Product Development Intern - Apparel & Accessories
Internship
$18 - $20/hr
Bachelor's
Hoboken, NJ, USA
In Person
Product & Experience DesignIndustrial Design
About the job
Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion, Technical Design, or a related field.
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or computer-aided design; coursework counts.
One year of experience in apparel/accessories product development and sourcing.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Get exposure to product development across apparel and accessories categories.
Track and organize incoming samples by stage, including PP and TOP.
Support trend forecasting and seasonal concept development.
Assist with tech pack preparation and early-stage vendor conversations, including with overseas partners.
Review artwork placement, garment construction, and swatch/trim references.
Help build presentations, mood boards, and line assortments.
Log timelines and sample status in Asana and Excel-based trackers.
Work cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Marketing, and Licensing.
A growing fashion and accessories brand in Hoboken, NJ, known for its licensed apparel partnerships, is looking for a Product Development Intern. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn product development end-to-end - from trend research and sketch review through sampling, sourcing, and vendor communication.
What you'll do:
Get exposure to product development across both apparel and accessories categories
Track and organize incoming samples by stage (including PP and TOP)
Support trend forecasting and seasonal concept development
Assist with tech pack prep and early-stage vendor conversations, including overseas partners
Review artwork placement, garment construction, and swatch/trim references
Help build presentations, mood boards, and line assortments
Log timelines and sample status in Asana and Excel-based trackers
Work cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Marketing, and Licensing
What you'll bring:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion, Technical Design, or a related field
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or CAD (coursework counts)
A genuine interest in fashion, trend, and how products actually get made
1 year of experience in apparel/accessories product development and sourcing
Strong organization, communication, and a "figure it out" attitude
This is a great fit for someone early in their career who wants real, hands-on product development reps at a brand with an established, recognizable product line.