What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Intern position at Kendra Scott?
We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.
Internship Details to Know
The Kendra Scott Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on experience inside our rapidly growing multi-category fashion lifestyle brand. We value you. In our program, we are dedicated to shaping your unique interests and career aspirations, equipping you for success in your career and life.
Basics
- The Kendra Scott Internship experience is a 9-week, paid program with the requirement to be in Austin, TX. The internship will begin on June 1st and end July 30th.
- This is a full-time, 40/hour a week, in person opportunity. This program will be offered at $17/hour.
- Please apply to only one internship position that you are most interested in pursuing.
- Sponsorship and Relocation assistance is not currently provided.
- The deadline for internship applications is November 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST.
- Candidates will be informed of their status throughout our process, with final offers being extended in December 2025.
The Value You Will Receive
- Meet and greets and Q&A sessions with our Senior Leadership team
- Career development with on-the-job training, guided by a Kendra Scott Mentor in your department
- Learning and Development training sessions featuring LinkedIn, DEI, interview and resume skills, in store experience, presentation skills
- Networking, social and philanthropy opportunities with fellow interns and business associates to develop relationships with each other and key leaders within KS
Total Rewards Package for Summer Interns
- Up to 60% employee discount
- Pre-planned events around Austin, to get to know the city that KS calls home!
- Exclusive internal launch parties
- Fourth of July will be observed as a paid company Holiday
- Hybrid working (function dependent)
- In office gym with equipment
- Daily smoothies from the Kendra Scott Smoothie Bar
- Unlimited snacks
- Full-time, on-site security
- Covered Secured Free Parking Garage
Position Overview:
Reporting to our Material and Product Integrity (MPI) Manager, our Product Development Intern will assist in all aspects of the development cycle for jewelry. We will work together to source raw materials, inclusive of gemstones, and develop innovative materials that meet product design intent, cost targets, brand identity and quality standards for high-volumes of jewelry. Additionally, this role will support with performing root cause analysis for quality concerns through inspecting finished good products. Main priorities will be material sample tracking, calendar management, vendor communication, and hands on product reviews. This intern will gain an overall understanding of development and how to commercialize a product with a focus on product integrity, material sourcing and innovation, and thoughtful product engineering processes.
Responsibilities:
Implements plans to achieve departmental priorities
Work within our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to manage and organize material details, data, and communication with the suppliers
Work with the manager to lead a full product development cycle on one category/assortment start to finish to holistically understand the sourcing and development processes from design to production
Develop knowledge of gemstone sourcing and quality requirements for our jewelry
Intern will develop soft skills required to communicate with global supply base and will be provided coaching for experience and growth
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Strong Excel skills and understanding of retail math
The ability to demonstrate strong leadership among peers and across the organization
A high level of accountability, reliability and initiative
A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong ability to build relationship with co-workers and keep others informed
A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas
A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Salary : $17
