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Disney Consumer Products Character Art Intern (CA), Summer/Fall 2026
InternshipOn-siteFull-time
Location
Glendale, CA
Salary
$47k–$47k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 months ago
Skills
graphic designcharacter artadobe illustratoradobe photoshoptraditional drawing skillsdigital drawing skillsconcepting skillsmarketplace trends awarenessteam collaborationcreative thinkingpresentation skills
Job Description
Summary: The Walt Disney Company is a global leader in consumer products, bringing beloved stories and characters to fans around the world. As a Character Art Intern, you will produce character artwork, contribute to new product ideas, and maintain high art standards while collaborating with the team.
Responsibilities:
- Development of character illustrations for style guides and portfolios across multiple properties and cross divisions
- Idea generation for Franchise Expansion
- Art style/new technique development to co-ordinate with trends in the marketplace
- Contribute to new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions
- Maintain high character art standards for the region
- Develop a strong character art community across GPC
- Understand Disney Characters and Disney storytelling and how it translates to products
Required Qualifications:
- An understanding/working knowledge of graphic design, character art, or merchandise design
- An understanding of the principles of cartooning, cartoon animation and character art
- Previous exposure and skill in multiple mediums including: sculpting, painting, and drawing
- Strong traditional and digital drawing skills and concepting skills
- Proficiency and confidence in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Please be a fresh and inventive creative thinker with a proven ability to work strongly as part of a team
- An understanding and awareness of marketplace trends
- Able to present creative concepts in both formal and informal settings
- Current Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Art or Design
- A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a URL link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and will not be considered for the position
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Must provide own housing during the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Required Skills: Graphic design, Character art, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Important Skills: Traditional drawing skills, Digital drawing skills, Concepting skills
Nice-to-Have Skills: Marketplace trends awareness, Team collaboration, Creative thinking, Presentation skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits