JOBS! Every week, we highlight a number of open jobs for our member companies. If you're looking for an exciting career in the tech industry or an opportunity to work alongside Chicago's best and brightest, then you've come to the right place. Here are the job openings for the week of July 10, 2018.
About Thyng: Thyng is developing an Augmented Reality platform that allows users to create personalized, unique and engaging experiences through the use of both surface-based AR and target-based AR. Surface-based AR allows virtual items like 3D objects, photos, and videos to be placed onto any surface in the real world, like a table, a counter top, or a floor. Target-based AR provides the ability to scan a specific item like a product or logo to trigger a Thyng augmented reality experience overlaid onto that real-world item. The ability to support both surface-based AR and target-based AR provides consumers and brands with an amazing combination of AR functionality to create unique and exciting experiences. Thyng is based in Chicago and was founded in 2014 with the vision of creating a new type of augmented reality platform that would allow everyone to use AR as a communications medium.
Role Overview: We are looking for a Vice President of Marketing to join our team who can take ownership of the marketing of Thyng Augmented Reality software and solutions to both consumer and business markets. The VP of Marketing will be responsible for driving brand awareness, driving app downloads, and driving corporate engagements. The role will include the development of a cohesive marketing plan, and responsibility for making sure target marketing metrics are met.
You should be highly motivated, a self-starter, and a natural leader. You should have proven experience developing and executing successful marketing plans, marketing mobile apps to the consumer market, and marketing solutions to the corporate market. You should preferably have a background in augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, entertainment, media, or similar technology area.
About Thyng: Thyng is developing an Augmented Reality platform that allows users to create personalized, unique and engaging experiences through the use of both surface-based AR and target-based AR. Surface-based AR allows virtual items like 3D objects, photos, and videos to be placed onto any surface in the real world, like a table, a counter top, or a floor. Target-based AR provides the ability to scan a specific item like a product or logo to trigger a Thyng augmented reality experience overlaid onto that real-world item. The ability to support both surface-based AR and target-based AR provides consumers and brands with an amazing combination of AR functionality to create unique and exciting experiences. Thyng is based in Chicago and was founded in 2014 with the vision of creating a new type of augmented reality platform that would allow everyone to use AR as a communications medium.
Role Overview: We are looking for a Vice President of Sales and Services to join our team who can take ownership of the sales and delivery of Thyng Augmented Reality custom services and solutions to corporate clients, including Fortune 1000 companies and major brands across multiple vertical market segments. The VP of Sales and Services will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and managing client relationships, and delivering client solutions on time and on budget. The role will also include making sure financial targets are met, and that the right team is in place to meet the needs of our corporate clients.
You should be highly motivated, a self-starter, and a natural leader. You should have proven experience selling custom solutions to Fortune 1000 clients, leading sales teams, and delivering custom solutions on time and on budget. You should have a background in augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, entertainment, media, application development, or similar technology area.
About Thyng: Thyng is developing an Augmented Reality platform that allows users to create personalized, unique and engaging experiences through the use of both surface-based AR and target-based AR. Surface-based AR allows virtual items like 3D objects, photos, and videos to be placed onto any surface in the real world, like a table, a counter top, or a floor. Target-based AR provides the ability to scan a specific item like a product or logo to trigger a Thyng augmented reality experience overlaid onto that real-world item. The ability to support both surface-based AR and target-based AR provides consumers and brands with an amazing combination of AR functionality to create unique and exciting experiences. Thyng is based in Chicago and was founded in 2014 with the vision of creating a new type of augmented reality platform that would allow everyone to use AR as a communications medium.
Role Overview: We are looking for a 3D Modeler/Animator to join our team who is a self-starter, and who is able to take ownership and deliver imaginative solutions. The successful candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience as a 3D Modeler/Animator. The role requires the development of 3D models and animations for use in Augmented Reality environments, using Blender (or equivalent 3D program), and Photoshop (or equivalent 2D program). The role involves developing 3D assets for internal apps, and for client apps.
You should be highly motivated and a self-starter. You should have proven experience developing 3D models and animations on time and on budget. You should preferably have a background developing 3D assets in the areas of augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, entertainment, or other similar application area.
About Transparent Energy: Transparent Energy is a privately owned and operated energy consulting and brokerage firm located in Fairfield New Jersey. We specialize in energy procurement strategies, and strategic risk management for large commercial/industrial clients all over the United States. Our proprietary energy analytics and management software helps customers visualize their historical energy usage and provides transparent solutions for purchasing electricity contracts through third party energy suppliers. Transparent Energy boasts a culture of young entrepreneurial professionals, who are demand driven and goal orientated. We are quickly growing to be the leading energy consulting firm in the United States.
Role Overview: We are looking for a for an engineer to assist in all aspects of our web-based platform. The candidate need not be from an energy background, but it would be helpful to know energy concepts (Kwh energy usage v. KW demand, LMP real time and day-ahead pricing, futures contracts, etc.). Hands-on training will take place with current lead engineer, and new hire will gain experience with our systems until he/she is completely onboarded.
The new hire will be responsible for maintenance, testing/debugging, deployment backup/disaster recovery, amending and/or initiating new features to existing platform, software service continuity, among other responsibilities. New hire will have support staff to help with some backend tasks, but must be able to work autonomously and tolerate strict deadlines. Knowledge of software development life cycle and product management is a plus.
About Digital4Startups: Digital4Startups is a fun, close-knit team of nice and intelligent people that has become like family, and we're looking to expand our brood. Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of Paid Search and Paid Social channels, including AdWords, Bing, and Facebook, as well as an understanding of the digital marketing landscape as a whole. Experience with SEO is strongly preferred. We are looking for candidates who are able to hit the ground running and are comfortable executing campaign builds and optimizations. Candidates must be able to be client facing, organized, and good communicators. The best candidates will also be driven self-starters with good problem-solving skills.
The position will be able to be molded somewhat to the candidate, depending on experience level and specialties. We're looking for great people who can bring something to the table, learn fast, and are ready to contribute from Day 1. Google AdWords certification preferred (or equivalent level).
Role Overview: We are looking for a Search Marketing Specialist to join a fast growing digital marketing consultancy. The ideal candidate will have experience managing AdWords, Bing, and Facebook ad campaigns, as well as a demonstrable understanding of SEO best practices. The candidate will be driven, curious, self-motivated, analytical, detail oriented, and a strong writer who learns quickly. The candidate will also be good at managing their time and comfortable multi-tasking.
About Anomalix: Anomalix is a Cybersecurity company pioneering Actionable Identity Analytics. We provide user behavior analytics solutions that identify enterprise access patterns and enable real-time responses to anomalous activity. With decades of experience in the Identity & Access Governance space and over 45 Fortune 1000 customers, we help organizations reduce risk and enable compliance while delivering quick ROI. Anomalix services provide tailored solutions leveraging industry best practices and best of breed technologies.
Anomalix is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our rapidly growing team to build the next generation of Identity Management solutions.
Role Overview: The Senior Java Developer will design, develop and implement creative and secure Identity Analytics solutions. Note that this position will be mostly remote. The individual in this role will need to live in the Chicago area so that they can attend occasional team meetings at Anomalix's office at 1871 in the Merchandise Mart.
About OneIMS Group: OneIMS Group is an inbound marketing agency located in downtown Chicago. At OneIMS we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their sales and marketing goals.
Role Overview: We are currently seeking a passionate, creative Account Manager to join our team for our new Chicago office. This person will be responsible to oversee all aspects of SEO, PPC and comprehensive inbound marketing campaigns for clients in various industries. This is an exciting role where you will work side-by-side with experienced senior online marketing specialists to successfully manage and deliver online marketing campaigns for both local and national clients.
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