The Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern will support the Costume Buying Department in researching, ordering, and managing fabrics, notions, and garments for operational/character costumes.  Responsibilities include sourcing materials, processing orders via SAP, managing inventory, participating in vendor visits and tradeshows, and collaborating with the procurement team. The internship is a full-time, 6-month commitment (June 14, 2025 - January 3, 2026) in Orlando, Florida.  Successful candidates will have experience in textiles/apparel, understand garment construction, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in relevant software (SAP, Yunique PLM, Microsoft Suite).

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 <div class="additional-field-value-razor">About the Role &amp; ProgramThrough innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over! Our diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle, and a dash of pixie dust!The Costume Buyer Department is responsible for researching and placing orders for fabrics, notions, and garments for operational/character costumes. Are you passionate about fabric/garment construction and textile sustainability? If so, replenishing and procuring fabrics/garments in this role is right for you. If selected as a Costume Buying intern, you will report to the Costume Buying Area Manager.This is a full-time 6-month internship (dates are June 14, 2025, through January 3, 2026).What You Will DoAs Buyers, we partner with vendors to carry out timelines, handle production, and track deliveries. In this internship, duties include collaborating with the procurement team to source, develop, and acquire fabrics/garments for our cast members. Additionally, you will:<ul><li>Research/source garments, accessories, fabrics, trims, and notions for operational, entertainment, and character costumes, ensuring detailed commodity-specific photo documentation</li><li>Process orders and supervise delivery dates using SAP for fabrics, trims, notions, and garments</li><li>Be responsible for warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions as needed</li><li>Participate in local vendor visits, and local industry tradeshows and build garment bid packages for specific commodities</li></ul>Required Qualifications &amp; Skills<ul><li>Experienced in the Textiles and/or Apparel industry with an understanding of fabrics/garments and their relation to design and construction techniques</li><li>Solid understanding of international shipping processes and global sourcing</li><li>Computer proficiency in programs such as SAP, Yunique PLM, SharePoint, and Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as a willingness to learn new programs</li><li>Confirmed planning and organizational skills with attention to detail</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Currently enrolled as a junior or senior earning a degree in Merchandising, Textiles, Theater Stage Management or a related field</li></ul>Eligibility Requirements &amp; Program Information <ul><li>Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.</li></ul><ul><li>Be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Possess unrestricted work authorization</li><li>Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program</li><li>Be compliant with appearance guidelines</li><li>Fully available Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week</li><li>Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work</li><li>Possess a valid US driver’s license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle</li><li>Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship</li><li>Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in Florida<ul><li>We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information </li></ul></li></ul> The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $18.75 per hour. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.</div>
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern