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About the Role & Program
nDisney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney's beloved stories, franchises, and characters to families and fans around the world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate! With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!
nAs a Product Design Intern, you will be able to work primarily with the Marvel and Lucasfilm design teams to assist on a variety of toy, collectible, and souvenir projects. This includes helping identify toy trends, brainstorming new concepts, developing inspiration boards to share with licensees, assisting with preliminary product reviews, and sketching toy ideas. You'll assist the Design team, developing a broad range of hardline product categories, including: line reviews, weekly production meetings, sample reviews, and final production approvals, learning about the product development process while working with licensees from concept through production.
nOur team also collaborates with Commercialization, Legal, Brand Integrity, Franchise, Studio, and Brand Assurance teams.
nIf selected, you will report to and meet regularly with the Product Design Manager while working independently on assignments, managing projects, and meeting deliverables.
nThis internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Glendale, California, from January 2027 through June 2027 .
nWhat You Will Do:
nnResearch current market trends and competitor products to stay updated on industry developments
nMonitor product innovation and market dynamics
nAssist the design team in brainstorming and conceptualizing new toy/collectible ideas
nBuild product concept decks and participate in design reviews by providing input to improve product concepts
nCreate sketches, drawings, prototypes and decks to bring product concepts to life
nAssist the Design team throughout the development cycle, which will include line reviews, licensee meetings, sample reviews, and executive share-outs
n nRequired Qualifications and Skills:
nnSolid knowledge of toy categories, particularly figures, playsets, and vehicles
nSkilled in sketching, storytelling and concept creation
nUnderstanding of manufacturing (raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, deco applications, label art)
nProven ability to communicate effectively in writing, conversation, and collaborative settings
nStrong product design skills (e.g., technical design, sketching, creative application)
nProficiency in design software solution ; specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
nPassion for Disney brands with a love for Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Properties
nEnthusiasm for product design and a passion for sparking our guests' imaginations
nIngenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
nThe ability to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs
n nPreferred Qualifications and Skills:
nnCoursework and/or experience in Graphic Design
nSkillset in Keynote/ PowerPoint for deck creation
n3D CAD skills
n nEducation:
nnSenior year preferred
nPursuing a degree in Toy Design, Product Design or Industrial Design
n nRequired Materials:
nnA portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio embedded on your actual résumé . Please note: Applications without a portfolio link and writing samples on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and will not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information and portfolio tips.
n nEligibility Requirements & Program Information:
nCandidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below
nnBe enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
nHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
nBe at least 18 years of age
nPossess unrestricted work authorization.
n nAdditional Information:
nnThe dates of this internship are January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027 .
nFull-time hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
nBe aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
nAble to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California, area.
nAble to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
n nThe pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.00 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit:
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glendale, CA, 91222, US
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