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WDI Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Co
  • Glendale, CA
  • $26.50 Per Hour
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WDI Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2027

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10158585 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Aug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

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.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - Disneyland - Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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LocationGlendale, CA
IndustryEntertainment Venues and Theaters
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://jobs.disneycareers.com

About Company

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