Job Posting Title:
Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern, Summer/Fall 2026Req ID:
10141069Job Description:
About the Role & Program
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle, and a dash of pixie dust!
The Costume Buyer Department is responsible for researching and placing orders for fabrics, notions, and garments for operational/character costumes. Are you passionate about fabric/garment construction and textile sustainability? If so, replenishing and procuring fabrics/garments in this role is right for you. If selected as a Costume Buying intern, you will report to the Costume Buying Area Manager.
The approximate date of this internship is June 2026 to January 2027, located in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do
As Buyers, we partner with vendors to carry out timelines, handle production, and track deliveries. In this internship, duties include collaborating with the procurement team to source, develop, and acquire fabrics/garments for our cast members. Additionally, you will:
Research/source garments, accessories, fabrics, trims, and notions for operational, entertainment, and character costumes, ensuring detailed commodity-specific photo documentationProcess orders and supervise delivery dates using SAP for fabrics, trims, notions, and garmentsBe responsible for warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions as neededParticipate in local vendor visits, and local industry tradeshows, and build garment bid packages for specific commoditiesRequired Qualifications & Skills
Experienced in the Textiles and/or Apparel industry with an understanding of fabrics/garments and their relation to design and construction techniquesSolid understanding of international shipping processes and global sourcingComputer proficiency in programs such as SAP, Yunique PLM, SharePoint, and Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as a willingness to learn new programsConfirmed planning and organizational skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendorsEducation
Currently enrolled as a Senior or Grad student earning a degree in Merchandising, Textiles, Theater Stage Management, or a related fieldEligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below:
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 agePossess unrestricted work authorizationPossess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicleHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College ProgramAble to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internshipAdditional Information
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesAble to provide reliable transportation to/from work Must be fully available for the duration of the internshipWe provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here
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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.Job Posting Segment:
Disney Live EntertainmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)Primary Job Posting Category:
Creative Intern, OtherEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Orlando, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-02-10