Product Development Intern

Job Description

Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. This full-time summer internship gives college students interested in the apparel industry the opportunity to work in an inspirational and dynamic culture. You'll have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a major licensed sports apparel company. You will benefit from on the job training and mentoring along with participation in professional development events, projects and workshops. Interns will receive the opportunity to enhance their interpersonal skills, build professional relationships and of course, build their resumes. An intern should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support a designated functional area, and work toward goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager. Key Responsibilities: Working with the Product Development Departments: •Assist & learn from all pillars of the PD departments •Learn and understand the Product Development processes as they relate to the Time & Action calendar, product development cycles, internal departments and external communications •Heavy focus assisting in embellishment standardization process & SOP creation •Assist in Material toolbox creation, toolbox testing, library swatch boards & toolbox tracker updates •Assist in fittings, measuring garments, taking photos on forms, creating and updating specs •Understand and apply graphic placement and sizing as it relates to a specific style •Upload updated documents to vendor BOX folders •Create black & white sketches for specs using Illustrator •Swatch and file fabric, embellishment and color submits and update development trackers. •Shipping samples and swatches to vendors •Assist Materials Department in preparing boards for cross-functional meetings •Assist Product Development Department in preparing garments for cross-functional meetings •Participate in the strategic, ideating creative process related to line planning, business analysis & market research. •Understand the target customer and relevant market trends Qualifications: •Graduating August 2024 - July 2025 •Obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree •Students majoring in: Materials, Product Development, Design or related field. •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •Candidates with prior related experience and/or who have strong interest in this area. •Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs including: MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint , Adobe Creative Suite, and Adobe Illustrator. •Fit and pattern making skills preferred. •Advanced Excel skills preferred. •Some Airtable skills preferred. Program Structure: •Start: Tuesday, May 28 •End: Friday, August 2 •Onsite/hybrid •Housing stipend not provided Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now. Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices. NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS : In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. 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