Footwear Materials Intern (7949)

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.

Hourly rate: $20.00 per hour.

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 human.resources@ariat.com.

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