Product Development Intern

goodr • Los Angeles, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Intern joins goodr’s Product Development team for its 2027 Spring Internship Program, a paid, nine-week internship from January 19, 2027, through March 19, 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience learning how a sports eyewear company develops products, helping move creative product ideas from concept toward production. The role includes organizing the office sample wall and material and sample libraries, assisting with tech packs and manufacturer communications, coordinating samples, and collaborating with Design, Quality, Customer Service, and other team members. The intern will work fully onsite at goodr’s Inglewood, California office during regular business hours. The position may be part-time, up to 30 hours per week, or full-time, 40 hours per week, depending on the intern’s schedule. It reports directly to the VP of Product Development.

Requirements

• Commit to the full nine-week internship from January 19, 2027, through March 19, 2027.
• Be available for a part-time schedule of up to 30 hours per week or a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, depending on schedule.
• Work fully onsite at the Inglewood, California office during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Be in the office on Tuesdays for at least a half day, regardless of total weekly hours or part-time flexibility.
• Reside in Los Angeles or the surrounding area for the duration of the internship.
• No college degree or prior experience is required.
• Demonstrate a strong passion for product development and a desire to learn how products progress from initial ideas to final production.
• Be excited to take on new projects and work outside your comfort zone.
• Have proficiency with Adobe programs, specifically Illustrator.
• Be proficient with Mac computers and GSuite, especially spreadsheets.
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic company environment.
• Be able to work autonomously and in teams, collaborate effectively, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Be proactive and capable of independent problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in Product Development and learn how a fast-paced sports eyewear company operates day to day.
• Help turn creative and unconventional product ideas into reality.
• Manage and organize the material and sample libraries and sunglasses sample wall in the office.
• Assist with creating tech packs and communicating product requirements to manufacturers, helping ensure products meet expectations and stay on budget.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Customer Service teams to develop ideas and ensure products meet standards.
• Communicate with manufacturers to support product development and keep projects moving forward.
• Support the Design team in realizing its vision and exploring product possibilities.
• Help coordinate incoming development samples, golden sample approvals, content shoot samples, sales samples, and sample-library materials.
• Help ensure products meet goodr’s 4 F’s: Fun, Functional, Fashionable, and 'Ffordable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $20 per hour.
• Mentorship from knowledgeable individuals in a potential field of choice.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills applicable to any career path.
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members.
• Training and discussions geared toward advancing knowledge of company standards and systems.
• Real-life work experience and work samples to share with future employers.
• Sunglasses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed