Description
Disney Live Entertainment is seeking an Industrial Design Intern for the Character Programs & Development Digital Design team. As an intern, you will collaborate with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners to help inform production capabilities and limitations, and consider the potential cost impact of design, production, and technology choices. Your tasks will include building production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specs of varied products to bring characters to life across all Disney Parks, Resorts & Cruise Ships, worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Build production-ready digital assets, technical drawings, and specs of varied products using 3D design software
- Collaborate with Digital Sculptors, Materials Teams, and production partners/vendors
- Help inform production capabilities, limitations, and consider the potential cost impact of design, production, and technology choices
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student level with a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Themed Entertainment Design, Animatronics, or Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to proficiently build/communicate design concepts through 3D design software
- Ability to process ideas through physical prototyping/mockup creation with strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies
- Effective understanding of the detailed relationship between aesthetics/function and ergonomics, human factors, and user experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (e.g. Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion360, Rhino)
- Recognizable passion for 3D Printing, model making, Toy Design, 3D scanning, Costume Design, prop making, etc.
- Experience with digital sculpting tools (e.g. Zbrush, Blender, Maya)
- Collaborative problem solver with the ability to communicate/work with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour