Product Development Intern -- Fall 2026
About The Position
Saalt empowers people to care for their periods in a healthy and sustainable way by creating high-performance products and stigma-breaking branding. As a certified B Corporation, Saalt strives to be the change it seeks in the world, knowing that people and the planet matter. The company invests in women and communities through period-care donations, scholarships, and life-skills training. Saalt is looking for an organized, curious, and hands-on Product Development Intern to join their team for the Fall 2026 semester. This internship will focus on supporting the organization of Saalt’s Product Development library, including product samples, materials, packaging, color standards, and lab dips. The intern will ensure samples and development records are clearly labeled, documented, and easy to locate. Additionally, the intern will gain broad exposure to the consumer product development and launch process, supporting projects across product research, sampling, testing, packaging, and cross-functional coordination.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Curious about market trends, customer behavior, and how research informs product decisions
- Interested in learning about pricing, forecasting, product performance, and the business side of product development
- Clear and thoughtful written and verbal communicator
- Comfortable collaborating with teams across Product Development, Creative, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Visually minded, with an interest in branding, packaging, and how products are presented to customers
- Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to follow projects through to completion
- Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and receiving feedback
- Excited to learn and passionate about Saalt’s mission
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, coursework, or project experience related to product development, merchandising, consumer research, packaging, or project coordination is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain Saalt’s Product Development sample and materials library
- Receive, label, photograph, file, and track incoming product and packaging samples
- Help catalog lab dips, shade bands, color standards, fabrics, trims, and materials
- Maintain consistent physical and digital naming and filing systems
- Prepare samples and materials for team reviews and meetings
- Update Product Development trackers, timelines, and project documentation
- Conduct market, material, packaging, and competitive research
- Help analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify relevant insights
- Support product testing, wearer trials, surveys, and focus groups
- Assist with packaging development and sample reviews
- Prepare comparison charts, presentations, and project recaps
- Support communication and follow-up with internal teams and external partners
- Participate in weekly Product Development and relevant cross-functional meetings
- Assist with additional product launches and development priorities as needed
Benefits
- Compensation: $17 per hour
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Support with school paperwork when completing the internship for academic credit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
