Disney Consumer Products, Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Glendale, CA invites a Graphic Design & Branding Intern to craft assets from concept to final artwork for the Mickey & Friends licensing line. This 6-month internship focuses on licensing style guide development and portfolio creation to support our licensing strategies.

The role requires creating graphics, patterns, and icons, building POV boards, and presenting designs. A portfolio link is required for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university with at least one class.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for Disney internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphic design and branding for licensing style guides and portfolios (Mickey & Friends).
• Build POV boards to set direction and tone for style guide projects.
• Collaborate with editorial and character art teams and present designs.

Skills

Graphic design proficiency

Layout and typography

Color theory

Traditional and digital drawing

Multi-tasking and deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

Job description

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Disney Consumer Products, Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10160431 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 07, 2026

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 Mickey & Friends Graphic Design & Branding Intern is responsible for crafting and producing Graphic Design assets from concept to final artwork. If selected, you will focus on licensing creative style guide development for the Mickey & Friends line within Consumer Products, crafting multiple style guides each season in support of our licensing business strategies!

This is a 6 month Internship from January-June 2027 with full-time commitment in the Glendale, CA area.

What You Will Do:

• Develop Graphic Design & Branding for licensing creative style guides and portfolios across the Mickey & Friends franchise. Design assets include: graphics, patterns, and icons.
• Build POV boards to set direction and tone for style guide projects
• Provide direction and collaborate with the editorial and character art teams
• Prepare keynotes and present POV boards and designs
• Create designs and product mockups for pitch deck presentations
• Maintain Graphic Design standards that meet brand guidelines and strategies

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficiency in graphic design, layout, typography and color theory skills
• Proven strength in traditional and digital drawing skills
• Strong creative vision and awareness of fashion and market trends across all demographics (all family, young adult, gen z, tween, kids)
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects meeting tight deadlines

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong Proficiency in Photoshop and Keynote
• 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 a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site (opens in new window) for additional information.

Education:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art and Design, Illustration or other related fields

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

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

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship dates of January 11th-June 4th, 2027
• Fully available during regular business hours from 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 Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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 Mickey & Friends Graphic Design & Branding Intern is responsible for crafting and producing Graphic Design assets from concept to final artwork. If selected, you will focus on licensing creative style guide development for the Mickey & Friends line within Consumer Products, crafting multiple style guides each season in support of our licensing business strategies!

This is a 6 month Internship from January-June 2027 with full-time commitment in the Glendale, CA area.

What You Will Do:

• Develop Graphic Design & Branding for licensing creative style guides and portfolios across the Mickey & Friends franchise. Design assets include: graphics, patterns, and icons.
• Build POV boards to set direction and tone for style guide projects
• Provide direction and collaborate with the editorial and character art teams
• Prepare keynotes and present POV boards and designs
• Create designs and product mockups for pitch deck presentations
• Complete file production cleanup for final art delivery
• Maintain Graphic Design standards that meet brand guidelines and strategies

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficiency in graphic design, layout, typography and color theory skills
• Proven strength in traditional and digital drawing skills
• Strong creative vision and awareness of fashion and market trends across all demographics (all family, young adult, gen z, tween, kids)
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects meeting tight deadlines

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong Proficiency in Photoshop and Keynote

Materials Required:

• 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 a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site (opens in new window) for additional information.

Education:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art and Design, Illustration or other related fields

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

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

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship dates of January 11th-June 4th, 2027
• Fully available during regular business hours from Monday-Friday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to