Job Posting Title:

Fashion & Home Product Design and Development Internship

Req ID:

10100897

Job Description:

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

With placements across many areas, you will be part of the world’s largest licensor of intellectual property and have the opportunity to dive into the world of our iconic brands ranging from Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm. You’ll play a crucial role to ensure our diverse product portfolio resonates with fans and reflects our storytelling perfection.

During this internship you will gain exposure to the lifecycle of our licensed products from concept to distribution. It will be your responsibility to showcase our brands by curating product catalogues and preparing compelling presentations about our products. You will also work collaboratively across internal teams to gather and share key information to support successful product development. You will also engage with external licensees, to ensure compliance with our high standards and creating visual reports to help with future product strategies. The internship will give you the experience in licensing and product development to grow your commercial and creative thinking.

Working in this remit will provide a phenomenal springboard for your future career.

Internships will be available across a range of our product portfolios such as fashion, apparel, footwear, accessories, homeware, stationery and creative operations. If you have a preference for a particular internship, please state this in your cover letter.

Please note, as you progress through the recruitment journey, further details will be sent for the specific Internship you will be considered for in the Product Design area.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

Eligibility

Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026

Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

Available to start working full time from June 2025

Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About you

A strong curiosity and passion for design and/or product development

Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

Strong interest in Keynote, Creative Adobe Suite e.g. Illustrator and Photoshop required for some roles. Please include this as a skill on your application if relevant

In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Thinks Strategically

Inspires Creativity & Innovation

Exhibits Professional Excellence

The Perks

Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career

Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives

Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment

Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team

Have the support and network of a large community of interns

Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST

Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing

Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app

Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. If you have a portfolio, we strongly encourage you to include a link to this on your CV. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

Why have you chosen Disney?

Why have you chosen this internship?

Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

We don't have fixed closing dates, as we recruit on a rolling basis, so we will close roles when we have a sufficient number of applications. We would strongly suggest to submit your application sooner rather than later.

Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity.

Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Good luck!

Job Posting Segment:

Functional Support Teams (EMEA)

Job Posting Primary Business:

Human Resources (EMEA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-11