Product Development Intern

The Bradford Group•Niles, IL

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Exchange, part of The Bradford Hammacher Group family of brands, is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 10 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe. We are looking for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the product development field who are seeking hands-on experience. The Product Development Internship will be responsible for assisting Product Development teams with concepting new products and preparing those concepts for presentation to the company. Ideal candidates should possess strong traditional artistic and illustration skills, as well as demonstrated experience using Adobe Photoshop and emerging AI tools. How you will contribute: Assisting product development managers in concepting and developing product series. Preparing product for presentation to the company. Mock-ups, sculpture critiques, photo manipulation, and rough concept drawings. Research and other administrative project management task. Leverage emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance product development operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. What you will bring and skills that excite us: BA, BFA, MA, or MFA, in progress or completed with a major in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, or Fashion Design, or another art-related field is required. Experience in a clerical and/or art/craft environment is a major plus. Must possess excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills – both verbal and written. Must be detailed-oriented. Knowledge of MAC/PC including MS Office and Adobe Photo Shop is required; familiarity with Illustrator and/or databases (such as File Maker Pro) and AI based technology is helpful. What you can expect: Paid internship Hybrid work environment-M,F are remote and T-Thurs are in-office Network and build relationships with peers Intern events, lunches, outings and more Professional development and training sessions Creative work environment On-site fitness center Bradford at a glance: Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served. Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams. Compensation: $18.00 per hour The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

BA, BFA, MA, or MFA, in progress or completed with a major in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, or Fashion Design, or another art-related field is required.
Must possess excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills – both verbal and written.
Must be detailed-oriented.
Knowledge of MAC/PC including MS Office and Adobe Photo Shop is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clerical and/or art/craft environment is a major plus.
Familiarity with Illustrator and/or databases (such as File Maker Pro) and AI based technology is helpful.

Responsibilities

Assisting product development managers in concepting and developing product series.
Preparing product for presentation to the company.
Mock-ups, sculpture critiques, photo manipulation, and rough concept drawings.
Research and other administrative project management task.
Leverage emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance product development operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.