Global Product Strategy Merchandising Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & Program

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings the magic of Disney’s beloved stories, franchises, and characters to families and fans worldwide. From toys to apparel, books to games, our global marketing organization profoundly impacts The Walt Disney Company and the international markets in which we operate. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, and Star Wars, we are a worldwide industry and category leader delivering innovative products that entertain and inspire!

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will sharpen your skills in strategic merchandising within a global organization. You will collaborate with global cross-function partners and gain an understanding of how to build consumer-centric, segmented, and cohesive worldwide product lines by brand. Are you ready to experience a ground-breaking team? Apply today!

On any given day, you might:

• Assist with developing the vision, business strategy, and quarterly assortment plan by category and brand
• Review weekly sales performance within the assigned area of responsibility
• Assess benchmark competitors and analyze consumer insights
• Support and prepare product presentations to cross-functional partners
• Maintain accurate data integrity within key systems. (e.g., PLM) while leading the creation of the item setup process
• Manage the sample process, including organizing incoming samples, showroom set-up, and ensuring timely review and feedback to meet project deadlines
• Organize samples and be responsible for the creation of the item setup process
• Cross-check timelines to ensure appropriate internal handoffs are delivered timely

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High energy, customer-centric, self-starter with an ownership mentality and a passion for purposeful merchandising
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and the ability to multitask and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external business partners
• Critical thinker, able to process information quickly, offering solutions to challenges with strong decision-making skills

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) before participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Undergraduate students currently enrolled in their senior year, or graduated within the past six months majoring in retail & fashion, marketing, business management, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Program

Additional Information

• Must be in compliance with appearance guidelines while at work
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
• Full availability is required to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship, including possible evenings and weekends if necessary
• Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information
• Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected to move forward in the interview process. This information will not be accessible once the posting is closed.