WDI Character Plaster and Hardscape Internship, Summer 2026
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10141555 Ubicación Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney Imagineering Fecha de publicación 02/02/2026Detalles del empleo:
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
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 May/June 2026 to August/September 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Character Plaster Intern who will work “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 a member of the Character Plaster team, assignments will include participating in and sharing the design, execution and art direction goals of the department on 1st and 3rd shifts. Working environments will vary from the character plaster documentation library to elevated scaffolding platforms on construction sites.
You will have the opportunity to…
- Sculpt clay or foam models
- Participate with the building of rebar and lath armatures
- Assist with development of the desired concept with design team leader
- Help to integrate specific design elements and creative problem solving regarding materials usage into overall design packages
- Contribute scope details for individual design elements in preparation for reviews of all show design documents
- Participate with art direction and hands on sculpting of cement plaster and FRP in rockwork, character facades or specialized dimensional elements for sample programs and field production projects
- Participate in the field art directing of character pavement and transfer of data to the hardscape documentation web site
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Working knowledge of dimensional design and construction or set design and production
- Successful team experiences with specific goals or objectives
- Intuitive approach to resolving conflict and working towards solutions within a team
- Knowledge of available team resources and how to use them effectively in order to meet the team's creative objective
- Valid Driver’s License required
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years in three dimensional design, sculpture or theatrical production
- Previous Disney experience
- Previous experience with reading blue prints and or CAD files pertaining to dimensional details and layout
- Functional proficiency with basic hand and carpentry shop power tools
- Knowledge from working with gypsum plaster, steel and concrete
- Fabrication of architectural or dimensional models
- Participation with large scale construction projects
- A portfolio review is recommended for this position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
Education
- Currently enrolled as a junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in theater, fine arts, environmental design, or related 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
- We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Acerca de Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fundado en 1952 como WED Enterprises para diseñar y construir el primer parque temático del mundo, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) es donde la imaginación y la creatividad se combinan con tecnología de vanguardia para crear experiencias inolvidables. WDI es la fuerza creativa que imagina, diseña y construye todos los parques temáticos, resorts, atracciones y cruceros de Disney en todo el mundo. La fuerza única de Imagineering proviene de su equipo global diverso de profesionales creativos y técnicos, que se basan en el legado de narración de historias de Disney para ser pionero en nuevas formas de entretenimiento. Los Imagineers que practican esta combinación única de arte y ciencia trabajan en más de 100 disciplinas para guiar una idea desde la fase conceptual del “cielo azul” hasta el día de la inauguración.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.