WhiteBoard is a full-service product development firm located within the Twin Cities. Our overlapping disciplines provide our clients expertise under-one-roof. Our extensive and broad range of clients exposes us to a wide variety of industries ever-expanding our product development knowledge and promoting cross-functional innovation.
At WhiteBoard, our Form Follows Reality process has been delivering successful reality-based solutions for over 30 years. Our process begins by establishing a strong foundation; identifying opportunities, realities, and needed specifications aligning the key stakeholders and driving the project to success.
Creative Project Manager
Type: Fulltime
Hours per week: 40 hours
Location: Eden Prairie, MN (in person) What You Will Be Doing: • As a Creative Project Manager, you will provide guidance and support to the Graphics department • Manage the workloads and project plan of the Graphics Design team for a large retail client project • Set milestones, assign tasks, and keep team on schedule • Coordinate work with outside contractors • Oversee organization and implementation of file management systems • Communicate project status regularly to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership • Collaborate with the Creative Director to oversee the design team and manage internal projects Skillsets Required: • Proven experience as a Creative Project Manager or other project management position • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods • Outstanding communication and organizational skills • Proven ability to manage multiple people and projects at once in a cross-functional environment • Passion for creative projects and basic understanding of a wide variety of creative assets • Natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • Natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • Excellent interpersonal skills (need to interact with all sorts of people and personalities) • Natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems
Beneficial Skills: • PMP designation • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard employees are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Creative Project Manager– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
Entry/Mid-Level Graphic Designer
WhiteBoard Product Solution’s Graphic Design department is growing. This position will focus on creating user manuals for a major retailer across multiple categories of products. Join us in the fun of creating what comes next. Searching for Person Having a: • Graphic Design Major And/or • Product Design Major • Exceptions depend on skillsets Skillsets Required: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Acrobat DC • Confidence in creating user guides/quick start guides/assembly and installation instructions for a range of consumer goods • Editing skills and a keen eye for detail • Firm creative grasp of the English language • Natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • Strong initiative and ability to listen, understand, ideate, and define expectations • Excellent interpersonal skills (need to interact with all sorts of people and personalities) • Redefining the development process for creating quick start & user guides across multiple product categories excites you
Beneficial Skills: • Technical Writing • Knowledge of standardized formatting for warning and safety information for US markets • Experience working with US distribution companies and Chinese suppliers • Social Media Marketing • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • Studio, Still Life, and Portrait Photography • Packaging Design • Brand and Logo Development • User Interface Design • User Experience Design
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard employees are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Graphic Designer– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
Graphic Design Intern
WhiteBoard Product Solution’s Graphic Design department is growing. This position will focus on creating user manuals for a major retailer across multiple categories of products. Join us in the fun of creating what comes next. Searching for Person Pursuing a: • Graphic Design Major And/or • Product Design Major • Exceptions depend on skillsets Skillsets Required: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Acrobat DC • Confidence in creating user guides/quick start guides/assembly and installation instructions for a range of consumer goods • Editing skills and a keen eye for detail • Firm creative grasp of the English language • Natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • Strong initiative and ability to listen, understand, ideate, and define expectations • Excellent interpersonal skills (need to interact with all sorts of people and personalities) • Redefining the development process for creating quick start & user guides across multiple product categories excites you
Beneficial Skills: • Technical Writing • Knowledge of standardized formatting for warning and safety information for US markets • Experience working with US distribution companies and Chinese suppliers • Social Media Marketing • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • Studio, Still Life, and Portrait Photography • Packaging Design • Brand and Logo Development • User Interface Design • User Experience Design
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard employees are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Graphic Designer– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
Design Model Maker
WhiteBoard Product Solutions, consumer, and medical product development company is looking for a Design Model Maker. This position reports to the Model Shop Manager. We are seeking an individual who has a mechanical aptitude for problem solving, high attention to details and quickly learns new techniques and technologies. We create a diverse range of prototypes from scratch-built proof of concepts to dimensionally accurate and visually stunning prototypes while maintaining tight deadlines
Responsibilities • Fabricate prototypes in materials best suited to meet project requirements using various equipment, including but not limited to the following: vertical milling machine, machine lathe, vacuum forming equipment, molding and casting, welding, and various handheld and table mounted power equipment. • Finish prototypes through detailed sanding, priming, painting and surface texturing techniques • Run software for prototyping equipment such as: 3D printers, CO2 laser, and CNC machines • Develop versatility with all existing model making techniques as well as establishing new processes. • Establish and develop internal relations with the team. Be a team player. • Develop/originate product concepts for WhiteBoard’s New Ventures department. • Problem solving with mechanical solutions. • Keep work areas clean and organized. • The ability to communicate through verbal, written and sketching skills. Requirements • Experience in modelmaking or similar fields • Reasonable commute to our Eden Prairie facility Beneficial Skills: • Skills in Solidworks or similar 3D CAD program • Electronics experience • Soft goods prototyping experience
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard design model makers are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Design Model Maker– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
DESIGN ENGINEER
Seeking a design engineer with a diverse design for manufacturing experience. One that’s good with mechanisms, problem solving, and has strong SolidWorks skills. They should able to lead or work within a collaborative and cross-functional team environment, and should be Comfortable with projects that require innovation in design and process.
To Qualify for a Design Engineer Position at WhiteBoard, You Must Possess: • The ability to lead or work within a collaborative and cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and model makers • The ability to manage projects from concept through release for production with consideration for timeline and budget • Exceptional 3D CAD skills – SolidWorks Proficiency • An understanding of materials, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Prototyping • The ability to create mechanisms and verification prototypes • The ability to communicate ideas through verbal and 2D sketching skills Beneficial Skills: • FEA experience • Experience with working with agency requirements • ME DegreeBasic Understanding of electronics • IT experience
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard design engineers are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Design Engineer– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
Production Designer
Are you an InDesign Guru who can join our team in Eden Prairie, MN working on a large project for a major retailer? We are looking for a Production Designer, someone who has experience with quick start guides, user manuals and installation/assembly instructions.
This is a 40-hour in office full-time employee or contractor position.
To Qualify for a Productions Designer Position at WhiteBoard, You Must Possess: • Expert skills at formatting documents using Adobe InDesign, Acrobat or similar • An understanding that “less is more” with proven ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise manner • Experience creating user guides/quick start guides/assembly and installation instructions for a range of consumer goods • Advanced editing skills and a keen eye for detail • A firm yet creative grasp of the English language • A natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • A strong initiative and ability to listen, understand, ideate, and define expectations • Excellent interpersonal skills (need to interact with all sorts of people and personalities) • The ability to redefine the development process for creating quick start & user guides across multiple product categories excites you Beneficial Skills: • Technical writing experience • Knowledge of standardized formatting for warning and safety information for US markets • Experience working with US distribution companies and Chinese suppliers
Why WhiteBoard? We work on many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise is key to our success. We wear a lot of hats; we listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us your current resume and examples of work with the title “Production Designer– ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Seeking an industrial designer with strong rapid visualization, sketching and verbal communication skills. One that’s passionate about designing products to look great based on a solid design for manufacturing foundation. Applicants should be good with mechanisms, problem solving, and have experience with SolidWorks. They should be able to lead or work within a collaborative and cross-functional team environment. They should be comfortable with projects that require innovation in design and process.
To Qualify for a Industrial Designer at WhiteBoard, You Must Possess: • An extremely high skill level of rapid visualization and sketching techniques • Very Strong 3D CAD skills – SolidWorks proficiency including surfacing is a must • Experience with 2D visualization programs (Illustrator/Photoshop/In-Design/KeyShot) • A natural ability to think on your feet; a passion for solving problems • A very strong sense of form but with consideration for Design for Manufacturing • A strong initiative and ability to listen, understand, ideate, and define expectations • Excellent interpersonal skills (need to interact with all sorts of people in this environment) • The ability to lead or work within a collaborative and cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and model makers • The ability to add innovative and productive to a wide range of projects • The ability to manage projects from concept through release for production Beneficial Skills: • Photography • Soft goods prototyping • Experience with agency requirements (FDA, ISO, UL)Basic understanding of electronics • IT experience
Why WhiteBoard? WhiteBoard industrial designers are exposed to many projects ranging from toys to medical devices, learning and growing on every project. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with a talented team and process, based on over 30 years of product development expertise. We wear a lot of hats; you will listen, understand, challenge, collaborate, brainstorm, ideate, define, design, execute, prototype, verify, validate, document, learn, get it done and have fun. Do you think you have what it takes to be part of our team? E-mail us current resume and examples of work with the title “Industrial Designer – ‘Your Name’” and we’ll take a look. HR@whiteboardps.com
