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Disney Consumer Products Product Design-Marvel Hardlines Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10130831 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 23, 2025
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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 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!

Seeking an Intern to work with the Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century design team to assist on a variety of toy, collectible, and souvenir projects! The intern would help identify toy trends, brainstorm new concepts, develop inspiration boards to share with licensees, assist with preliminary product reviews, and sketch toy ideas. They will assist the Design team throughout, developing a broad range of hardline product categories, including line reviews, weekly production meetings, sample reviews, and final production approvals.

Over the course of the internship, the Intern will be exposed to the daily responsibilities of the Disney Consumer Products Design team. They will learn about the product development process while working with licensees, from concept through production. The Intern will work closely with Design but also with other departments– Commercialization, Legal, Brand Integrity, Franchise, Studio, and Brand Assurance.

The candidate should be studying in the field of product design with solid concepts, storytelling, and sketching skills. The Intern will meet regularly with the manager and be able to work independently on assignments, manage projects, and meet deliverables. They should have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

The Intern will report to the Product Design Manager, Hardlines Marvel.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Glendale, California, from January 2026 through June 2026

What You Will Do

  • Research current market trends and competitor products to stay updated on industry developments
  • Monitoring 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, and prototypes 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

Please Apply If You Have

  • Solid knowledge of toy categories, particularly figures, playsets, and vehicles
  • Understanding of manufacturing (raw materials, plastic molding, textiles, deco applications, label art)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong product design skills (e.g., technical design, sketching, creative application)
  • Proficiency in design software solutions (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D CAD tools are a plus)
  • 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

It Would Also Be Great If You Have

  • A graphics background

Education

  • Senior year preferred
  • Pursuing a degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or a related design field

Required Materials

  • 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 and writing samples 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.

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 approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026.
  • Fully available from 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.

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The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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