Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Costume Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10114560

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 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Conduct design research, including historical references, fabric, and styles, to support the design processIllustrate concept sketches, digital renderings, create textile patterns and artwork to be used in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 programsProven experience producing technical illustrations and artistic renderings to be shared with clients and vendorsExperience in the theatre, retail, or any comparable garment industry with hands-on experience working in the development of costumesStrong 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 studentMajor 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 agePossess unrestricted work authorizationHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College ProgramBe compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesFully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per weekAble to provide/have reliable transportation to/from workPossess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicleAble to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internshipAble 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 hereThe 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-21