Product Development Intern

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 opportunity 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.