Job Description

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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Concept Design Illustrator Intern to join the team responsible for developing and communicating creative concepts and content for theme park attractions, and/or other themed entertainment venues! The Concept Design team is responsible for providing concept direction for designing show models, sets, appealing characters or scenic elements through the use of paint, sketching, storyboarding, and/or computer art. This team develops the idea beyond concept by using digital or traditional tools to articulate buildable designs, and by guiding the creative vision through production and installation. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…

• Provide concept design support for models, sets, animation, show, ride and scenic elements through the use of various mediums including traditional art, illustration, architecture, drawings, paint, sketches, storyboards, 2D and 3D digital design, graphics and multimedia.

• Work on multiple projects which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for new attractions or entertainment venues.

• Work in collaboration with other team members in developing ideas

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to communicate on the status of all assignments, to discuss illustrations at various stages of completion and to make alterations and adjustments if required

• Strong design/illustration skills in multiple formats including character sketches, storyboards, color illustrations, POVs, presentation art, marketing materials, and aspirational pieces.

• Experience producing illustrative work for presentations, marketing efforts, and design packages that facilitate the design/build efforts

• Knowledge and proficiency in multiple subjects, styles and artistic media

• Excellent creative problem-solving skills

• Accomplished visual storytelling skills

• Valid Driver’s License Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding design and concept visualization skills; practical experience is preferred

• Environmental graphic design skills - creation of signage or marquees

• Typography skills

• Training in arts, theater, or entertainment

• Currently earning a degree in fine arts, theater, animation, architecture or environmental design

• Prior Disney experience and knowledge.

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher or graduated within 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning BA or BFA in the arts or in a related design field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area

• Have reliable transportation to/from work

Additional Information

• This internship is located in Anaheim, CA

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through August/September 2024

Materials Required

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé, will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

The pay rate for this role in California 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. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Worldwide,

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