Graphic and Digital Design Internship

Job Posting Title:

Graphic and Digital Design Internship

Req ID:

10100298

Job Description:

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

We have a range of internship opportunities available within the Graphic and Digital Design team here at Disney. These roles will be split by the following areas:

Graphic Design and Illustration

In this role, you will form part of The Walt Disney Consumer Products remit. As part of the world’s largest licensor of intellectual property, you will provide crucial support to the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Creative Design Team by becoming an expert at extending our Disney stories through originating graphics for style guide development and for creative projects across all our Disney and Pixar franchises. You will utilize your creative skills and will be growing your commercial foresight by researching Fashion and Home trends & consumer insights, participating in regular design meetings and supporting the creative process.

Branding, Packaging and Retail Design

As part of the world’s largest licensor of intellectual property, you will provide crucial support to the EMEA Design Teams, becoming an expert in the Disney brand and sub-brands. You will utilize your creative skills; working to design briefs; designing style guides; and supporting creative projects. As well as this, you will be growing your commercial foresight by researching trends & consumer insights, participating in regular design meetings; and supporting the product development lifecycle.

User Experience (UX) Design

As a Design & UX intern, you will support the International Web Design & Engineering Team focusing on the delivery and design of UX solutions for global Disney web products for a range of lines of business such as Disney+, Movies, Parks, Disney Store and National Geographic. You will utilize existing design templates for delivery and develop new templates according to developing needs and software efficiencies.

If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter. All roles will provide a phenomenal springboard for your future career.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

Eligibility

• Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026
• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
• Available to start working full time from June 2025
• Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About you

• A strong curiosity and passion for graphic design, illustration and/or digital design
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Strong interest in illustration, Adobe after effect, premiere, photoshop, figma & typography

In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Thinks Strategically
• Inspires Creativity & Innovation
• Exhibits Professional Excellence

The Perks

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
• Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
• Have the support and network of a large community of interns
• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
• Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: [https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate%5FHints%5Fand%5FTips.pdf> so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. If you have a portfolio, we strongly encourage you to include a link to this on your CV. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

• Why have you chosen Disney?
• Why have you chosen this internship?
• Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

We don't have fixed closing dates, as we recruit on a rolling basis, so we will close roles when we have a sufficient number of applications. We would strongly suggest to submit your application sooner rather than later.

Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity.

Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Good luck!

Job Posting Segment:

Functional Support Teams (EMEA)

Job Posting Primary Business:

Human Resources (EMEA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-11