// Open Role at Disney
Join Disney Consumer Products as a Product Design Intern to help bring beloved characters to life through licensed toys. You'll brainstorm concepts, sketch ideas, research trends, and contribute to the product development process for iconic franchises.
Job Posting Title:
Product Design - Licensed Toys Intern, Spring 2027
Req ID:
10160441
Job Description:
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!
In this role you will work with the Princess, Frozen, and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) toy design team to assist on specific licensed toy projects. Exciting daily tasks include identifying toy and fashion trends, brainstorming new concepts, developing inspiration boards, and sketching toy ideas. You will work with the design team to give guidance on product design to Disney licensees and work on 3 specific projects over the course of the internship, as well as being exposed to the daily responsibilities of the Disney Consumer Products Design team.
This is a rare opportunity to learn about the product development process from concept through production, working with internal staff and licensees. You will be responsible for working with the Design Manager and design teams to extend existing business and generate concepts for new business.
This internship is a full-time, in-person, six-month commitment in the Glendale, California area from January 11th, 2027 through June 4th 2027.
What You Will Do:
Work with the product design Manager and design team on licensed Disney Consumer Products toy lines
Participate in product approvals, including creative reviews, feedback sessions, and key meetings with licensees
Make artistic contributions to new initiatives by sketching concepts, crafting trend boards, and sharing ideas
Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics
Research Initial seasonal trends by category
Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with the design team
Coordinate and maintain product and market samples
Recommend product ideas to build and strengthen businesses
Present concepts and project deliverables to management and internal teams
Participate in possible limited domestic travel for on-site product approval with licensees
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Strong sketching abilities
Solid knowledge of toy categories, particularly dolls, playsets, and roleplay
Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills and confidence in presenting/public speaking
Proficiency in creating and editing videos to be used in internal presentations
Skilled at PowerPoint deck creation and delivery
Strength in virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Genuine passion for drawing and the ability to create overlays
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Experience creating POV/mood boards
Passion for keeping current with trends in toys and design
Education:
Junior or Senior year preferred
Pursuing a degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, or a related design field
Required Materials:
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a bachelor's degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information:
The dates of this internship are January 11th, 2027 through June 4th, 2027
Fully available from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California, area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.00 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:
NA - Global Product
Job Posting Primary Business:
NA - Global Product
Primary Job Posting Category:
Creative Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-02
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, or a related design field. Possess strong sketching abilities and solid knowledge of toy categories, particularly dolls, playsets, and roleplay. Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking. A portfolio review is required for this position, with a link included on your résumé.