Product Design - Licensed Toys Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is seeking a Product Design Intern to join the Princess, Frozen, and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) toy design team. This full-time, in-person, six-month internship in Glendale, California, from January 11th, 2027, through June 4th, 2027, offers a unique opportunity to learn about the product development process from concept to production. Interns will work with internal staff and licensees, assist on specific licensed toy projects, and gain exposure to the daily responsibilities of the Disney Consumer Products Design team. The role involves identifying toy and fashion trends, brainstorming new concepts, developing inspiration boards, sketching toy ideas, and providing guidance on product design to Disney licensees.

Requirements

• Strong sketching abilities
• Solid knowledge of toy categories, particularly dolls, playsets, and roleplay
• Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills and confidence in presenting/public speaking
• Proficiency in creating and editing videos to be used in internal presentations
• Skilled at PowerPoint deck creation and delivery
• Strength in virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Genuine passion for drawing and the ability to create overlays
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a bachelor's degree, taking at least one class at the time of 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 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating POV/mood boards
• Passion for keeping current with trends in toys and design

Responsibilities

• Work with the product design Manager and design team on licensed Disney Consumer Products toy lines
• Participate in product approvals, including creative reviews, feedback sessions, and key meetings with licensees
• Make artistic contributions to new initiatives by sketching concepts, crafting trend boards, and sharing ideas
• Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category
• Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with the design team
• Coordinate and maintain product and market samples
• Recommend product ideas to build and strengthen businesses
• Present concepts and project deliverables to management and internal teams
• Participate in possible limited domestic travel for on-site product approval with licensees

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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