DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS 3D MODELER INTERN, Spring 2027

Disney Live Entertainment; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Consumer Products is offering a full-time six-month internship in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 to June 2027. You will develop 3D character models for consumer products, prepare files for manufacturing, and archive project files to standards set by the 3D team.

You should have a portfolio showing 2D concepts translated into 3D, strong concepting abilities, and passion for Disney storytelling. Housing opportunities and benefits may be provided.

Qualifications

• 3D modeling skills with ZBrush and a portfolio demonstrating 2D to 3D translation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for concept art.
• Understanding of cartooning and character art basics.
• Portfolio showing capability to translate 2D concepts to 3D.
• Strong concepting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D character models for consumer products across properties and product types.
• Prepare computer files accurately for manufacturing per client/vendor specifications.
• Archive all project files per 3D Team standards.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers for rapid prototyping and high-resolution outputs.
• Contribute to new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain high character art standards.

Skills

ZBrush

Illustrator

Photoshop

Character Art

Portfolio

Concepting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field

Junior or Senior year preferred

Tools

Cinema 4D

Maya

Rhino3D

SolidWorks

Job description

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 worldwide. 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! This exciting internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Development of 3D character models for the development of consumer products across multiple properties and product types
• Preparing computer files accurately for appropriate manufacturing processes in accordance with client/vendor specifications
• Archiving all project files within the standards established by the 3D Team
• Operating and maintaining 3D printers for rapid prototyping and high-resolution 3D outputs for manufacturing
• Contribute to new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions
• Responsible for maintaining high character art standards

Requirements

• Demonstrate high-quality 3D modeling skills in ZBrush
• Possess strong creative digital literacy in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Understand the principles of cartooning and cartoon animation
• Have a baseline knowledge of Character Art
• Previous exposure to multiple mediums (sculpting, painting, and traditional/digital drawing)
• Proven Strong concepting skills
• Passion for Disney Characters and Storytelling and how they translate to products
• Fresh and inventive creative problem solver
• Understanding and awareness of marketplace trends
• Able to present creative concepts in both formal and informal settings
• A Portfolio submission that clearly demonstrates the ability to translate 2D concepts to 3D

It Would Also Be Great If You Have

• Skill in Cinema 4D
• Proficiency in hard surface modeling in one of the following (Maya, SolidWorks, Rhino3D)

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related art 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 on the résumé will not be considered complete application packets and may not be fully considered for the position.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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

• Fully available Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here(opens in new window)

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The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 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.