Corporate Trainee Program

Packaging Innovation & Consumer Research Intern

Summer 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Prototyping
• Support the creation of physical product samples and prototypes for client projects.
• Operate a digital UV press and CAD cutting table.
• Prepare artwork and production files for digital workflows.
• Assist with refining prototypes based on project requirements and feedback.
• Consumer Research
• Support the planning and physical setup of in-person consumer research studies.
• Move, arrange, and organize research materials, equipment, displays, and supplies.
• Assist with consumer studies, including participant interactions and data collection.
• Organize and analyze research results using Microsoft Excel.
• Help identify patterns, insights, and findings from consumer data.
• Contribute to research summaries and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrollment in a four-year Business, Communications, Graphic Communications, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related degree program.
• Entering junior or senior year.
• If currently residing outside South Carolina, relocation to South Carolina for the duration of the internship is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or authorization to work in the United States without additional sponsorship for the maximum duration of the program.
• Unofficial transcript and résumé submission required.
• Cover letter submission is highly encouraged, but not required.
• Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest in prototyping, product development, consumer behavior, and/or market research.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Comfort working in an in-person research environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend during study setup and execution.
• Ability to lift and carry research materials, equipment, displays, and supplies.
• Ability to perform physical setup and breakdown activities for in-person studies.