Lynco Products · 2 days ago
Product Development & Design Intern - Summer 2026
IL - Rock Island - Rock Island, IL 61201
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.23/hr - $19.23/hr
Start in 2026 SummerLynco Products is seeking a creative and business-minded Product Development & Design Intern to join their Purchasing team at their Rock Island, IL location. This 12-week paid internship is designed for students or recent graduates interested in bringing products to life within a B2B distribution environment, working cross-functionally with product development, sourcing, marketing, and sales teams on real product initiatives.
3D PrintingE-CommerceMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Support product lifecycle activities from concept through launch
Assist with competitive research, trend analysis, and market reviews
Participate in concept development, brainstorming, and design refinement
Support material selection, construction reviews, and specification development
Assist with vendor sourcing, factory communications, and supplier comparisons
Support product costing, margin analysis, and profitability exercises
Participate in prototype and sample reviews, tracking revisions and feedback
Support quality assurance, compliance, and testing processes
Assist with packaging structure development and branding alignment
Support go-to-market materials including line sheets and sales tools
Prepare presentations, summaries, and project documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, marketing, sales, and operations teams
Participate in an end-to-end capstone product development project
Perform additional administrative and project-based duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Product Development, Industrial Design, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related field
Strong interest in product creation, design, sourcing, and brand development
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); design tools a plus
Ability to analyze trends, pricing, and competitive landscapes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow professionally
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability
Preferred
Portfolio, coursework, or project experience preferred but not required
Benefits
Paid internship opportunity
Professional development and mentorship
Real-world product development experience
Networking opportunities across product, sourcing, and commercial teams
Company
Lynco Products
Lynco Products offers competitive pricing, footprint management, order placement, and retail space management.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase