About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate! With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, National Geographic and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

Seeking an intern to work with the Princess, Frozen, and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) toy design team to assist on specific licensed toy projects. The intern would help identify toy and fashion trends, brainstorm new concepts, develop inspiration boards, and sketch toy ideas. They will work with the design team to give guidance on product design to Disney licensees. The individual will work on 3 specific projects over the course of the internship as well as being exposed to the daily responsibilities of the Disney consumer products design team. They will learn about the product development process from concept through production working with internal staff and licensees. The intern will be responsible for working with the Design Manager and design teams to extend existing business and generate concepts for new business.

The intern will report to the Manger, Product Design, Hardlines Disney Princess, Frozen, and WDAS Toys.

What You Will Do

• Working with the product design Manager and design team on licensed Disney Consumer Products toy lines

• Participating in product approvals including creative reviews, feedback sessions, and key meetings with licensees

• Making artistic contributions to new initiatives by sketching concepts, crafting trend boards, and sharing ideas

• Monitoring competitors, product innovation and market dynamics

• Researching Initial seasonal trends by category

• Coordinating product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with design team

• Coordinating and maintaining product and market samples

• Recommending product ideas to build and strengthen businesses

• Presenting concepts and project deliverables to management and internal teams

• Limited domestic travel for onsite product approval with licensees

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Solid knowledge toy categories, particularly dolls, playsets, roleplay

• Exhibits ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

• High level understanding of manufacturing (raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, deco applications, label art)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application)

• Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator), 3D software skills a plus

Education

• Currently enrolled in college or university as a Senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) pursuing a degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Illustration or a related design field

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL 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

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace

• The approximate dates of this internship are September 2024 through January 2025

• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Zone 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 work

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this internship in CA is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.