Eyewear Design Intern

About the role

Ever wonder how a pair of sunglasses gets made... or how a wild idea like pink furry frames becomes actual reality? Maybe you're curious how in the world a company lets a flamingo named Carl run the place. Well, look no further! goodr is calling all flaminglets - yes, that's a baby flamingo - for our 2026 Fall Internship Program ! At goodr, we show up unabashedly ourselves, own our sh**t, and get things done. And we want our interns to do the same. Join us for a 9-week adventure from August 31st, 2026 - October 30th, 2026 . Did someone say bragging rights? OH YES WE DID. This part-time (or full-time if schedule allows), paid internship gives you real-world experience, flamingo-level fun, and skills you can take into any future career. Love cool frames? Love design? This internship is your perfect combo! As our Eyewear Design Intern , you'll be the creative force helping us dream up the next generation of active eyewear. You'll rotate through our design verticals, getting hands-on experience with lens tech, frame architecture, and colorway magic-guiding ideas from initial concept all the way to pre-production. If you're ready to see designs go from wild sketches to reality and want to leave your mark on the world of fun, functional eyewear, apply below!

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in sunglass design while learning how a fast-paced active eyewear company operates day-to-day
• Rotate through the three verticals of the Innovation and Design team to gain exposure to the full design ecosystem
• Gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and design to pre-production
• Develop foundational knowledge in lens technology, frame design, and colorway selection
• Collaborate with the I&D team to support product innovation and design projects
• This role is in the Innovation and Design team and will report directly to the Director of Innovation and Design
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
• Committed to the full 9-week internship: August 31st, 2026 - October 30th, 2026
• Open to part-time (up to 30 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) opportunities, depending on your schedule
• Available to work fully onsite at our Inglewood, CA office during regular business hours (9am - 5pm). This is a strictly onsite role for both part-time and full-time schedules
• Required to be in the office on Tuesdays (minimum half-day), regardless of total weekly hours or part-time flexibility
• Must reside in Los Angeles or the surrounding area for the duration of the internship
• No college degree or prior experience needed-just a passion for learning and jumping into the flamingo-filled chaos of goodr
• ABOUT THE IDEAL INTERN
• Strong passion for developing skills as an eyewear designer
• Desire to sit at the intersection of the frame and design teams
• Eager to have input on how the final product appears in the marketplace, including color, packaging, and consumer experience
• Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic company environment
• Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams
• Strong communicator who lives into collaboration
• Driven by personal growth and thrives in an environment of constant feedback
• Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?)
• WHAT YOU GET
• A role at a company that is going to the moon
• The opportunity to show up every day and have fun
• The ability to learn and grow as a person
• Mentorship from knowledgeable individuals in your potential field of choice
• A chance to develop professional skills applicable to any career path
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members
• Trainings and discussions geared toward advancing your knowledge of company standards and systems
• Relationships that transcend the duration of the internship
• Real-life work experience and work samples to share with future employers
• Pay Rate: $20/ hour
• Sunglasses. Obviously.
• **No Visa Sponsorship is available for this p

Additional Information

ABOUT GOODR We create and sell active eyewear for anyone. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading. OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity. FUN = Being sh*tty isn't fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins... and losses. Now, that's fun! AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.) Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack. SUSTAINABILITY: We think Earth's pretty rad. That's why we take action wherever possible to limit our impact on the planet. 1% FOR THE PLANET MEMBER: 1% of goodr's annual sales go directly to environmental organizations. CARBON NEUTRAL: In 2019, goodr became a 100% carbon neutral company . Fun Fact: goodr celebrates every Earth Day by releasing limited-edition sunglasses with frames made from 100% recycled materials-and the packaging is 100% sustainable, too!

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