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KEEN · 21 hours ago

Fit Technician Intern

Portland, OR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

KEEN is a globally recognized brand in the outdoor industry, passionate about sustainability and footwear innovation. The Fit Technician Intern will support the Fit Testing operation for the Product Engineering team, gaining hands-on experience in footwear analysis, comfort testing, and collaborating with various departments throughout the product creation process.

ApparelE-CommerceFashion

Responsibilities

Primarily providing cross-functional support to the KEEN Fit Testing operation

Data entry, sample tracking, report generation in Centric, and managing necessary administrative tools

Support on-foot fit testing, footwear measuring, and fit tester foot measuring

Review product spec measurement for quality execution

Footwear photography

Compiling fit test finding to create Centric fit test reports, where results are shared to the Product Development team for next steps

Sample organization

Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations, and teams across the company

Performs other incidental and related duties as required

Qualification

Footwear EngineeringMeasurement PrinciplesMicrosoft OfficeData EntryCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Pursuing education in Footwear or Product Development/Engineering related focus or interest

Must be enrolled an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level

Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours (10 weeks, June through August)

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Able to sit and/or stand at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Driven to learn footwear quality, motivated to work hands-on with product, and inspired by product creation

Understands measurement principles and geometry. Able to measure with calipers, rulers/tape measure, and other measurement tools

Ability to push and pull heavy carts, lift boxes, and be active

Be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student

Be eligible to work in the U.S

Commit to a 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August

Dedicate 40 hours per week during standard M-F, PST working hours

All roles are located in Portland, OR. Must be able to move to Portland during the duration of the internship if you are not already living here

Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship

Exceptional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials

Must display curiosity, have strong organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred

Advanced ability in Powerpoint – proficient in creating visually clear diagrams and report findings with words, shapes, lines, charts, and photos preferred

Benefits

Product discounts

A subsidized cafeteria

Company

KEEN

KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure.

Founded in 2003