Product Development Intern

Dreamwear•New York, NY

About The Position

Dreamwear is a wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company whose Product Development team coordinates with factories to turn designs into finished products. The team serves as the key contact between Dreamwear and factories, managing matters such as pricing, lead time, and quality. The Product Development Intern will learn the company’s product categories and styles and support the team with samples, product documentation, factory communications, and preparation for customer and market appointments. The intern should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and commit to two to three full days per week.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or Manufacturing.
Team player able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.
Strong communication, time-management, and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
Availability to commit to two to three full days per week.

Responsibilities

Take initiative to become familiar with company categories and styles, both current and previous.
Open and distribute packages from factories.
Distribute and sign in new fit samples for the fit department and show fit samples to Product Development and Design.
Attend fittings to learn how garment fit, fabrics, and styling affect pricing and delivery.
Send lab dip, strike-off, and pre-production comments to factories when needed; enter them in the product maintenance screen for each purchase order and file them in books.
Send new order CADs to Sales, Design, and Product Development teams as directed by the Product Development team member.
Work with Graphics on updating hangtags, callouts, hangers, photos, and packing methods as directed.
Help prepare for customer and market appointments by preparing samples, requesting samples from factories, and returning samples afterward.
Help maintain the customer closet for all brands and category sample racks as needed.
Be flexible and assist with special or rush projects as needed.