Disney Live Entertainment Costume Design Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista, FL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Lake Buena Vista, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
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!
Are you ready to see beloved Disney characters wearing your designs? If selected to join the Costume Design team, you will report to the Manager of Costume Design and Development.
The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to January 2027, located in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
As an intern, you will be key in supporting Costume Designers and Costume Development Managers through various stages of the project cycle. Specifically, you will:
+ Conduct design research, including historical references, fabric trends, and styles, to advise and encourage the design process
+ Illustrate detailed textile artwork, concept sketches, and repeat patterns, contributing to the visual and functional aspects of costume design
+ Participate in critical meetings, costume fittings, and rehearsals to take detailed notes, observe design implementation, and relay important information to the team
Required Qualifications & Skill
+ Shown experience with Photoshop and Illustrator
+ Strong digital literacy and willingness to learn new programs
+ Proven experience producing technical illustrations and artistic renderings to be shared with clients and vendors
+ Strong verbal / written communication skills
Materials Required
+ A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork
Education
+ Currently enrolled as a Senior or Graduate student
+ Major or previous coursework in Fashion Design, Costume Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Print Design, or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:
+ 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
+ Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
+ Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
+ Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Additional Information
+ Be compliant with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines
+ Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
+ Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
+ We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here .
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The pay rate for Orlando, FL is $18.75 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 ID: 10139689
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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About the Company
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The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
WEBSITE
https://jobs.disneycareers.com