Product Development Intern

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR RISING COLLEGE SENIORS

Are you a rising senior in college looking for a dynamic and meaningful summer experience? Our Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and make an impact within our organization. This paid internship is designed to provide real-world exposure, mentorship, and collaboration with peers, all while preparing you for the next step in your education or career. This role may or may not meet some or all of your school required criteria for an internship. Please share details in the application.

Program Overview

• Duration: June 16th through July 25th
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (4 days of department work 1 day dedicated to a group project)
• Locations: Boston Office on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Remote on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
• Work hours: 8:30 - 5:00 pm
• Compensation: $18.00 per hour
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Departmental Work:  Interns will report to an executive within their chosen department and perform the work described in the relevant job description. 
• Collaborative Group Project: Every Wednesday, interns will come together to collaborate on a group project addressing a real-world business challenge or opportunity for our company. This project will give you the chance to think creatively, develop teamwork skills, and showcase your ability to solve complex problems.
• Final Presentation: On the last day of the internship program, interns will present their group project findings and recommendations to company leadership. This is your opportunity to demonstrate what you've learned and make a lasting impression on decision-makers within the organization.
  
  
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• We expect a robust response to this posting. The preparation you do and the quality of your answers to the application question will make a big difference
• You'll need to provide your own lodging and transportation to our Seaport office in Boston
• We respond to every applicant through this portal and are focused on those who apply through Workable. We will not respond to communication outside Workable (LinkedIn, email, referrals, etc.)
• Have fun! It is one of our Superpowers!
  
  

Ready to jump in? Let's go!

Requirements

YOUR TEAM OBJECTIVE

You will coordinate the development and organization process of the product line from concept through production, collaborating with the product team to create top-quality products that achieve seasonal initiatives and meet calendar deliverables with a focus on organizing sample requests and storage.

Essential Duties

• Track all incoming samples
• Attend Apparel Team touch-bases and take notes to document discussions, development progress, outcomes, and tasks to be completed
• Collect and file fabric and trim spec sheets
• Assist in the maintenance of development tracking tools
• Assist in organizing our new sample storage room
  
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising
• Understanding of the apparel product development process
• Fundamental knowledge of textile development
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple processes throughout the day
• Familiarity with Centric PLM, or other similar PLM systems
• Good color acuity
  
  
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• You are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and proactive in seeking opportunities to contribute
• You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and value constructive feedback
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the willingness to learn
  
  
  

YOU'LL KNOW YOU'RE SUCCESSFUL WHEN

• You walk away with real-world experience with an innovative apparel company
• You have supported the Product Development team and have taken away meaningful experience that you can use in the future
• You have contributed to the Life Is Good mission of spreading Optimism
  
  
  

Benefits

We are located in the innovative and thriving Fort Point neighborhood. Our community is full of green space, outstanding food, and entertainment options. And we have dogs that like to play.

You'll contribute to helping kids heal from trauma as we serve our social mission, The Playmaker Project.

Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law, and others that are just plain good business practice.