Web Content Specialist

10 Positions Available

Web content specialists will manipulate large spreadsheets of item level data from manufacturers. They will standardize the data for quick import into our ecommerce stores, categorize products with appropriate tags, and occasionally write technical product reviews.

The successful candidate must be highly organized and extremely proficient with Excel Spreadsheets. Speed and accuracy are a must.

Basically, we're looking for 10 geeks (or closet geeks) who have off the charts analytical skills. Applicants who have additional skills beyond spreadsheet wizardry would be preferred, but we're not picky as long as you are fast with a spreadsheet.

Suitable backgrounds and fields of study include accounting, computer information systems, business administration, and perhaps even marketing.

Did I mention that you have to be fast with a spreadsheet? Incredibly fast is preferred, but we will settle for blazing fast.

The job is BYOL (bring your own laptop), but if you're super special talented we might consider buying you a shiny new laptop and letting you keep it if you stay with us for 12 months or so (seriously).

The ideal candidate is a college intern or a recent college graduate looking for full time employment. Part time and full time positions are available.

Ruby on Rails Programmer

2 Positions Available

The Ruby on Rails programmer will work on a variety of tasks including data import scripts, feature additions to our proprietary Rails-based shopping cart, and general code maintenance.

The programmer should be comfortable operating under the directive "launch fast and iterate." Basically, we need a couple hackers who can build enterprise level apps, but are just as comfortable with duct tape and laser based solutions.

A rudimentary knowledge of Rails and PostgreSQL (or similar open source database) is required. A programmer with a strong background in similar languages will also be considered.

Two positions are available depending on experience: a intern-level position for applicants with less than 3 years experience, or a full-fledged honest-to-goodness web developer position for a guru hacker god or goddess.

Graphic Design Intern

1 Position Available

The Graphic Design Intern will assist our web development team across all areas of web design.

The intern will work on general web design, marketing emails, A/B testing of new designs, modifying product images, and assisting with the editing of video reviews.

We don't need someone to make things pretty... we need someone who can use historical data to drive their design process. We want to sell stuff, not win frilly awards because our stuff looks cool.

A strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required. HTML and CSS experience is a plus. If you can also hack together some Ruby on Rails code, we'd likely give you a real job instead of just an internship...

And fast. My goodness, you've gotta be fast. Super-d-duper fast.

Embroidery Specialist

1 Position Available

The Embroidery Specialist is responsible for fulfilling all embroidery orders originating from Acumen stores. Embroidered products include lab coats, medical scrubs, work shirts, and baby apparel.

The successful candidate must have experience operating a commercial embroidery machine, and preferably experience with Tajima machines.

Logo digitizing a plus, but not required.

Oh yeah, the embroidery machine is located right next to our company ping pong table, so you must be able tolerate the occasional orange ball slamming into your $25,000 sewing machine. We'll try not to hit you, but no promises.

Freelance Trivia Writer

12 Positions Available

Can you name two Russian mystics other than Grigori Rasputin? Do you yell at the TV when someone makes a dumb mistakes on Jeopardy!? Would you be the most feared contestant in a game of strip Trivial Pursuit?

If so, then we've got the job for you!

The Freelance Trivia Question Writer will write trivia questions for an upcoming online game. The writer will develop 10 to 50 question quizzes centered around themes. The writer is paid on a per question basis.

The successful applicant should have a history of competitive trivia experience (quiz bowl, etc). The writer should have a significant talent for writing engaging, entertaining, and challenging questions ideally covering a broad array of subjects.