Assistant Product Designer - Accessories Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

The Walt Disney Company

Feb 13

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Design
Product
Glendale, +1

Requirements

Entry-level related experience
Knowledge of softline categories (e.g., raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong product design skills (e.g., 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric, and trim identification)
Strong computer software skills (e.g., MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Junior or Senior year preferred
Pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, or a related field
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Responsibilities

Develop and design product mock-ups, gather images, and layout creative presentations, and trend point-of-view boards.
Collaborate with the design manager to design and approve products.
Create templates for designing point-of-view boards for creative rollouts.
Pull cross-category product trends for Accessories such as Jewelry, Footwear, Headwear, Hosiery, Bags, Backpacks, and Tech.
Assist in pulling art direction and assets for collaborations.
Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics.
Research Initial seasonal trends by category.
Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within the deadline.
For Jewelry category only: occasional Online Product Approval support.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a full-time, six-month commitment from June 2025 until January 2026.

What location is this internship based in?

This internship is based in Glendale, California, United States.

What are the education requirements for this internship?

Candidates should be in their junior or senior year, pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, or a related field.

Is a portfolio required for application?

Yes, a portfolio, mood boards, and point-of-view boards are required as part of the application process. These must be included as a URL link on your resume.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour.

Are there any specific software skills required for this position?

Yes, strong computer software skills in MS Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator are required.

What are the working hours for this internship?

Interns are expected to be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours each week throughout the duration of the internship.

Is housing provided for this internship?

No, interns are responsible for providing their own housing for the duration of the internship program.

Do I need to have specific work authorization to apply?

Yes, candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization to be eligible for this internship.

Can current Disney interns apply for this position?

Current Disney interns may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

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