Retail Store Design Intern, Spring 2025

Job Summary:

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 globe! From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of world-class 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!

The Retail Store Design Intern will be supporting fixture design, development, and implementation within Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. We work on the design and development of retail stores within the parks in North America. Our team is a highly motivated and creative group. This role will assist Store Design and Fixture development to ensure Disney’s expectations of quality and excellence are met. In addition, this internship will show how the store design process works and integrates with the greater Store Design/Visual team.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with key internal and external business partners to confirm/verify fixture requirements and requests
• Craft and develop fixture presentation drawings for review, approval, and implementation
• Lead and be responsible for the fixture shop drawing submittal and review process, this includes but is not limited to, design intent, constructability, etc
• Have a strong understanding of retail standards/principles

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency and experience in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D rendering software Sketch Up
• Ability to read architectural plans and shop drawings, and present conceptual designs
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and displays attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and handle deadlines
• Ability to analyze detailed information and resolve appropriate action
• Digital literacy in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Undergraduate or recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• This internship is a primarily on-site position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
• Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Orlando, FL area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Housing: We can possibly assist with housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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