Mon, Mar 8 2010
Now that we have a bigger office, we need to fill it up! We are currently seeking a highly creative individual to fill the role of Design Director. Please see the job description below, and send us your resume if you meet the qualifications.
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Design Director
Quirky is a social product development company. Product ideas come in, our community and design team work on them, we sell the product worldwide, and then we share the revenue with the inventor and all influencers. By enabling a fluid conversation between our global community of influencers and Quirky’s expert product design team, we are able to accomplish what was once unthinkable: bringing one brand new product concept from sketch to store each week.
The Quirky Creative Director will take the creative lead on all aspects of product and web design for the Quirky brand. This person should have experience leading a team and managing multiple projects at once. This person should respect our agile design process and be open to constant input from our team and our online community. The ideal candidate has a background in consumer products and expertise in product design, branding, and packaging, as well as a healthy obsession with the Quirky brand.
Specific Skills
Three or more years of creative experience, preferably with a consumer products brand.
Expertise in product design, branding, and packaging. Bonus points for knowledge of web design, user interfaces, and graphic design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Equally effective communicating in formal and informal settings with senior executives, peers, and potential business partners.
Someone who lives for deadlines and thrives in an energetic, fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Apply via email to: iwantajob@quirky.com.
E-mail your resume and cover letter with the subject “Design Director”.
