Internship Technical Product Development

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

The Technical Intern will support Hunkemöller’s Technical and Product teams throughout the product development lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience with fit, technical development, testing, wearer trials, product approvals, and competitor benchmarking. The role provides exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of a Technical team while developing organisational, analytical, and product knowledge skills. The Intern will work closely with Technologists, Pattern Technologists, Buying, Design, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical information, samples, testing, and actions are accurately recorded, followed up, and kept on track.

This is a five-month internship starting in February 2027. The candidate must remain enrolled at a school or university for the full internship and meet one of the stated Dutch-law eligibility conditions. The posting describes a 40-hour-per-week basis for allowance and work-from-home provisions.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in Bachelor’s- or Master’s-level studies focused on fabrics and product making and finishing; the posting names TMO, AMFI, and Saxion as examples.
• Remain enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship.
• Be available for five months starting in February 2027.
• Meet at least one stated eligibility condition: be an EU citizen; hold a Family/Partner visa; or be a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands whose internship is mandatory in the curriculum or whose university will sign a third-party Nuffic Agreement.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Have a strong interest in product development and product understanding, fabrication, and finishing.
• Be passionate about product and detail-oriented.
• Be organized and able to multitask.
• Work collaboratively, stay curious, and maintain a professional approach.
• Be proactive, solution-driven, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking on challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Have completed the first semesters of the relevant studies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, including testing and achieving fit-for-purpose products across HKM product types, working with Buying, Design, and suppliers.
• Assist in taking comments during weekly fitting sessions, including video conference calls with international suppliers.
• Compile and send supplier comments, technical diagrams, and photos after fitting sessions within the required critical-path timeframe.
• Organize and manage the weekly fit rail and calendar with the Buying department and suppliers, in line with seasonal critical-path management.
• Organize and manage the internal wear-trial process.
• Assist with other departmental tasks.
• Conduct competitor research when needed.

Benefits

• Participation in the Best Internship in Retail (BIIR) program with learning opportunities including Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, a CEO Q&A, and a Dragons’ Den.
• An assigned buddy who provides personal coaching and support for development and networking.
• For 40-hour internships, work from home up to two days per week depending on role requirements; arrangements may vary during onboarding.
• Gross internship allowance of €450 per month and 8+ holiday days, based on 40 hours per week.
• Travel allowance of up to €23 per day based on travel distance, if not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• 25% staff discount.
• Company laptop.
• Company gatherings such as Townhalls and drinks.
• An empowering, playful, and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern