The Walt Disney Company
WDI Show Lighting Intern, Spring 2026
The Walt Disney Company, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
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 Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do
As a Show Lighting Design Intern, you will work with the team that researches, designs, develops, installs, tests and adjusts, and/or documents new projects. These projects apply architectural and theatrical lighting techniques supporting the creative vision for attractions, restaurants, merchandise areas and/or area development in our Disney theme park and resort areas! Other tasks may include inventory control for equipment and supplies. Specific responsibilities and shifts may vary day to day based on each project's needs and availability of the workplace. You will have the opportunity to...
Develop, under supervision, designs of show lighting
Prepare, under supervision, basic lighting design and field implementation
Troubleshoot and install existing lighting in a construction environment
Provide general support to Lighting Designers
Required Qualifications & Skills
Personal passion for storytelling through theatrical lighting
Hands on experience with theatrical lighting
Experience with CAD
Computer literacy with MS Office products
Ability to work as a member of a technical team
Valid Driver's License required
This role may require overnight shifts in the theme parks
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and VectorWorks
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in a Theatrical Lighting Design
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 Anaheim, CA
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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA 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.
Job ID:
10130604
Location:
Anaheim,California
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.
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 Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do
As a Show Lighting Design Intern, you will work with the team that researches, designs, develops, installs, tests and adjusts, and/or documents new projects. These projects apply architectural and theatrical lighting techniques supporting the creative vision for attractions, restaurants, merchandise areas and/or area development in our Disney theme park and resort areas! Other tasks may include inventory control for equipment and supplies. Specific responsibilities and shifts may vary day to day based on each project's needs and availability of the workplace. You will have the opportunity to...
Develop, under supervision, designs of show lighting
Prepare, under supervision, basic lighting design and field implementation
Troubleshoot and install existing lighting in a construction environment
Provide general support to Lighting Designers
Required Qualifications & Skills
Personal passion for storytelling through theatrical lighting
Hands on experience with theatrical lighting
Experience with CAD
Computer literacy with MS Office products
Ability to work as a member of a technical team
Valid Driver's License required
This role may require overnight shifts in the theme parks
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and VectorWorks
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in a Theatrical Lighting Design
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 Anaheim, CA
#DisneySpringInternshipsUS
The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA 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.
Job ID:
10130604
Location:
Anaheim,California
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.