WDI Set Decoration Internship – Orlando – Fall 2020
Job ID 742324BR
Location Orlando, Florida, United States
Business Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
What we’re looking for…
A Set Decoration Intern who will work within the department that provides set decoration services for all areas our guests see when they enter our parks. This includes attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, display areas, landscape, facades and area development. The staff of the Set Decoration Department interfaces and supports other WDI divisions as well as departments within our parks including Creative, Architectural, Engineering, Show Art, Show Ride, Park Operations and Park Maintenance. The Set Decorator amplifies and embellishes the story. It is the mission of the Set Decoration Department to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible.
Responsibilities:
You will…
- Support the design, production and installation effort as directed by the Principal and Senior Set Decorator Leads for the project
- Interface and coordinate with other show related disciplines
- Support design development and communicate design concepts
- Maintain paperwork associated with the design effort
- Interface with other disciplines to ensure placement of props and decorations
- Assist in field installation of props and dressings when required
- Research historical information and design technologies in support of design effort
- Work with manager in order to adhere to budget and schedule
- Support mock-ups and presentations including set-ups and strikes
- Document the implemented design
Basic Qualifications:
What you bring to the role…
- Ability to work within a team environment and at the direction of Senior and Principal Designers
- A working knowledge of props or set decoration for theatre, film or television
- Knowledge of storytelling with objects
- Ability to work at heights above 30’ if needed
- Ability to lift 15 to 20 pounds
- Experience working with hand tools
- Ability to periodically work third shift after the park closes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Previous experience in the technical aspects of Theater Arts and its associated skills
- Must be able to read architectural drawing packages
- Working knowledge of construction materials, hardware, and tools
- **Valid Driver’s License required**
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Previous WDI internship or other Disney experience
- Working knowledge of SketchUp
Required Education
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated from an accredited college/university within the past 6 months, earning a degree in in Interior/Retail Design, Technical Theater, Dimensional Design, Architectural modelling, Applied Media Arts or a closely related field
Additional Information:
Internship Eligibility:
- At the time of application, 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional 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
- Must provide full work availability
- Must provide own transportation to/from work location
- Must be able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship
- Must have valid US driver's license.
- Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)
Program Length:
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2020 through early January 2021. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Required Materials:
- 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.