Description
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Product Design team creates toys and play experiences that fans and guests worldwide enjoy. As a Product Design (Toys) Intern, you will follow products through development, from ideation to production, and work with designers and product development teams across categories like plush, action figures, games, and outdoor play.
Responsibilities
- Support the design team in developing concepts and sketches for toy and play products
- Assist in building, refining, and providing feedback on physical and digital prototypes
- Participate in brainstorms and concept reviews, contributing original ideas rooted in Disney IP
- Research trends in toy design, play patterns, and materials to inform new product concepts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, Sourcing, and Merchant partners
- Review and provide feedback on samples as products move toward final production
- Help prepare presentation boards, mood boards, and pitch materials for internal design reviews
- Incorporate feedback from mentors and leadership, iterating quickly across multiple concepts and development rounds
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating sketching, ideation, anatomy, form, and function
- Experience with or strong interest in toy design or industrial design
- Working knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate
- Comfortable sketching and communicating ideas both digitally and by hand
- Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine passion for Disney storytelling, characters, and play experiences
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience in model-making, sculpting, or prototyping
- Coursework or personal projects focused on toys, games, or consumer product design
- Familiarity with manufacturing considerations for soft goods, injection-molded plastics, or electronics-integrated toys
Education
- Enrolled as a senior
- Pursuing a BFA or related design degree
Program Details
- Full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, FL from January 2027 to June 2027
- $23.00 per hour
- Limited housing opportunities available