Apparel Accessories Product Development and Tech Design Intern

Are you passionate, adventurous, collaborative and impactful? Join Gold Bug, a privately held woman-owned company setting the industry standard for safe and quality products. Gold Bug is one of the largest branded suppliers of infant and children's apparel and accessories in the US. You can gain hands‑on experience while possibly getting college credit through an Apparel Accessories Product Development and Tech Design Internship with a family-owned company that has been around almost 60 years.

Gold Bug is built around a fundamental truth: in life it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Just as every baby emerges as a life altering joy wrapped in the tiniest package, we see a “Gold Bug” as the small idea that can make the biggest impact. Whether it's our innovative design, relentless focus on product, safety, or our championing causes that support maternal health, our attention to the little details has led us for the past fifty years.

We are accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 internship program. It is an unpaid internship, but the knowledge you will receive is invaluable!

The Apparel Accessories Product Development and Tech Design intern will assist with the day-to-day operations in our office. This position is for motivated individuals who are hands‑on when it comes to work. This will be a great opportunity to learn about multiple areas in the fashion accessory industry. We will work together to build skills to help with your future career goals.

• Assist with Fed Ex distribution and sending
• Sample room organization
• Review samples and lab dips with supervisor for color approval
• File and organize lab dips and component approvals
• Measure and evaluate samples at various development stages
• Target costing and analyzing
• Become familiar with a product development calendar
• Navigate PLM daily
• Packaging review and approvals
• Other duties as assigned

• Familiar with either or both Windows or Mac computer.
• Familiar with MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or Mac Software.
• Familiar with Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator & Photoshop
• Attention to detail and excellent time management and organizational skills with a sense of urgency for deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
• Ability to be flexible and show initiative in a change‑oriented company
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Currently pursuing a college/university degree in Product Development or Tech Design or a recent graduate of a Product Development or Tech Design program. Completion of relevant coursework and participation in volunteer activities will be considered strong assets.