Summary
Assisting Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teams
Category
Costume designer/stylist
Live Event / On Location Services
Wardrober / Stylist
Location
Orlando, Florida Area
Time Period
6 Months
Posted Date
Mar 18, 2024
Start Date
Jun 17, 2024
End Date
Jan 10, 2025
Job Description
The Costume Design & Development team is responsible for supporting the design and development for operational costumes which are utilized throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts both domestic and internationally.
- Assisting Costume Development Managers and Designers with new design project related work, inclusive of attending fittings, production & vendor meetings, conducting research, and supporting presentations to partnering operational line of business teams
- This role interfaces daily with Designers, Costume Development Managers, Buyers, Clients and the Production Support Team as well as and varying levels of management within the Costuming Organization and Clients
- Assist in the development process for operational costumes, including but not limited to documentation systems, garment technical package creation, spec development, and coordinating sample reviews
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Working knowledge of garment construction and textiles
- Demonstrated strong analytical, financial, strategic thinking and project management skills
- Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience building positive inter-departmental relationships to achieve results
- Computer proficiency in Excel as well as willingness to learn new programs
- Ability to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Trusted and respected team member that guides with integrity with the ability to handle/manage confidential information with discretion
- Basic knowledge and curiosity about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Required Materials
- Portfolio either PDF or link to website listed on resume
Education
- Senior or recent graduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in Business, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume Design, or related field
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements
- 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
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
Additional Information
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
- This internship is located in Anaheim, CA; candidates should be receptive to providing their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
- The pay rate for this internship in California is $19.90 per hour.
Job Type
Intern
Full Time
Temporary
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day