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Industrial Profile

It’s now May and tax time is finally over!  With that in mind, this Industrial Profile with Elisa Newton who works in Accounts Receivable at C1RCA should take your mind off Uncle Sam.  She plays a critical role in the process of doing business.  Enjoy this story and think about how important success in this position is to the big picture.

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Company Q&A

Will Black Box Distribution take Fallen into the sandal market?!  The answer is here along with many more answers in this Company Q&A.  Black Box Distribution’s business strategy is guided by the mission it was founded on to “support skateboarding at every level.”  Chad Foreman, general manager of Black Box, provides you with more insight to the company, as well as what it takes to become a part of the Black Box team. MORE >>

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echo & Land of Plenty Host Career Day 08

Career Day 08 Created by echo::factory and The Land of Plenty
By echo::factory

In late March 2008, echo::factory and The Land of Plenty organized a skate-community oriented event dubbed Career Day 08.  Career Day 08 took place in the heart of Chinatown but the people in this room were about as Chinese as Dick Cheney. A few chain smoking skaters sitting outside, some advertising types manning the door and inside the gallery space was chock full of design students and skate industry art directors. The walls are covered with hand-painted skate decks and above it all hangs a sign that reads "Career Day".

Career Day is what happened when a few guys from a small Southern California ad agency asked how they could help their skate-industry friends find good creative talent and their designer friends find good jobs in the skate industry.

"We all dream of going pro when we're young" says Chase Wilson, a designer at echo::factory, "but for those of us with more artistic talent than skate talent, working as a designer is a more likely way to get into the industry."

So Chase and his coworkers created Career Day, an event that brought design students and artists together with art directors from skate companies. The Land of Plenty joined forces with echo::factory to host the event, a natural fit since The Land of Plenty's organization is based on unifying art and skating.

Career Day began with design students submitting their portfolios to the Career Day website. The portfolios were reviewed by the echo::factory staff and the winners of that review were sent blank decks to paint on from The Land of Plenty.

Echo::factory and the Land of Plenty got in touch with a few skate companies they had worked with and asked them to send their art directors to the show.

"Everyone we invited was super excited, and then, at the last minute it sort of snowballed," said Chris Johnston, another echo::factory creative. "A few days before the event, we got a phone call from Vans, who we had never talked to before, and they were like, 'Why didn't you invite us?' and we said, 'Come on down'".

Vans couldn't make it to this year's Career day, but representatives from  Girl and Chocolate Skateboards, Lakai, Fourstar Clothing, The Art Dump,  Nike, The Skateboard Mag, Malakye, Ogio and Buckle Down did.

This brings us back to the day of the event in LA’s Chinatown where art directors are talking with artists, tourists are pondering decks on the gallery walls and everybody seems to be having a good time.

Each student, who ranged from high school kids to recent college graduates, was given about 15 minutes with each art director.  Throughout the afternoon the students got feedback on their portfolios, discovered how the industry worked and learned the arcane secrets of landing a job in the skate industry.

After the show Dana Collins, a designer, said that Career Day was epic, but sort of like "cramming 20 pounds of crackers into a half-pound parrot."

Next year's show will involve a bigger parrot. "It went well" says Chris, “so we're basically going to keep it the same, just more of it."  Echo::factory is planning on expanding the art show side of the event as well as inviting surf and snow companies for next year's event. Chinatown won’t know what hit it.

Want more?  Check out:
Career Day site, blog and more
http://www.careerday08.com

The Sponsors
echo::factory
http://www.echo-factory.com

The Land of Plenty
http://www.thelandofplenty.org

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JobWire

JobWire for Thursday, May 08, 2008

If you happen to be mining for a job out in Copper Mountain, Colo., check out, guess who, Copper Mountain's IT Software Developer position.  It might even lead you to gold!

High Grade Distribution, home to Satori Movement and Creation Skateboards located in the heart of San Francisco, Calif., needs a highly motivated Sales Manager with 5+ years experience in the action sports industry to manage and grow the sales of prebook softgoods lines, and skate hardgoods.

Nixon, in Encinitas, Calif., is looking for a Senior Sourcing & Production Manager (Softgoods and Accessories) with 5+ years experience to be accountable for ensuring the effective production of Nixon’s softgoods and accessories.

Hurley, in Costa Mesa, Calif., needs a MAC Support Technician with 2+ years experience to work on the application and hardware side and provide full time desktop support.

Quiksilver needs a Planner to join its retail allocations department in Huntington Beach, Calif., to be responsible for developing and managing dollar and unit merchandise plans that focus on driving sales.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is also looking for an Allocator with 4+ years experience to work with the Buyer and the Planner to achieve class merchandise goals.

Black Box Distribution, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs a full-time In-house Graphic Designer with a minimum 3+ years of experience to be responsible for helping in all aspects of DESIGN for the ZERO and MYSTERY skateboard brand’s graphics and apparel.

Black Box Distribution, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs an In-House Freehand Illustrator with 3+ years experience to design graphics and illustration art for skateboard graphics and apparel.

VE'CEL Clothing, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Technical Apparel Designer with 3+ years experience to successfully take design concepts, and develop all the necessary fit, fabrics, lab dips, etc. through approval.

Liquid Graphics, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Graphic Artist (3+ yrs exp) with an exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills in today’s competitive and ever-changing action sports market.

A Confidential Company, in San Diego, Calif., needs a Snowboard Engineer Designer with 4+ years experience.  This position is open to people anywhere in the U.S.

Shift Racing, in Morgan Hill, Calif., is looking for a Product Designer (Shift Racing Division) with 4+ years experience to strive to conceptualize and create the most innovative and market leading MX, Street and Action Sports products possible.

A Confidential Company, in Newport Beach, Calif., needs an Executive Assistant with 5+ years experience to assist the president of the company.

Wave House, a world leader in artificial wave technology in San Diego, Calif., has an immediate opening for a seasoned Materials Management Professional to play a key role in improving business systems, understanding and applying global logistic processes, and becoming a key team member in the development of new products.

Wave House, the leader in artificial waves located in San Diego, Calif., needs a Design Engineer who will further the development of WaveLoch attractions utilizing engineering principles, physical modeling, numerical modeling, and virtual physical modeling.

Flexfit, in Fullerton, Calif., is looking for a Production Coordinator (Sales) that's flexible, willing to wear multiple hats, and the right fit to handle a variety of duties.

Pearl Izumi needs a Retail Manager with 2+ years experience to join its NEW factory store in Orlando, Fla.

Sun Diego Boardshops (Athleisure Inc.)
 is looking for a Shift Supervisor/Key Holder to surf on down toward San Diego to join its location at the UTC Mall in La JollaCalif.

Oxbow USA, in Santa Monica, Calif., needs an Assistant Store Manager with 3+ years experience to assist in all operational duties including the supervision and training of the Sales Associate team.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?  If you are, check this out!  Shout Public Relations, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Interns to assist its PR firm with multiple in-house PR projects.

May 7, 2008

Life On A Board, an action sports Apparel Company focused on the soul rider’s view of life, is looking for an East Coast Sales Manager with 3+ years experience.

Volcom, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Senior Designer with 5+ years experience throw on those bifocals and design some "Youthful" products for its junior's division.

Dragon, in Carlsbad, Calif., is looking for someone to fly in and swoop up its Senior Graphic Artist position (4+ yrs exp) with their artistically inclined talons.

Do you rock neon pink sunglasses, dig the Punk Rock Surfers and have a knack for sales?  If so, Warriors of Radness, in Los Angeles, Calif., needs you to be their next full-time Sales Representative.  All you need is 3+ years experience in inside/outside sales, a stellar attitude, and the will to work for a great company in the industry.

O'Neill, in Irvine, Calif., needs a District Manager with 3+ years experience to contribute to its expanding retail division and help drive future growth.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., needs a Cost Accounting Analyst with 3+ years experience to be responsible for reviewing and identifying cost variances, identify costing errors and communicating to staff.

Smith Optics, in Ketchum, Idaho, is currently hiring a Junior Product Manager to assist in all phases of design and product development for its Goggles Division.

Are you a Senior Footwear Designer with 4+ years experience?  If you are, C1RCA, in San Clemente, Calif., is looking for you!

Rip Curl, in Costa Mesa, Calif., needs an International Coordinator (4+ yrs exp) to consolidate all international licensee samples and production orders for RCU’s Men’s and Girls products; deliver RCU product and marketing information to all international licensees.

Alliance Multimedia, in Cardiff, Calif., needs a Managing Editor to oversee and manage the content acquisition and timely dissemination of edit for the web and magazine.

Globe, in El Segundo, Calif., has an immediate opening for a National Sales Rep Manager with 4+ years experience to manage the Globe and Dwindle U.S. Sale Rep force.

If you'd rather inhale a salty mass of sea water than bite the bust, you possess the spirit of Poseidon young ones, and this is exactly what Olukai, based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., is searching for!  They need a Women's Footwear Designer to design women’s fashion footwear and sandals.

ZERO Motorcycles, in Scotts Valley, Calif., is looking for a motivated and professional Inside Sales Representative with 3+ years experience that's ready for an opportunity to succeed, learn, and grow.

NOTW (Not of This World), in Corona, Calif., is looking for a part-time Assistant Webmaster to update web pages for C28.com and NOTW.com.

Pearl Izumi USA is currently looking for Retail Team Members for various locations throughout the U.S.

Quiksilver Retail
also needs Assistant Managers, Supervisors, Sales Associates, and Inventory Coordinators for various locations throughout the United States.

BambooSK8, in Oceanside, Calif., is looking for Graphic/Web Design Interns to work 2 days per week (flexible hours) under the design company owner.

May 6, 2008

Rome Snowboards
, in Waterbury, Vt., needs a Product Manager (Bindings) with 4+ years experience to development team sharing responsibilities from initial concepts through prototyping, testing coordination, gathering and processing feedback, production tooling initiation and approval, qualification testing and final product sign off to production planning.

ActionWatch, the surf/skate industry’s premiere retail sales tracking program within the independent specialty retail channel, is looking for a Retail Relations Manager to manage communication with the current panel and recruit new retail partners by contacting retailers (usually via telephone and email).  ***Work from home!***  This position is open to people anywhere in the U.S.

MSR
, a leader in motocross/off-road protective equipment in Corona, Calif., is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with 3+ years experience to create innovative ADS, CATALOGS and PACKAGING, as well as contribute to the graphics and concept development involved with Motocross and lifestyle apparel.

Jamis Bicycles, in Northvale, N.J., is seeking a full-time Bicycle Warranty Coordinator for its warranty department.

Seven Cycles, in Watertown, Mass., needs an Account Executive with 4+ years experience to be responsible for building and growing sales within a portfolio of accounts.

Seven Cycles, in Watertown, Mass., is also looking for a Performance Design Technician with 2+ years experience to collect and analyze all critical information required to ensure every customer’s bike is exactly what they want and need.

JanSport, in San Leandro, Calif., also needs a Visual Coordinator with 4+ years experience to be responsible for organizing and administering projects within the marketing department that relate to trade shows, retail displays and store fixtures.

JanSport, in San Leandro, Calif., needs a Brand Coordinator (Performance) with 5+ years experience to identify, develop, and execute technology stories across marketing various vehicles.

O'Neill, in Irvine, Calif., needs an Assistant Designer (Men's Division) to be responsible for aiding designer in executing a percentage of each season's designs.

Spy Optic, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs a Product Manager (Eyewear) with 3+ years experience to be responsible for building a comprehensive product development, marketing, and sales plan that corresponds to Spy’s business plan.

Oakley also needs an Industrial Engineer (Shipping & Distribution) to join its location in Ontario, Calif.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., has "7" openings for the following positions:
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Relations Manager
DESIGN
Designer (Eyewear)
Designer II (Women's Tech Outerwear)
OPERATIONS

Maintenance Tech II
R&D Engineer
WEB/IT
Java Developer
IT Project Manager

May 5, 2008

IPATH Footwear, in Torrance, Calif., is looking for a Product Manager with 8+ years experience.  If you have the skills and experience, find your path to a great career and apply!

Zoot Sports, in Vista, Calif., needs a Product Line Manager (Apparel) to coordinate on-time development of product between design and pre-production departments.

If you're a Jr. Merchant looking for gig in Huntington Beach, Calif., Quiksilver needs you!

Quiksilver needs an Inventory Control Analyst in Mira Loma, Calif., to monitor and maintain inventory levels.

Quiksilver is also looking for an Associate Product Manager (Accessories) with 3+ years experience to join its location in Vista, Calif.

Honolua Surf Co., in Irvine, Calif., is looking for a Men's Apparel Designer with 3+ years experience to wipe away that  makapiapia, hop on that board and apply!

Micros Clothing, in Los Angeles, Calif., needs an Apparel / Graphic Designer with 4+ year experience to work on young mens surf/skate & fashion lines.

Rip Curl is a product of "The Search," and they're looking past the breakers and over the mountains for a Footwear Designer / Developer with 3+ years experience to surf on into their location in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Just in case you haven't heard yet, Incase Designs, a California-based bag and case brand with its roots in the technology, music and street culture communities, is looking for a PR & Marketing Coordinator with 2+ years experience.

OluKai, in Aliso Viejo, Calif., needs an Accounting Clerk to handle a variety of tasks, reporting directly to the controller.

Yoshimura R&D of America, in Chino, Calif., needs a R&D Design Engineer to fill an entry level design/CAD position.

Gator Boards Inc., in Murrieta, Calif., is looking for an Office & Distribution Manager with 2+ years experience to manage all office and shipping staff and oversee all facets of its business.

Petrol Eyewear, a newly launched sunglass company in Huntington Beach, Calif., is looking for an Inside Sales Associate with 2+ years experience.

Pacific Sunwear, in Anaheim, Calif., is looking for Graphic Designers to join their team.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., has a ton of great jobs they need to fill!  These include:
COMMUNICATIONS
Media Relations Manager
Rolling O Factory Pilot
OPERATIONS
Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Print Buyer - Retail
HUMAN RESOURCES
Rx Lab Trainer


May 2, 2008

Sugoi Performance Apparel
, in Vancouver (BC), Canada, is looking for a full-time Product Development Manager with 9+ years experience to be responsible for the timely, profitable and quality delivery of the Sugoi apparel and accessory product line.

Transworld Media, in Oceanside, Calif., is looking for a highly motivated Sales Account Manager to sell small space print and online advertising into Transworld SKATEboarding and Transworld Business.

Fox Head, Inc. needs "2" people to join its team in Irvine, Calif., for the following positions:
Online Art Director
Flash Web Designer

Volcom, in Costa Mesa, Calif., needs a Men's Designer (Woven Tops) with 3+ years experience to bring fresh, innovative and relevant product to fruition each season.

Holly crap, you left your wallet in El Segundo?  Don't stress though!  While you're there you can talk to Globe International about their new Key Accounts Manager position, as long as you have 2+ years experience in footwear and apparel of course.

Timbuk2 Designs needs a Logistics & Production Administrator with 3+ years experience in related functions to join its location out yonder in San Francisco, Calif.

Streamline Design, Inc., makers of Coastal Classics and Old Guys Rule, is looking for an experienced Purchasing Associate / Inventory Analyst to glide right in to its location in Ventura, Calif.

Do you have what it takes to make the big bucks?  If so, look no further!  A Confidential Company, in Newport Beach, Calif., needs a Director of Marketing with 5+ years experience, so don't pass up the dough and apply now!

O’Neill is also needs a Vendor Compliance & Traffic Management Associate with 4+ years experience to conduct inbound audits to ensure quality and 100% compliance by the factories with regards to: packaging, labeling and OS&D.

Flynt Management Group, in Chatsworth, Calif., needs a Licensing Coordinator for its Hustler brand.

Quiksilver Retail is looking to hire a Store Manager for its location in Whaler's Village in Maui, Hawaii!

May 1, 2008

Media X International, in Corona, Calif., is looking for a Video Editor (Digital Content Management) with 2+ years experience to manage video content, edit short form pieces for multi-platform digital distribution, log footage, and work with all In-house departments.

Dwindle Distribution, in El Segundo, Calif., is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and passionate Assistant Designer for its men’s apparel division.

Top Heavy, in Temecula, Calif., is looking for a QC/QA Coordinator with 3+ years experience to keep track of approved factories and the guidelines required by individual retailer needs.

Do you have 5+ years experience as a Divisional Merchandise Manager?  If so, check this new opportunity at Sole Technology in Lake Forest, Calif.

Are you an Apparel Designer with 3+ years experience and able to design innovative, compelling and wicked awesome apparel?  If you have the skills, Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif., will pay the bills!

Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif., is also looking for an Apparel Graphic Designer with 4+ years experience to join its apparel R&D department.

Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif., needs a Footwear Designer (Level III) with 4+ years experience to create innovative footwear design that reflects unique, functional, and “edgy” products from concept drawings to finished specs.

DC Shoes, in Vista, Calif., needs a Technical Designer (Apparel) with 5+ years experience to partner with Design, Sourcing and Vendors to facilitate the transition of apparel styles from design concept / first proto through production, utilizing extensive experience and knowledge of apparel production process.

DC Shoes, in Vista, Calif., also needs an Assistant Technical Designer (Apparel) with 2+ years experience to spec and evaluate garment construction on incoming samples, uphold quality standards to ensure garment integrity, participate in fittings, etc.

Earth Products, home of Adio footwear in Carlsbad, Calif., is looking for someone to leap into the cyber world as its E-Commerce Administrator.  This person will plan, schedule, and direct data flow between its content management data base and Earth products ERP/ WMS/Web stores.

Toolshed Sports Int'l, a manufacturer of performance apparel for all athletic endeavors based in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Production & Development Manager with 3+ years experience and foreman mentality to run a team that will insure quality saleable product with on time delivery.

Quiksilver Retail, in Banff, Alberta, Canada, needs a Store Manager with 3+ years experience.

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Sales Rep Listings

Sales Rep Listings for Thursday, May 08, 2008

If you are an established Sales Rep and you're interested in getting the word on available lines before it hits the streets, send us an email: reps@malakye.com!   Don't forget to include your name, e-mail and territory!

Every position listed below is COMMISSION ONLY.

FOOTWEAR:
TOMS Shoes
Independent Sales Representatives - All U.S. Territories
C1RCA Footwear & Apparel
Outside Sales Representative - South Florida Territory
Ripa Wear Inc.
Outside Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories

ACCESSORIES:
SmartShield Sunscreens
Outside Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
Pro-Lite International, Inc.
Outside Sales Reps - New York, New Jersey, Texas & Oregon
Utopia Optics
Outside Sales Representatives - All Territories
Dragon
Independent Sales Representative - South Florida Territory

HARDGOODS:
Jart Skateboards
Outside Sales Reps - Multiple Territories
Grind King
Outside Sales Representatives - All Territories
ZERO Motorcycles Inc.
Outside Sales Representatives (ZERO Road Crew) - Northern & Southern CA.
Gator Boards (GB Sports Inc.)
Outside Sales Reps - Multiple Territories
Fox Head, Inc.
Outside Sales Representatives - Indiana Territory

MERCHANT SERVICES:
United States Bankcard Service

Independent Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories

APPAREL:
Glas Apparel & Films
Outside Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
Notion Clothing
Independent Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
Oxbow USA
Independent Sales Reps - All Territories
L*Space
Outside Sales Reps (Swimwear) - Mid Atlantic (NC, SC, VA, DE, MD)
Sitka
Independent Sales Representatives - Multiple U.S. Territories, Canada, ATL, ONT
Sombrio
Independent Sales Representatives - All U.S. Territories
Alpinestars
Outside Sales Representatives - Various Locations Throughout the U.S.
Life On A Board
Outside Sales Representatives - Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon

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