15 Aug
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Sundays
|
Vancouver
Product Development Intern / Co-op
ABOUT US:
Sundays was founded in Vancouver in 2019 by four friends with deep roots in furniture and retail. We design West Coast modern pieces: warm, functional, built to last. We sell direct to customers across the US and Canada, online and through showrooms in New York, Pasadena, Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary. Our sister brand Hetta takes a more refined, traditional approach, while upholding the same commitment to quality.
As a Product Development Intern / Co-op, you’ll support the Product Development team across day-to-day product development and product operations, helping keep product information, imagery, samples, and documentation organized and moving forward. This is a hands-on chance for someone who is detail-oriented, curious about furniture and design, and interested in how thoughtful processes and emerging tools like AI can support product development.
This role is ideally suited to a student seeking a four-month co-op or internship placement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Product Development team with day-to-day product development and product operations activities.
- Collect, organize, review, and process product imagery and digital assets, including basic image editing and preparation for final review.
- Collect and review Product Data Forms for completeness and accuracy, flagging missing or inconsistent information.
- Review assembly instructions and prepare feedback for final approval.
- Maintain Product Development trackers, Miro boards, SharePoint files, and other team documentation.
- Track sample and product development statuses, ETAs, and outstanding information, flagging delays or missing details to the team.
- Conduct product and competitor research, including monitoring new launches, collections, collaborations, and industry trends.
- Support AI image generation and other AI-enabled Product Development workflows.
- Assist with drafting, organizing, and maintaining product tech packs.
- Maintain physical and digital product and material resources, including the swatch library.
- Support ad-hoc Product Development projects, presentations, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve repetitive Product Development workflows through better processes, tools, and AI.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to product or industrial design, business, operations, communications, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, product data, and digital file management.
- Comfortable learning and using AI tools as part of creative and operational workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently while knowing when to ask questions or escalate something for review.
- Curious about furniture, design, consumer products, and the product development process.
- Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working across a variety of tasks and projects.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, or other image-editing tools.
- Familiarity with product specifications, technical drawings, or tech packs.
- Experience working with product data, digital asset management, or similar systems.
- Experience using AI tools for creative or operational workflows.
- Previous experience or education related to furniture, product design, industrial design, or consumer products.
What you’ll gain:
- Exposure to the end-to-end product development process within a growing furniture brand.
- Hands-on experience working with product imagery, specifications, samples, product data, and development documentation.
- Experience collaborating with Product Developers and cross-functional teams.
- An understanding of how products move from concept and development through to launch.
- Practical experience using AI and digital tools within a Product Development environment.
- Opportunities to take ownership of recurring Product Development workflows and contribute to process improvements.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A flexible, collaborative work environment with a design-forward office in Vancouver.
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee, and tea.
- Ergonomic workstations with sit-stand desks.
- Generous product discounts across Sundays and Hetta.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth as the company scale
The hourly wage for this role is $22–$25 per hour. We appreciate hearing from all candidates; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Sundays is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
📌 Product Development Intern (Vancouver)
🏢 Sundays
📍 Vancouver