Disney Live Entertainment Costume Development Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment in Orlando invites a current senior or graduate student to support the Costume Design & Development team with design-project work, fittings, research, and presenting to partners. The internship covers operational costumes used in parks and resorts worldwide.

You will collaborate with Designers, Managers, Buyers, Clients, and Production Support to develop tech packs, documentation, and sample reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Senior or Graduate student in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and textiles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to multitask.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Designers and Costume Development Managers with fittings and meetings.
• Support documentation systems, tech packs, and sample reviews.

Skills

Garment construction

Textiles

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Excel proficiency

Discrete information handling

Education

Senior or Graduate student

Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume Design coursework

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle…and a dash of pixie dust!

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

The Costume Design & Development team is responsible for supporting the design and development for operational costumes which are utilized throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts both domestically and internationally. This role interfaces daily with Designers, Costume Development Managers, Buyers, Clients, and the Production Support Team, as well as and varying levels of management within the Costuming Organization and Clients.

• Assist Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project-related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teams
• Assist in the development process for operational costumes, including but not limited to documentation systems, garment technical package creation, spec development, and coordinating sample reviews

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Working knowledge of garment construction and textiles
• Demonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking, and project management skills
• Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multitask and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve results
• Computer proficiency in Excel, as well as willingness to learn new programs
• Trusted and respected team member who guides with integrity, with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretion
• Basic knowledge and curiosity about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

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 a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
• Must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Senior or Graduate student
• Major or previous coursework in Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume Design, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for Orlando, FL is $22.00 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.