Technical Sourcing Intern

NEW ERA CAP LLC•Buffalo, NY

5h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we The New Era Internship Program is a dynamic and disruptive opportunity designed to deliver an elite, authentic experience for students. Interns are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, contribute progressive ideas, and deliver meaningful, high-impact work that drives our strategic initiatives. Supported by mentorship and professional development, New Era Interns are empowered to thrive in any career they pursue. Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap’s Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging interns to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site café, fitness center, and Flagship store. Summer 2026 Internship Snapshot The Internship Program is a full-time (40 hours) opportunity that runs May 20 through August 14 In addition to your projects and tasks, New Era Interns will experience: Networking Opportunities Professional Development (i.e., workshops and learning sessions for résumé building and personal branding, job searching, public speaking, etc.) Community Service Day Team Building Day End-of-Internship Showcase to recognize your contributions and achievements The Opportunity at Hand The role of the Technical Sourcing Intern is an integral member of the Technical Sourcing team adding value through assisting with global headwear silhouette development, and global raw material development.

Requirements

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new system
Comfortable collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate professionally via phone, email, and in-person
Flexible and adaptable; able to respond quickly to changing circumstances
Innovative mindset with the ability to enhance existing processes and solutions
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive, with a track record of managing change with persistence and urgency
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program within Technical Design or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and PLM preferred
Interest in pattern making and textile manufacturing a plus

Responsibilities

Learn and contribute toward measurement specification build to support bulk production and quality
Participate in building out a silhouette education document for company on boarding
Assist with measuring fit samples to support global supply chain allocations
Collaborate with sourcing, quality, product, and design to accurate information is listed on silhouette documents
Support all technical aspects of product development; including pattern, fit, construction, technical drawings for product in development and production
Research best practices in tech packing measurement specification for manufacturing of soft goods (focus in headwear)
Compile size chart information across entire silhouette library to analyze and compare each silhouette to avoid duplications
Organize physical silhouette library
Update PLM sampling tracking, size charts, Illustrator files as per instructions from manager
Plan and track developments to ensure timely completion, based on pre-determined timeline discussed with stake holders
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other projects as assigned