Product Design Intern
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
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.
This Intern will support Product Developers throughout the design process, from concept development to material and finish selection. This role offers hands-on experience collaborating across teams while contributing to the execution and organization of innovative product designs.
This position is expected to start in May 2026 and continue through the entire Summer 2026 term (through August 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time (30 hours) and on-site.
In This Role
- Support Category Product Developers with requested design work, including concept development, design execution, CAD, material, finish, and fabric selection
- Conduct visual research and gather inspiration
- Review and refine design concepts in collaboration with Category Owners
- Small Design project to support cross category teams
- Organize and maintain design assets and libraries
- Participate in category meetings to gain exposure to cross-functional processes and provide support as needed
- Collaborate with Product Developers on swatch reviews and update swatch imagery accordingly
- 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 a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field
- Strong visual and conceptual design skills with an understanding of materials, finishes, and textiles
- Proficient in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Understanding of product databases or content management systems (CMS) used to maintain product information
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
