Summer Intern - Product Design Accessories

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


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 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!

The Product Design Intern will support teams in the development of specific projects and manage a small single category when needed. Assists teams to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across licensing, to create innovative product that captures the spirit and storytelling of our beloved characters.

What You Will Do
• Develop and design product mock-ups, gather images and layout creative presentations, and trend point of view boards
• Collaborate with design manager to design and approve products
• Build templates for design point of view boards for creative roll outs
• Pull cross category product trends for Accessories such as Jewelry, Footwear, Headwear, Hosiery, Bags, Backpacks and Tech
• Assist in pulling art direction and assets for collaborations
• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category
• Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadline
• For Jewelry category only: occasional OPA support

Required Qualifications and Skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office
• Knowledge in softlines categories (e.g., raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong product design skills (e.g., 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
• Entry level related experience

Education

• Currently a Senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Required Materials
• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• 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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this internship in CA is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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