Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Costume Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10114563

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!

This is a full-time 6-month internship with approximate dates from June 2025 to January 2026.

The internship is located in Orlando, FL, and Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do

The Costume Design & Development team is responsible for supporting the design and development for operational costumes which are utilized throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts both domestically and internationally. This role interfaces daily with Designers, Costume Development Managers, Buyers, Clients, and the Production Support Team as well as and varying levels of management within the Costuming Organization and Clients.

Assist Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project-related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teamsAssist in the development process for operational costumes, including but not limited to documentation systems, garment technical package creation, spec development, and coordinating sample reviews

Required Qualifications & Skills

Working knowledge of garment construction and textilesDemonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking and project management skillsProven planning and organizational skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve resultsComputer proficiency in Excel as well as willingness to learn new programsTrusted and respected team member that guides with integrity with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretionBasic knowledge and curiosity about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Required Materials

Portfolio either PDF or link to website listed on resume

Education

Currently enrolled as a Senior, or graduate studentMajor or previous coursework in Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume 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 FloridaWe 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:

Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-21