Job Details

About the Role

Ariat is seeking a motivated and curious-minded Footwear Material Intern to join our innovative team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in material development while contributing to the evolution of industry-leading products. The intern will collaborate closely with the materials team to help bring products to market while learning the complete footwear product creation process—from concept to production.

As a Footwear Material Intern, you'll become part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and authenticity. Ariat is committed to helping you grow professionally while enjoying a fun, inclusive, and creative work environment. Expect mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to real-world product development cycles.

What You'll Gain

Experience in Material Development:

• Overview of the Footwear Material Development process (concept to commercialization)
• Learn Centric PLM system
• Work with the Materials Manager on various projects to learn about different materials and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on projects in the materials library to support the footwear Product Creation Team

Technical Skills:

• Gain understanding of the material development process, including color approvals, development tracking, and physical testing requirements for various footwear materials.
• Learn how material choices impact fit, costing, and performance of different types of footwear.
• Leather 101, an introduction to leather making from tanning to finishing, and an understanding of raw material sourcing

Presentation & Communication:

• Participation in team meetings and presentation of work as required.
• Present internship goals and outcomes to the team at the conclusion of the program.

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the footwear industry, including material development.
• Learn the full lifecycle of material development, from concept to commercialization
• Develop new materials throughout the seasonal process.

About You

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Material Science/ Textile Engineering, Textile and Fashion Design, or similar degrees.
• Knowledge and curiosity of materials, construction, and manufacturing are preferred
• Organized and attentive to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, with product management experience.
• Passionate about footwear and eager to learn from a collaborative, fast-paced team

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative global outdoor brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

The salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; internal equity; and alignment with market data for the geographic location. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as a 401(k).

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email ...@ariat.com.

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.