Costume Production Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
Disney Live Entertainment is a part of The Walt Disney Company, a diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. It is the world’s largest diversified entertainment company in terms of revenue and has been called “the most powerful media company in the world”. The company was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as a cartoon studio. Disney has evolved into a major force in the entertainment industry, producing films and television programs, operating theme parks and resorts, publishing books and magazines, and merchandising a wide range of products. The company has also expanded into other areas, including live entertainment, video games, and online media.
About the Job
Disney Live Entertainment is seeking a Costume Production Intern to join their team in Anaheim, CA. The intern will be responsible for assisting with the manufacturing and maintenance of operational and entertainment costumes across The Walt Disney Company. This includes interfacing with the Workroom Teams, Costumers, Buyers, Designers, and varying levels of management within the Costuming organization. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to draping, drafting, patterning, CAD/CAM process, costume construction, fittings, size charts and alterations.
Qualifications
• Proven knowledge of fabrics with an understanding of their relation to design and construction techniques
• Experience in the Theater, Film or Apparel Industry
• Willingness to learn and work with many different methods of construction that are unique to Creative Costuming
• Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Shown experience in CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, technical design, flat, and sketches
• Computer proficiency is strongly encouraged as well as willingness to learn various programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Education: Senior, recent graduate or Graduate earning a college/university degree in Costume Design Production, Costuming, Clothing, or related field
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025. The pay rate for this internship in California is $19.90 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
