WDI Character Concrete Hardscape Intern, Spring 2025

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, 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!

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Hardscape Intern who will work on “hands on” projects and participate with field art direction of Character Facades, Rockwork and Hardscape assignments! This requires an entry-level understanding of three-dimensional creative intent, problem solving and their application through the design, production, & field art direction process. As an intern on the team, assignments will include participating in and sharing the design, execution and art direction goals of the team on 1st and 3rd shifts. Working environments will vary from the hardscape documentation library to themed flatwork installation on construction sites. You will have the opportunity to…

• Review drawings and specifications

• Help in performing mock ups for new concrete finishes

• Assist with development of the desired concept in collaboration with design team leader

• Help to integrate specific design elements and creative problem solving in regards to materials usage into overall design packages

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

• Participate in matching existing concrete colors and finishes to be called out on future projects

• Engage in the field art directing of character pavement and transfer of data to the "hardscape documentation" website

• Help create plugs and molds for stamp manufacturing

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

• Successful team experiences with specific goals or objective

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of available team resources and how to use apply them efficiently to contribute to the team's creative objectives

• Valid Driver’s License Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in carpentry, concrete, sculpting and mold making

• Experience reading blue prints and/or CAD files pertaining to dimensional details and layout

• Functional proficiency with basic concrete and masonry hand and carpentry tools

• Ability to check forms and reinforcement to specification and tolerances

• Working knowledge with gypsum plaster, steel and concrete

• Fabrication of architectural or dimensional models

• Participation with large scale construction projects

• Prior Disney experience and knowledge.

Education

• Undergraduate students in their Junior year or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months earning a degree in theater, fine arts, environmental design, construction management, or related field

• 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.

Preferred Education

• Graduate level education in theater, fine arts, environmental design, construction management or related field

Materials Required

A portfolio 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.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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

Additional Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• Fully available from for the duration of the internship, roughly 40 hours each week 

• Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2025

• Housing - We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information 

• Transportation-- Must have reliable transportation to/from work​ 

• Must have a valid US Driver's license