May 12, 2008

San Leandro, Calif. is a picturesque city in the San Francisco bay area.  And home to Jansport.  Today is your opportunity to join the team there in one of three positions:
Visual Coordinator - organize and administer projects within the marketing department that relate to trade shows, retail displays and store fixtures.
Designer - provide design work of innovative and technologically advanced products.
Senior Product Manager - manage the information required for the successful sales and marketing of JanSport products.

Also in the San Francisco bay area, this time down the peninsula, Specialized is looking to add a Director of Purchasing with 4+ years experience to be responsible for the management of the procurement functions of the company at its office in Morgan Hill, Calif.

Experienced in retail?!  Do you know about Oxbow?  Oxbow is the proud sponsor of legendary waterman Larid Hamilton and supporter of surf, snow, windsurf, tow-in, paddle, kite, and kayak action sports.  This is your opportunity to join Oxbow at it's soon-to-open retail store in Santa Monica, Calif. as an Assistant Manager.

This JobWire today keeps on giving from start to finish.  Take a look at what Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif. is offering up.
Environmental Specialist - manage relationships with more than SIXTEEN government agencies.
Public Relations Manager - lead various Oakley public relations programs to gain positive product exposure and deliver key message points
Rx Lab Trainer - increase knowledge base of process and products to existing Rx Lab as well as to new hires.
Print Buyer (Retail) - expand and maintain Print Supplier base with facilities and capabilities to broaden scope and reduce costs in print, time to market, and shipping.

May 8, 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 Jolla, Calif.

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