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Disney Consumer Products Merchandising Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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The Walt Disney Company

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Kissimmee

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of merchandising trends, Adobe skills, be a student, 18+, with a self-starter attitude and the ability to work full-time.
  • You will manage sample processes, support meetings, implement product strategies, maintain data integrity, assist with vision development, and analyze competitor insights to enhance brand presence.

Requirements

  • Well-developed interpersonal communication and the ability to establish relationships with internal and external business partners, connecting with a diverse audience
  • Awareness of social trends, and a passion for consumer, product, and lifestyle trends
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, PowerPoint and Excel
  • High energy, customer-centric, self-starter with an ownership mentality and a passion for purposeful merchandising, retail excellence, and data integrity
  • Positive demeanor, a desire to learn new skills & processes, responsive to feedback, and ability to pivot based on changing organizational priorities while meeting critical timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strategic problem solver, able to process information quickly, offering solutions to challenges while leading multiple priorities and meeting established timelines
  • School curriculum focused on product merchandising, building a product line for a category, or categories of business
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Retail & Fashion, Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field
  • 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
  • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at the office
  • Must have the ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship
  • Being able to provide one's 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the sample process, organize incoming samples, oversee room set-ups for product showcases, and ensure timely review and feedback are acquired
  • Provide support for key achievement meetings through the development of presentation decks, briefs, and recaps
  • Perform the daily implementation of the product strategy, including, but not limited to, marketing activations, event launches, review of sales performance, and ensuring timelines are met
  • Maintain accurate data integrity with key systems while leading the creation of the item setup process
  • Attend cross-functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication and coordination of other merchandising team projects as needed
  • Assist with developing the vision, business strategy, and seasonal product lines while constantly balancing the art and science of merchandising to find opportunities, elevate the brand, and delight our consumer
  • Assess benchmark competitors, analyze consumer insights, prepare & maintain pitch decks & POVs on the target guest

FAQs

What is the duration of the Disney Consumer Products Merchandising Intern position?

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

Where is this internship located?

This internship is based in Orlando, Florida.

What are the primary responsibilities of the intern?

Intern responsibilities include managing the sample process, supporting key achievement meetings, implementing product strategies, maintaining data integrity, attending cross-functional meetings, and assisting in developing product lines and analyzing consumer insights.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Required qualifications include well-developed interpersonal communication skills, awareness of social and consumer trends, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel), high energy, customer-centric attitude, positive demeanor, strategic problem-solving abilities, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Are there preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a school curriculum focused on product merchandising and experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop.

What year of college students are preferred for this internship?

Candidates in their Junior or Senior year are preferred.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

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

Are there any housing options available for interns?

Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, be at least 18 years old, possess unrestricted work authorization, and comply with specific Disney program conditions.

What does the intern need to provide in terms of logistics?

The intern must provide their own housing and reliable transportation to/from work.

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