The Walt Disney Company · 13 hours ago
WDI Color and Paint Intern, Summer 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.50/hr - $27.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Color & Paint Intern for the summer of 2026. This role involves supporting the documentation and implementation of color design intent under the guidance of the Color Designer and Project Team, while ensuring that the color documentation aligns with industry standards.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
No H1B
Responsibilities
Acquire color and paint direction from Color Design Lead
Implement color documentation based on direction from Color Design Lead and Color and Paint Specialist Lead
Provide support as required for models, color boards, sample production, vendor liaison, scenery production
Mix paint colors to match palettes as recommended by the Color Design Lead
Qualification
Required
Ability to mix paint to match commercial color swatches
Ability to paint architectural renderings, 3-Dimensional models, props, scenery, and perform faux-finishes on a variety of surfaces
Familiarity with typical tools of the trade, such as brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Ability to take verbal direction and implement such from a variety of standout colleagues such as Color Designers, Art Directors, and Show Producers
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a BA, BFA or MFA in Theatrical Design, Film Design and Production, or Two-Dimensional Art or related
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
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Preferred
Familiarity with 2-D and 3-D digital design tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and AutoCAD
Familiarity with black light painting technique
Previous internship or related experience/Studio experience preferred
A portfolio review is recommended for this position
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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