Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Costume Design Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10101119

Job Description:

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 beloved Disney characters wearing your designs? If selected to join the Costume Design team, you will report to the Manager of Costume Design and Development.

This is a full-time 6-month internship (dates are January 11th, 2025, through June 7th, 2025).

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Conduct design research, including historical references, fabric trends, and styles, to advise and encourage the design processIllustrate detailed textile artwork, concept sketches, and repeat patterns, contributing to the visual and functional aspects of costume designParticipate in critical meetings, costume fittings, and rehearsals to take detailed notes, observe design implementation, and relay important information to the teamRequired Qualifications & SkillShown experience with Photoshop and IllustratorStrong digital literacy and willingness to learn new programsProven experience producing technical illustrations and artistic renderings to be shared with clients and vendorsStrong verbal / written communication skillsMaterials Required

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

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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

Currently enrolled as a Senior, recent graduate, or graduate studentMajor or previous coursework in Fashion Design, Costume Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Print Design or related field

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below

Be at least 18 years of agePossess unrestricted work authorizationHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or ProgramBe compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesAvailable to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week)Able to provide own housing in the Orlando, FL area and have reliable transportation to/from work (We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities; for more information, click here)

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

DO NOT USE-Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-16