Job Posting Title:
Disney Live Entertainment CAD Design Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10159161Job 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!
The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do
The CAD Design department is accountable 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 on-board the Disney Cruise Line. We are seeking an individual with an innovative mindset and a passion for Disney-quality creativity. We are seeking someone who will be motivated to ensure that Disney standards are consistently reflected 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, a CAD library of CAD drawings and materials
Assisting in creating custom tool palettes of the standard CAD blocks
Creating template files that have 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 a 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 by 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 of 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
Experience with Cloud Shared models with Autodesk Revit
Familiarity in 3D modeling (Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Rhino)
Experience in reading and generating ground plans, sections, and elevations
Knowledge of the Entertainment industry, and having a creative background
Gaining trust through motivation and communication, and managing conflicting priorities
Experience with Unreal Engine and developing VR Experiences
Required Materials
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
Education
Junior, Senior, or Grad student preferred
Major or previous coursework in Theatrical Design (Facility or Show), Themed Entertainment, or related major preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:
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
Additional Details
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Fully available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) and have a consistent, reliable work schedule for the duration of the internship
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to operate a company vehicle
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in California
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The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $21.13 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.Job Posting Segment:
Disney Live EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Disneyland Resort (DLE)Primary Job Posting Category:
Architecture and Design Intern, Creative InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Anaheim, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-04Skills Required
- Basic experience creating and designing custom AutoCAD blocks and drawings, including layers, fonts, leader styles, and annotative scaling
- Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with BIM concepts and processes
- Experience with cloud-shared models using Autodesk Revit
- Familiarity with 3D modeling using Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or Rhino
- Experience reading and generating ground plans, sections, and elevations
- Knowledge of the entertainment industry and a creative background
- Ability to build trust through motivation and communication and manage conflicting priorities
- Experience with Unreal Engine and developing virtual reality experiences
- Portfolio link included on resume for required portfolio review
- Enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student in an accredited college or university, preferably in Theatrical Design, Themed Entertainment, or a related major
- Be enrolled in at least one class at application posting, or currently participate in a Disney College Program or Internship
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- No more than one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or College Program
- Compliance with Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Full-time availability of approximately 40 hours per week for the internship duration
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Valid US driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle
- Ability to provide housing in California for the internship duration
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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What We Do
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