Intern, Packaging Development

amika•New York, NY

13h•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Packaging Development Intern to join our Packaging Development team in Brooklyn, NY. this is a 6-month, on-site internship. the ideal candidate will work closely with our Packaging Development Engineer and broader technical team to support packaging development, testing, documentation, and process improvement initiatives. location: brooklyn, ny (onsite 3 days a week. must have the right to live and work in the US) hourly rate: $17 per hour hours: 40 hours per week duration: 6 months start date: May, 26th 2026

Requirements

must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (open to sophomore, junior, and senior standing) in Packaging Engineering/Science, Materials Science, or other Engineering major.
willing to travel on-site to our Brooklyn, NY office 3-5 days a week over the course of the 6-month internship.
must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
strong written and verbal communication skills.
excellent organizational and time management abilities.
willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

experience with Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
familiarity with lab testing equipment (e.g., scales, torque gauges, calipers) is a plus.
prior lab or technical internship experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

support lab testing efforts by conducting package evaluations and organizing test data.
write, optimize, and review technical testing protocols and reports.
manage packaging samples and shipments, including organizing samples by category.
coordinate artwork and color development processes (e.g., dielines, sample management, proof approvals).
develop packaging standards library to standardized sample review and color matching.
order packaging components from internal or external suppliers.
contribute to the maintenance and improvement of packaging databases and documentation systems like writing SOPs and creating reference libraries.
support ongoing process improvement projects within the packaging development lifecycle.
collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Creative, Marketing, and Quality.
perform other duties as assigned to support packaging development goals