Walt Disney Animation Studios Animation Research Library Intern, Summer 2026 at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animation, Entertainment, Archival PreservationIndustries

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 objects
Physical ability to lift, push, pull or physically maneuver a minimum of 35 lbs of materials and/or supplies
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
At least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Junior or Senior year preferred

Process and rehouse physical artwork for digitization using best museum practices – handling, identifying mediums and ensuring proper archival storage and production order
Support research and exhibitions by organizing, tracking and safely moving artworks and constructing specialized archival housing as needed
Create catalog records for animation artwork in a relational database
Capture 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