Retail Store Design Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
The Retail Store Design Intern supports fixture design, development, and implementation for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, working with the team that designs and develops retail stores in parks across North America. The role supports Store Design and Fixture development to help ensure Disney’s quality and excellence standards are met, while providing exposure to the store design process and how it integrates with the broader Store Design/Visual team. This is a full-time, six-month internship in the Orlando, Florida area, approximately January through June 2027. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Candidates must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program, must be at least 18 years old, and must have unrestricted work authorization. Interns must be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours each week, provide their own housing in the Orlando area for the internship, have reliable transportation to and from work, and align with The Disney Look appearance guidelines. A portfolio review is required; applicants should include a portfolio link on their résumé.
Requirements
- Proficiency and experience in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D rendering software, SketchUp, and/or Rhino.
- Ability to read architectural plans and shop drawings and present conceptual designs.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative approach and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze detailed information and take appropriate action.
- Digital literacy in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Must be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours each week for the duration of the internship.
- Must provide own housing in the Orlando, Florida area and have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must align with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Must include a portfolio link on the résumé for a complete application packet.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with financial planning software or retail analytics tools.
- Junior or senior year of college preferred.
- Major or previous coursework in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with internal and external business partners to confirm and verify fixture requirements and requests.
- Develop fixture presentation drawings for review, approval, and implementation.
- Lead and manage the fixture shop drawing submittal and review process, including design intent and constructability.
- Apply an understanding of retail standards and principles.
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
- Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns are provided through American Campus Communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
