Internship - Visual Merchandising (Spring 2027)
Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Visual Merchandising Intern supports the Visual Merchandise team in maintaining visual integrity standards across Merchandise locations. This role provides hands-on learning opportunities in design, fabrication, and execution of visual merchandising elements, while gaining exposure to seasonal activations, store environments, and creative project workflows.
Requirements
- Interest in visual merchandising, retail design, set design, or a related creative field.
- Basic familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and/or SketchUp (academic experience acceptable).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Willingness to learn hands-on fabrication techniques and tools safely.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a creative team.
- In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Senor or above.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
- A transcript is required upon application.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than April 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors include: Visual Merchandising, Design, Fine Arts, Theater Design, Interior Design, Theme Park / Experience Design, Graphic Design, or related creative disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, hands-on fabrication, and installation of props, set pieces, backdrops, and visual elements for seasonal window sets, pop-up shops, and specialty activations.
- Learn and practice basic skills using handheld and shop-based tools under supervision.
- Support paint applications, finishes, and surface treatments as directed by senior team members.
- Support the Visual Merchandise team with design research, sourcing, and preparation of materials for merchandising projects.
- Assist with fixtures, graphics, signage, mannequins, and collateral that support in-store merchandise assortments.
- Help organize samples, project files, and reference materials.
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of event, seasonal, and thematic collateral.
- Participate in hands-on setup, assembly, and breakdown of pop-up shops and theatrical-style presentations.
- Help with scheduling coordination and installation preparation as needed.
- Support visual merchandising components of new store openings, renovations, and small in-store initiatives.
- Assist with prop preparation, fixture staging, collateral organization, and on-site installs under guidance.
- Assist with park-wide merchandise holiday trim and seasonal signage execution.
- Help assemble visually compelling product presentations using existing and custom visual elements.
- Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Visual Merchandise team.
Benefits
- All of our internships are paid
- may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
