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Job description
Disney Live Entertainment Character Interaction Design Intern, Spring 2027
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust!
The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Orlando, FL
The Character Interaction Designer helps bring interactive character experiences to life by developing gestures, programming show files, and managing audio assets. Working closely with creative teams, this role creates training materials and presentations, tests interactive content, and helps ensure every experience is engaging and performs as intended.
What You Will Do:
Participate in internal creative content
Design and develop gesture grids and logic/bucket mappings
Tag and organize audio files to support show programming
Create supporting materials, including presentations, activity guides, and physicality videos
Produce PowerPoint presentations for training, reviews, and stakeholder communication
Conduct show file testing to ensure quality, accuracy, and functionality
Create asset management workflows
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional problem-solving abilities with effective negotiation skills
Highly creative and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in environments that include a variety of fibers, fabrics, and furs
Demonstrated flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Education:
Major or have previous coursework in Theatre, Digital Media, Graphic or Web Design, or Creative Writing
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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
Possess a valid U.S. driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Additional Information:
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
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 Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.
The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $22.00 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.
Worksite address
kissimmee, FL, 34747, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.