Disney Consumer Products Retail Creative Intern

Job Posting Title:

Disney Consumer Products Retail Creative Intern, Spring 2026

Req ID:

10130810

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises and characters to families and fans around the globe. 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!

The Retail Creative Intern will be supporting our team who are crafting and producing branded retail design expressions across all franchises. As an Intern, you will focus on creating retail tool kits, style guide development and spatial planning for retail spaces spanning the globe!

What You Will Do

• Support the creative design and development across all branded retail design experiences spanning the entire portfolio of The Walt Disney Company Franchises – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox & National Geographic
• Contribute to design development on retail toolkits/style guides across the portfolio of brands
• Assist team with crafting architectural features, branding, signage, fixtures and visual merchandising
• Learn about fashion, market trends & understanding of IP guardrails and storytelling
• Researching new materials and fabrication processes, learning about new technologies involved in advancing consumer experiences in retail
• Building strong POV boards for projects; this may include design benchmarking, materials & sketching to convey specific story telling or concepts

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical proficiency in 3D modeling + rendering skills (Rhino & Enscape) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Hands-on ability to convey design ideas and concepts quickly to team members
• Knowledge of visual merchandising standard processes and presentation
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, and collaborative spirit
• Standout team-player with flexibility in design approaches & processes
• Ability and eagerness to learn and adapt quickly and work in a constantly evolving environment
• Understanding of visual identity and clear understanding of composition, color and graphic design within the built environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, interior design, retail design, or construction
• Proficiency in Animation and VR software (Adobe After Effects & Unreal)
• An understanding of IP and use of characters and story telling within a built environment

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program  OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• You’ll be an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or other related fields

Materials Required:

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Additional Information:

•  Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
•  Fully available during regular business hours from Monday-Friday, for duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Creative

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Creative

Primary Job Posting Category:

Architecture and Design Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-09-19