Product Design Intern

Job Overview

The Product Design Internship will begin in May and end in December of 2025.

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

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 is not eligible for remote work and would require you to work onsite at our headquarters in Monroe, WI for the duration of your internship.

Note: We do not offer immigration sponsorship for any position at this time.

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:

• 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