Product Development & Production, Non-Apparel Intern, Spring 2026

KHAITE • New York, NY

56d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Development & Production, Non-Apparel Intern to join the KHAITE team for this Spring Semester. This role will report to the Senior Product Developer, Non-Apparel and will be based out of the NYC HQ offices. This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to details and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Technical Design, or a related field
• Previous experience in production in non-apparel category
• Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in RLM is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample launches, ensuring all necessary materials and information are prepared for development partners in Italy
• Assist with mock-ups, material allocations, and technical documentation required for sample execution
• Help update and maintain design boards with the latest product information, including style names, material swatches, color references, Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Organize samples for fittings as well as maintain working space organized
• Maintain and organize all incoming and outgoing sample packages
• Assist with the production process by adding information to the technical packages, specs, and approvals with Italy-based vendors
• Track production timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of bulk materials and finished goods
• Support with product repairs and customer inquiries in coordination with the production and merchandising teams
• Help with the structure, layout, and formatting of internal presentations and seasonal review decks

Benefits

• KHAITE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. KHAITE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees