Footwear Materials Intern
About The Position
Ariat is seeking a motivated and curious-minded Footwear Material Intern to join our innovative team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in material development while contributing to the evolution of industry-leading products. The intern will collaborate closely with the materials team to help bring products to market while learning the complete footwear product creation process—from concept to production. As a Footwear Material Intern, you'll become part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and authenticity. Ariat is committed to helping you grow professionally while enjoying a fun, inclusive, and creative work environment. Expect mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to real-world product development cycles.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Material Science/ Textile Engineering, Textile and Fashion Design, or similar degrees.
- Knowledge and curiosity of materials, construction, and manufacturing are preferred
- Organized and attentive to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, with product management experience.
- Passionate about footwear and eager to learn from a collaborative, fast-paced team
Responsibilities
- Overview of the Footwear Material Development process (concept to commercialization)
- Learn Centric PLM system
- Work with the Materials Manager on various projects to learn about different materials and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on projects in the materials library to support the footwear Product Creation Team
- Gain understanding of the material development process, including color approvals, development tracking, and physical testing requirements for various footwear materials.
- Learn how material choices impact fit, costing, and performance of different types of footwear.
- Leather 101, an introduction to leather making from tanning to finishing, and an understanding of raw material sourcing
- Participation in team meetings and presentation of work as required.
- Present internship goals and outcomes to the team at the conclusion of the program.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the footwear industry, including material development.
- Learn the full lifecycle of material development, from concept to commercialization
- Develop new materials throughout the seasonal process.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance options
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
