Internship – Visual Merchandise Design (Fall 2026)

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: March 13^th 2026 at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible dont delay!
• Fall 2026 Program Dates: Approximately September 2026 December 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

Intern will be responsible for ensuring that all visual integrity elements within Merchandise are maintained according to Visual Show Quality Standards. Serves as lead on design and execution of projects for the Visual Merchandise team as it relates to the presentation and support of product within the Merchandise divisions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the design and participates in hands-on fabrication and installation of props set pieces backdrops and other visual elements for seasonal window sets pop-up shops and other specialty activations.
• Designs sources and participates in the project management of Visual merchandising-related projects including fixture design and development graphics signage mannequins and collateral to support in-store Merchandise assortments.
• Coordinates event seasonal and symphony collateral planning design coordination procurement hands-on fabrication installation scheduling and execution. Designs and assembles the necessary scope for pop-up shops and periodic theatrical-based sets and presentations.
• Manages the Visual Merch Components of new store openings and renovations and smaller in-store initiatives including budgets sourcing procurement fabrication of props/fixtures and collateral installs and other execution.
• Parkwide Merchandise Holiday Trim and seasonal signage design procurement hands-on fabrication installation and execution. Pull together presentations for merchandise displays and assemble meaningful product presentations using existing and handmade props and displays.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In pursuit of an Associate Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Preferred majors include: Themed Experiences Visual Merchandising or similar.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Sketchup.
• Familiarity with handheld and shop-based power tools and equipment as well as varied paint applications finishes and techniques.

Please note the following:

• This internship will be an in-person experience based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversals iconic collection of brands intellectual properties characters and stories based on the companys extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures Illumination DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP) location-based venues e-commerce product platforms and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative UP&Es three lines of business include Consumer Products Games and Digital Platforms and Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences part of NBCUniversal a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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