Job Posting Title:
Marvel and Lucasfilm Product Design (Hardlines) Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10160439Job Description:
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 world. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate! With a portfolio of renowned 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!
As a Product Design Intern, you will be able to work primarily with the Marvel and Lucasfilm design teams to assist on a variety of toy, collectible, and souvenir projects. This includes helping identify toy trends, brainstorming new concepts, developing inspiration boards to share with licensees, assisting with preliminary product reviews, and sketching toy ideas. You'll assist the Design team, developing a broad range of hardline product categories, including: line reviews, weekly production meetings, sample reviews, and final production approvals, learning about the product development process while working with licensees from concept through production.
Our team also collaborates with Commercialization, Legal, Brand Integrity, Franchise, Studio, and Brand Assurance teams.
If selected, you will report to and meet regularly with the Product Design Manager while working independently on assignments, managing projects, and meeting deliverables.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Glendale, California, from January 2027 through June 2027.
What You Will Do:
- Research current market trends and competitor products to stay updated on industry developments
- Monitor product innovation and market dynamics
- Assist the design team in brainstorming and conceptualizing new toy/collectible ideas
- Build product concept decks and participate in design reviews by providing input to improve product concepts
- Create sketches, drawings, prototypes and decks to bring product concepts to life
- Assist the Design team throughout the development cycle, which will include line reviews, licensee meetings, sample reviews, and executive share-outs
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Solid knowledge of toy categories, particularly figures, playsets, and vehicles
- Skilled in sketching, storytelling and concept creation
- Understanding of manufacturing (raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, deco applications, label art)
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing, conversation, and collaborative settings
- Strong product design skills (e.g., technical design, sketching, creative application)
- Proficiency in design software solution ; specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Passion for Disney brands with a love for Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Properties
- Enthusiasm for product design and a passion for sparking our guests’ imaginations
- Ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
- The ability to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Coursework and/or experience in Graphic Design
- Skillset in Keynote/ PowerPoint for deck creation
- 3D CAD skills
Education:
- Senior year preferred
- Pursuing a degree in Toy Design, Product Design or Industrial Design
Required Materials:
- A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio embedded on your actual résumé. Please note: Applications without a portfolio link and writing samples on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and will not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information and portfolio tips.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below
- 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.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Additional Information:
- The dates of this internship are January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027.
- Full-time hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California, area.
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Job Posting Segment:
NA - Global ProductJob Posting Primary Business:
NA - Global ProductPrimary Job Posting Category:
Merchandising InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-28Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or participating in a Disney College Program or Internship
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Availability for a full-time, six-month internship from January 11, 2027 through June 4, 2027
- Knowledge of toy categories, especially figures, playsets, and vehicles
- Strong sketching, storytelling, concept creation, and product design skills
- Understanding of manufacturing, including raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, decoration applications, and label art
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Effective written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills
- Creativity, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and ability to incorporate constructive feedback
- Portfolio link embedded on the resume and writing samples included on the resume
- Pursuing a degree in Toy Design, Product Design, or Industrial Design
- Senior-year standing
- Coursework or experience in Graphic Design
- Keynote or PowerPoint skills for deck creation
- 3D CAD skills
- Ability to provide housing in the Glendale, California area for the internship
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Alignment with Disney Look appearance guidelines
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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