Disney Consumer Products Softlines (Apparel) Licensing Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, Disney Experiences, is seeking a licensing intern for the Softlines team in Glendale, CA. You will collaborate with top licensees to create fashion products and drive strategy to gain market share, maximizing floor space to increase revenue.

The internship runs January 11, 2027 through June 4, 2027, is full-time for six months, and requires being a senior pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business or Communications, strong organization, and proficiency with Keynote and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Manage several projects for different brands with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate problem-solving with creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research and respond to licensee requests
• Attend meetings and distribute notes to the category team
• Maintain and update buy boards
• Manage Box folders (POS, on-order, pitches, and franchise information)
• Serve as liaison for marketing approvals
• Maintain and distribute licensee lists
• Collaborate on PR/Social Media requests
• Collect information for business analysis including trend research
• Provide management support in contracts and amendments
• Prepare product presentations

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Keynote proficiency

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Communications

Tools

Keynote

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role & Program:

From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company’s products to markets worldwide through stories and characters. With a portfolio of renowned franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative, experiential products are designed to entertain and inspire. As a part of our team, you will support our dynamic, fast-paced Adult apparel and accessories licensed business.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, FL area from January 11th, 2027 through June 4th, 2027.

What You Will Do:

The Softline’s licensing intern will work with top licensees to create best-in-class fashion products, driving strategy to gain market share and maximizing floor space to increase revenue. On any given day you might:

• Research and respond to licensee requests

• Attend meetings and distribute notes to the category team

• Maintain and update buy boards

• Manage Box folders (including POS, on-order, pitches, and franchise information)

• Serve as liaison for marketing approvals

• Maintain and distribute licensee lists

• Work with associates on PR/Social Media requests

• Collect information for business analysis, including trend research and retail shopping visits/updates

• Provide management support in the contract and amendment process when requested

• Prepare product presentations

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Skilled at managing several projects for different brands simultaneously with strong attention to detail and organization

• Experienced in problem-solving with creative solutions

• Demonstrated ability to embrace a fast-moving, action-oriented environment

• Excellent computer literacy; Strong Proficiency in Keynote and Microsoft Office suite

• Clear written and verbal communication for effective teamwork and stakeholder collaboration

• The capacity to effectively prioritize tasks and promptly adjust to evolving business requirements

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for evolving trends in apparel and accessories

• A strong interest in the business aspects of the apparel and licensing industries

• Prior coursework in licensing

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a senior

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Communications

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all 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:

• The dates of this internship are January 11th 2027 through June 4th 2027

• Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Interns must able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale ,CA area

• Be aligned with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines

Recommendation – Print This Role Description:

We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this internship in California 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.

Job ID: 10160735

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences

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