Saalt is a certified B Corporation creating sustainable, high-performance period-care products and stigma-breaking branding. The Product Development Intern will organize product samples and development records while supporting research, testing, packaging, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination during the Fall 2026 semester.
Responsibilities
Organize and maintain Saalt’s Product Development sample and materials library
Receive, label, photograph, file, and track incoming product and packaging samples
Help catalog lab dips, shade bands, color standards, fabrics, trims, and materials
Maintain consistent physical and digital naming and filing systems
Prepare samples and materials for team reviews and meetings
Update Product Development trackers, timelines, and project documentation
Conduct market, material, packaging, and competitive research
Help analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify relevant insights
Support product testing, wearer trials, surveys, and focus groups
Assist with packaging development and sample reviews
Prepare comparison charts, presentations, and project recaps
Support communication and follow-up with internal teams and external partners
Participate in weekly Product Development and relevant cross-functional meetings
Assist with additional product launches and development priorities as needed
Work closely with an assigned Product Development supervisor
Participate in regular check-ins, feedback, and goal-setting
Attend relevant department and project meetings
Receive hands-on experience with Saalt’s samples, materials, color, and development processes
Receive support with school paperwork when completing the internship for academic credit
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Curious about market trends, customer behavior, and how research informs product decisions
Interested in learning about pricing, forecasting, product performance, and the business side of product development
A clear and thoughtful written and verbal communicator
Comfortable collaborating with teams across Product Development, Creative, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain
Visually minded, with an interest in branding, packaging, and how products are presented to customers
Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides
Dependable, adaptable, and able to follow projects through to completion
Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and receiving feedback
Excited to learn and passionate about Saalt's mission
Preferred
Previous internship, coursework, or project experience related to product development, merchandising, consumer research, packaging, or project coordination is helpful but not required
Benefits
Hands-on exposure to the product-development process from concept through commercialization
Support with school paperwork when completing the internship for academic credit
Regular check-ins, feedback, and goal-setting
Opportunities to learn and grow
An exceptional work environment
Meaningful experience while making an impact on the world
Saalt is retail company that provides period care products.
