Retail Store Design Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited housing opportunities

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Retail Store Design Intern to support fixture design, development, and implementation for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. This full-time six-month internship runs January 2027 through June 2027 in the Orlando, Florida area, with exposure to store design processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners, creating fixture drawings, and managing submittals while upholding Disney standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency and experience in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D rendering software, SketchUp, and/or Rhino
• Ability to read architectural plans and shop drawings, and present conceptual designs
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and displays attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and handle deadlines
• Ability to analyze detailed information and take appropriate action
• Digital literacy in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with key internal and external business partners to confirm/verify fixture requirements and requests
• Craft and develop fixture presentation drawings for review, approval, and implementation
• Lead and manage the fixture shop drawing submittal and review process, including design intent, constructability, etc.
• Have a strong understanding of retail standards/principles

Skills

AutoCAD & Revit

3D rendering

SketchUp

Rhino

Reading plans

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Architecture/Interior/Industrial Design related field

Job description

Job ID 10160408 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 22, 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 Retail Store Design Intern will support fixture design, development, and implementation at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. We design and develop retail stores within the parks in North America. Our team is highly motivated and creative. This role supports Store Design and Fixture development to ensure Disney’s expectations for quality and excellence are met. In addition, this internship will demonstrate how the store design process works and how it integrates with the broader Store Design/Visual team.

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

• Coordinate with key internal and external business partners to confirm/verify fixture requirements and requests
• Craft and develop fixture presentation drawings for review, approval, and implementation
• Lead and manage the fixture shop drawing submittal and review process, including design intent, constructability, etc.
• Have a strong understanding of retail standards/principles

Please Apply If You Have/Are

• Proficiency and experience in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D rendering software, SketchUp, and/or Rhino
• Ability to read architectural plans and shop drawings, and present conceptual designs
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and displays attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and handle deadlines
• Ability to analyze detailed information and take appropriate action
• Digital literacy in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

It Would Also Be Great If You Are

• Familiarity with financial planning software or retail analytics tools

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a closely related 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. Please visit our support site (opens in new window) for additional information.

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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
• 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 (opens in new window) 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.

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top‑rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award‑winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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