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Position Summary:
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Bass Pro Shops Internship Program offers a 10-week immersive work program giving students a holistic overview of the business focusing on career and competency development while gaining valuable experience with a multifaceted company.
Here in Springfield, MO nestled among the natural beauty of the Missouri Ozarks, you’ll find Bass Pro Shops headquarters. We call it Base Camp. From here, it’s a short hike to pristine fishing holes, prime hunting grounds, wooded hills for camping, clear streams for canoeing, and much more. Why here instead of the big city? Because staying close to nature is a big part of who we are.
What our Interns get out of an Internship at Bass Pro Shops:
Working alongside talented individuals, you will be jumping in to assist with projects, research and work experience that directly impacts our business. As a key-player on the team, you will have professional development and networking opportunities with leadership in the organization to build your professional brand.
We can’t forget about the fieldtrips! You will have the opportunity to take team trips to learn about the many areas of our business. We will visit our Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge and our Boat Manufacturing Plants offering a behind-the-scenes overview of the organization to get an immersive experience about our passion for the outdoors and conservation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures
- Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy
- Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy
- Obtains vendor samples for new products. Logs and tracks all designs that the Merchandiser must approve and all TX’s that the Merchandiser or Catalog Assistant must approve
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Required: Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Preferred Major:
- Available for full commitment of 10-week program (40 hours/week)
- Currently enrolled in accredited college or university in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field
- Eligible to work in the US
- Ability to relocate to work location for the duration of the program
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel required varies based on internship, minimal
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliancebasspro.com.
Bass Pro Shops
Position Summary:
Your Adventure Starts Here!
Bass Pro Shops Internship Program offers a 10-week immersive work program giving students a holistic overview of the business focusing on career and competency development while gaining valuable experience with a multifaceted company.
Here in Springfield, MO nestled among the natural beauty of the Missouri Ozarks, you’ll find Bass Pro Shops headquarters. We call it Base Camp. From here, it’s a short hike to pristine fishing holes, prime hunting grounds, wooded hills for camping, clear streams for canoeing, and much more. Why here instead of the big city? Because staying close to nature is a big part of who we are.
What our Interns get out of an Internship at Bass Pro Shops:
Working alongside talented individuals, you will be jumping in to assist with projects, research and work experience that directly impacts our business. As a key-player on the team, you will have professional development and networking opportunities with leadership in the organization to build your professional brand.
We can’t forget about the fieldtrips! You will have the opportunity to take team trips to learn about the many areas of our business. We will visit our Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge and our Boat Manufacturing Plants offering a behind-the-scenes overview of the organization to get an immersive experience about our passion for the outdoors and conservation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures
- Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy
- Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy
- Obtains vendor samples for new products. Logs and tracks all designs that the Merchandiser must approve and all TX’s that the Merchandiser or Catalog Assistant must approve
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Required: Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Preferred Major:
- Available for full commitment of 10-week program (40 hours/week)
- Currently enrolled in accredited college or university in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field
- Eligible to work in the US
- Ability to relocate to work location for the duration of the program
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel required varies based on internship, minimal
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliancebasspro.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Henkel12
- TE Connectivity4
- Amcor2
- Southwire2
- OTIS1
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development intern jobs.
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in engineering, industrial design, or business
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360 for design roles
- Experience with product lifecycle management concepts or stage-gate development processes
- Ability to conduct and synthesize consumer or market research to support product decisions
- Familiarity with project management tools and cross-functional team collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting concepts to stakeholders
Tips for Your Product Development Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stage
Product development intern roles split between concept and execution work. Highlight prototyping projects separately from market analysis tasks so hiring managers see both sides of your background without having to dig for them.
Show work that moved forward
Employers want to see what happened after your idea. Whether a concept reached a testing phase or a prototype got scrapped, describe the outcome and what you learned. Unfinished projects with clear takeaways outperform polished-looking summaries with no results.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the product phase you want
Some teams hire interns for ideation and research, others only for testing and launch support. Read job descriptions carefully for phrases like 'stage-gate process' or 'go-to-market support' to make sure the work aligns with the experience you want to build.
Prepare a case-style interview response
Many product development intern interviews include a mini case where you walk through how you'd improve an existing product. Practice structuring your answer around user need, constraints, and one or two concrete changes rather than open-ended brainstorming.
Ask about cross-functional exposure in the offer stage
Before accepting, ask whether the intern role involves working with engineering, supply chain, or sales teams. Interns with multi-team exposure build more transferable skills and stronger references, and it signals whether the team takes the position seriously.
Product Development Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development interns?
The most active employers for product development interns right now are Henkel, TE Connectivity, and Amcor, and the most openings are in California, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Industries such as consumer packaged goods, medical devices, and software tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many product development intern jobs are remote?
About 43% of product development intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Research, competitive analysis, and product documentation work tends to be most remote-friendly, while roles involving physical prototyping, lab testing, or hardware development almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a product development intern?
Start by building coursework or project experience in your target area, whether that is industrial design, engineering, or business strategy. Develop a portfolio that shows a product concept from problem definition through at least one iteration. Apply to roles that match the product type you want to work on, and be ready to walk through your process, not just your output, in interviews.
Can you get a product development intern role with little or no experience?
Yes, particularly if you demonstrate curiosity about how products are built and can show any self-directed project work. Class assignments, hackathon submissions, or a documented personal project that walks through problem, concept, and prototype stages all substitute for formal experience. Roles at smaller companies and startups are often more open to candidates who show initiative over credentials.
What does the product development intern interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your background and interest in the company's product area. A hiring manager round usually follows, where you walk through a past project or case study. Some companies add a take-home exercise asking you to evaluate or improve an existing product. Final rounds often include a short presentation to a cross-functional panel of two or three team members.
Where can I find and apply to product development intern jobs?
You can find and apply to product development intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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