WDI Set Decorator Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10143226 Emplacement Lake Buena Vista, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 18/02/2026Résumé du poste:
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 June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Set Decoration Intern who will work within the department that provides set decoration services for all areas our guests see when they enter our parks. This includes attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, display areas, landscape, facades and area development. The Set Decoration Department interfaces and supports other divisions within WDI, as well as departments within our parks including Creative, Architectural, Engineering, Show Art, Show Ride, Park Operations and Park Maintenance. The Set Decorator amplifies and embellishes the story. It is the mission of the team to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible! As an intern, you will have the opportunity to…
- Support the design, production and installation effort as advised by the Principal and Senior Set Decorator Leads for the project
- Interface and coordinate with other show related teams
- Support design development and communicate design concepts
- Maintain paperwork associated with the design effort and detail the implemented design
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure placement of props and decorations
- Assist in field installation of props and dressings when required
- Research historical information and design technologies in support of design effort
- Work with manager in order to adhere to budget and schedule
- Support mock-ups and presentations including set-ups and strikes
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to work within a team environment and at the direction of Senior and Principal Designers
- Have a working knowledge of props or set decoration for theatre, film or television
- Knowledge of storytelling with objects
- Ability to work at heights above 30’ if needed
- Ability to lift 15 to 20 pounds
- Ability to periodically work third shift after the park closes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Previous experience in the technical aspects of Theater Arts and its associated skills
- Must be able to read architectural drawing packages
- Working knowledge of construction materials, hardware, and tools
- Experience working with hand tools
- Valid Driver’s License Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp
- Previous WDI internship or other Disney experience
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Interior/Retail Design, Technical Theater, Dimensional Design, Architectural Modeling, Applied Media Arts 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 Disney College Program
Additional Information
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be fully available 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
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 as an Undergraduate student in FL is $26.50 per hour. The pay rate for this role as a Graduate student is $27.50 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.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.