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WDI Character Plaster and Hardscape Internship, Summer 2026

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationLake Buena Vista
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Character Plaster Intern will work on hands-on projects related to Character Facades, Rockwork, and Hardscape assignments. Responsibilities include sculpting models, assisting with design development, and participating in field art direction.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9818
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Imagine a career at Disneyland Paris. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and multicultural team of talent that welcomes our Guests every day to create magical souvenirs they’ll cherish forever. Since 1992, we’ve opened our Park gates to 320 million visitors and made the dreams of millions come true! You too could be part of the magic! The success in delivering these projects and their stories is thanks to our team of 15,000 Cast Members who live Walt Disney’s vision: they bring imagination and wonder to our guests while seeing their own careers flourish. And this is where you can get involved. We have 500 different job profiles across our corporate and operations departments, so whether you’re interested in the operational roles within our Park, maybe to work part-time alongside your studies, or if you’re interested in Marketing, Finance, Engineering and our other corporate roles, we invite you to apply to us! Discover our many career opportunities in our recruitment website careers.disneylandparis.com :
About the Role

Job Posting Title:

WDI Character Plaster and Hardscape Internship, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10141555

Job Description:

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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Development & Production Design (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-30
Key Skills
Dimensional DesignConstructionSet DesignTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingBlueprint ReadingCADSculptingArt DirectionCreative Problem SolvingModel FabricationGypsum PlasterSteelConcreteHand ToolsCarpentry
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignConstructionEngineeringHospitality
Benefits
MedicalFinancial