Retail Creative Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2025

Job Posting Title:

Retail Creative Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10101320

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises and characters to families and fans around the globe. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization has a profound impact on The Walt Disney Company and the global markets in which we operate! With a portfolio of world-class franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, National Geographic and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

We are looking for a Retail Creative Graphic Design Intern to support the Retail Creative Team. This position will report to the Retail Creative Manager. Our team supports visual elements for all Domestic Retail Locations. Our umbrella includes Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels, Disney Springs, Disneyland parks, resorts, etc.

What You Will Do

• Support the Retail Creative Team in the design, production, and implementation of storewide graphic packages to support over 300 retail locations as part of Disney Experiences

• Build environmental graphics to support new film and product strategies while adhering to established brand standards

• Support the team in implementing site-specific and global graphic packages

• Coordinate fabrication of 2D or layered graphics with vendors in a timely manner while adhering to specifications and maintaining a high standard of quality

• Support the Global Retail Sign Program with updates as needed

• Responsible for preparing mechanical files, printing, and fabrication of designs

• Coordinate and support the production and installation of Retail Creative park initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge in composition, hierarchy, and color theory as well as a clear understanding of typography and layout

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Must be comfortable in a hands-on production environment with a high attention to detail

• Proven organizational and time management skills, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with short deadlines

• Ability to articulate conceptual and design decisions, and ability to give and receive feedback on a regular basis

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of graphic design experience (Senior – Recent grad preferred)

• Experience working in a graphic production environment

• Familiarity with project management software

• Previous knowledge of and desire to learn new software as needed to further support the needs of the organization (i.e. motion graphics, 3D modeling, etc.)

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

• Undergraduate or recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art and Design, or other related fields

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Required Materials

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• This internship is a primarily on-site position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace