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Product Development Intern

VIDA & Co.

Product Development Intern

San Francisco, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Who we are looking for:

    We are looking for a highly organized, creative multitasker to support in our Product Design department. Do you want to start your professional career in product design with a rapidly developing fashion and home goods company? Are you a quick learner, passionate about making beautiful products and really good at keeping overview of project planning and an ever- evolving list of things to get done? Then VIDA is the place to start an incredible journey with a steep learning curve and lots of joy and reward when you can be proud of every product launch you have made possible for us with your incredible support!

    The JOB:

    • Full or part-time position in a fast-paced, high-profile startup environment
    • Requires at least 18 hours a week for a minimum period of 3 months
    • Assist in product design processes using a variety of tools
    • Create and review specification sheets for all products to determine requirements and priorities
    • Create and update technical illustrations for spec sheets
    • Work with our sourcing department to request samples from suppliers
    • Input data in various management sheets in Google, Excel, and partner portals
    • Organize and arrange all samples on site to expedite flow of materials and meet sampling deadlines and product schedules
    • Support and update day-to-day operations necessary for product design

    Skills and Experience:

    • Education in fashion and/or product design or other related field
    • Have excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
    • Have excellent written and verbal skills
    • Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing
    • Have excellent data entry skills & proven experience in this field (a plus)

    We want someone who is:

    • Hard-working, highly motivated and energetic
    • A self-starter
    • Task oriented and has high attention to detail
    • Excellent ability to organize and prioritize
    • Multi-tasker with excellent time management skills
    • Sense of ownership/accountability
    • Deadline driven and highly organized

    Position in the Organization:

    Internship, reporting to Product Designer.

    WE OFFER:

    • A steep learning curve
    • Coaching and mentorship by experts in the field
    • Opportunity to take actual responsibility and ownership for (parts of ) our sourcing process
    • Exposure to every step of a sourcing & product launch process from kick off with our design department to technical implementation of new items on our platform.
    • Being a member of the VIDA family: a highly motivated, passionate and ambitious group of people on track to change the world of commerce.
    • Free Friday lunches
    • Daily stipend of $25.-
    • Flexible schedule to accommodate combining part time work or classes with our internship.