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.
The Key Account Product Development Intern will serve as a key support to our sample workflow, working directly within the product development cycle for our most important customer accounts. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn product lifecycle management, international supply chain communication, and customer presentation development in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.
This position is expected to start in September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time and on-site.
In This Role
- Manage end-to-end swatch logistics, including packing, unpacking, and coordinating finish swatch shipments to and from major retail customers and overseas offices
- Maintain accurate tracking logs via Excel and internal systems for all incoming and outgoing development materials to ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain the organization, labeling, and cleanliness of the swatch room, and conduct periodic audits to ensure efficiency
- Proactively pull required swatches from inventory ahead of internal and client design reviews, and assist with room resets following meetings
- Build polished, visually compelling product pitch presentations for Key Account meetings using Portfolio software and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Maintain accurate tracking logs for warehouse samples and assist with sample pull requests and review coordination
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Business, or a related field
- Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel; willingness to learn proprietary presentation software (Portfolio)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with international teams
- Positive, eager-to-learn attitude and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Business, or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with international teams
- Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
What We Do
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.
