Product Development Intern

Boll & Branch • Summit, NJ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summer 2026 Internship As the Product Development (PD) Intern, you will help with the day-to-day operations, review and manage samples, learn the structure of tech packs and construction of home goods, and gain a stronger understanding and application of the development process. You will also assist the Fabric, Color, and Trim managers to learn their processes. You will work directly with the Design team and sit in meetings with the Production and Merchandising teams. You will report to the Product Development Manager.

Requirements

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program.
• Available to work 32 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) starting May 26, 2026 through August 6, 2026.
• Proficiency in Illustrator in order to assist in updating CADs.
• Familiarity with Google Suite.
• Interested in pursuing a career in home goods or fashion.
• Passion to learn.
• A positive attitude, especially when met with unexpected challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have flexibility to work remotely. Currently we are operating under a hybrid model whereby most teams work in an office a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays/Thursdays) and may be provided flexibility to work from home on other days.
• The primary location for this role is Summit, NJ.
• Interns are required to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will be paid an hourly wage of $20.00 as a part-time seasonal employee.
• The above is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, description of requirements and expectations that may evolve over time based on business needs.
• You must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and speccing samples to provide necessary comments to vendors
• Capture comments from sample reviews and update tech packs in a timely manner with our PD associates
• Track and manage incoming and outgoing samples
• Note important information during various meetings with Design, Merchandising, and Production to review for next-steps
• Gain an understanding of the overall design and development process from concept, PLM management, costing, and to production.
• Work alongside Fabric, Color, and Trim & Packaging managers, learning their processes, how they communicate with vendors, and how materials are sourced
• Learn about the overall mission of the company and its products and understand the brand, customer, and department goals
• Collaborate with team members on varied projects to gain real-world experience and help to research, propose ideas and find solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees