Wdi Creative Development & Inclusive Strategies Intern, Spring 2024

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.

A day in the life…

As a Creative Design and Inclusive Strategies Intern you will work with the team responsible for developing and communicating creative concepts and updated, relevant content/guidelines for theme park attractions, and/or other themed entertainment venues.

The Creative Development and Inclusive Strategies team influences, creates content/product that fosters, informs, and fuels ideation and collaboration for Disney Parks Experiences & Products Cast Members, Employees and Imagineers. The team partners and facilitates the development and delivery of inclusive stories, programs & experiences for our global audience, consumers & guests. You will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee peer review process documents and consultant agreements
• Collaborate with other team members in developing ideas which may include participation in brainstorming sessions for updating current or new experiences
• Work on multiple projects that foster growth, learning, and awareness of different cultures
• Coordinate logistics for various DE&I programs, guidelines, and guardrails
• Partner with Program leader to report schedule milestones and scope content
• Interface with various internal functional managers, external speakers, and organizations

What We Are Looking For…

• Knowledge and well-versed in multiple cultures, subjects, styles, and artistic media
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with DE&I best practices in gender and culture
• Ability to work with diverse group of people
• Good visual storytelling and data interpretation skills
• Strong graphic design skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Link to a portfolio of prior creative work
• Basic Photoshop or Illustrator skills (or other Adobe Suite products)
• Proficiency in Presentation tools such as Keynote or PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Research tools and/or database management tools
• Ability to organize multiple layers of documentation
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle process
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and cloud file storage systems

Required Education

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Training in arts, hospitality, theater, or entertainment
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface across varied levels of management
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or must have graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a BA or BFA in the arts or in a related design field

Internship Eligibility

• Must provide full work availability
• Transportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Housing - We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are late January 2024 through June 2024
• 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

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $25.50 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.

This Internship is located in Orlando, FL.

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