Credited Internship Program: Soft Home Product Development and Packaging

ABOUT CARO HOME: Caro home is an industry leader in the design and distribution of Home Fashion Products.  We are a progressive company and proud to be certified as “Women Owned”. Our core values are authenticity, integrity to quality and innovation. Our products range from a full line of soft and hard home products including bath towels, kitchen towels, table linens, bath rugs, adult and kids bedding, and decorative accessories.

About the Internship:

• This is an internship that provides meaningful and challenging hands-on projects as well as exposure to various parts of our organization. You will get the opportunity to experience cross functional teams in Product Development, Design, Social Media, Merchandising and Sales. 
• We offer motivated students the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience, with a realistic preview of working professionally in the home fashion industry. 
• This is a non-paid internship. We offer educational credit and provide a stipend for commuter and meal expenses. 

About you:

• You love organization, design aesthetics, and all things soft home.
• You are interested in learning outside of a school environment to work with an experienced team in the home fashion industry.
• You are inquisitive, punctual, and have a positive attitude with a “can do spirit”.

Requirements:

• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Textile Development, Product Development, Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, Merchandising, or a related field. Please plan to provide 1-2 pages of sample work such as an online portfolio in addition to a CV.
• Accountability: You can work in-person for 2 days each week and can commute to Stamford CT; we are located a short walk from the Stamford Metro North station.
• Soft Skills: Knowledge of or proficiency in Adobe Suite Design Programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Suite and cloud-based PLM systems.  

This role will support the Product Development Department. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Packaging & Dyelines: Collaborate with the internal Graphic Design team and ensure accurate packaging dyelines, hangtags, and folding instructions are requested and delivered on time.
• Market & Trend Research: Support competitive shopping analysis, work on special packaging and photography projects, and research innovation in these areas.
• Costing & Specifications: Assist in compiling cost-comparison sheets, logistics, and specification updates under the direction of Product Managers.
• Showroom & Meeting Prep: Help organize and merchandise sample showrooms, pack presentation boxes, and prepare materials for projects.
• Tracking and Development: Receive an overview and starting point for organizing charts, sales orders and assisting with real-time status updates.
• Sample Management: Assist with sample organization and product storage by Category and Customer.