Technical Design / Apparel Quality Assurance Internship

Technical Design / Apparel Quality Assurance Internship
3125BR

Wisconsin

Job Description
The Technical Design/Apparel Quality Assurance Internship will begin in January and end in May of 2021.

At Colony Brands, our Technical Design and Quality Assurance teams work with collaboratively with our Merchandisers, Designers and Vendors to build our product from the "front-end". Your work will center on garment construction and fit of apparel for selected company brands and catalogs Missy & Plus sizes. Your work will involve preparing specifications, fitting and providing correction directions to vendors from live model fit sessions. You'll communicate with internal team members to acquire samples, specs, and other needed information or documentation. You'll also contribute to:
??? The technical design process from initial development to final fit in specific classifications of product with a heavy focus on fit skills
??? Identifying problem items early in the spec development phase so that corrective action can be taken prior to factory issue
??? Development hand-off meetings and determining technical design related requirements for all products
??? Relaying information, changes, and feedback from fit sessions to Merchandisers, Suppliers, & internal team members
??? Exposure to Returns, customer comments, action items, and problem resolution.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with good communication skills, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Ideally you will be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Merchandising with an emphasis in Design/Patternmaking/Draping. In addition, Internship Applicants must:
??? Be a Junior or Senior in college
??? Have a 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher
??? A good working knowledge of MS Office and Windows applications, Adobe Illustrator
??? Above average organizational skills

About Us
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.

Benefits Details
Internship Perks:

• Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.
• 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.
• Health Club Membership - Take advantage of a FREE membership at the local YMCAs with full membership reimbursements.
• 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 - Colony Brands provides 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 for more details