Life is good is always looking to add new talent to our pool.
Send your cover letter and resume to resumes@lifeisgood.com and please reference the job in your subject heading. If you're in our neck of the woods, you can always stop by our Hudson, NH operation to fill out an application. We're located at 15 Hudson Park Drive, Hudson NH 03051 No phone calls please. If we feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of our job opportunity, we will contact you directly.
Life is good.®, based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic cultural hero. For more information on Life is good, please visit www.lifeisgood.com
DEPARTMENT: Design
Job Summary:
Responsible for evolving the Life is good® brand image through the creation of relevant, innovative design concepts for each season.
Primary focus on Men's & Boys lines.
Responsible for and adept at communicating LIG's brand image and core design philosophy through all product designs.
Works with external development agents and/or factories to see through proper execution of product creations.
Clear communication of design direction in fit sessions.
Responsible for design and layout of related LIG catalog pages.
Responsible for watching appropriate fashion and cultural trends and applying them to seasonal design and development.
As a member of LIG's relatively small design team, the designer will be called upon to pitch in at given times on any and all facets of the product design and development process.
Job Requirements:
Sound knowledge of LIG brand image and customer base.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Extreme attention to detail required.
Highly developed drawing skills required.
Knowledge of garment construction, patterns and textiles required.
Proven ability to establish, drive and meet strict timelines.
Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Positive energetic outlook.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of design experience
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
Life is good®, based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic cultural hero. For more information on Life is good®, please visit www.lifeisgood.com
We are currently looking for an Event Coordinator to work on an effort that is very important to us - our Festivals. Life is good® Festivals are designed to bring communities together for good old-fashioned fun, in turn bringing smiles to the faces of children who urgently need the joyful and restorative experiences that our charitable beneficiaries provide. We donate 100% of festival profits to charities helping kids who face unfair challenges to rediscover joy and connection in their lives. We have ambitious plans for the expansion of Life is good® Festivals in the years ahead. We see the opportunity to multiply smiles nationwide and around the world through events that best reflect what we're about, and in so doing, provide increasing levels of support to our targeted beneficiaries.
Responsibilities
Completing detailed project plans including detailed work task breakdown, individual accountabilities, site requirements, material needs, logistics, scheduling, and coordination
Negotiating vendor and supplier contracts and completing all required permitting
Conducting festival team progress meetings to review, update, and coordinate members' actions, as well as reach timely decisions on all aspects of festival execution
Serving as the liaison and account manager for major festivals (2-3 in 2008, 4 in 2009 and 6 in 2010).
Managing 2-3 interns and/or volunteers
Identifying and implementing festival improvements
Basic Requirements
3-5 years relevant experience in managing events
BA/BS
Ability to travel as needed
Additional Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management skills
Attention to detail and organization skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, deadline-driven tasks
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
High initiative, high energy, confidence and a good sense of humor
Optimistic attitude and approach to business
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
Location:
Boston Design Center
283 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02115
Reports to: Chief Operating Optimist
Job Summary:
The focus of this newly defined, executive level role will be to lead Life is good's (LIG) international business. For the past five years LIG has licensed the international efforts and will now be managing the business in-house. This exciting position will lead a team to spread good vibes outside of the States, accelerate business growth and extend and leverage the strength of the brand. This general manager job will "own" all aspects of the international opportunities and challenges in a highly decentralized atmosphere.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Build an international brand and corresponding operational infrastructure
Think strategically in a complex business environment
Lead and motivate a team of diverse employees
Create first class relationships with vendors, distributors, agents and suppliers
P&L management, budget-building and variance analysis
Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain management system
Represent the LIG brand to the world
Experience and Skills:
BA/BS required, MBA or Masters in related field desired
8 plus years progressive international business management experience
Exceptionally strong and proven leadership skills
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills; ability to effectively communicate the brand and LIG's larger mission to diverse audiences
Sales, brand management or management consulting work with an industry leading brand
Self-starter and ability to work independently, combined with a team oriented approach to doing business
Strong knowledge of the apparel industry
Creative and global thinker
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Exceptional negotiation and follow through skills
Bilingual, multi-lingual a plus
Optimistic view of the world and approach to business
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
Life is good®, based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic cultural hero. For more information on Life is good®, please visit www.lifeisgood.com
We are currently looking for an Associate Director of Festivals to work on an effort that is very important to us- our Festivals. Life is good® Festivals are designed to bring communities together for good old-fashioned fun, in turn bringing smiles to the faces of children who urgently need the joyful and restorative experiences that our charitable beneficiaries provide. We donate 100% of festival profits to charities helping kids who face unfair challenges to rediscover joy and connection in their lives. We have ambitious plans for the expansion of Life is good® Festivals in the years ahead. We see the opportunity to multiply smiles nationwide and around the world through events that best reflect what we're about, and in so doing, provide increasing levels of support to our targeted beneficiaries.
Responsibilities
Helps support the event team's strategic planning initiatives for all festivals nationally and internationally.
Responsible for hands-on management of all major festivals.
Manages event budgets and calendars.
Provides guidance and management of LIG's Event Coordinator and interns to manage production and logistics of LIG festivals, from the development of content, venue set-up, promotions, invitations, graphics/multimedia, and other event-related marketing materials, to technical projects, such as audio/video production, lighting, and staging.
Creates and implements volunteer outreach and training programs, and ensures volunteer participation at all major LIG festivals.
Develops programs to ensure year-round communication with volunteers; develops and oversees volunteer appreciation programs.
Creates, manages, and implements a compliant fundraising program and strategy for all LIG festivals.
Analyzes programs for effectiveness; conducts post-event reporting and ROI analysis for both LIG and sponsors.
Serves as the principal liaison for national and local sponsors for all major fests. Creates and distributes sponsorship guidelines to all festivals nationally and internationally.
Works with sponsors to analyze business objectives and develop event marketing ‘recipes' to effectively meet objectives.
Conducts and manages boot camps for all major sponsors and LIG GNS festival participants twice a year.
Basic Requirements
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar event management role.
BA/BS required.
Ability to travel regularly in both US and internationally.
Additional Requirements
Must have budget and project management experience.
Must be self-motivated, articulate, and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. Presentation skills required.
Ability to work smart in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully.
Must have ownership of work and be a proactive thinker.
Must effectively lead and self-motivate in the pursuit of new insights about LIG's constituents.
Must be creative and innovative with respect to content, resources and working with internal and external LIG teams.
Strong virtual team management skills.
Must be able to work effectively across groups.
Extensive experience in project management and the ability to work against tight deadlines.
Excellent decision-making, problem solving and negotiating skills.
International experience a plus.
Must possess an optimistic attitude and approach to business.
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
The Assistant Product Manager participates in developing the product line from concept through
production and collaborates with the product managers to achieve initiatives.
The Assistant Product Manager assists in coordinating the execution of certain products to achieve
company goals and timelines. This individual supports multiple product categories and assists in other areas as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of all product
Track prototypes, sales samples, fit samples, etc. on a day to daily basis
Responsible for data entry of all product
Assist in the development and maintenance of the assortment plan
Management of all artwork to the vendor base
Management of SMU process
Participate in development and tracking of labels with design
Assist on pricing negotiation
Maintain Lead-time Minimum Charts with Boston, Vendors and Hudson
Functions as a liaison between Boston and Hudson for day to day issues
Answer emails daily to vendor base
Gathers selling data and updating current system
Shipping and tracking of samples, prototypes, etc.
Assist in the organization of design center and all samples
Process sales samples, including tracking and logging
Assist in International responsibilities, which will include salesman samples, pricing, line lists, etc.
Basic requirements:
1-5 years in Industry
BA/BS
Additional requirements:
Experience in product development preferrable
BA/BS Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Applications
Understanding brand aesthetic
Sense of urgency, teamwork skills
Physical requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the requisite background required to adequately perform the functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting for extended periods of time, verbal and written communications with customers and coworkers, key boarding, data entry and filing are continuously required activities of this position.
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
Life is good®, based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic cultural hero. For more information on Life is good®, please visit www.lifeisgood.com
We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator for our new site located down the street from our Newbury Street Flagship Store and Design Center. This position will provide primary support to Life is good's two Chief Sales Optimists. The position will also provide general administrative support to the Marketing, Festivals and Genuine Neighborhood Shoppes (GNS) divisions. The successful candidate will be highly organized, flexible and have excellent communication skills. Attention to detail is a must. Superior abilities with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required. The ability to work proactively, prioritize, multitask, follow directions and provide effective follow-through is critical. Successful candidate will be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, as well as with outside vendors and clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to Chief Sales Optimists, including coordinating travel, calendar management, and managing various projects as assigned
Provide general administrative support to Marketing, Festivals and GNS divisions
Manage all administrative/office needs of site
Interact closely with employees at other LIG locations, ensuring quality communications between the offices
Work with LIG administrative support team on any projects, shared activities and events
Compose memos, letters and other correspondence as needed
Generally do whatever is necessary to support the employees located at the site, thereby freeing up their time to perform
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Basic Requirements
BA/BS
Three plus years directly related experience
Additional Requirements and Expectations:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly dependable and strong professional demeanor
Superior proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet tools
Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
High energy and confidence
Must be able to identify and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Optimistic attitude and view of the world
Qualified candidates should send their interest letter and resume to
resumes@lifeisgood.com. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.
