Costume Production & Sustainment/Development Intern

Job Description

About the Role: Costume Production & Sustainment/Development Intern

Join Disney Live Entertainment, a team dedicated to creating, producing, and delivering remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration. Our work spans Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide, brought to life by a diverse team of technical directors, writers, lighting designers, choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers. This role contributes to bringing magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

Internship Duration & Location:

• Approximate Dates: June 2026 to January 2027
• Location: Orlando, FL

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):

As a Costume Production & Sustainment and Costume Production & Development Costumer Intern, you will be instrumental in the full lifecycle of Character and entertainment costumes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking a designer’s renderings from concept to fruition for new Character and entertainment costumes.
• Handling the replenishment and sustainment of existing costumes.
• Sourcing fabrics and commodities.
• Creating work orders and purchase orders.
• Facilitating costume fittings.
• Managing budgets for costume projects.
• Working closely with vendors and various internal partners.
• Troubleshooting challenges related to costumes.
• Providing customer support to talent and operating partners.
• Researching and facilitating the manufacturing of new and replacement Entertainment costumes, with a strong focus on sustainability.
• Partnering with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure consistent costume quality and design.
• Coordinating fittings with Entertainment and Workroom personnel.
• Interacting regularly with Entertainment Show Producers, Directors, Designers, and Entertainment and Costuming Operating Managers, as well as Safety partners.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in the Theater, Film, or Fashion Industry.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency in programs such as Excel, OneNote, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Smartsheet, along with a willingness to learn new programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong partnering skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a Senior or graduate student.
• Majoring in or previous coursework in:
  • Costuming
  • Entertainment Costume (theme park focus)
  • Apparel Design
  • Textiles
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Or an equivalent field.

Required Materials for Application:

• A portfolio review is required for this position.
• Please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé for full consideration. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered.
• Your portfolio must submit your best 10 pieces of artwork.
• Visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Be fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, working 40 hours per week.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in Florida.
• Limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns are provided through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

Compensation:

• The pay rate for this role in Orlando is $18.75 per hour.
• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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