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Mörizen Föche, aka “Mofo,” has been in the industry since skateboarding hit the map, a time when clays wheels evolved into urethane and fiberglass decks were the hottest setups on the block. It was at this time, the mid ‘60s to be exact, that Mofo found skateboarding, the new craze that would fill the pages of his career to come. With little more than a high school art education, some yearbook photography experience under his belt and a love for skateboarding, Mofo joined the ranks of Thrasher Magazine, working with Founder Kevin Thatcher (KT) as one of the first pioneers of the mag. MORE >>

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Two people had an idea to create a networking group focused on action sports and bringing youth marketing professions together in a casual setting. They decided to go for it, and the end product became known as group Y. MORE >>

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Michael Akira West is the Owner and Creative Director of 686 Technical Apparel. The following are some of his experiences inside and out of the industry across the globe.

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Durrani Design

Encinitas, CA

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Long Beach, CA

Verdigris Consulting

Laguna Niguel, CA

Arcade Graphic Design

Portland, OR

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Princeton, NJ

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Salt Lake City, UT

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Agoura Hills, CA

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Encinitas, CA

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WFX is web-based PLM software (Product Lifecycle Management) that streamlines the product development process for apparel, footwear and accessories. Companies can utilize this tool starting at $85 per user. At that rate, even the smallest of start ups can utilize the same tools as established players.

Dang Durrani! This design firm located in Encinitas, Calif., offers a wide variety of design services. Click on through to see all. Pictured above are two samples of recent work out of Durrani - top is a catalog for Kane Garden Surfboards in which Durrani did photography, graphic design, and layout. Below is a website for Outhaus Designs. Durrani is responsible for website graphic design (still in development but too hot not to show off). Durrani also has E-commerce design & development capabilities showcased here. One last item out of the Durrani Design camp is TeeCompressed.com - you need to see it to believe it. Promo dollars available for the tradeshow? Get your own custom shape and knock people out of their socks!

Endorsments! Find out who said what about Chopshop!

Propaganda Headquarters is doing its job creating Propaganda. Lots of it! When group Y needed branding for its upcoming Action Sports Conferennce it tapped PH to design the full look of everything - back to front, and front to back. Other news out of Propaganda includes new design for Surfrider Foundation's email campaigns, and significant press coverage for project BLUE - Propaganda's baby now in it's second year continues to build momentum with over $160K raised for the Surfrider Foundation.

AoSA is friendly company that produces environmentally friends printing, POP and more. AoSA can produce quality environmentally friendly work at similar cost to standard printing, and sometimes for less! Help the environement without spending more money - how can you say no to that? Who else uses them - six very well established players are on record, and you are next.

In California, Inc., was recognized by mega retailer Wal-Mart as supplier of the year for Wal-Mart's footwear division. Wal-Mart maintains rigorous compliance standards for its suppliers - a good indicator that In California, Inc. is able to product results for its private label footwear customers. Are you curious to know which companies within the industry are clients of In California, Inc? Click on through.

Spin Imaging, a leader in large-format printing, is upping the ante for prospective and current customers. Visit Spin, figure out the details of your next large format print project or check on work in production, skate the mini. Beat Erik Bond, head of Spin, in a game of S.K.A.T.E. and then get your discount! That's right, Erik's offering up a 10% discount to anyone who can beat him in a game of skate, and if he wins, well, you loose the game, but still get some of the best work available. Erik's motivation, "It's just not healthy to sit on your ass all day, so we put this in for all the "Desk guys," said Bond, creative mastermind for Spin. "A sesh or 2 throughout the day keeps the blood flowin."

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JobWire for Thursday, July 02, 2009

Orage Ski, in Longueuil, QC Canada, has an exciting oportunity for a Web Designer with 4+ years experience to conceive and produce the graphic and visual equipment for Web and marketing.

Fox Head, in Irvine, Calif., is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with 5+ years experience to create design concepts for all media and lead all creative aspects of graphic communication.

Reef, located in Carlsbad, Calif., has "3" new openings for the following positions:
Sr Men's Footwear Designer - 6+ yrs exp
Apparel Designer (Boardshorts) - 4+ yrs exp
Apparel Developer - 3+ yrs exp

Lifted Research Group, in Irvine, Calif., has a current opening for an Allocations Manager with 5+ years experience who will be responsible for deploying and optimizing inventory to maximize sales and profit.

Loomworks Apparel, located in Irvine, Calif., is currently seeking a Merchandiser with 3+ years experience to co-ordinate development of product between their customers and overseas suppliers, as well as placing buys and tracking production.

Quiksilver, located in Huntington Beach, Calif., is looking for a Sales Assistant with 3+ years experience to assist the majors account reps in exceeding their sales goals.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is on the lookout for a Print Coordinator with previous experience in a traffic position to work as the liaison between graphic, retail, and production.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is also currently seeking a freelance Traffic Specialist to work with the traffic manager on configuring and launching their new Infowit traffic program.

July 1, 2009

Zumiez, located in Everett, Wash., is searching for a Human Resources Generalist with 5+ years experience to develop compliance reporting, assist California managers in Employee Relations issues, administer state specific training and educate California employees regarding leave types and eligibility.

K2 Sports, located in Seattle, Wash., has an immediate opening for a Graphic Designer with 4+ years experience to join their team at K2 Skis.

Bioworld Merchandising, in Irving, Texas, is looking for a Product Designer with 3+ years experience to design and produce t-shirts, headwear, bags and accessories, and footwear.

EVS Sports, in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., is currently seeking a Head of Product Design who has 10+ years experience in design management.

Chrome Industries, located in San Francisco, Calif., has an opening for a Director of Product with 8+ years experience who possesses the creative and technical skills to make the best bags, footwear and apparel anywhere, and lead their development into new categories and channels.

A Confidential Company, located in Orange County, Calif., is currently seeking a Product Manager (Action Sports) with 3+ years experience who can take ownership of the entire process from development to commercialization.

A Confidential Company, located in Tustin, Calif., has an opening for an entry level Graphic Designer to assist in day to day graphic needs.

DC Shoes, in Vista, Calif., is also looking for a Desktop Technician to join its IT Department and to communicate with customers and the brand manager to improve service to their growing regional business.

Price Point, a premier bicycle internet retailer located in Gardena, Calif., has "3" openings for the following positions:
Bicycle Product / Specification Manager (5+ yrs exp)
Product Buyer
Marketing & Sales Assistant

Volcom, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a part-time Fit Model for its men’s division.

Sole Tech, in Lake Forest, Calif., has an immediate opportunity for a Photo Department Intern to gain valuable experience as part of their marketing department.

June 30, 2009

Oakley, located in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is currently seeking a temporary Content Admin with 6+ years experience to work with Oakley's sports marketing managers and Oakley athletes to develop content for Oakley.com/sports.

Surfrider Foundation, in San Clemente, Calif., is looking for a Director of Membership with 5+ years experience to attract, service and increase their membership base while building a movement of coastal care.

A Confidential Company, located in Orange County, Calif., is currently seeking a National Sales Manager (Action Sports Products) with 5+ years experience to implements company sales policies, objectives and initiatives.

A Confidential Company, located in Laguna Hills, Calif., is looking for a Product Designer who has 5+ years experience working with motorcycle gear, sportswear and accessories.

A Confidential Company, located in Laguna Hills, Calif., is also on the lookout for a Production Manager (Motorcycle Products) with 5+ years experience in dealing with offshore factories, quality control, and freight and customs procedures.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., has an opening for a Buyer with 3+ years experience to develop and manage seasonal assortments for the company owned factory retail stores.

DC Shoes, located in Vista, Calif., has an opening for a Design Admin Assistant who will help with tech packs, color ways and sales presentations in the design and development of the men's sportswear collection.

I.e. Distribution, the owner and distributor of the World Industries brand worldwide, is looking for a talented Footwear Designer with 5+ years experience to join their team in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Beachworks is currently seeking Retail Management candidates for their location in Torrance, Calif.

Quiksilver is looking for Retail Candidates for the following "3" positions:
Store Manager - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Store Manager - Rocky View, AB, Canada
Store Manager - Glendale, AZ

Sole Tech has an exciting opportunity for you to gain real world experience with a Public Relations Internship at their headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif.

June 29, 2009

Sole Tech, located in Lake Forest, Calif., has "4" openings for the following positions:
Trend Specialist (Footwear) - 5+ yrs exp
Senior Apparel Designer (Emerica) - 4+ yrs exp
Assistant Production Coordinator
Printables Product Developer / Technical Designer

One Distribution, home to KR3W and Supra Footwear, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist with 2+ years experience to join their team in Santa Ana, Calif.

On A Mission, located in San Clemente, Calif., is looking for a part-time Assistant to Operations who will be responsible for inputting orders, packing boxes, computer work and helping with customer service.

Yamaha, in Cypress, Calif., is currently seeking an ATV & SXS Product Trainer for a temporary position in which they will be responsible for administering, implementing and facilitating a dealer training program & consumer demo truck tour.

Under Armour, located in Baltimore, Md., has an opening for a Senior Product Line Manager (Snow Sports) with 5+ years experience to build their brand in the up and coming categories across all segments of distribution.

Lucy Activewear, located in Portland, Ore., is currently seeking a Senior Apparel Designer (Yoga) with 7+ years experience to lead the design of the assigned lucy product category from concept to reality.

A Confidential Company, located in Irvine, Calif., is currently seeking an Operations Manager (Screenprint Facility) with 4+ years experience who will manage scheduling, shipping and receiving, packaging, printing, relabeling, and inventory in a fast-paced screen-printing environment.

Ocean Current, in Vernon, Calif., has an immediate opening for a senior level Graphic Designer with 2+ years experience to design in multiple mediums and execute art for an entire collection including T-Shirts and other sportswear categories.

Innovative Systems, a software developer for the apparel industry based in Laguna Hills, Calif., is currently in need of a Customer Service/Client Support Representative to assist clients with using its software full circle.

June 26, 2009

Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif., is looking to add a Retail Marketing Manager with 5+ years experience to its team. You’ll be creating and executing retail marketing strategic programs that directly promote the Sole Technology brands.

Crankbrothers, in Laguna Beach, Calif., is looking for a full-time Mechanical Drafter that knows Solidworks and PDM. This person must have excellent drafting skills, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing a plus.

Olukai, a premium footwear company in Aliso Viejo, Calif., has an immediate opportunity for a Sales Operations Manager with 4+ years experience to establish and maintain sales quotas and manage and mentor reps on the forecasting process.

Stereo Skateboards, in Los Angeles, Calif., is looking for a Marketing & Team Coordinator to handle various marketing projects and assist with the Stereo and Hi Fi Wheels team.

Kaenon Polarized, in Newport Beach, Calif., is looking for a Receptionist/Sales Support/Office Admin Assistant to help out in multiple areas.

Zumiez, in Everett, Wash., needs a Financial Merchandise Planner with 2+ years experience to develop, execute and communicate merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandise and financial objectives of one or more departments.

The talented web team at Zumiez is looking for some expert help! If you have 3+ years experience in the world of e-Commerce, you could join their team in Everett, Wash., as their next Online Marketing Manager.

Zuffa, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is currently seeking a New Media Sales Account Director with 7+ years experience who will develop and cultivate revenue streams within new media and digital properties for UFC and WEC.

Zuffa, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is also looking for an Account Executive Director (Advertising / Sponsorship) with 5+ years experience to cultivate new business partners by soliciting sponsors and coordinating with advertising agencies.

Black Box Distribution, parent company of ZERO, Mystery and Fallen Footwear, is looking to fill the following "2" positions in Carlsbad, California:
International Logistics Specialist - manage U.S. inbound and outbound logistics as well as traffic through its Netherlands based 3rd party warehouse.
Accounts Receivable Clerk - knowledge of MAS200 Software and the skateboarding industry is a plus!

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