Job Posting Title:

WDI Master Planning Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10100052

Job Description:

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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we 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 dates of this internship is January 2025 to May/June 2025.

What You Will Do

The Master Planning Studio stewards the master planning process, communicates key data and context for planning decisions, and contributes to projects through thoughtful planning advice and support enabling the full development potential for our resorts! The Master Planning studio focuses on five key areas of expertise: Land Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Transportation & Infrastructure planning, Environmental Planning & Permitting, and Real Estate Development & Entitlements.

We are looking for a Master Planning intern who will have the opportunity to support the Walt Disney Imagineering Master Planning functions in one or more areas, including land and urban planning, transportation and infrastructure planning, land strategy design work, and/or real estate development and entitlements. We manage the long-term development framework for sustainable growth of each resort and provides expertise to support new business opportunities. You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the Master Planning Studio on relevant, day-to-day, planning-related design issues
• Provide creative, production and/or technical land and urban planning support to the Master Planning and/or project specific teams across Walt Disney Imagineering
• Provide planning and design documentation in the form of graphic illustrations, imagery, boards, color renderings, and research and documentation on assigned projects
• Work closely with the Designer and/or team leaders to coordinate and assist in completing site planning analysis, 3D visualization and property-wide master planning initiatives and services
• Build graphic visualizations and presentation storylines
• Conduct research and provide data analysis to help inform short and long-term planning and development decisions
• Provide inputs and updates to a global planning database
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to visualize and communicate complex information in simple and bold ways
• Experience with graphically communicating and problem solving via sketching, digital design, etc.
• Ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data to apply to planning and design strategy
• Ability to learn key project delivery methods while working on a variety of project types and scales
• Advanced design drawing capabilities in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of CAD software
• Proficiency in digital design tools (3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Revit)
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and extensions
• Strong strategic, technical, and analytical skills
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style

Preferred Qualifications

• Job related experience with large scale community and/or resort planning
• Job related experience with digital-based design in architectural, city planning and/or urban design
• Experience with sustainable site planning & development
• Membership in relevant professional organization(s)
• In pursuit of advanced professional degree (i.e. Master’s) in planning-related field

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Real Estate Development or other related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

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

• 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.
• 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
• Have reliable transportation to/from work
• Interns must provide their own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area. We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

Additional Information

• This internship could be located in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through May/June 2025

Materials Required

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.

The pay rate for this role in California is $30 per hour for undergraduate level students and $35 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative

Job Posting Primary Business:

Creative Development (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Architecture and Design Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - FL - Epcot - Main Building (WDI)

Date Posted:

2024-09-03