, create documentation, support fixture selection, track project scope, and aid in procurement and vendor coordination.

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 with the 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
  • 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
  • Previously experience in a design practice, or a professional internship desirable with an emphasis on specialty items, fixture design, and/or fabrication
  • Familiarity with product or industrial design and construction techniques
  • Familiarity with related areas, including architecture, interior design facility lighting etc.
  • Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending 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 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
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Support various Theme Lighting design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
  • Assist with the preparation of Theme Lighting fixture selection information and documentation
  • Provide design documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs, scaled images, research, and documentation on assigned projects
  • Perform various basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, showing fixtures in scale, reading a plotting reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and area development plans
  • Support the Theme Lighting project leads with scope tracking and cost estimating process
  • Assist the Specialty Design Production team supporting fixture procurement, vendor oversight, and shipping coordination

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will take place from approximately May/June 2025 to January 2026.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Glendale, California.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a Junior or higher in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Theatrical Design, or a related field.

What specific skills are necessary for the Theme Lighting Design intern position?

Required skills include knowledge of Live Entertainment and Themed Entertainment, experience in specialty item or fixture design, proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Inventor, Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to read architectural drawings.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include previous experience in a design practice or professional internship, familiarity with product or industrial design and construction techniques, and knowledge of related areas such as architecture and interior design.

What is the pay rate for the Theme Lighting Design Intern?

The pay rate is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students.

Do interns need to provide their own housing?

Yes, interns must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA.

Is transportation provided for the internship?

No, interns are required to provide reliable transportation to and from work.

What type of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will assist with theme lighting design projects, provide drafting support, assist in fixture selection and documentation, and support project leads in various tasks related to design and procurement.

Is it required to have prior experience in the industry?

While prior experience in a design practice is preferred, it is not strictly required. However, candidates should have relevant skills and knowledge.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, enrolled in an accredited college/university, possess unrestricted work authorization, and have not completed one year of continuous employment on a Disney internship or program.

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