Product Development Intern

Job Description

Description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

Four Hands is looking to hire a Product Development Intern to assist the Product Development team in tracking samples, communicating with the overseas team, maintaining the sample room, and assisting with various projects and presentations.

This position is expected to start in August 2025 and continue through the entire Fall 2025 term (through Nov/Dec 2025). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

In This Role

Assist in maintaining and organizing a central library for master swatches from overseas factories

Create and manage presentation materials for new items for each Market

Maintain the Introduction Status List and coordinate with Supply Chain team as needed

Ensure product information and photography has been received from the overseas team prior to market

Track and update product status post-review (approved/rejected), reflect changes on the product site, and communicate updates to relevant departments

Serve as the main point of contact for product site management, including user access, content updates, system maintenance, and support coordination

Other duties as assigned by Management

Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:

Be open and honest

Reach for excellence

Act with responsibility

Value the whole person

Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

Pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Textiles and Apparel, Business or related field

Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

Exposure to project management software (Asana, Monday.com, etc.)

Understanding of product databases or content management systems (CMS) used to maintain product information

Internship Program at Four Hands

The Internship Program is aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in the area they are most passionate about. Interns at Four Hands have the opportunity to work closely with various departments to gain valuable knowledge about the company. The program focuses on professional development, offering mentorship from like-minded professionals and the chance to contribute to real projects. Interns are encouraged to bring innovative ideas to make the experience challenging and rewarding. This program will enable students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.