Disney Live Entertainment CAD Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 (Anaheim, CA)

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

This is a full-time 6-month internship located in Anaheim, CA.

The internship dates are June 9, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

What You Will Do

The CAD Design department is responsible for the creation and modification of all computer drafting, graphics, 3D models, and views generated (ground plans, detail drawings, schematic documentation, etc.) that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property, and onboard the Disney Cruise Line.

We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.

The CAD design intern will focus on two categories of work:

CAD Standards Development:

• Building the assets and drawings for the standards
• Create CAD blocks and building template files, CAD library of CAD drawings and materials
• Assisting in creating custom tool palettes of the standard CAD blocks
• Creating template files that have the CAD standards settings such as layers, fonts, leader styles, etc. already built into them

Project Work

• Assist in creating 3D scans of areas in Disneyland Resort that are requested for projects, learning how to use 3D scanner
• Find drawings that are requested for projects using our online documentation database
• Project drawing initial setup
• Assist in creating location plan drawings for projects adding standard CAD blocks for various types of devices (speakers, projectors, data boxes, etc.)
• Assisting in creating the base template drawings with all settings built in for projects (layers, title block, fonts, etc.)

• Demonstrating knowledge of basic design, including 2D digital drawings as well as 3D modeling

• Contributing within the field information gathering via laser scanning, digital photographs, and physical measurements

• Contributing to the advancement of Previsualization as part of the design workflow

• Facilitating a design from an art concept through a bid package as part of a collaborative design process

• Participating in appropriate Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings

• Coordinating conference room logistics for project/creative reviews and shows

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Basic Experience & knowledge in creating and designing custom AutoCAD blocks & drawings (layers, fonts, leader styles and annotative scaling)

• Computer proficiency within a Windows environment such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with BIM Concepts and processes

• Your creative background

• Knowledge of the Entertainment industry

• Gaining trust through motivation and communication

• Managing conflicting priorities

• Basic experience and Knowledge with Rhino, Revit, Rhino & Autodesk Revit

• Experience with Unreal Engine and developing VR Experiences

Materials Required

• Portfolio (included via URL link on resume, no attachments)

Education

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student level student
• Major or previous coursework in Business, Supply chain, Finance, Data Management, Fashion Merchandising, Costume Technology, Apparel Buying, Apparel Development, Sourcing, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program

The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $19.90 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.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park – Disneyland – Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Entertainment Productions , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering .

Disney Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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