Disney Consumer Products Merchandising Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Kissimmee, FL, USA
Internship
Hybrid
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr
Intern
The Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment that brings beloved stories and characters to fans worldwide. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to sharpen skills in strategic merchandising and contribute to the development of consumer-centric product lines.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
School curriculum focused on product merchandising, building a product line for a category, or categories of business
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Retail & Fashion, Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field
Benefits
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.
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
