Disney Consumer Products, Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2027

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in Glendale, CA invites a Mickey & Friends Graphic Design & Branding Intern for zero to six months of hands-on design work during a 6-month internship from January to June 2027.

The role focuses on licensing creative style guides, producing assets, and presenting work to stakeholders. You must have a portfolio and be pursuing a Graphic Design degree, with 40 hours per week and housing in the area.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in graphic design, layout, typography and color theory.
• Strong traditional and digital drawing skills.
• Awareness of fashion and market trends across demographics.

Responsibilities

• Develop Graphic Design & Branding for licensing style guides and portfolios across Mickey & Friends.
• Design assets include graphics, patterns, and icons.
• Build POV boards to set direction and tone for style guide projects
• Collaborate with editorial and character art teams
• Prepare keynotes and present POV boards and designs
• Create designs and product mockups for pitch decks
• Complete file production cleanup for final art delivery

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Drawing

Branding

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

Job 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 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 inclue a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered for the position

Education

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

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.00 per hour.
• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.