Disney Live Entertainment Costume Buying Intern, Summer/Fall 2024

The Walt Disney Company

Feb 5, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Creative Arts & Fashion
Orlando

Requirements

Experienced in Textiles and/or Apparel industry with an understanding of fabrics and their relation to design and construction techniques
Working knowledge of international shipping processes and global sourcing
Computer proficiency in programs such as SAP, Yunique PLM, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as willingness to learn new programs
Proven planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and vendors
Education:
Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or recent graduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Textiles, or related field
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work
Additional Information:
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities,

Responsibilities

The Costume Buyer Department is responsible for research, order placement and of fabrics, notions, and garments for operational costumes as well as partnering with vendors to enforce timelines and track deliveries. We help the procurement team in sourcing, development and procuring garments for cast members to wear.
Researching fabrics, trims, and notions for Operational and Entertainment garments and responsible for commodity specific photo documentation
Process orders and monitor delivery dates for fabrics, trims, notions, and garments in SAP
Monitor warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions when needed
Attend local vendor visits and develop garment bid packages for specific commodities

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