**About the Role & Program** **Be a part of an innovative team and culture…** 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 2026 to June 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.** **What You Will Do** Theme Lighting brings the Disney difference to our Parks and Resorts. We design, document, and facilitate the production of Theme Lighting fixtures for various projects including theme park attractions, restaurants, shops, area development, and resorts. We are looking for a Theme Lighting Design intern to assist the team with researching and identifying readily available items or fixtures, and design uniquely original custom pieces to meet specific project requirements. Interns working with project leads, provide drafting support, production/procurement support, shipping coordination as well as direct support field installation at a project construction site. As an intern on the team you will have the opportunity to: + 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 **Required Qualifications & Skills** + 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 **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous 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. **Education** 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. **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 + Provide own housing for the duration of the internship + We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here \#DisneySpringInternshipsUS The pay rate for this role in Florida 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. **Job ID:** 10131042 **Location:** Lake Buena Vista,Florida **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney Imagineering The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.