Graphic Design - Cast Activities, Recognition and Experience Intern, Fall 2026
Job Summary:
About the Role:
Here is your chance to work with the team that makes each day special for our amazing Cast Members! As a Graphic Design Intern with the Cast Activities, Recognition, and Experience team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with project partners and clients to design, develop, and maintain branding for internal recognition within Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Our projects celebrate Cast Members through unique experiences and events, including Magic Backstage, Goofy’s Mystery Tour, Minnie’s Moonlit Madness, and more!
Your work will include creating and maintaining print and digital collateral, including visual branding, illustrations, marketing banners, business presentations, posters, directional signage, event graphics, and other materials. Additionally, you will support event coverage by capturing photos and videos for use in recap videos, marketing materials, and internal storytelling.
The intern will report to the Graphic Design Manager.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from June 2026 through January 2027.
What You Will Do:
Every day is different, but the responsibilities you can expect to fulfill are:
- Design a variety of assets, including graphics, logos, style guides, posters, presentation templates, flyers, communications, and more
- Capture photography and video at events for use in recap videos, social content, and promotional materials
- Assist in the editing and production of videos for internal recognition and storytelling
- Develop creative concepts and multiple design options based on client needs
- Apply expertise in composition, layout, color theory, and typography to create visually compelling materials
- Organize and manage asset storage, cleanup, and file preparation for print and digital use
- Learn to manage projects and see them through from concept to completion
- Partner with internal teams to secure approvals and official image assets
- Maintain Disney’s high standards of quality, creativity, and brand consistency across all materials
Please Apply If You Are/Have:
- Proficiency in software for graphic design, desktop publishing, and presentations, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro), Microsoft Office (emphasis on PowerPoint)
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in logo design, social media design assets, layout, presentation design, color, illustration, and typography
- The ability to adapt easily in a fast-paced team environment and balance multiple projects and deadlines as well as Cast-facing events and experiences.
- Strong project management, organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization, and time management skills
- Knowledge of both PC and Mac environments
- Knowledge of file formats and specifications in preparation for printing versus web
- Confidence in presenting ideas and interacting with partners of various backgrounds and levels
- Strong partnering skills and ability to influence
- Proactive listening skills and the ability to ask thoughtful questions for clarity and discovery
- The ability to take direction/constructive feedback
- High self-initiative with the ability to work independently and with a team
It Would Also Be Great If You Have/Are Familiar With
- Illustration skills or the ability to revise existing illustrations while maintaining character integrity
- Apple Keynote
- Video editing using Adobe After Effects and/or Adobe Premiere
- Photography
- Videography
- Creating executive-level presentation decks.
Education
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a closely related field
Required Materials
An online portfolio of recent, relevant work is required for this application. This can come from previous internships, personal and/or college courses. This portfolio must be included as a URL link listed on your resume. For full consideration, please include a link in your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered a complete application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through January 2027
- Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected for an interview. Note that this role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.50 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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