At a glance

Location: Glendale, CA
Work type: Onsite
Start: Spring 2027

What they are looking for

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Location: Glendale, CA, USA

Job Posting Title

WDI Master Planning Intern, Glendale, Spring 2027

Req ID

10160961

Job Description

WDI Master Planning Intern (Glendale)

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 January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale/Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do

The Master Planning Studio stewards the master planning process, communicates key data and context for planning decisions, and contributes to projects through thoughtful planning advice and support enabling the full development potential for our resorts! The Master Planning studio focuses on five key areas of expertise: Land Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Transportation & Infrastructure planning, Environmental Planning & Permitting, and Real Estate Development & Entitlements.

We are looking for a Master Planning intern who will have the opportunity to support the Walt Disney Imagineering Master Planning functions in one or more areas, including land and urban planning, transportation and infrastructure planning, land strategy design work, and/or real estate development and entitlements. We manage the long-term development framework for sustainable growth of each resort and provide expertise to support new business opportunities. You will have the opportunity to:

Support the Master Planning Studio on relevant, day-to-day, planning-related design issues

Provide creative, production and/or technical land and urban planning support to the Master Planning and/or project specific teams across Walt Disney Imagineering

Provide planning and design documentation in the form of graphic illustrations, imagery, boards, color renderings, and research and documentation on assigned projects

Work closely with the Designer and/or team leaders to coordinate and assist in completing site planning analysis, 3D visualization and property-wide master planning initiatives and services

Build graphic visualizations and presentation storylines

Conduct research and provide data analysis to help inform short and long-term planning and development decisions

Provide inputs and updates to a global planning database

Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ability to visualize and communicate complex information in simple and bold ways

Experience with graphically communicating and problem solving via sketching, digital design, etc.

Ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data to apply to planning and design strategy

Ability to learn key project delivery methods while working on a variety of project types and scales

Advanced design drawing capabilities in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Solid understanding of CAD software

Proficiency in digital design tools (3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Revit)

Working knowledge of ArcGIS and extensions

Strong strategic, technical, and analytical skills

Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style

Preferred Qualifications

Job related experience with large scale community and/or resort planning

Job related experience with digital-based design in architectural, city planning and/or urban design

Experience with sustainable site planning & development

Membership in relevant professional organization(s)

In pursuit of advanced professional degree (i.e. Master’s) in planning-related field

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Real Estate Development 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

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA

Materials Required

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $32.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $35.00 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.