Product Development Internship
About The Position
Join our team and be a part of the Natco family. As a fourth-generation family-run business, Natco Home is one of the largest and most respected privately owned home furnishings companies in North America. At Natco, surpassing our customers’ expectations in quality, service, and value is over a 100-year tradition. A commitment to innovation is woven into our future. An inspired career path awaits. Come see for yourself, there is no place like Natco Home. Natco Home is looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented college student to join our Product Development team as a Part-time Intern. This role offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, industry‑leading textile manufacturing environment where you’ll gain real exposure to how products are developed, launched, and supported from concept to customer. As an intern, you’ll work closely with experienced professionals across Product Development, Sales, Design, and Supply Chain, building practical skills in organization, communication, and business systems while contributing to meaningful projects. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in product development, merchandising, supply chain, or general business operations who want to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real‑world projects and see how a legacy brand brings products to market.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior level education pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Textiles, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to ask questions and learn
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data entry, tracking, and formatting)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
- Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Interest in product development, manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods a plus
Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain various Excel-based product and supplier request forms, including shipping, photography, design, and sample requests
- Support the Sales team by entering product specifications into PLM using information from supplier quote sheets
- Coordinate sample requests and maintain a post‑market sample log for showroom, customer, and market shipments
- Help maintain and update the product development calendar to ensure projects meet milestone deadlines
- Assist with the development and updating of visual rack plans
- Support preparation of walk‑through documents, including new product specifications, product descriptions, and images
- Perform other administrative tasks as directed by the VP of Sales and Product Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
