Universal Destinations Experiences Summer 2025 Internship - Entertainment Production Design
Universal Destinations Experiences Summer 2025 Internship - Entertainment Production Design
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Job Description
The Production Design Intern will gain handson experience supporting the creative team(s) responsible for the scenic prop and costume design of live entertainment experiences and immersive environments. This role is an opportunity to learn and contribute to the design process from concept development to execution. The intern will work closely with production designers associate designers and the props and costume teams developing skills in design drafting and creative problemsolving.
- Design Support:
- Assist in the creation of scenic prop and costume designs by developing sketches mood boards and conceptual renderings.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to ideate creative solutions and enhance the storytelling of production designs.
- Research materials reference imagery and design trends to inform and support design concepts.
- Draft scenic elements props or set pieces using AutoCAD or similar software under the supervision of the design team.
- Collaborate on graphic design needs to develop signage or other visual elements needed for various projects.
- Technical Support:
- Assist in the preparation of technical drawings floor plans and elevations for scenic and set designs.
- Create 3D models or mockups of design elements using software such as SketchUp Rhino or other visualization tools.
- Organize and update design packets for presentations ensuring they meet internal and external partner expectations.
- Support the creation and organization of design specifications ensuring accurate communication with fabricators and vendors.
- Project Coordination:
- Work closely with the production design team to maintain and update project trackers timelines and design deliverables.
- Assist in coordinating design revisions based on feedback from internal reviews creative leads or IP partners.
- Manage the organization of digital files and physical materials ensuring they are accessible for current and future use.
- Shadow meetings with external vendors to understand how designs are translated into physical builds.
- Onsite Assistance:
- Observe and support designers during site visits installations and rehearsals to gain insight into the execution phase of projects.
- Provide handson assistance with prop placements scenic touchups or set dressing during onsite installations.
- Document the progress of installations through photographs and notes for project records.
- Act as a liaison between the design team and other departments to address any immediate design needs onsite.
- Collaboration:
- Work with the Props & Placemaking team to assist in prop creation painting and finishing.
- Support the Costume Design team with fabric swatches costume alterations or organization of wardrobe assets.
- Collaborate with the creative team to align design elements across scenic costume and props for a cohesive vision.
- Communicate with other departments such as production or technical teams to ensure alignment on project needs and deadlines.
- Personal Project:
- Develop and execute an independent project that aligns with department goals allowing the intern to apply skills learned during the internship.
- Identify a project focus with mentorship from the design team leaning into personal strengths while exploring areas for growth and development.
- Present project concepts and progress to the production design team for feedback and refinement.
- Deliver a completed project or prototype by the end of the internship showcasing skills in design collaboration and problemsolving.
- Reflect on the project experience to assess personal growth and gain insight into career pathways within production design.
Pay Range: $18$25/hour
Qualifications :
- Current enrollment in a designrelated program (e.g. theater design scenic design industrial design architecture etc.).
- Familiarity with design tools and software such as AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite or similar programs.
- Strong interest in themed entertainment live events or immersive experiences.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
- Experience with 3D modeling or rendering software.
- Knowledge of theatrical production film or themed entertainment.
- Experience in graphic design hand drafting or fabrication.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
