Careers
 

Contact Information

Boston
1220 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465 USA
work@dcontinuum.com

No Phone Calls Please
 
Milan

Via Colletta 69
20137 Milano
jobs@continuum.it

EU Work Permit Required         
English Proficiency Required
 
Seoul

98-12 Pyungchang-dong, Jongno-gu
Seoul, Korea 110-846
jobs@continuum.co.kr

Los Angeles
901, Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291
work@dcontinuum.com

Shanghai
528 Kangding Road, Building D, 2F
Jingan District, Shanghai, China 200040
work@dcontinuum.com
 

careers

We seek individuals who possess the confidence to push limits, the maturity to step back when appropriate, and a passion for design solutions intended to delight the user.

 

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We are always looking for talented people.  If you don’t see an opening that matches your qualifications and background, we encourage you to submit your resume to work@dcontinuum.com.  We’ll keep you in mind as future opportunities arise.

 

Communications Design

 
You must have diverse design capabilities with strong branding, packaging and print background; ability to think strategically; experience in designing and managing short and long term high profile projects; decisive; good problem solver; can balance conflicting needs; can identify and overcome challenges; motivate team members all while meeting project objectives on time and budget. You have knowledge in business strategy, experience managing clients, strong design, presentation and project management skills, can work as a team leader as well as a team player. If you have experience in new media or web design, that's a plus. Must have a BFA or equivalent; strong MacIntosh experience and proficiency in Freehand, Illustrator, Photshop, Quark, Word, 3D rendering programs.

 

(1) Senior Designer  7-10 years exp, preferrably in a consulting firm  Boston

(1) Principal  10-15 years exp, preferrably in a consulting firm  Boston

 

Design Strategy

 

Design Strategist
You are interested in what really drives people and you think critically about design choices. You can express your thoughts clearly: verbally, visually, or otherwise. You are interested in wide ranging research and problem solving to help design products and services that work for people and drive business results.

(1) Principal Design Strategist – 10 yrs exp – Seoul

(1) Senior Design Strategist / Engineering background – 6-9 yrs exp – Boston

(1) Senior Design Strategist / Design background – 6-9 yrs exp – Boston

(1) Senior Design Strategist – 5-7 yrs exp – Seoul

(1) Envisioner – 3+ yrs exp – Boston

(1) Envisioner – 3+ yrs exp – Seoul


Design Strategist - Shanghai
You are a natural problem solver, culturally astute, curious, observant and insightful.  You are extrinsically motivated to help solve problems to benefit others and are passionate about understanding people everywhere; what motivates and inspires.  You intimately understand the tacit nuances of doing business in China and can effectively marry that understanding with Continuum’s philosophy of human centered innovation.

(2) Design Strategist – 5+ yrs exp Shanghai
Candidate must be fluent in both Mandarin and English.


 

Industrial Design

 
A resume and sample portfolio (PDF or PowerPoint) are required.  Please do not send multiple individual jpegs.

Senior Designer

You understand that design is a powerful tool in helping create commercially successful and emotionally compelling designs.  You are an experienced designer, have a healthy amount of project management experience but are still very interested and involved in hands-on design. You have the ability to guide a project through the concept and detail development stages and are adept at verbally expressing your ideas in a way that thoroughly engages your audience. Most importantly, you’re interested in working with energetic people who strive to create compelling design solutions.

(2) Senior Industrial Designer – 6+ yrs exp – Seoul

Junior Designer
You can envision and create emotionally compelling design solutions. You are an excellent problem solver and greatly enjoy tackling complex design challenges. Most importantly, you’re interested in working with energetic people who strive to create exciting designs. Your experience is limited, but you’re extremely passionate. Minimally, a B.A., B.F.A. or B.S. in Industrial Design is required.

(1) Industrial Designer – 0-5 yrs exp – Seoul



 

Mechanical Engineering

 

Mechanical Engineering is a core capability within our product innovation business.   Projects include a broad range of mechanical engineering content including: Precision mechanics, microfluidics, opto-mechanical design, kinematics and mechanism design, electro-mechanical design and integration, sensing, control, and automation.

Example recent projects have included induction heater-based commercial appliances, DNA detection equipment, surgical illumination systems, fluid pumps, and high-volume consumer products.

Mechanical Engineer

You have a solid background with 3-D CAD tools (SolidWorks and Pro/E), manufacturing processes, and lab and shop work.  You are creative, energetic and passionate about solving problems.  You care about the big picture and are thorough about the details.  You communicate effectively, play nicely with others, love getting your hands dirty, and your attitude is mostly in-check.  You know your way around a shop, can develop simple proof-of-concept prototypes, have a strong theoretical background, and at least a BSME.  When presented with a steep learning curve, you derive satisfaction from using all of your talents, and acquiring new ones, to climb fast and well.

(1) Mechanical Engineer – 0-5 yrs exp – Boston

 

Account Management

 

You are engaging and dynamic and are especially skillful in your communications, both written and oral. You work well in a team environment, and will be responsible for the identification and development of new client business opportunities. Previous experience in a similar position and/or in the product development domain is required.

(1) Client Account Manager – Seoul
*Korean and English language (written and spoken) essential; third language preferred
 

Internships

 

A resume and sample portfolio in PowerPoint or PDF format are required.  Please do not send multiple individual jpegs. 

You like to push the envelope and have endless energy to do so. Your appetite to learn about design or engineering is never satisfied. You have a strong curiosity about life in the professional work environment and are eager to experience it. Depending on the type of internship, design, strategy or engineering, you will help with concept generation, model building, product research, data analysis, instrumentation, and administrative activities as part of the product development process. Internships in marketing and research will also be considered.

Send a sample portfolio including sketches, work processes, technical drawings and final product pictures in addition to your resume. Your portfolio should express who you are and how you work. Unique one-liners required. Candidates should apply at least 2 months prior to their desired start date.

Internships typically fall in the following timeframes (exceptions may be considered)
Applications now being accepted for January internships

USA:
Jan. - Apr.
May - Aug.
Sept. - Dec.

Italy:
Jan. - Apr.
May - Aug.
Sept. - Dec.

Seoul:
Jan. - Apr.
May - Aug.
Sept. - Dec.

Applications must be sent directly to the specific Studio in which you are interested. Please note that internships may require a visa or other documentation. Please determine the necessary requirements by contacting the respective consulate prior to submitting your application.

Internships in Boston are paid on an hourly basis.  Benefits are not provided.