Join Today: Disney Live Entertainment Costume Development Intern
Invest in your future with this career-defining role as a Disney Live Entertainment Costume Development Intern, Spring 2025! This role is 100% remote, giving you full control over your work environment. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. In recognition of your expertise, this position offers a salary of a competitive salary. Â Â About the Role & Program
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!
This is a full-time 6-month internship (dates are January 11th, 2025, through June 7th, 2025).
What You Will Do
The Costume Design & Development team is responsible for supporting the design and development for operational costumes which are utilized throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts both domestic and internationally. This role interfaces daily with Designers, Costume Development Managers, Buyers, Clients and the Production Support Team as well as and varying levels of management within the Costuming Organization and Clients.
 Assist Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teams
 Assist in the development process for operational costumes, including but not limited to documentation systems, garment technical package creation, spec development, and coordinating sample reviews
Required Qualifications & Skills
 Working knowledge of garment construction and textiles
 Demonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking and project management skills
 Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 Experience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve results
 Computer proficiency in Excel as well as willingness to learn new programs
 Trusted and respected team member that guides with integrity with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretion
 Basic knowledge and curiosity about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Required Materials
 Portfolio either PDF or link to website listed on resume
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
 Currently enrolled as a Senior, recent graduate, or graduate student
 Major or previous coursework in Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume Design, or related field
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
 Be at least 18 years of age
 Possess unrestricted work authorization
 Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
 Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
 Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
 Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work
Additional Information
 We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now
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!
This is a full-time 6-month internship (dates are January 11th, 2025, through June 7th, 2025).
What You Will Do
The Costume Design & Development team is responsible for supporting the design and development for operational costumes which are utilized throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts both domestic and internationally. This role interfaces daily with Designers, Costume Development Managers, Buyers, Clients and the Production Support Team as well as and varying levels of management within the Costuming Organization and Clients.
 Assist Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teams
 Assist in the development process for operational costumes, including but not limited to documentation systems, garment technical package creation, spec development, and coordinating sample reviews
Required Qualifications & Skills
 Working knowledge of garment construction and textiles
 Demonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking and project management skills
 Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 Experience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve results
 Computer proficiency in Excel as well as willingness to learn new programs
 Trusted and respected team member that guides with integrity with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretion
 Basic knowledge and curiosity about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Required Materials
 Portfolio either PDF or link to website listed on resume
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
 Currently enrolled as a Senior, recent graduate, or graduate student
 Major or previous coursework in Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume Design, or related field
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
 Be at least 18 years of age
 Possess unrestricted work authorization
 Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
 Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
 Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
 Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work
Additional Information
 We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now