Very interesting job opportunity, a=
s long as you’re willing to live in Fairfax, Virginia….
s long as you’re willing to live in Fairfax, Virginia….
Corey Menscher
corey.menscher@nyu.edu
http://crackblur.com
http://www.thinkgeek.com/jobs/?cpg=3D=
98H#id
Industrial Design Specialist (Wizard of Uniq=
ue Makeology)
ue Makeology)
Posted: July 7, 2009
Become part of a dynamic group at ThinkGeek developing custom m=
anufactured retail products.
anufactured retail products.
Your job will be to help facilitate the process of taking =
a new product idea from conception, to prototype, to final finished item. Pr=
oducts can be as simple as a custom plush toy or as complex as an electronic=
gadget. You will coordinate with our existing partners in the US and Asia. =
You will also work to find new partners depending on the product requirement=
s and existing vendor strengths and weaknesses. You will be specifically res=
ponsible for negotiating costs, aggressively managing timetables and resourc=
es, researching and applying for patents and copyrights, quality control pro=
cesses, packaging, licensing opportunities, and delivery arrangements for th=
e product(s).
a new product idea from conception, to prototype, to final finished item. Pr=
oducts can be as simple as a custom plush toy or as complex as an electronic=
gadget. You will coordinate with our existing partners in the US and Asia. =
You will also work to find new partners depending on the product requirement=
s and existing vendor strengths and weaknesses. You will be specifically res=
ponsible for negotiating costs, aggressively managing timetables and resourc=
es, researching and applying for patents and copyrights, quality control pro=
cesses, packaging, licensing opportunities, and delivery arrangements for th=
e product(s).
ThinkGeek is looking for someone who understands products well. What is f=
easible to create… what is not? What are the general processes needed to c=
reate the item desired? What improvements or analysis can you add to help im=
prove the product? You don’t need to be able to build an electronic circuit =
from the ground up, but you do need to have a good understanding of generall=
y how gadgets and technology work, an eye for design and know what is able t=
o be realistically created at a certain retail price point.
easible to create… what is not? What are the general processes needed to c=
reate the item desired? What improvements or analysis can you add to help im=
prove the product? You don’t need to be able to build an electronic circuit =
from the ground up, but you do need to have a good understanding of generall=
y how gadgets and technology work, an eye for design and know what is able t=
o be realistically created at a certain retail price point.
This is a hands on job. You=
might be asked to build a simple physical mock-up product one day, write so=
me instructions for a product another day, or fly to China and meet with our=
vendors. If you love to build things and want to help ThinkGeek create the =
coolest most unique geeky products around, then we have a great job for you!=
might be asked to build a simple physical mock-up product one day, write so=
me instructions for a product another day, or fly to China and meet with our=
vendors. If you love to build things and want to help ThinkGeek create the =
coolest most unique geeky products around, then we have a great job for you!=
Please Kee=
p in Mind!
p in Mind!
We have specific requirements for people applying for the Industrial Desi=
gn Specialist position. Please read the “How To Apply” section below to make=
sure you apply correctly or your application will not be considered.=
gn Specialist position. Please read the “How To Apply” section below to make=
sure you apply correctly or your application will not be considered.=
Requirements
&n=
bsp;* College degree or equivalent
bsp;* College degree or equivalent
* Hands on experience with mak=
ing things or modding existing products. Electronics, crafts, tinkering… e=
tc.
ing things or modding existing products. Electronics, crafts, tinkering… e=
tc.
&nbs=
p; * Highly detail oriented and organized
p; * Highly detail oriented and organized
* Understan=
ding of product style and ergonomics
ding of product style and ergonomics
* Strong understanding of re=
tail price points and technical capabilities of consumer products
tail price points and technical capabilities of consumer products
 =
;* Strong negotiation/sales skills
;* Strong negotiation/sales skills
* Keen familiarity with popula=
r tech culture (gaming, science, computers, internet culture, etc.)
r tech culture (gaming, science, computers, internet culture, etc.)
&nb=
sp;* Independently motivated with a strong work ethic
sp;* Independently motivated with a strong work ethic
* Excellent=
person-to-person, communication & written skills
person-to-person, communication & written skills
* Travel ab=
road 2-3 times/year (China/Hong Kong/Japan)
road 2-3 times/year (China/Hong Kong/Japan)
* Very strong spreads=
heet and word processing skills.
heet and word processing skills.
* Very strong computer and inter=
net use skills.
net use skills.
* Team oriented personality with only occasional =
bouts of solipsism.
bouts of solipsism.
* Ability to grok ThinkGeek.
* An=
appreciation for Star Wars, good beer, dogs, monkeys and smoked bbq ribs is=
a plus.
* This position is on site in our Fairfax, Virginia offi=
ce only. No outsourcing or freelance positions for this job will be consider=
ed. Not even you Mighty Mouse.
ce only. No outsourcing or freelance positions for this job will be consider=
ed. Not even you Mighty Mouse.
Strongly Desired
* E-commerce experience
 =
;* Manufacturing experience
;* Manufacturing experience
* Chinese Language skills a plus (Man=
darin and/or Cantonese)
darin and/or Cantonese)
* Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Licens=
ing experience a plus
ing experience a plus
How To Apply
ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and ent=
husiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites o=
n the Internets. As part of SourceForge, Inc, a publicly held company, Think=
Geek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the perk=
s of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia of=
fice. This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Vi=
rginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their o=
wn expense will be considered.
husiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites o=
n the Internets. As part of SourceForge, Inc, a publicly held company, Think=
Geek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the perk=
s of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia of=
fice. This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Vi=
rginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their o=
wn expense will be considered.
In addition to your cover letter, resume and salary requ=
irements please complete the following simple assignment. Failure to include=
everything, including the assignment will cause your application to not be =
considered. (no hard feelings, but we need to make sure you really want the =
job… ok?)
irements please complete the following simple assignment. Failure to include=
everything, including the assignment will cause your application to not be =
considered. (no hard feelings, but we need to make sure you really want the =
job… ok?)
Industrial Design Specialist Assignment
Please submit a list of your 4 favorite exi=
sting retail products, with links to photos and/or product listings. The ret=
ail price for each item should be $50 or less. For each product answer the f=
ollowing questions:
sting retail products, with links to photos and/or product listings. The ret=
ail price for each item should be $50 or less. For each product answer the f=
ollowing questions:
1. Why did you choose this product? What is unique, t=
echnically interesting, or visually appealing about it?
echnically interesting, or visually appealing about it?
2. What technic=
al and design challenges do you think the manufacturer faced when creating t=
his product?
al and design challenges do you think the manufacturer faced when creating t=
his product?
3. What would you change about this product to improve it?=
&=
nbsp; 4. Obviously you know the retail price to the consumer, but what do yo=
u think it cost the manufacturer to make this product?
nbsp; 4. Obviously you know the retail price to the consumer, but what do yo=
u think it cost the manufacturer to make this product?
Please submit your assignment in=
your cover letter, or as part of your PDF, HTML or plain-text resume.
your cover letter, or as part of your PDF, HTML or plain-text resume.
=
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