WDI Graphic Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2024
Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Graphic Design intern who will work with the team that develops creative information design presentations, signage and show graphics to help sell the ideas and tell the stories throughout the Walt Disney World Resort! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Build information design presentations that support various phases of a creative idea or project
- Provide support to various Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
- Prepare Signage design information and documentation
- Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, graphics and research on assigned projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience with thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in solving graphics and signage design challenges that will live in our Theme Parks, Resorts and Ships
- Strong skills with design and illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite
- Experience using Keynote
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum one year experience in Graphic Design practice, or one or more years in a professional internship is preferred
- Familiarity with Information Design and presentation decks
- Familiarity with Environmental Graphic design, sign construction techniques, and related areas including architecture, interior design and landscape design
- Familiarity with video editing and video editing programs including After Effects and/or Premier
- 3D modelling experience with programs such as Rhino, Revit, Maya, and/or ZBrush
- Prior Disney experience and knowledge
- Membership in Society of Environmental Graphic Design
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher or graduated within 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Graphic Arts, Graphic Communications, Production Design, or related visual art field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- This internship is located in Glendale, CA
- The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through January 2025
- Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
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:
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