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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

StudioDirect is an e-commerce company enabling retailers to custom design
and globally source consumer products.  Through StudioDirect, even the
smallest retailers can easily gain access to world-class sourcing =AD and
benefit from factory-direct prices, control over product design, and higher
quality products.  The company provides elegant online tools for retailers
to design, purchase, and track orders.  StudioDirect creates value by
managing every step in the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final
delivery.  Headquartered in San Francisco, StudioDirect is a joint venture
of Li & Fung Limited, the global leader in consumer product sourcing, and
Castling Group, a leading e-business accelerator.

Position Overview:
=B7The Software Developer position will be responsible for assisting with=
 the
development of a business-to-business web site.

Primary Responsibilities:
=B7Design and develop a business-to-business web site.
=B7Provide technical advisement.
=B7Contribute to high morale and team effort.

Qualifications:
=B7Ability to understand high-level Internet architectures is mandatory.
=B71-3 years of Java and C++ programming experience.
=B7In-depth knowledge of the following web architectures, software and
protocols:
o Client Technologies: DHTML, CSS, XML, XSL
o Database: Data modeling, SQL, JDBC
o Networking Protocols & Security: TCP/IP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, SSL
o Distributed Computing: RPCs, RMI, CORBA
o Object Oriented: design patterns, COM and UML
o Software Engineering: life cycles, source and quality control
o Languages: C, C++, Java
o Operating Systems: Solaris and NT
=B7Bachelor=92s Degree in Computer Science, related degree, or the=
 equivalent
work experience.

Skill Set/Traits:
=B7Strong analytical skills are a must.
=B7Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, is key to
success in this position.
=B7Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
=B7Experience with startup company/companies is a plus.

Salary Range:
Salary and stock options are commensurate on skill, knowledge and experience
level. All StudioDirect employees are also eligible for an annual salary
adjustment based on individual and team performance and the organization's
financial results.

Benefits:
StudioDirect offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) savings
plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, three weeks of
paid vacation, and flexible hours.  Our employees work in a collaborative,
entrepreneurial environment that provides tremendous growth opportunities
and a fun atmosphere.

Reports To:
Chief Technology Officer

If you are interested and feel your qualifications match the job
description, e-mail a cover letter (please include where you saw our job
posting) and resume to jobs(at)studiodirect.com.

Thank you for your interest in StudioDirect.
_____________________________________________

INTERACTION DESIGN MANAGER

StudioDirect is an e-commerce company enabling retailers to custom design
and globally source consumer products.  Through StudioDirect, even the
smallest retailers can easily gain access to world-class sourcing =AD and
benefit from factory-direct prices, control over product design, and higher
quality products.  The company provides elegant online tools for retailers
to design, purchase, and track orders.  StudioDirect creates value by
managing every step in the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final
delivery.  Headquartered in San Francisco, StudioDirect is a joint venture
of Li & Fung Limited, the global leader in consumer product sourcing, and
Castling Group, a leading e-business accelerator.

Position Overview:
=B7	The Interaction Design Manager will be responsible for leading the=
 design
of an Internet website.

Primary Responsibilities:
=B7Design and develop an engaging, creative, usable, Internet,
business-to-business web site.
=B7Manage the client portion of the technology team.
=B7Set the overall strategic direction and vision of the interaction design
practice.
=B7Meet business objectives and financial targets through effective
prioritization, resource allocation, cost management, attraction and
retention of high-caliber designers, and productive collaboration with peer
organizations and clients.
=B7Manage, direct and mentor design team.

Qualifications:
=B73-5 years of related experience managing teams developing design=
 concepts,
storyboards and prototypes for complex transactional systems.
=B7Outstanding website design talent and experience creating professional,
well thought out user interfaces for the business-to-business or
business-to-consumer web sites.
=B7Strong creative visual skills and experience in software interface and
design is key.
=B7Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, HTML, DHTML, XML, Java,
Flash and cascading style sheets, is mandatory.
=B7Background in interaction design and a Bachelor=92s degree are required.

Skill Sets/Traits:
=B7Experience with startup company is a plus.
=B7Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
=B7Must have good communication and managerial skills.

Salary Range:
Salary and stock options are commensurate on skill, knowledge and experience
level.  All StudioDirect employees are also eligible for an annual salary
adjustment based on individual and team performance and the organization's
financial results.

Benefits:
StudioDirect offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) savings
plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, three weeks of
paid vacation, and flexible hours.  Our employees work in a collaborative,
entrepreneurial environment that provides tremendous growth opportunities
and a fun atmosphere.

Reports To:
Chief Technology Officer

If you are interested and feel your qualifications match the job
description, e-mail a cover letter (please include where you saw our job
posting) and resume to jobs(at)studiodirect.com.

Thank you for your interest in StudioDirect.
__________________________________________________
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UNIX NETWORK ARCHITECT

StudioDirect is an e-commerce company enabling retailers to custom design
and globally source consumer products.  Through StudioDirect, even the
smallest retailers can easily gain access to world-class sourcing =AD and
benefit from factory-direct prices, control over product design, and higher
quality products.  The company provides elegant online tools for retailers
to design, purchase, and track orders.  StudioDirect creates value by
managing every step in the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final
delivery.  Headquartered in San Francisco, StudioDirect is a joint venture
of Li & Fung Limited, the global leader in consumer product sourcing, and
Castling Group, a leading e-business accelerator.

Position Overview:
=B7The Unix Network Architect will be responsible for design and
implementation of internal and external Network and Server Architecture.
This position will be ultimately responsible for the health and well-being
of the test, staging and production environment of our B2B application.
=B7The Architect will assist in the evaluation, planning and implementation=
 of
software and hardware installations and upgrades.

Primary Responsibilities:
=B7Design, implement and maintain the external production environment, which
interfaces with the Oracle databases, Broadvision products and Selectica.
=B7Design and implement production environment security.
=B7Develop and execute maintenance processes.
=B7Establish production standards.
=B7Develop architecture that is suited for growth and changing technologies.
=B7Assist in the evaluation of technologies suited for the specific=
 industry.
=B7Create emulated development, testing and staging environments.

Qualifications:
=B75 years Unix Administration/Architecture experience.
=B7Proven experience in web implementation.
=B7Solid experience with fault tolerant design.
=B7Solid knowledge of Solaris 2.6.
=B7Familiarity of Broadvision or other content management systems.

Skill Sets/Traits:
=B7Previous startup experience.
=B7Good oral and written communication skills.
=B7Must have a can-do attitude and be willing to do what it takes to get the
job done.
=B7Self-starter style =AD no techno egomaniacs.
=B7Must be willing to share their knowledge and want to be part of the=
 process
of the whole, not the individual.

Salary Range:
Salary and stock options are commensurate on skill, knowledge and experience
level.   All StudioDirect employees are also eligible for an annual salary
adjustment based on individual and team performance and the organization's
financial results.

Benefits:
StudioDirect offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) savings
plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, three weeks of
paid vacation, and flexible hours.  Our employees work in a collaborative,
entrepreneurial environment that provides tremendous growth opportunities
and a fun atmosphere.

Reports To:
Director of Technical Operations

If you are interested and feel your qualifications match the job
description, e-mail a cover letter (please include where you saw our job
posting) and resume to jobs(at)studiodirect.com.

Thank you for your interest in StudioDirect.
______________________________________________

SENIOR ORACLE DATABASE ARCHITECT

StudioDirect is an e-commerce company enabling retailers to custom design
and globally source consumer products.  Through StudioDirect, even the
smallest retailers can easily gain access to world-class sourcing =AD and
benefit from factory-direct prices, control over product design, and higher
quality products.  The company provides elegant online tools for retailers
to design, purchase, and track orders.  StudioDirect creates value by
managing every step in the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final
delivery.  Headquartered in San Francisco, StudioDirect is a joint venture
of Li & Fung Limited, the global leader in consumer product sourcing, and
Castling Group, a leading e-business accelerator.

Position Overview:
=B7The Oracle DBA will be responsible for the database design and=
 development
of a Web-based distributed manufacturing services system.
=B7The DBA is also responsible for tuning and maintenance of the database.
This position will monitor and maintain all backup procedures.
=B7The DBA is a solution finder who is comfortable and calm in the face of
rapid change and can work closely with a team of software engineers to
create a database driven web applications.

Primary Responsibilities:
=B7Pickup current database architecture and improve for the production
environment.
=B7Establish standards for the development team to maintain during
development.
=B7Provide solutions for data integration into other platforms.
=B7Establish the maintenance standards and keep them.
=B7Look to the future for the design team to ensure open ended programming.
=B7Evaluate, implement and maintain versions.
=B7Archive old structures.
=B7Provide Database Leadership.

Qualifications:
=B75 years Oracle DBA experience using a UNIX platform, Sun Solaris=
 preferred.
=B7Experience in developing, maintaining, and deploying Oracle databases=
 used
by various software development tools.
=B7Experience with Oracle Database Administration, Developer Server, and
Application Server, a plus.
=B7Data modeling.

Skill Sets/Traits:
=B7Previous startup experience.
=B7Good oral and written communication skills.
=B7Must have a can-do attitude and be willing to do what it takes to get the
job done.
=B7Self-starter style =AD no techno egomaniacs.
=B7Must be willing to share their knowledge and want to be part of the=
 process
of the whole, not the individual.

Salary Range:
Salary and stock options are commensurate on skill, knowledge and experience
level.  All StudioDirect employees are also eligible for an annual salary
adjustment based on individual and team performance and the organization's
financial results.

Benefits:
StudioDirect offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) savings
plan, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, three weeks of
paid vacation, and flexible hours.  Our employees work in a collaborative,
entrepreneurial environment that provides tremendous growth opportunities
and a fun atmosphere.

Reports To:
Director of Technical Operations

If you are interested and feel your qualifications match the job
description, e-mail a cover letter (please include where you saw our job
posting) and resume to jobs(at)studiodirect.com.

Thank you for your interest in StudioDirect.

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