Toy Design Intern: Prototyping, Concepts & Disney IP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Product Design internship in Orlando, FL offers hands-on experience, following products from ideation through sampling and into the parks, with mentorship from seasoned toy and product designers.

You'll contribute across plush, action figures, games, playsets, and more, work on prototypes and presentation materials, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing sketches, concepts, or projects focused on toy/character design and illustration work.
• Experience or strong interest in toy design or industrial design across plush, dolls, action figures, games, playsets, vehicles, and more.
• Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate; knowledge of 3D tools like Rhino, ZBrush, Blender, SolidWorks, or Maya is a plus.
• Comfortable sketching and communicating ideas both digitally and by hand.
• Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for Disney storytelling and play experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing concepts and sketches for toy products from ideation through prototyping and production.
• Assist in building and refining physical and digital prototypes and provide feedback.
• Participate in brainstorms and concept reviews rooted in Disney IP.
• Research trends in toy design, play patterns, and materials to inform concepts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, sourcing, and merchant teams to move designs to production.

Skills

Sketching

Ideation

Collaboration

Disney IP awareness

Education

Senior year student

BFA in Industrial Design or related

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Procreate

Rhino

ZBrush

Blender

SolidWorks

Maya

Job description

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Product Design internship in Orlando, FL offers hands-on experience, following products from ideation through sampling and into the parks, with mentorship from seasoned toy and product designers.

You'll contribute across plush, action figures, games, playsets, and more, work on prototypes and presentation materials, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.