Job Posting Title:

Disney Consumer Products Merchandising Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Req ID:

10143643

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 worldwide. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global product organization profoundly impacts The Walt Disney Company and the international markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

We are looking to fill multiple merchandising internships within Disney Consumer Products. By applying for this position, you will be considered for opportunities across various teams and projects based in Orlando, Florida. This is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 to January 2027.

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will sharpen your skills in strategic merchandising within a global organization. You will collaborate with global cross-function partners and gain an understanding of how to build consumer-centric, segmented, and cohesive worldwide product lines by brand. Are you ready to experience a ground-breaking team? Apply today!

On any given day, you might:

Manage the sample process, organize incoming samples, oversee room set-ups for product showcases, and ensure timely review and feedback are acquired

Provide support for key achievement meetings through the development of presentation decks, briefs, and recaps

Perform the daily implementation of the product strategy, including, but not limited to, marketing activations, event launches, review of sales performance, and ensuring timelines are met

Maintain accurate data integrity with key systems while leading the creation of the item setup process

Attend cross-functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication and coordination of other merchandising team projects as needed

Assist with developing the vision, business strategy, and seasonal product lines while constantly balancing the art and science of merchandising to find opportunities, elevate the brand, and delight our consumer

Assess benchmark competitors, analyze consumer insights, prepare & maintain pitch decks & POVs on the target guest

Required Qualifications & Skills

Well-developed interpersonal communication and the ability to establish relationships with internal and external business partners, connecting with a diverse audience

Awareness of social trends, and a passion for consumer, product, and lifestyle trends

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, PowerPoint and Excel

High energy, customer-centric, self-starter with an ownership mentality and a passion for purposeful merchandising, retail excellence, and data integrity

Positive demeanor, a desire to learn new skills & processes, responsive to feedback, and ability to pivot based on changing organizational priorities while meeting critical timelines in a fast-paced environment

Strategic problem solver, able to process information quickly, offering solutions to challenges while leading multiple priorities and meeting established timelines

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

School curriculum focused on product merchandising, building a product line for a category, or categories of business

Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Major or previous coursework in Retail & Fashion, Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Be at least 18 years of age​

Possess unrestricted work authorization​

Additional Information

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 - January 2027

Must have the ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship

Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required

Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in the Orlando, FL area is $22.50 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-02-21