Jobs in Richfield Minnesota

About the Role

As a Product Designer, you are passionate creative, responsible for developing products and packaging for CURiO Brands that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. You have a strong artist hand and are confident in illustration, painting, and other traditional mediums. You'll leverage your unique talents, such as illustration and surface design, to create and source custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic) and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags), through the opportunity to work on CURiO's exciting brands Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our office in Minneapolis, MN***

What You'll Do

Design & Concept:

• Collaborate with Product Design Manager and team, along with Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develop mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Push creative boundaries to drive great design and strong innovation.
• Proactively research market trends and innovation opportunities.
• Work with vendors to source and develop new techniques and manufacturing capabilities.
• Prepare creative presentations and present concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrate systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types.
• Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refine designs across selected product assortment.
• Create 3D renderings, recommend dimensions, and determine materials for product and packaging.
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contribute problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Participate in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability. Organize and label incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attend weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Work closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with vendors, colleagues, and others, maintaining them over time to produce successful results for the design team.
• Request price quotes and work with vendors to ensure target costs are achieved.
• Work closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contribute to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Work with the production artist for execution of final printable files.
• Work closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Work closely with print vendors to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attend press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Cut and mock-up packaging/ product samples to support marketing team with photoshoot and sample needs.
• Provide design specifics and photos of development samples for specification documents.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; emphasis in graphic or industrial design or equivalent work experience
• Two years' experience in product or packaging development or design
• Brings passion for the creative work and brand storytelling
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Proficient in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Surface design and illustration skills
• 3D printer experience

Core Competencies:

• Committed to development strong ideas and excellent execution
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to present concepts and ideas with exceptional presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Self-Driven, energetic, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain and protect company proprietary information.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We're committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You'll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Health & Welfare Benefits

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Title: Claims Analyst

Location: Minneapolis MN

Pay Rate: $38.9/hour on W2

This role is required on site in Minneapolis 4 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Analyze cases and claims for our Warranty and Service Contract business. Analyst to uphold policy guidelines and create process improvements for Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, as well as our Guaranteed Maintenance and Centralized Billing Programs.

• Provide input to implement process and system updates and enhancements to drive automation and deliver a world class customer experience to our dealers and customers.

• Support team efforts and remain flexible to meet shifting team priorities.

• Data mine, research and analyze dealer warranty performance, driving and supporting field efforts to reduce warranty spend through dealer training and development.

• Execute scheduled and ad hoc reports for various business partners, dealers, and customers.

• Responsibility for administrative tasks that include but are not limited to: Contract Setups, Unit Modifications, Reinstatements, Parts Pricing, Standard Work Creation/Edits, etc.

• Provide superior Customer Service support via telephone calls, emails, claims, and any other aspect related to the Warranty and Service Contracts business.

Qualifications:

Min. Yrs. Experience: 3-5

Education Standard: Bachelors Degree *Highly Preferred

Education Type: Bachelors

Key Competencies:

• Background in providing superior customer service while always demonstrating a positive demeanor with dealers/customers and teammates.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detailed knowledge working in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Working knowledge of systems/databases – Preferred: Claim Processing/Analytics Experience.

• Demonstrated self-learning abilities.

About Acro: Acro Service Corporation is a global professional services and contract staffing company that has provided IT, Engineering, and Professional services/ personnel to major corporations. Acro values diversity in our workforce and is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer. Acro is also committed to hiring veterans and offers sponsorship opportunities

Summary:

The Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and advancing the company's Quality Management System and enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategy. This role drives measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, operational performance, and cost of quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements. The position partners cross-functionally to embed a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System, including document control, policy development, and compliance oversight.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry, regulatory, and company standards.
• Lead internal, external, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage customer complaints and warranty performance, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of recurrence.
• Establish and monitor cost of poor-quality metrics, including scrap, rework, and warranty trends.
• Partner with Supply Chain to support supplier quality standards, evaluations, and performance improvement.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and validation processes to ensure product and process integrity.
• Ensure risk-based thinking is embedded in project execution, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare executive-level reports summarizing quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and execute a structured continuous improvement roadmap aligned with company strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, waste reduction, lead time improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving events across departments.
• Analyze workflows and performance data to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance review processes to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Standardize best practices and ensure long-term sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Drive initiatives that enhance operational scalability and support long-term growth.

Leadership and Culture:

• Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor leaders and team members in quality tools, structured problem solving, and process discipline.
• Provide direction across departments regarding quality standards and corrective actions.
• Serve as a change agent, promoting proactive prevention rather than reactive correction.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in managing corporate quality and continuous improvement programs preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining a formal Quality Management System, including ISO frameworks.
• Proficiency with ERP, PDM/PLM, & LMS programs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis, risk assessment, and performance measurement.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and structured improvement plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working across internal teams, customers, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional accountability.

Performance Expectations:

• Reduction in cost of poor quality and warranty claims.
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Improvement in key operational KPIs including efficiency, lead time, and defect rates.
• Sustained implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a long period of time.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, which may include using hands to handle and manipulate small and large objects.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach over the shoulders.
• Must be able to detect, read and interpret visual information in the work area, observe details at a close and far range.

Travel:

• This position requires travel up to 5% of the time including possible international travel as needed.

Opportunity available for a Business Systems Analyst to support the configuration and enhancement of Policy Administration Systems. This role partners closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to translate product requirements into system-ready documentation and support the successful implementation of insurance and annuity products.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to support product configuration and system enhancements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and user stories.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure accurate system configuration aligned with product design and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for business processes, system changes, and configuration updates.
• Build strong knowledge of insurance and annuity product features across multiple lines of business.
• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
• Support testing, validation, and implementation activities related to policy administration system changes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Life and Annuities business processes and product rules.
• Experience supporting Policy Administration System implementations or product configuration environments.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical documentation.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

ITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) for eligible employees. The W2 pay range for this type of role is approximately $45.00 - $50.00 per billable hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final rate will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments. Discover more about how ITR Group connects top talent with leading client opportunities.

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A-Level Automotive Technician (Master Diagnostic)

Twin Cities, MN | $110K–$120K+ | $45–$50/Flat-Rate Hour

Monday to Friday

A well-established, multi-location automotive repair group in the Twin Cities is hiring a top-tier A-Level Automotive Technician. This is an opportunity for a strong flat-rate producer who excels in diagnostics and wants to be rewarded for skill in a professional, team-focused shop.

What You'll Do

• Perform advanced diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting
• Repair and service Subaru, Toyota, and other Asian imports (2005+)
• Complete repairs ranging from maintenance to engine replacement
• Use Tekmetric for digital vehicle inspections
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and documentation

What We're Looking For

• Master or A-Level Technician
• Consistent 45–55 billed hours per week
• Strong diagnostic and electrical skills
• Asian import experience preferred
• Comfortable with digital inspections/shop software
• Solid personal tools and clean driving record
• Positive, team-oriented mindset

Compensation

• Hybrid flat-rate pay
• $45–$50 per flat-rate hour
• $110,000–$120,000+ typical annual earnings
• +$1/hour for each active ASE certification
• Paid ASE testing and training

Benefits

• Health insurance (50% premium covered after 90 days)
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution after 12 months
• PTO: 48 hours year one, 80 hours year two
• Five paid holidays
• Boot and clothing reimbursement

Join a modern, professional shop that values technician expertise, teamwork, and long-term growth.