About the role#
Dreamwear is looking for a Product Development Intern to join our team in New York. You will work closely with our Product Development staff to coordinate between our design teams and factories. This role focuses on the creation of finished products, including managing pricing, lead times, and quality control.
What you'll do#
- Learn our company styles and product categories.
- Manage incoming packages from factories and distribute fit samples to the appropriate departments.
- Attend fittings to observe how garment fit, fabrics, and styling influence cost and delivery.
- Send lab dips, strike offs, and pre-production comments to factories.
- Enter data into product maintenance screens and maintain organized filing systems.
- Distribute new order CADs to the sales, design, and product development teams.
- Coordinate with the graphics team to update hangtags, hangers, and packing methods.
- Assist with preparing samples for customer and market appointments.
- Maintain customer closets and category sample racks.
- Handle special or rush projects as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or Manufacturing.
- Availability to work 2-3 full days per week.
- Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, time management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid
About Dreamwear
Dreamwear is a family-owned business based in New York City. Founded in 1994, the company operates in the intimate apparel industry. It maintains additional offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and China. The firm manages design, sourcing, and distribution for sleepwear and shapewear products.
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