Hardlines Product Design & Development Internship
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Walt Disney Company, the world’s largest licensor of intellectual property, is seeking undergraduate interns for its Hardlines Product Design & Development team within Disney Consumer Products. This internship offers the opportunity to work with iconic brands such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox. The company emphasizes creating a diverse workforce that is representative of its audiences and fosters a culture of inclusion and respect for various voices and perspectives. Disney is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Job Description:
This is a paid internship focusing on the product development lifecycle of Hardlines licensed products. Interns will contribute to all stages, from initial concept design and sample refinement to seeing the final product on retail shelves. The role is multifaceted and involves collaboration with internal teams and external partners (licensees).
Responsibilities include:
• Working with the wider creative team to execute the product development process.
• Supporting design projects, trend research, and organizational tasks.
• Designing and developing high-quality products for Disney’s beloved brands.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams.
Specific product categories covered by the internship include:
• Plush and Direct to Retail toys
• Infant, Preschool, Vehicles, Role Play, and Action Toys (including Star Wars)
• Party, Dress-up, Promotional Products, Arts & Crafts, Games & Puzzles, Dolls, and Role Play
Applicants can express their preference for a specific category in their cover letter. The internship requires on-site work four days a week.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong design and conceptual skills: Proficiency in analogue/digital sketching, visualization, and 3D product design is essential.
• Software proficiency: Competence in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as Keynote and Microsoft Office Suite, is required.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure: The role demands meticulous work and efficient time management.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills: Effective task management is crucial for meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills: The ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels is necessary.
• Eligibility: Must be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course, returning to study in Autumn 2026, with the right to work in the UK. Availability to start full-time work from June 2025 is mandatory.
Desired Attributes:
The company seeks candidates who demonstrate potential in the following areas:
• Builds Relationships & Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Thinks Strategically
• Inspires Creativity & Innovation
• Exhibits Professional Excellence
Compensation and Benefits:
The internship offers an annual salary of £23,500, 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), discounts on Disney products and resort services, access to mental wellbeing support (Unmind), and optional eye care and flu vouchers. The program also provides valuable on-the-job training, company-wide learning and development initiatives, and networking opportunities within a large intern community and Employee Resource Groups.
