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Product Development Intern
CompanyFour Hands
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 27, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Product Development team in tracking swatches, communicating with the overseas team, and maintaining the swatch room. Additional responsibilities include creating presentation materials and updating product status post-review.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
692
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers.
Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more.
Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><div>Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. </div>
<p>Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.</p></div><div><span class="TextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">Four Hands is looking to hire a Product Development Intern to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">assist</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> the Product Development team in tracking </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">watche</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">, communicating with the overseas team, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">swatch</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> room, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">assisting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> with various projects and presentations.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW110791303 BCX0"><span class="SCXW110791303 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW110791303 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW110791303 BCX0"><br class="SCXW110791303 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">This position is expected to start in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">May</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> 202</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">6</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> and continue </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">through</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> the entire </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">Summer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> 2026</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> term (</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">through </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">August 2026</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">). Our internships are a minimum of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">1</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">0 weeks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110791303 BCX0"> part-time (30 hours) and on-site.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW110791303 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div>
<p><strong>In This Role</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in maintaining and organizing a central library for master swatches from overseas factories</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work with Photography team to ensure new swatches are photographed and returned to swatch room in a timely manner</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work with overseas teams to ensure swatch data is complete and finalized prior to new finishes launching on an item </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and manage presentation materials as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain the Introduction Status List and coordinate with Supply Chain team as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure product information and photography has been received from the overseas team prior to market</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Track and update product status post-review (approved/rejected), reflect changes on the product site, and communicate updates to relevant departments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li>Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications</li>
<li>Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
<ul>
<li>Be open and honest</li>
<li>Reach for excellence</li>
<li>Act with responsibility</li>
<li>Value the whole person</li>
<li>Enjoy the journey</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Ideal Person</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Textiles and Apparel, Business or related field </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to project management software (Asana, Monday.com, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of product databases or content management systems (CMS) used to maintain product information</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 id="about-heading" class="external-panel__heading">About Four Hands</h3>
<div id="about-body" class="external-panel__trix-content external-panel__trix-content--colored">
<div>Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. <br><br></div>
<div>Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.<br><br></div>
<div>And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.<br><br></div>
<div>Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.<br><br></div>
<div>Visit <a href="https://www.fourhands.com/">www.FourHands.com</a> for more information.</div>
</div></div>
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