Creative Intern, Toys & Hardlines (Shanghai)

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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s 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&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

 

Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

The Creative Intern – Toys & Hardlines for UP&E Greater China will support the Product Development Team on licensed product creative design and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of illustrations and product designs using 3D tool or support 3D designs
• Keynote presentation/ Image research
• Support of toys, consumer electronics, and stationery creation / backends organize and support
• Research on local market design trends and management of localization projects
• Leveraging different AI platforms for different design projects

Basic Requirements: 

Education:

• Undergraduates or postgraduate students in the 2nd year or 3rd year at university, major in Industrial Design/ Product Design / Toy Design
• Able to physically work in Shanghai office at least 2-3 days per week, starting from early March 2026, for a minimum commitment of 6-12 months

Core Skills:

• Skilled with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate
• 3D software: SolidWorks / AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhinoceros (Rhino), KeyShot related capabilities are required, need to know at least one software for each link in the design process.
• Familiar with MAC (Keynote) and office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Native Chinese speaker, and good command of English would be an advantage, but not required  

Desired Characteristics: 

• Ability of multi – task handling
• Good attention to details and good team player
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Past internship experiences would be an advantage

Applicants must include a portfolio of their work to be considered for this position.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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