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Disney Retail Merchandising Sustainable Materials Sourcing Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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The Walt Disney Company

14d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be passionate about retail and sustainability, have strong communication skills, and be enrolled in a relevant degree program. Must work full-time, be at least 18, and provide housing.
  • You will manage material reviews, organize textile libraries, track PLM requests, create reports, improve data integrity, and support projects aligned with sustainability goals.

Requirements

  • Passion for retail and sustainability
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software system is a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliverables simultaneously; works well under tight deadlines
  • Schedule flexibility to accommodate global time zones
  • Junior or senior preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Materials Science, Merchandising, Product Development, Textiles, 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
  • Ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship with possible evenings and weekends if necessary
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Sustainable Materials Sourcing and Textile and Trim Library Management:
  • Facilitate collaborative material reviews and approvals with cross-functional stakeholders, primarily textiles
  • Create and organize physical and digital library entries for textiles, trims, and labels
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System and Processes:
  • Create, track, and communicate requests in the product lifecycle management system to Suppliers
  • Build and maintain reports and presentations on fabric consumption, development reporting, and progress toward sustainability goals
  • Improve data integrity through review of PLM inputs
  • General:
  • Learn the role of Sustainable Materials Sourcing and how it relates to Disney Global Merchandise & Sourcing Development in Apparel, Home, and Plush products.
  • Gain knowledge of the garment, sample, and fabric development process
  • Special Projects that support The Walt Disney Company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals

FAQs

What are the approximate dates for the internship?

The approximate dates for this internship are June 2025 through January 2026.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

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

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Merchandising, Product Development, Textiles, or a related field, and must have a passion for retail and sustainability.

Is previous experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software required?

No, previous experience with PLM software is a plus but not required.

How many hours per week is the internship?

The internship requires full-time hours of approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with possible evenings and weekends if necessary.

Are there any housing opportunities provided through the internship?

Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, but interns will need to provide their own housing and reliable transportation.

Do I need to adhere to specific appearance guidelines during the internship?

Yes, interns must comply with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.

Is there a requirement regarding work authorization?

Yes, candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Are applicants required to be currently enrolled in a college or university?

Yes, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class at the time of application.

Can current Disney interns apply for this internship?

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

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