Disney Live Entertainment Lighting Design Intern (Theater Technical Design)

Location: Anaheim, California, United States; onsite. Internship period: January 2027 to June 2027. Candidates must be fully available for the duration and able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule.

Pay: $21.13 per hour. Select benefits may be provided, depending on the position and level.

Company

Walt Disney Imagineering creates and builds theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, and live entertainment experiences through a combination of storytelling, creative design, and technical expertise.

What you will do

• Support Lighting Designers in the creative and technical production of parades, stage shows, and special events.
• Produce documentation, design intent materials, and light plots.
• Provide technical drawing support using Vectorworks and ConnectCAD.
• Assist with lighting design and technical research.
• Collaborate with designers, safety teams, production teams, and facilities teams.
• Attend and contribute to department and project production meetings.

Requirements

• Be a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in technical theater or a related field; enrollment in an accredited college or university is required.
• Be at least 18 years old and possess unrestricted US work authorization.
• Possess a valid US driver's license and be able to operate a company vehicle.
• Have knowledge of lighting technology and supporting equipment, plus familiarity with the entertainment industry and a creative background.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks, with the ability to learn new software.
• Provide reliable transportation to and from work and comply with Disney appearance guidelines.

Nice to have

• Completing or pursuing an MFA in a theater technical design-related field.
• Previous experience supporting lighting design and technical production.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on live entertainment experiences across theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and other locations.
• Collaborate with creative and technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Select medical, financial, and other benefits may be included in the compensation package.