Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:
Applications Close: June 20th, 2025, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible - don't delay!
Spring 2026 Program Dates: Approximately January 2026 - April 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 April 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 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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