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 approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027, located in Anaheim, CA.
What You Will Do
The Costume Production department is responsible for facilitating the manufacturing and maintenance of operational and entertainment costumes across The Walt Disney Company. At Disney, you will partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design are consistently maintained.
Interface daily with the Workroom Teams, Costumers, Buyers, Designers, and varying levels of management within the Costuming organization
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: CAD/CAM processes, costume construction, technical sketches, and production management. Additional responsibilities may include draping, drafting, fittings, size charts, pattern making, millinery, and alterations.
Experience using CLO and Gerber/LECTRA (or similar apparel CAD software)
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proven knowledge of fabrics with an understanding of their relation to design and construction techniques
Experience in the Theater, Film, or Apparel Industry
Willingness to learn and work with many different methods of construction that are unique to Creative Costuming
Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
Shown experience in CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, technical design, flat, and sketches
Computer proficiency is strongly encouraged, as well as a willingness to learn various programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors
Required Materials
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.
Must submit your best 10 pieces work
Education
Senior, or Graduate level student earning a degree in Costume Design Production, Costuming, Clothing, or related field
Eligibility 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 age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Additional Information
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
You MUST provide your own housing
We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it if they are selected for an interview. Please note that this role description is not accessible once the posting is closed.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
Employment Type: Full time
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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