Walt Disney Animation Studios Animation Research Library Intern, Summer 2026

About The Role & ProgramHave you wondered how your skills and talents could translate into the world of Animation Preservation? Our internship program dives into the craft, technology and operations behind the archiving and conservation of our legacy production materials and art, while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our organization. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our archivists, collection specialists and leaders of the world's largest animation archive. The Animation Research Library (ARL) is dedicated to the preservation of the artistic heritage of the Walt Disney Animation Studios for enrichment and inspiration. We house a collection of more than 65,000,000 pieces of original artwork, which includes, but is not limited to, conceptual art, storyboards, maquettes, hand drawn production art, 3D models, textures, image files and final rendered images.What You Will DoWorking with the ARL’s Collections team, you will be part of our ongoing efforts to rehouse, reorder, and catalogue our archive of animation art. Working with our physical collection, you will learn the proper way to care for both 2D and 3D animation art, including how to properly handle art and store it correctly. You will also participate in the creation of catalog records in our collections management system, carefully noting physical characteristics and metadata associated with each piece of art. Which films the intern works with will depend on the priorities and the needs of the greater Walt Disney Company at the time of the internship.Tasks Will IncludeArchiving and rehousing: Processing the physical artwork that has been identified to be digitized into the ARL’s collections management database including:Process and rehouse physical artwork for digitization using best museum practices – handling, identifying mediums and ensuring proper archival storage and production orderSupport research and exhibitions by organizing, tracking and safely moving artworks and constructing specialized archival housing as needed.CataloguingCreating catalog records for animation artwork in a relational databaseCapture metadata and catalog artwork into collections, including identifying medium, artist, measurements and labels for consistency across films.Research films, characters and creators as needed to produce accurate and comprehensive catalogue records.Required Qualifications & Skills Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment Detail-oriented, with conscientious work habits Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent oral and written communication skills Basic familiarity with library and/or archives processes and standards Interest in animation and/or original artwork Experience with Google tools (Drive, Calendar, etc.) and Microsoft office programs Comfort with handling potentially fragile objectsRequires the physical ability to lift, push, pull or physically maneuver a minimum of 35 lbs of materials and/or suppliesPreferred Qualifications & SkillsExperience in working in a library, archive or museum Cataloging experienceExperience with relational databasesRequired EducationJunior or Senior year preferredPreferred EducationMajoring in art, art history, film or animation is a plusEligibility Requirements & Program InformationBe enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Be at least 18 years of agePossess unrestricted work authorizationHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College ProgramAdditional InformationApproximate internship dates: June 1, 2026-August 21, 2026Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internshipFully available M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from workThe pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour. 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.