Product Design Internship - 2025

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Duluth Holdings - Mount Horeb, WI

Full-time - Intern

Mount Horeb, WI

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Product Design Internship at Duluth Trading Company is a 10-week program designed for college students to gain hands-on experience in product design within a dynamic retail environment. Interns will engage in real-life tasks and projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop new styles and contribute to the design process. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about fabric selection, market research, and the creation of detailed tech packs, all while being immersed in the company's collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Research and select fabrics, trims, and textile technologies for DTC brands.
• Conduct market, user, and trend research.
• Ideate and develop new styles across multiple categories.
• Prepare visual tools such as sketches, presentation boards, and fabric swatches for meetings.
• Build seasonal information in PLM software and maintain it, including updating bills of materials and prototype requests.
• Create detailed tech packs that communicate design intent, including sketches and technical illustrations.
• Assist with lab dip, trim & strike-off comments, and organization of approval records.
• Build seasonal color palettes and chipboards.
• Attend seasonal competitive shopping trips to Madison & Milwaukee.
• Provide constructive feedback on design intent and silhouette in fittings.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student in apparel design, product design, industrial design, or a similar program.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of basic garment, bag, and/or accessories construction and basic fit analysis skills.
• Strong digital sketching and CAD abilities.
• A roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic.
• Passion for sharing ideas and being a hands-on team member.
• Ability to complete projects with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid internships at $17/hour
• Relocation assistance
• 40% employee merchandise discount