Junior Material Developer Intern

Are you passionate about sandals boots and everything in between Do you live and breathe sustainability Do you have a creative eye a hunger to learn and a KEEN interest in the outdoor industry If you said yes to any of the above we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Junior Material Developer Intern
Location: KEENs Global Headquarters in Portland Oregon (on-site)
Duration: 10 weeks
Compensation: $22/hour
Program Duration: Monday June 14th Friday August 20th

What Youll Do

As an Intern at KEEN (KEENtern) youll dive into the exciting world of footwear innovation and community! Youll get hands-on experience working alongside industry experts and contribute to shaping the future of KEEN.

As the Junior Materials Developer Intern you will create new materializations of KEEN icons by developing material mood boards that bring each story to life sourcing and developing selected materials and upper components collaborating with suppliers to provide direction and monitor progress and testing materials against QPS standards to ensure quality and performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Research trends and create material mood boards.
• Maintain and organize material library.
• Translate design ideas into technical specifications.
• Document season material specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelors degree in Textile Design Textile Engineering Fashion Design or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the Junior Senior or Graduate level. You will also be considered if you have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week during the internship program during normal working hours (MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM) and be available to work in the office 5 days/week.

What Were Looking For:

Were seeking someone who embodies our passion for creativity sustainability and the great outdoors. Our ideal KEENtern is:

• Passionate: Whether youre an outdoor enthusiast committed to sustainability or fascinated by footwear trends and innovation youre excited to engage with the world around you.
• Creatively Minded: Youre detail-oriented love bringing fresh ideas to life and have a knack for solving problems.
• A Strong Communicator: Whether its collaborating with a team or presenting ideas you know how to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: Youre curious ready to ask questions take initiative and dive into new challenges with enthusiasm.

Why Intern with Us

Being a KEENtern means youre not just an internyoure a valued part of our KEEN community. Heres what you can look forward to:

• Meaningful Work: Tackle real-world projects that make an impact gaining valuable hands-on experience at a globally recognized brand.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with talented teammates and work on a group project with other KEENterns.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts and mentors who can help shape your career.
• Perks & Benefits: Enjoy product discounts a subsidized cafeteria and an inspiring workspace.
• Outdoor Adventures: Immerse yourself in Portland a vibrant city nestled between the mountains and the coast a hub for all things outdoors such as hiking biking rafting camping and climbing.

Program Requirements:

To qualify for this internship you must:

• Be a Junior Senior or Graduate student working toward a degree in Textile Design Textile Engineering Fashion Design or a related field.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Commit to a 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August.
• Dedicate 40 hours per week during standard M-F work week.
• This is an onsite role located at our beautiful headquarters office in Portland OR.
• Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills strong attention to detail in preparation of presentations reports and materials.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation including using a computer for extended periods.

Travel: Occasional travel in and around the larger Portland area to support activations.

Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre ready to take your passions to the next level and be part of a world-class team please apply.

Other Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Fuerst Group KEEN and Chrome are equal opportunity employers. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Junior IC