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ThinkGeek is hiring! w00t! Open positions are detailed below. Please e-mail your resume to us at the address listed in the job description. Text, HTML and PDF formats are preferred. Don't be shy, if you've got the skills and want to work hard and have fun with a bunch of geeks and their dogs, we want to hear from you!

Current Open Positions:

Shipping Coordinator

The ThinkGeek Overlords are seeking a Shipping Coordinator that will be responsible for shipping logistics including: directing inbound shipment bookings, reviewing international and domestic shipping documents, evaluating shipping methods and supporting the ThinkGeek Operations team.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with freight forwarders, customers, operations personnel; approve bookings and track customs clearance so that inbound shipments are delivered in the timeliest and most cost effective method.
  • Assist in handling any delivery inconsistencies or delays.
  • Coordinate directly with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to appropriate locations.
  • Implement and maintain relevant measurement programs to track key performance indicators relating to exports and imports
  • Review pending shipment documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Manage record keeping processes and archive of entry records.
  • Assign HTS Codes to products and manage the various government agencies (i.e. FDA, Fish and Wildlife) with respect to customs transactions.
  • Develop contingency plans to ensure efficient flow of cargo through the supply chain relating to peak season volume, labor issues, port issues, weather, and/or natural disasters
  • Obtains Spot Quotes for export/imports and domestic shipments; creates supporting documentation as needed.
  • Evaluates and updates “Do Not Ship to countries”
  • Creates and maintains shipping procedures manual
  • Trains and supports staff on carrier web based shipping tools.
  • Supports VP of Operations, Director of Operations and team as needed.
  • Pre-Review and audit inbound transportation invoices
  • Review and analyze outbound shipping data “closed loop billing” to ensure shipping revenue is covering shipping charges.
  • Supports special operations projects including but not limited to: Shipping implementation, RFP’s for supplies, data analysis, etc.

Requirements

  • 1 + years of work experience in logistics/international shipping
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously with both short and distant deadlines
  • Ability to work as a part of a team and independently
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Excellent Excel Skills

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the Shipping Coordinator position

Please submit your resume and salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

Compliance Manager

The Import/Export Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing the continued development and implementation of a global trade compliance program. Ensuring that ThinkGeek is fully compliant with all U.S. and foreign government rules (including U.S. Customs regulations) on imports and exports with a focus on record keeping, auditing, product inspections and custom entries. Specific focus on U.S. import regulations as they apply to new product development, licensing and manufacturing across U.S. government agencies (for example, CPSC, FDA and the Agriculture Department). This position will monitor supplier performance and provide feedback and corrective actions as required. Acting in this trade compliance role you will interface with suppliers, freight forwarders, U.S. customs officials, customs brokers, merchandisers, licensees, legal and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Continued development and implementation of a corporate trade compliance program including: (1) Maintain, review, and update import compliance procedures manual (2) Develop new procedures needed for full and ongoing compliance (3) Define, proceduralize, and conduct compliance audits and ensure corrective action processes are in place to comply with U.S. Government regulations.
  • Actively improve operational process controls and procedures through collaboration and training with Product Development, Merchandising, Logistics and Legal.
  • Review and report on the state of the company�s compliance effectiveness monthly to legal and management team and recommend solutions for areas of risk, remediation efforts, timeline, and follow-up through completion.
  • Monitor and evaluate legislative changes that impact imports and exports and report significant items to management team and legal.
  • Point of contact for all import/export compliance and government inquires or notifications relating to compliance issues.
  • Establish relationships with regulatory entities.
  • Perform monthly post-entry audits against custom reports, reviewing vendor invoices and import documentation.
  • Monitor the classification of products for import and report significant items to management with recommended tips for resolution.
  • Keep current with trade bulletins and best practices.
  • Identify logistics areas for process improvement and cost savings.
  • Create and maintain logistics cost analysis reports.
  • Analyze business needs and drive supply chain efficiencies that will improve lead-time and costs associated with overseas supply chain operations.
  • Analyze and evaluate performance of third-party consolidators including level of service, capacity and contract compliance by leveraging new or existing reporting tools; develop metrics and dashboard reports.
  • Travel to China 2 times a year.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience within a wholesale import/export environment with a strong background in U. S. Customs Regulations.
  • U. S. Customs Broker License a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Prior experience in International shipping.
  • This role requires great inter-personal skills, high ethical standards, and strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, handle multiple projects and deliver results that exceed expectations.

Requires working knowledge of:

  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  • Customs Entry Summary
  • Import/Export Regulations (including without limitation around valuation and liquidations)
  • Warehouse receiving

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the Compliance Manager position

Please submit your resume and salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

T-Shirt & Apparel Illustrator / Designer

ThinkGeek is looking for an illustrator with a deep understanding of geek culture. ThinkGeek has a fast-growing apparel department, and we want you to be a part of it.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to generate your own amazing ideas as well as illustrate subjects provided to you in a style which the ThinkGeek customer enjoys. You'll also be making web graphics for the products you help create, as well as filing in other design tasks around the office.

You must have a great sense of humor and amazing illustration abilities and technique. Can you draw Rancors with your tablet while blindfolded? Good. That's a start.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional pop-culture illustration.
  • Advanced illustration skills in various styles & techniques.
  • Experience producing graphics to be screen-printed.
  • Degree in graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Willingness to illustrate multiple concept prototypes quickly.
  • High-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, the Gimp, or other similar design software.
  • Proficiency in designing graphics optimized for web use.
  • Willingness to accept criticism and modify your work to fit a specific aesthetic.
  • Deep familiarity with Internet culture, gaming, science, math, assorted smart stuff, and a general affinity towards geeks.

You really enjoy:

  • video games (including retro games).
  • old-school table-top games and/or boardgames.
  • science, math, and assorted smart stuff.
  • space!
  • computers and technology.
  • robots and the future.
  • braaaaaaaains! (Oh, sorry. Our HR zombie got distracted there for a sec.)
  • geek pop-culture.
  • cupcakes, pies, cookies, and assorted goodies.
  • gadgets, gizmos and shiny things.
  • dreaming in 8-bit.

Only applications that include portfolios of previous illustration work will be accepted.

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the T-Shirt & Apparel Illustrator / Designer position

Please submit your resume and salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

GeekLabs Graphic Designer

ThinkGeek is looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer with skills and experience in creating print design, package design, illustration, branding and logo design.

Responsibilities

This role will support our GeekLabs internal development group which invents, designs and manufactures custom products for sale on ThinkGeek. Currently GeekLabs is responsible for popular items like the Star Trek Pizza cutter, the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt and the Portal 2 Plush Turret with Sound. We hold licenses for Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, Portal, Minecraft, etc.

The Graphic artist we are seeking will create package designs for custom products, do sketches and illustrations of possible designs for plastic toy product, create decals or artwork to be applied to custom products. We're looking for someone who understands Geek culture and gets passionate about product packaging, style and design.

You will be working with a tight knit team of high-performers under possibly difficult deadlines. We need someone with a fun easy-going personality and strong work ethic who takes complete ownership and receives creative freedom in return.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience.
  • Degree in graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be a self-starter, able to manage yourself and keep organizational track of whatever is thrown your way.
  • Contemporary design skills showing sensibility for modern urban styling.
  • Strong typography skills
  • Expert package design skills
  • Strong print design skills
  • Good illustration skills with style directions similar to manga meets urban vinyl
  • Good perspective illustration skills. Can draw a simple turn-around of a 3D object relatively accurately.
  • Expert proficiency in the Adobe suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and inDesign.
  • Familiarity with Internet culture, gaming, comics, manga, D&D, sci-fi, etc.
  • Neat, timely delivery of projects on deadline
  • We are NOT looking for a web designer. This is print based design and illustration.
  • Other desired skills: (not required, but very nice to have)

Other desired skills: (not required, but very nice to have)

  • Digital photography and photo retouching
  • Branding experience
  • Logo Design
  • Experience in catalog design and production
  • Ability to sketch an identifiable Boba Fett in < 60 seconds.

You must include your graphic design portfolio to be considered for this position

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the GeekLabs Graphic Designer position

Please submit your cover letter and resume along with salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

Director of Custom Manufacturing

The ThinkGeek Overlords are seeking a Director of Custom Manufacturing for its GeekLabs department.

What is GeekLabs?

GeekLabs is the department within ThinkGeek that invents, designs, and develops custom products for sale primarily on ThinkGeek through standard direct-to-consumer channels. Creating these custom products generates revenue for ThinkGeek, but also leads to media buzz, which drives consumer traffic to ThinkGeek and increases sales of all products across the site.

Why is GeekLabs important to ThinkGeek?

GeekLabs creates "Perfect Fit" Products - Normally products that appear on ThinkGeek are manufactured by outside companies and selected by the buying group as a "best fit" for ThinkGeek customers. The better fit a product is for our customers, the better it sells. GeekLabs products are designed from the outset to be a "perfect fit" for ThinkGeek's customers. This gives them an inherent advantage over products that are simply discovered. GeekLabs products excite ThinkGeek's customers by serving up ideal items so compelling to the customer that they are incredibly excited to buy. GeekLabs is able to create these "perfect fit" products by utilizing expert knowledge of ThinkGeek customer buying patterns honed over the past 9 years.

GeekLabs Drives Public Relations Buzz - Due to their unusual and unique nature, GeekLabs products drive press and other media interest. In the never-ending media quest for something new and interesting, GeekLabs products provide a compelling choice, usually with some unique hook or feature that media can easily latch onto.

Responsibilities

  • Manage new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) line of Products
  • Bring previous factory relationships and manufacturing expertise
  • Travel to China twice a year to search for new factory partners, look for innovative OEM products and maintain existing relationships
  • Provide business development support for special projects including large wholesale deals and special partnerships
  • Contribute new product ideas
  • Assist in product testing and packaging compliance

Requirements

  • Experience (i.e. understand and be involved) with Direct Importing.
  • Proven and documented track record of developing successful toys, gadgets and/or consumer electronics.
  • Familiarity with acceptable quality and safety testing standards as it relates to imported products.
  • Coordinate and lead team efforts from conception to a functioning model with complete latitude and independent judgment.
  • Must have the ability to work with a team with the acceptance and understanding of a unique, Internet & Geek and pop culture.

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the Director of Custom Manufacturing position

Please submit your cover letter and resume along with salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

Industrial Designer

The ThinkGeek Overlords are seeking an Industrial Designer for its GeekLabs department.

What is GeekLabs?

GeekLabs is the department within ThinkGeek that invents, designs, and develops custom products for sale primarily on ThinkGeek through standard direct-to-consumer channels. Creating these custom products generates revenue for ThinkGeek, but also leads to media buzz, which drives consumer traffic to ThinkGeek and increases sales of all products across the site.

Why is GeekLabs important to ThinkGeek?

GeekLabs creates "Perfect Fit" Products - Normally products that appear on ThinkGeek are manufactured by outside companies and selected by the buying group as a "best fit" for ThinkGeek customers. The better fit a product is for our customers, the better it sells. GeekLabs products are designed from the outset to be a "perfect fit" for ThinkGeek's customers. This gives them an inherent advantage over products that are simply discovered. GeekLabs products excite ThinkGeek�s customers by serving up ideal items so compelling to the customer that they are incredibly excited to buy. GeekLabs is able to create these "perfect fit" products by utilizing expert knowledge of ThinkGeek customer buying patterns honed over the past 9 years.

GeekLabs Drives Public Relations Buzz - Due to their unusual and unique nature, GeekLabs products drive press and other media interest. In the never-ending media quest for something new and interesting, GeekLabs products provide a compelling choice, usually with some unique hook or feature that media can easily latch onto.

Responsibilities

  • Create 3D CAD drawings of products in development
  • Draw sketches or turn-arounds of potential products
  • Help to make physical prototypes when needed
  • Collaborate with GeekLabs Industrial Design Team
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Excellent illustration skills with style directions similar to manga meets urban vinyl
  • Familiarity with Internet and Geek culture
  • Neat, timely delivery of projects on deadline
  • Detail oriented with strong organization skills

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the Industrial Designer position

Please submit your cover letter and resume along with salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.

Perl/Web Developer

We're looking for a prolific software engineer to join our crack team that builds and maintains ThinkGeek's highly-successful custom e-commerce platform. You'll sling Perl, SQL, and JQuery while getting to play with cool new ThinkGeek swag long before it appears on Engadget or Gizmodo.

You'll be working with the small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who invented the iCade, the playable electronic guitar t-shirt, the taun-taun sleeping bag, and talking plush bacon (among dozens of other tools, toys, and t-shirts for geeks created here). ThinkGeek was ranked #192 in the Internet Retailer top 500 for 2011 and has been profiled in Wired Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and more. Founded in 1999, ThinkGeek is now part of Geeknet, a publicly held company with a long history of support for open source projects -- and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

Our software is developed in-house, so projects will run a wide gamut of business areas (accounting to warehouse management, and everything in between). Development will be on an existing suite of software, so the ability to adapt to and extend an existing architecture is a must. Responsibilities will include:

  • Secure web application development from AJAX user interfaces to third-party XML business integration
  • Participation in requirements and specifications gathering processes
  • Developing automated tests, predicting areas of risk, and coordinating with our QA staff to achieve the best blend of error prevention and error detection possible
  • Keeping up with and recommending new technology to improve our custom, object-oriented application, test suite, and build environment
  • Taking ownership of your projects from planning to stakeholder happiness
  • The ideal candidate should have strong Linux skills and be able to work and learn new skills independently when necessary, but also work as part of a team.

Requirements

  • 5+ years professional programming experience with Perl 5
  • 4+ years professional experience working with databases (SQL), MySQL a plus
  • Extensive knowledge of Apache 2 and familiarity with Apache module development
  • XML
  • HTML/XHTML
  • Javascript/AJAX
  • Ability to comprehend and implement complex business requirements in an exacting manner
  • Team-oriented personality
  • Web Services development (servers/clients)
  • Automated testing experience
  • Ability to blow away all other ThinkGeek departments when brainstorming April Fool's Day ideas

Strongly Desired

  • Experience developing automated functional and performance testing suites
  • Solid Linux Knowledge (4+ years of experience with Linux or Unix systems)
  • Retail industry software development experience
  • CPAN authorship
  • Nerf weaponry expertise

This posting is for a permanent, full time position in our Fairfax, Virginia office. Only local applicants or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Sorry, freelance or offsite requests will absolutely not be accepted.

Apply for the Perl/Web Developer position

Please submit your resume and salary requirements in PDF, HTML or plain text format. Geeknet is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis.

ThinkGeek is a small, close-knit group of fun, weird, and enthusiastic people who run one of the most successful niche e-commerce sites on the Internets. As part of Geeknet, a publicly held company, ThinkGeek employees receive an excellent benefits package while enjoying the benefits of working in an exciting start-up environment in our Fairfax, Virginia office.