Graphic Design & Branding Intern
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. Will focus on creative style guide development for the Mickey & Friends for Consumer Products. The Graphic Design Intern will be part of a larger team crafting multiple style guides each season in support of Licensing business strategies!
What You Will Do
- Development of Graphic Design & Branding for licensing creative style guides and portfolios across the Mickey &Friends franchise
- Awareness of fashion and market trends
- Able to build strong POV boards to set direction and tone for style guide projects
- Art style/new technique creative development to co-ordinate with trends in the marketplace
- Contribute new graphic design ideas, be resourceful and problem solve
- Maintain Graphic Design standards that meet brand guidelines and strategies
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong traditional and digital drawing skills in addition to concepting capabilities
- Strong creative computer skills (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, & Keynote)
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong graphic design, layout, color, and illustration skills a must
- Some production skills needed
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects meeting tight deadlines
Education
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Undergraduate or recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art and Design, Illustration or other related fields
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Required Materials
- A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position
Additional Information
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- This internship is a primarily on-site position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
- Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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The pay rate for this internship in CA is $22.00 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
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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