Job Posting Title:

Disney Live Entertainment Show Control Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10113210

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! This 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 (dates are June 14, 2025 through Jan 3, 2026).

What You Will Doing

The Costume Production & Sustainment and Costume Production & Development Costumers are responsible for the development of new Character and entertainment costumes by taking the designer’s renderings from concept to fruition. They also handle the replenishment and sustainment of existing costumes. Costumers source fabrics and commodities, create work orders and purchase orders, facilitate fittings and manage budgets, and work with vendors and various partners. They troubleshoot challenges related to costumes and provide customer support to talent and operating partners.

Research and facilitate the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes by keeping sustainabilityPartner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design is consistently maintainedCoordinate fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnelInteract regularly with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operating Managers + Safety partners

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experienced in the Theater, Film, or Fashion IndustryProven planning and organizational skills with attention to detailComputer proficiency in programs such as Excel, OneNote, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Smartsheet as well as willingness to learn new programsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated strong partnering skillsAbility to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors

Materials Required

Portfolio either PDF or link to website listed on resume

Education

Currently enrolled as a Senior or graduate studentMajoring in or previous coursework in Costuming, Costume or Apparel Design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fine Arts or equivalent

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 hereThe pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $18.75 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:

Walt Disney World (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-11