WDI Show Lighting Intern, Spring 2026 Job at Walt Disney Imagineering, Anaheim, CA

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  • Walt Disney Imagineering
  • Anaheim, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

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:

Job Tags

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