A Little About Us:
Merkury Innovations is a fast-paced consumer electronics business located in lower Manhattan. With over 20 years of experience in an ever-growing industry, we have expanded our portfolio from just consumer electronics to smart home, décor, gaming, car care and more. Merkury owes its decade-long growth to its hardworking and passionate team, which has resulted in strong business-to-business relationships with retail powerhouses like Wal-Mart, Target, and Best Buy. Communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are how we keep up with the competition and produce over 1300 products a year. We are looking for great people, with great ideas who are highly motivated and organized, think outside the box, and strive to push limits.
About the Job:
Daily Responsibilities:
· Creation of technical specs for pre-sourced products, including the selection of CMF, logo placement, assembly details, trim details, and/or quality standards.
· 3D modeling and technical drawing with SolidWorks CAD.
· Ability to produce high-quality photorealistic imagery utilizing KeyShot for package usage.
· Work closely/cross-functionally & effectively with our Sales and Sourcing departments, as well as our marketing and graphic designers.
· Collaborate and communicate effectively with our overseas offices and suppliers for all necessary product development & improvement.
· Monitor tracking of all samples to maintain delivery dates and/or project milestones.
· Maintain accuracy and status of all projects in a PLM/Project Management Software.
Occasional Responsibilities:
· Development of custom housing/tooling for upcoming product exteriors.
· Generate illustrations and/or patterns as needed for application onto product surfaces.
A Little About You:
· 2+ years of experience
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
· Utilizing programs like Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Solidworks, and Keyshot flexibly to visualize ideas quickly.
· You enjoy solving puzzles, have a keen eye for details, and a knack for organization.
· You easily adapt to new situations and are willing to jump headfirst into unfamiliar roles and projects.
· You have excellent project management & follow-through, able to handle multiple projects at once and last minute projects as needed.
· You know how to communicate your thoughts and ideas in a clear and focused manner.
· You don’t shy away from leadership roles and can direct a project from start to finish with ease.
Bonus Points If You:
· Have experience editing/adjusting files from overseas manufacturers.
· Are proficient with replicating physical products into a 3D format.
· Have prior knowledge and familiarity working within the consumer electronics/smart home fields.
· Able to constantly push for new products and pitch new ideas.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
· relevant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
· One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
· Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
· Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10006 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10006: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person