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The Walt Disney Company Disney Live Entertainment Costume Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 in Orlando, Florida
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 teams
Assist 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 textiles
Demonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking and project management skills
Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve results
Computer proficiency in Excel as well as willingness to learn new programs
Trusted and respected team member that guides with integrity with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretion
Basic 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 student
Major 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 age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Be compliant with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines
Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Able 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 here
Job ID: 10114563
Location: Orlando,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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