About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust!

Are you ready to see your creative work contribute to Disney costuming?

This is a full-time 6-month internship dates are June 2025 to January 2026.

The internship is located in Orlando, FL, and Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will be key in supporting Costume Designers and Costume Development Managers through various stages of the project cycle. Specifically, you will:

• Conduct design research, including historical references, fabric, and styles, to support the design process
• Illustrate concept sketches, digital renderings, create textile patterns and artwork to be used in customizing fabrics. Create organizational documents, tech packs, and sewing detail guides. Attend and participate in critical meetings, costume fittings, and rehearsal by taking detailed notes, and supporting the design team. Work with partners across the resort in entertainment and operations.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, fabric boards, participate in reviews and presentations

Required Qualifications & Skill

• Experience with the Adobe Suite-Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. As well as procreate or any other rendering tools.

• Strong digital literacy and willingness to learn new programs
• Proven experience producing technical illustrations and artistic renderings to be shared with clients and vendors
• Experience in the theatre, retail, or any comparable garment industry with hands-on experience working in the development of costumes
• Strong verbal / written communication skills

Materials Required

Portfolio: Please have a link to your portfolio or PDF listed on your resume

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Senior, or graduate student
• Major or previous coursework in Fashion Design, Costume Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Print Design or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in Florida
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL $18.75, and in Anaheim, CA $19.90 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.