Product Design Internship
The Product Design Internship will begin in June and end in August 2023.
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
We value onsite collaboration so this role requires onsite work in our Monroe office Tuesday - Thursday. There is generally flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. To take advantage of the remote work option, you must have reliable, high-speed internet and appropriate home office ergonomics.
Please note this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Internship Perks:
• Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.
• Relocation/Housing – $1,000.00 to assist with housing costs for students relocating/coming from more than 50 miles away to their work site.
• Employee Discounts - Our employee sales program offers employee discounts on items ordered from our fine catalogs and selected Outlet Store. Discounts range from 45% to 50% off.
• Time Off - We all need a little down time and all Interns enjoy paid time off during their internship.
• Gym Membership Reimbursements - Receive up to $50 per month toward a gym membership at local YMCA/YWCAs.
• Health Insurance - Interns are offered Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Business Casual Dress Code - Jeans are allowed year-round!
• Performance Updates - We provide interns with useful feedback regarding their performance throughout their internship. A formal mid-performance appraisal and final appraisal will be given.
• Training - We provide all interns with the necessary hands-on training to make their internship experience successful.
• R. Kubly Family Foundation - The foundation will pay for your graduate or professional schooling in return for a commitment to live and work in Monroe, WI after you graduate. Visit www.rkublyfamilyfoundation.org for more details
Apply at:
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