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I'm looking for a ceramic artist or potter with kiln access to help prototype a series of candle containers for a growing home décor brand.

This role focuses on creating physical prototypes from existing designs and measurements so our team can photograph products and obtain manufacturing quotes.

Important note:

These designs are company-owned product designs and IP. The role is strictly prototype fabrication, not artistic collaboration. The prototypes will ultimately be manufactured at scale, including overseas production.

If you’re comfortable working in a product development / prototyping capacity, this could be a great project with the potential for ongoing work as we expand our product line.

• Access to a kiln
• Ability to create clean, consistent ceramic vessel forms
• Comfortable replicating existing shapes from measurements or samples
• Ability to produce pieces in multiple sizes
• Ability to quickly ship finished samples to Evergreen, Colorado (USA)
• Willingness to sign a standard NDA before receiving design files or product specifications

• Replicate several existing candle container designs in different sizes
• Prototype new container shapes developed by our internal design team
• Produce small runs of samples for product photography and manufacturer quoting

Please send:

• Portfolio or examples of previous ceramic work
• Your location
• Typical lead times for prototyping
• This is paid project work with the potential for ongoing collaboration as new designs are developed.

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

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At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We are looking for a Staff Product Designer to lead Closeup, one of Pinterest's highest leverage consumer surfaces. It is the moment where inspiration turns into action. This role gives you direct ownership over a core, high-traffic experience used by millions of Pinners, where great design can meaningfully shift both user value and business outcomes. The work is inherently crossorg and highly visible. Closeup sits at the intersection of the Pinterest home feed, search, shopping, visual search, and more. You'll collaborate with senior partners across product, engineering, research, and adjacent design teams, building influence quickly and becoming a go to design leader for end-to-end experience decisions.

What You'll Do

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• Own end to end Closeup design: Lead design for key Closeup experiences across iOS, Android, and web, from early exploration through launch and iteration
  
• Drive product outcomes through design: Partner with cross functional leads to define goals, metrics, and experiment plans, and ship improvements that increase user value and measurable impact
  
• Simplify complex, modular experiences: Improve information hierarchy, interaction patterns, and module behavior across many Pin types and use cases, balancing relevance, clarity, and actionability
  
• Partner across teams and systems: Work closely with adjacent teams (Home, Search, Visual Search, Gestalt) to align patterns and deliver a cohesive experience across the product
  
• Prototype and iterate quickly: Use Figma and interactive prototyping to explore options, validate direction, and accelerate decision making with partners
  
• Raise the craft bar: Lead critiques and reviews, set a high standard for interaction and visual design, and mentor other designers through feedback and collaboration
  
• Design for inclusion and trust: Ensure Closeup experiences are accessible, inclusive, and designed with content quality and safety considerations where needed
  

What We're Looking For

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• Bachelor's degree in design, a related field or equivalent experience
  
• 8+ years of product design experience, with ownership of significant consumer product surfaces
  
• A portfolio showing strong interaction design, visual craft, and systems thinking, with work that has shipped and iterated based on feedback or data
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead ambiguous problems, set direction, and drive alignment across senior cross functional partners
  
• Experience designing for mobile and platform considerations, with strong product judgment and attention to detail
  
• Comfort working in an experimentation and measurement driven environment, including defining hypotheses and learning from results
  
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate tradeoffs, present clearly, and influence decisions
  
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and crafting systems that serve diverse audiences
  

Bonus Points For

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• Experience owning a high traffic detail, viewer, or consumption surface (content detail pages, product pages, media viewers)
  
• Experience with shopping evaluation, trust signals, or decision support UX
  
• Familiarity with personalization and ranking constraints, or designing modular experiences at scale
  
• Strong accessibility expertise and examples of inclusive design leadership
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months, and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Who We Are

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion solutions.

Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace, defense and advanced air mobility.

Manufacturing New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer II

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing NPI Engineer II to introduce and develop innovative products, highly efficient processes/procedures, and tooling to help streamline operations.

What You’ll Do

• Introduce new products and manufacturing processes
• Technical manufacturing development and integration for production
• Quickly solve problems related to production optimization and/or quality
• Break down technical problems, risks and opportunities in the right order to develop and optimize production processes
• Production planning and process validation
• Create the technical conditions for zero-defect production
• Create positive team and mentoring relationships with internal and external stakeholders and employees
• Continuously improve production processes by developing, qualifying and implementing lean initiatives
• Identify risks and opportunities in the production process and take action for continuous improvement

What You Need

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
• Proven expertise in production design and production support in a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering capacity, preferably in aerospace or defense
• Ability to both communicate and document technical information and processes internally and externally
• 2+ years of professional experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry and experience with one or more of the following:
• conformal coating and encapsulating electronics assemblies
• molding processes including tooling design
• composite part manufacture including tooling design
• electrical wiring harnesses and cabling manufacture
• Proficient with MS Office
• Structured, analytical and independent way of working
• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of AS9100D Quality Management System or similar tightly regulated industry

Bonus Qualifications

• SOLIDWORKS Experience
• Industry experience in Aerospace or Defense
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, mechanical FEA simulation tools
• Knowledge of electronics packaging best principles and practices
• CNC and Manual Machining experience - making your own parts
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary and Pay Transparency

Salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $111,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits.

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.

LaunchPoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Sourcing Manager – Aluminum Extrusions, Castings & Steel Products

James Hardie Building Products

Location: Chicago, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

This position is based at our offices in downtown Chicago. An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions, powder coating, castings, fabricated metals, and other products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth—both for the business and for your career.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity.
• Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
• Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback.
• Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance.
• Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation
• Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets.
• Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus).
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings.

Performance Milestones

• First 90 Days:
• Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape
• Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Align on immediate cost and improvement goals
• First 6 Months:
• Deliver a 12-month category strategy
• Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs
• First Year:
• Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization
• Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings
• Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation
• Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets

The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit The AZEK Company’s acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!