Associate Footwear Developer Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Footwear Developer Intern works alongside lead footwear developers and product managers to help communicate technical concepts to factory partners and execute footwear prototypes according to a development calendar. The intern learns footwear construction basics, collaborates with the extended footwear team, and performs cost engineering to support projects during product development. The role includes hands-on experience with footwear innovation and product development at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. It is a 10-week, onsite internship running from June 14 through August 20, with compensation of $22 per hour.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sports Management, Movement Science, or a related field.
Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and work 40 hours per week during standard Monday–Friday hours.
Be available to work onsite in the office five days per week.
Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail when preparing presentations, reports, and materials.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Passion for the outdoors, sustainability, footwear trends, or innovation.
Creative, detail-oriented approach and problem-solving ability.
Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

Maintain product-criteria data integrity by updating the footwear database system, Centric.
Communicate footwear technical packages and drive calendar-based objectives through prototype phases of a Go To Market calendar.
Document and deliver cost-based scenarios by breaking down cost information to support product development decisions and achieve cost goals.
Work with lead footwear developers, product managers, factory partners, and the extended footwear team.
Support occasional activations through travel in and around the greater Portland area.