Intern, Product Development (Boys Category)

Job Description

Intern, Product Development (Boys Category) | Jazwares

The Tone:
This is an internship at Jazwares, located in Sunrise, FL. Jazwares is a leading global toy manufacturer known for popular brands like Squishmallows, Pokémon, and Star Wars, and this role specifically focuses on the Boys’ category, including Monster Jam, BLDR, and construction lines. This internship offers a front-row seat to the processes behind modular construction systems and global hardware manufacturing. The intern’s support is crucial for optimizing workflows, improving Standard Operating Procedures, and ensuring clear communication across Design, Brand, and Engineering teams, contributing directly to the efficient development of new products.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: 10-week, 40 hours per week (Summer 2026: June 8th – August 14th)
• Location: Hybrid: Onsite Monday–Thursday in Sunrise, FL, remote on Fridays
• Pay: $18–$25 hourly
• Team: Product Development Department (Boys Category), assisting the Product Development team
• Mission: This intern helps streamline product development processes and communication for the boys’ toy category to bring new products to market efficiently.
• Tech Stack: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• SOP Optimization: Assist the Product Development team in the completion and approval of updated Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring all processes are well-documented and optimized for efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Organize and review all existing SOPs associated with Product Development, collaborating closely with senior management to understand and improve current workflows.
• Research & Feedback: Conduct thorough research, take detailed notes, and actively participate in discussions to enhance product development methodologies and contribute feedback on project stages.
• Cross-functional Alignment: Work collaboratively with departments such as Design, Brand, and Packaging to ensure seamless communication and consistent alignment throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Project Support: Support the team in tracking and managing project timelines to ensure that all deadlines are consistently met, while also gaining exposure to various industry techniques and styles.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution as a high school rising senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, with a genuine interest in the “Boys” toy space, specifically vehicles, construction sets, and mechanical play-patterns.
• Experience: Technical proficiency in documentation and data organization, along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with a desire to learn about material tolerances, safety testing for hard goods, and project management frameworks; excellent interpersonal skills to bridge communication between creative designers and technical production engineers; and solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is a plus, as is an interest in learning Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.