WDI Creative Development Intern (Glendale)

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 disciplines 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.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

The Creative Development Inclusive Strategies team collaborates and strategizes with Imagineers in their creative design and storytelling process, to ensure that all Disney Experiences are relevant, inclusive, and welcoming to our Guests. The team is dedicated to connecting Guests and Consumers to the Disney brand and Intellectual Property, strategically, authentically, creatively, and emotionally, by influencing and creating innovative and immersive experiences, entertainment, and products.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on multiple projects that foster growth, learning, and awareness of different cultures
• Collaborate with various internal functional managers, external speakers, and organizations
• Support the team in developing the scope and schedule for various projects/programs
• Coordinate logistics for various Inclusive Strategies programs, guidelines, and guardrails
• Collaborate with other team members in developing ideas which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for updating current or new experiences
• Develop and design creative presentations and other materials
• Research various topics focusing on culture, global communities, and guest experience

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with inclusive standard processes
• Ability to work with diverse group of people
• Proficient knowledge in multiple cultures, subjects, styles, and artistic media
• Experience with written communication platforms
• Possess excellent creative problem-solving skills
• Good visual storytelling and data interpretation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Training in arts, hospitality, theater, or entertainment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Presentation tools such as Keynote or PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Office Suite
• Familiarity with cloud file storage systems
• Basic Photoshop or Illustrator skills (or other Adobe Suite products)
• Ability to coordinate multiple layers of documentation
• Proficiency in Research tools and/or database management tools

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the arts or in a related design field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

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

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at 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 program.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students. 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.