About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Winter 2027, running from January to June. You will work on-site in Anaheim, California, supporting the Costume Production department. This team manages the manufacturing and maintenance of costumes across Disney properties.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to maintain costume quality and design standards.
- Communicate daily with workroom teams, buyers, designers, and management.
- Perform technical tasks including CAD/CAM processes, costume construction, and production management.
- Assist with draping, drafting, pattern making, millinery, alterations, and size charts.
- Attend meetings and observe or assist with costume fittings.
What you'll need#
- You must be a senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in costume design, production, clothing, or a related field.
- Experience in the theater, film, or apparel industry is required.
- Proficiency in CAD software like CLO and Gerber/LECTRA is preferred.
- You need skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, technical design, and sketching.
- You must have a portfolio featuring your best 10 pieces.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and construction techniques is essential.
- You must be at least 18 years old, possess unrestricted work authorization, and hold a valid US driver's license.
- You cannot have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
Location & details#
- Location: Anaheim, CA.
- This is an on-site, paid position at $22.00 per hour.
- You are responsible for your own housing and transportation.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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