Creative Intern, Toys & Hardlines (Shanghai)

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About Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E)

At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we transform iconic stories into products and experiences fans can wear, play, collect, and enjoy every day. From the thrilling universe of Jurassic World to the fun of Minions and the timeless magic of Back to the Future, we bring beloved franchises to life far beyond the screen.​ ​

UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start‑up. Our mission is bold yet simple: to take imagination beyond the screen through innovative products, immersive retail, and unforgettable theme park experiences. Partnering with world‑class licensees and creators, we deliver toys, fashion, collectibles, games, and lifestyle products across parks, retail, and digital platforms worldwide.​

Creativity, technology, and storytelling are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive global team where every voice matters — helping us be an employer of choice for top talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators. If you’re ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that matter, your adventure starts here.​

​Join us and help create moments that matter.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 for toys, consumer electronics, and stationery categories, such as plush toys, figurines, key chains, lanyards, power banks, earphones, phone cases, pet products, and more.
• Ability use 3D tool or support 3D designs
• Keynote presentation/ Image research
• Support of Toy & CE, 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
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor

To understand our work and products, explore our consumer-facing platforms:

• Universal Pictures Tmall Flagship Store (mobile access required): https://m.tb.cn/h.7vTR9J24ozjSfom
• Xiaohongshu 小红书 @环球影业 (mobile access required) https://xhslink.com/m/AcdLTbR41kl

职位描述

UP&E 大中华区 创意设计实习生 – 玩具和硬线产品 将协助产品开发团队开展授权产品的创意设计及相关协调工作。

主要职责

• 为玩具、消费电子及文具等品类创作插画及产品设计，包括但不限于毛绒玩具、手办、公仔、钥匙扣、挂绳、移动电源、耳机、手机壳、宠物用品等
• 能够使用 3D 工具进行设计，或协助完成 3D 设计工作
• Keynote 演示文稿制作 / 图片资料调研
• 协助玩具与消费电子、文具类产品的创作工作，包括后台资料整理与支持
• 调研本地市场设计趋势，并参与本地化项目的管理
• 根据不同设计项目，灵活运用各类 AI 平台进行创作
• 完成直属主管指派的其他相关工作

为更好地了解我们的工作内容及产品，欢迎浏览以下面向消费者的平台：

• 环球影业天猫旗舰店（需手机端访问）：https://m.tb.cn/h.7vTR9J24ozjSfom
• 小红书 @环球影业（需手机端访问）：https://xhslink.com/m/AcdLTbR41kl

Basic Requirements:

Education:

• Undergraduates or postgraduate students in the 2nd year or 3rd year at university, major in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Animation or Illustration
• Postgraduate students in their first or second year of studies may also be considered.
• Able to physically work in Shanghai office at least 3-4 days a week, start from mid-late June or early July 2026, for at least 6 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 
• Able to utilize AI tools for creation works

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

Upon successful completion of the internship, interns can request a Certificate of Internship from the Company.

*Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work, together with their resume in both English and Chinese to be considered for this position.

任职资格

基本要求

教育背景：

• 本科或研究生在读，大二或大三学生，专业包括但不限于工业设计、产品设计、玩具设计、动画或插画相关专业
• 处于研究生一、二年级学习阶段的学生亦可考虑。
• 能够自 2026 年 6 月中下旬或 7 月初 起，在上海办公室线下办公，每周至少 3–4 天，实习期不少于 6 个月

核心技能：

• 熟练使用 Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator、Procreate
• 3D 软件技能要求：SolidWorks / AutoCAD、3ds Max、Rhinoceros（Rhino）、KeyShot 等，需至少掌握设计流程中每一环节的一款相关软件
• 熟悉 Mac 系统（Keynote）及办公软件（Excel、Word、PowerPoint）
• 中文为母语，具备良好英文能力者优先，但非必须
• 能够使用 AI 工具进行创意设计工作

加分项

• 具备良好的多任务处理能力
• 注重细节，具备良好的团队合作精神
• 积极主动，能够独立开展工作
• 有相关实习经验者优先

实习期顺利完成后，实习生可向公司申请开具实习证明。

* 申请该职位需同时提交中英文简历及个人作品集，方可进入筛选流程。

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].