The Product Design Internship will begin in June and end in August 2022.

What You’ll Do & Learn:

At Colony Brands, our Product Designers work collaboratively with our Merchandisers, Catalog Managers and Vendors to build our product from the “front-end”. Your work will center on hard lines for selected company brands and catalogs. Your work will involve creating visuals to present concepts to Merchants, developing technical specifications and evaluating functionality of products in both physical and digital form. You’ll also be responsible for:

• Utilizing 3D modeling software and sketching with physical and digital mediums to create and render hard good concepts
• Working with merchandisers to develop product designs appropriate to customer style needs and expectations
• Working with design staff to determine product form, function and manufacturing processes consistent with strategic design direction
• Developing strong working knowledge of the development process from idea conceptualization, through merchandising, sampling to catalog placement
• Maintaining library of color and material samples

What it Takes:

We need an exceptionally creative individual with professional level communication skills, who thrives in a fast paced, team environment. Ideally you will be working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or Graphic Design.

• At least Junior Senior standing, recent graduates may be considered
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and sketching experience. (Rhinoceros 5 preferred)
• Basic knowledge of photo-realistic rendering techniques (Flamingo Nxt preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CC
• Above average communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to think and develop “out of the box” ideas

This position offers the flexibility to work at our headquarters in Monroe, WI or from home (remotely). To take advantage of the remote work option, you must:

• Have reliable, high-speed internet and appropriate home office ergonomics
• Be able to travel to/work in Monroe, WI when necessary depending on business and departmental needs
• Maintain a residence in a State where we currently have other employees (Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin)

Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

Internship Perks:

Art/Creative

Internship

Monroe