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WDI Themed Finishing Intern, Spring 2026

Candidate-se agora mesmo! Candidatar-se depois Job ID 10133869 Local Glendale, Califórnia, Estados Unidos Empresa Disney Experiences Data da publicação 06/10/2025

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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 Glendale, CA.

 

What You Will Do 

The Themed Finishing Intern is responsible for developing tools, techniques, and systems that support the design and delivery process of physical sets, installations, themed elements, and prop enhancement.  Teams often include an experienced model builder who is familiar with various types of model making such as physical dimensional models, architectural, miniatures, and digital 3D models as well as full-size mock-ups/prototypes. 
 
Themed Finishing includes, rockwork, character façade, character paint, epoxy, hardscape, and related themed finishing disciplines.  Team members must possess a good sense of design and can visualize and translate from two-dimensional information to three- dimensional product. Will have a strong interface with related disciplines (Architecture, Production Design, Show Set Design, Special Effects, etc.). 
 
The demands of this role require an entry level understanding of three-dimensional creative intent, problem solving and their application through the design, production, & field art direction process. As a member of the team, assignments may include participating in and sharing the design, execution and art direction goals of the department. Working environments will vary. 

  • Sculpt clay and/or foam models 

  • Participate in the building of rebar and lath armatures 

  • Assist design team leader with development of the desired concept 

  • Contribute scope details for individual design elements in preparation for reviews of all show design documents 

  • Participate with art direction and hands-on sculpting of cement plaster and FRP in rockwork 

  • Develop Character façade, or specialized dimensional elements for sample programs and field production projects 

  • Participate in the field art including rock work, character facade, character paint, and artificial foliage. 

  • Create paint samples on character façade sample/rockwork panels to prove out color and theming on site and create draw down documentation 

  • Research documentation on existing finishes 

  • Match colors and document finishes 

  • Check incoming paint submittals for color matching 

  • Create basic PowerPoint and/or Photoshop presentations for upcoming projects 

 

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • Working knowledge of dimensional design and construction or set design and production 

  • Basic knowledge of hand tools 

  • Must be able to match colors and have strong skills in composition and drawing 

  • Ability to take direction from senior creative leaders, take creative input and effectively evoke the same within design 

  • Report out on design and production process to schedule, budget and management team as requested. 

 

Required Education 

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in fine arts, environmental design, 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 program.  

 

Additional Information 

  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  

  • Must be fully available for the duration of the internship 

  • Must provide own housing in Glendale, CA

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 in California 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.


Sobre Disney Experiences:

O Disney Experiences dá vida à magia das histórias e franquias Disney com parques temáticos, resorts, navios de cruzeiro, experiências de férias exclusivas, produtos e muito mais em todo o mundo. A Disney brilha no setor de viagens com seis destinos de resort nos Estados Unidos, na Europa e na Ásia; uma linha de cruzeiros de primeira; um programa popular de propriedade de férias; e um premiado segmento de aventura em família guiado. Além disso, as operações globais de produtos de consumo da Disney incluem os principais negócios de licenciamento do mundo, as maiores marcas de publicações infantis do mundo, um dos maiores licenciadores de jogos do mundo em todas as plataformas; e lojas Disney no mundo todo e na internet.

Sobre The Walt Disney Company:

A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.

Esta vaga é oferecida junto à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.

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