A Day in the Life… 

Here is your chance to work with the team that makes each day special for our amazing Cast Members. Use your artistic skills as a Graphic Design Intern with the opportunity to work closely with project partners and clients with the Cast Activities Recognition and Experience team to design, develop, and maintain branding for internal recognition within Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Our recognition projects may include experiences and unique events that celebrate our Cast Members, such as Magic Backstage, Goofy’s Mystery Tour, Minnie’s Moonlit Madness and much more!  

Projects will include creation and maintenance of print and digital collateral such as visual branding, illustrations, marketing banners, business presentations, posters, directional signage, event graphics, and other materials. 

Responsibilities

• Design and revise graphics, posters, presentation templates, handouts, job-aids, fliers, communications and more
• Develop potential options and ideas for client needs
• Demonstrate your knowledge of composition and layout, color, typeface selection, and other fundamentals of design
• Manage asset storage, cleanup, and file preparation
• Learn to manage projects and see them through concept to completion
• Partner with other departments to secure official image assets and approvals as necessary
• Ensure that the Disney standards of quality and creativity and the Disney brand are reflected consistently in all materials 

Basic Qualifications

• 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)
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in logo design, social media design assets, layout, presentation design, color, illustration, and typography
• 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 ability to ask thoughtful questions for clarity and discovery
• Ability to take direction/constructive feedback
• High self-initiative with the ability to work independently and with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Illustration skills or the ability to revise existing illustrations while maintaining character integrity
• Experience with Apple Keynote
• Experience with video editing using Adobe After Effects and/or Adobe Premiere 
• Photography skills 
• Experience with creating executive level presentation decks.

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated within the past 6 months with a bachelor’s degree in in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a closely related field.