Product Design (Accessories) Intern, Spring 2027

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Product Design (Accessories) Intern Spring 2027

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About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disneys 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.

As an Product Design Intern you will support the Accessories team with project development assist with managing a small single category as needed and help support the Online Product Approvals (OPA) system.

You will have the ability to work with various accessories categories including: bags backpacks footwear headwear hosiery jewelry timing and vision teams to ensure the highest quality consumer-focused trend-right product lines across licensing.

If selected you will report to the Senior Manager Product Design. This internship is a full-time in -person six-month commitment in Glendale California from January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and design product mock-ups gather images and layout creative presentations and trend point of view boards
• Collaborate with Sr. Managers and Design managers to design approve and review products and packaging while collaborating on feedback
• Create templates for design point of view boards for creative rollouts
• Pull cross-category product trends for Accessories
• Assist in pulling art direction and assets for collaborations
• Monitor competitors product innovation and market dynamics.
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category
• Manage and organize product samples
• Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within strict deadlines
• Assist with a large volume of packaging approvals
• Present our teams deck at our creative rollouts

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior coursework and/or experience in Softlines categories (e.g. raw materials silver smithing plastic textiles print pattern graphic composition manufacturing)
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated product design skills (e.g. 3D product design technical design sketching creative application and manipulation of art final mechanical art fabric and trim identification CAD sketches)
• Proficiency in: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Keynote Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Receptive to constructive feedback and able to apply direction effectively
• Able to remain effective under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in jewelry design
• Coursework and/or experience in silversmithing
• Skilled in creating mood boards/trend boards

Education:

• Senior year preferred
• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design Fashion Design Product Design with an emphasis on products related to Bags Backpacks Footwear Headwear Hosiery Jewelry Timing and Vision

Required Materials:

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé . Applications without a portfolio link and writing samples on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please ensure your portfolio emphasizes Point of View/Trend Boards and knowledge of jewelry design . Please visit our support site for additional portfolio tips and information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• The dates of this internship are January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027
• This team generally works in the Glendale office M-TH and remotely on Fridays
• Fully available from Monday - Friday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship 40 hours each week
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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The pay rate for this role in Glendale CA is $23.00 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:NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:

Merchandising Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

Glendale CA USA

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Required Experience:

Intern