Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern, Spring 2027

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Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern Spring 2027

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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!

The Costume Buyer Department is responsible for researching and placing orders for fabrics notions and garments for operational/character costumes. Are you passionate about fabric/garment construction as well as textile sustainability If so replenishing and procuring fabrics/garments in this role is right for you. If selected as a Costume Buying intern you will report to the Costume Buying Area Manager.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 located in Orlando FL.

What You Will Do

As Buyers we partner with vendors to manage timelines oversee production and track this internship duties include collaborating with the procurement team to source develop and acquire fabrics/garments for our cast members. Additionally you will:

• Research/source garments accessories fabrics trims and notions for operational entertainment and character costumes ensuring detailed commodity-specific photo documentation
• Process orders and supervise delivery dates using SAP for fabrics trims notions and garments
• Be responsible for warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions as needed
• Participate in local vendor visits and local industry tradeshows and build garment bid packages for specific commodities

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Solid understanding of fabrics/garments and their relation to design and construction techniques
• An understanding of international shipping processes and global sourcing
• Willingness to learn new programs
• Confirmed planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced in the Textiles and/or Apparel industry
• Computer proficiency in programs such as SAP Yunique PLM SharePoint and Microsoft Suite including Excel PowerPoint and Word

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior earning a degree in Merchandising Textiles Theater Stage Management or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• 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
• Possess a valid US drivers license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Able to have a consistent reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information click here

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando FL is $22.00 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: Posting Segment:Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Costuming Talent Casting & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative Intern Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

Orlando FL USA

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Required Experience:

Intern