Disney Live Entertainment Costume Production Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust! The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 - June 2027, located in Anaheim, CA. The Costume Production department is responsible for facilitating the manufacturing and maintenance of operational and entertainment costumes across The Walt Disney Company. At Disney, you will partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design are consistently maintained.
Requirements
- Proven knowledge of fabrics with an understanding of their relation to design and construction techniques
- Experience in the Theater, Film, or Apparel Industry
- Willingness to learn and work with many different methods of construction that are unique to Creative Costuming
- Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Shown experience in CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, technical design, flat, and sketches
- Computer proficiency is strongly encouraged, as well as a willingness to learn various programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
- You MUST provide your own housing
Nice To Haves
- Experience using CLO and Gerber/LECTRA (or similar apparel CAD software)
Responsibilities
- Interface daily with the Workroom Teams, Costumers, Buyers, Designers, and varying levels of management within the Costuming organization
- CAD/CAM processes, costume construction, technical sketches, and production management
- Draping, drafting, fittings, size charts, pattern making, millinery, and alterations
- Attend possible meetings
- Observe and assist with fittings
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
