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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:
nnnResearch current market trends and competitor products to stay updated on industry developments
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nnMonitor product innovation and market dynamics
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nnAssist the design team in brainstorming and conceptualizing new toy/collectible ideas
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nnBuild product concept decks and participate in design reviews by providing input to improve product concepts
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nnCreate sketches, drawings, prototypes and decks to bring product concepts to life
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nnAssist the Design team throughout the development cycle, which will include line reviews, licensee meetings, sample reviews, and executive share-outs
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n nRequired Qualifications and Skills:
nnnSolid knowledge of toy categories, particularly figures, playsets, and vehicles
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nnSkilled in sketching, storytelling and concept creation
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nnUnderstanding of manufacturing (raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, deco applications, label art)
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nnProven ability to communicate effectively in writing, conversation, and collaborative settings
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nnStrong product design skills (e.g., technical design, sketching, creative application)
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nnProficiency in design software solution ; specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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nnPassion for Disney brands with a love for Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Properties
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nnEnthusiasm for product design and a passion for sparking our guests' imaginations
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nnIngenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
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nnThe ability to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs
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n nPreferred Qualifications and Skills:
nnnCoursework and/or experience in Graphic Design
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nnSkillset in Keynote/ PowerPoint for deck creation
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nn3D CAD skills
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n nEducation:
nnnSenior year preferred
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nnPursuing a degree in Toy Design, Product Design or Industrial Design
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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
nnnBe 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.
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nnHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
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nnBe at least 18 years of age
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nnPossess unrestricted work authorization.
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n nAdditional Information:
nnnThe dates of this internship are January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027.
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nnFull-time hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
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nnBe aligned with The Disney Look ( appearance guidelines.
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nnAble to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California, area.
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nnAble to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
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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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nLocation: Glendale,California
nJob Posting Company: Disney Experiences
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Worksite address
glendale, CA, 91222, US
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