Product Development Intern

Four Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Four Hands is hiring a Product Development Intern in Austin, Texas. This role involves tracking swatches, maintaining the swatch room, and assisting with various projects and presentations. The internship is part-time, lasting a minimum of 12 weeks, starting in September 2026 and continuing through December 2026.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree related to Merchandising or Business, and have experience with Microsoft Office tools and project management software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing a central library for master swatches.
• Work with the Photography team for swatch documentation.
• Coordinate with overseas teams for swatch data.
• Create presentation materials as needed.
• Maintain product status updates post-review.

Skills

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

Project management software (Asana, Monday.com)

Understanding of product databases or CMS

Education

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

Job description

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

This position is expected to start September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 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
• Work with Photography team to ensure new swatches are photographed and returned to swatch room in a timely manner
• Work with overseas teams to ensure swatch data is complete and finalized prior to new finishes launching on an item
• Create and manage presentation materials as needed
• 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.