Disney Consumer Products Product Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
At Disney Consumer Products (DCP), we bring the magic of Disney’s stories, franchises, and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) and the global markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of renowned franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader, delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire! Are you creative and have a solid understanding of physical consumer product development? Then, this opportunity is for you! As the Product Design Intern, you will assist teams in ensuring the highest-quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines across all distribution channels that build brand equity and meet financial targets. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 to January 2027.
Requirements
- Proven entry-level experience in related areas
- Exceptional knowledge and passion for color direction
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding product design skills (e.g., product design, technical design, advanced sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, fabric, and trim identification)
- Proficient computer software skills (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, inclusive of Photoshop and Illustrator; MS Office)
- A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work
- Must have the ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship
- Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required
Responsibilities
- Develop and design product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, and layout creative presentations and pitch decks
- Collaborate with the design team to establish color palettes and point-of-view boards
- Coordinate product submissions for reviews and approvals
- Organize and maintain product and market samples
- Ensure product approvals through digital platforms and collaborative meetings, maintaining exceptional quality in character execution, intricate storytelling, and excellence in color, material, form, and function
- Concept, design, sketch, prototype, and present trend-right, consumer-centric product lines with market-leading innovation while optimizing profitability
- Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics
- Research initial seasonal trends by category
- Manage multiple design projects within established deadlines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
