Disney Consumer Products Softlines Licensing Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings products inspired by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic to markets worldwide. The Softlines Licensing Intern supports the Infant/Home Licensing team in Glendale, California, from January 11 through June 4, 2027. This is a full-time, six-month internship, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, for 40 hours per week. The intern reports to the Manager of Infant/Home Licensing (Softlines).

The intern assists with licensee communications, marketing approvals, promotional requests, marketing calendars, licensee meetings, store checks, sales materials, financial pivots, product samples, and monthly selling highlights. The role also includes taking the lead on a team project and tracking current marketing, product innovation, and cultural trends.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude; ability to work well under pressure across multiple projects.
• Confidence in written and verbal communication.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, and/or Keynote.
• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications.
• Meet the internship eligibility requirements: be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class at application, 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; and possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Be fully available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, for the internship duration.
• Align with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Provide own housing in the Glendale, California area and have reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coursework or experience in Consumer Products, including toys, infant/baby products, or manufacturing.
• Prior project or internship experience in licensing.
• Strong understanding of and passion for franchise and/or brand management.
• Awareness of current product trends and ability to keep pace with emerging styles.

Responsibilities

• Research and respond to licensee questions and requests.
• Coordinate marketing approvals by routing materials to reviewers, consolidating feedback, and working with licensees to implement changes.
• Compile and assist with PR and social media requests.
• Align go-to-market marketing calendars with movie releases, tentpoles, and anniversaries.
• Attend licensee meetings, distribute notes, and handle follow-ups as needed.
• Conduct regular store checks.
• Maintain and update sell-in documents in partnership with licensees.
• Maintain and distribute licensee lists and request information as needed.
• Develop working knowledge of financial pivots and run them for the team.
• Lead a team project and perform assigned day-to-day tasks.
• Manage product samples and organize sample storage.
• Solicit and provide monthly selling highlights across assigned categories.
• Stay current on marketing, product innovation, and cultural trends and bring fresh ideas to the team.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern