Walt Disney
Location
Kissimmee, FL | United States
Job description
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!
What You Will Do
The Lighting Design Team is responsible for the development of inspired designs that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off the Disney property. We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mind-set and a passion for Disney quality and creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.
Supporting the Lighting Designers in the technical and creative production process, including producing documentation, design intent, and light plots
Use a variety of design/drafting programs including Vectorworks, Lightwrite and Moving Light Assistant
Assisting with design and technical research
Partnering with cross-functional teams including other designers, safety teams, production teams and facility teams
Attending and contributing to Disney Live Entertainment department and project production meetings
Required Qualifications & Skills
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of lighting technology and equipment
Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background
Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks; ability to learn new software applications as appropriate
Education
Junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a degree or in Theater (technical) or related field
Preferred Education
Earning or completing MFA in Theater (technical design-related field)
Required Materials
Portfolio (include PDF or URL link on resume)
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements
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
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Available to work full time any time including days, nights, weekends, and holidays for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work
Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this 6-month internship are June 2024 through January 2025.
Florida Housing : We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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