Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.
Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102519 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 01, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s 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!
This exciting internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2025 to June 2025.
What You Will Do
The Graphics Design team builds graphic design and character art for style guides used for park merchandise. We craft art for all the Disney, Star Wars, Pixar, and even Marvel stories that will build tangible memories for our Park Guests. As an intern, you will be responsible for the development of graphic design & branding for product development style guides and portfolios across multiple franchises under the direction of project design leads.
On any given day you might:
- Craft and produce graphic design assets from concept to final artwork
- Coordinate and bring awareness of design, fashion, and market trends to the development of art style and new technique
- Build strong POV or mood boards for projects
- Contribute new graphic design ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions
- Coordinate graphic design standards to meet brand guidelines and strategies
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Advanced traditional and digital drawing skills in addition to concept capabilities
- Creative digital literacy (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote)
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects, meeting established timelines
- Highly developed graphic design, layout, color, and illustration skills, as well as knowledge of basic production skills
Education
- Be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
- Undergraduate students currently enrolled in their senior year, or graduated within the past six months majoring in Graphic Design, or a related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- May not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Program
How to Apply
- IMPORTANT: This application process requires an electronic portfolio. The URL link to this portfolio should be on your resume and include any vital portfolio passwords.
Additional Information
- Must be in compliance with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
- Ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship
- Being able to provide own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required
- Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
- Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected to move forward in the interview process. This information will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.