Product Development Intern, Summer 2025

Job Title: Product Development Internship

Job Summary:

Our Product Development team is seeking summer interns to join a 6-week ON-SITE, project-based program from June 2nd, 2025 – July 11th, 2025 (35 hours per week). During this internship, you will be placed on the Product Development team and work closely with other departments such as Design, Quality Control, and Manufacturing. You’ll be involved in product development processes, support cross-functional teams, and help solve product-related challenges. Your role will be tailored based on your background and interests, which will be determined during the recruitment process.

About Ground Up:

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.   Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of: 

• Service
• People
• Teamwork
• Opportunity
• Results
• Innovation
• Trust

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team in researching and recommending improvements for sample execution and timely product development of footwear and related products.
  Utilize tools, processes, and reports to improve all areas of Product Development and Quality Control.
• Understand harmonized tariff codes and restrictions to assist in footwear construction to meet duty standards.
• Support aesthetic Quality Control sample reviews and recommend improvements.
  Maintain and update U.S. quality control reports to track partner compliance with quality expectations.
• Communicate QC issues and findings with various departments to ensure transparency with customers and licensing partners.
• Research customer and licensing partner standards to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and update sample development timeline reports to avoid delays.
• Use technical detail spreadsheets and “tech packs.”
• Track deadlines for samples, licensor, and customer due dates; communicate potential delays to align with production schedules.
• Communicate necessary product revisions across departments to ensure accuracy.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed coursework in or similar to:
  • Product Development
  • Fashion Design
• Some experience or demonstrated interest in footwear product development.
  

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program (graduation date later than August 2025)
• Have proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have strong, proven potential leadership skills
• Have excellent attention to detail

Hourly Rate: $16.50 Per Hour

Ground Up International is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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