Disney Consumer Products Character Art Intern (CA), Summer/Fall 2026

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