Hasta La Ideas

An eight-pound lot purchased on eBay!

A button card from Tif’s collection (above) and a detail of how she uses buttons as a design element.

Weight Watchers International is searching for a designer to join its New York team, but not just anyone will do. The global company is looking for a creative visionary with the right blend of management, client-facing and technical skills.

Here, you’ll work with art directors to create designs and user interfaces of high quality design, brand integrity and usability. You’ll need to be a self-starter and expert time manager to meet stringent deadlines, and see projects through from start to finish.

Of course, the company wants to keep their internal and external clients happy, so you should be a team player, who is comfortable providing design support in marketing, product development, WWI, etc. Naturally, adhering to Weight Watchers’ aesthetic, standards and best practices is key. If you think you have what it takes, apply here.

Attend mediabistro.com’s Career Circus on August 4 in New York City to find out where the jobs are, develop a career plan and engage with media peers and leaders.

New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.

Up your game with the best gear for staying active and having fun

Tossing a frisbee around makes a great way to stay fit and have fun in warmer months, but to keep yourself challenged (and stylish), more and more brands are offering products to inspire the potential Olympian in all of us. With local events like NYC’s community-based Recess (pictured below left), Susan Sarandon introducing her Ping-Pong franchise SPiN across the U.S. and intramural sports leagues on the rise, now’s the time to pick up a new sport.

The beauty of bocce is that you don’t need a professional setup for a good time. Any level strip of grass, sand or dirt will do, but a beautifully-appointed set like Haus Interior’s Deluxe Bocce Ball Set ($450) makes the difference.

Nike’s new Seitiro Soccer Ball ($150) uses the brand’s GEO II technology with premium foam layers for arguably the most advanced and well-balanced ball available. Perfect for casual pick-up games at the beach or more serious play, this high-tech ball’s graphics are specially-designed to up your game by using graphics more easily seen in the periphery.

Leather Head Footballs ($132) are handcrafted from individually-selected hides of Horween leather. Slightly smaller than the average pigskin, this upscale version will add a little class to the scrimmage at your next picnic.

Badminton, created by British military officers stationed in India in the mid-1700s, makes supremely fun way to keep active even if you don’t have a sprawling estate. Manufactum’s racket (£20) uses bamboo for its superior bending strength. Their feather shuttlecocks (£15), however, keep it traditional with natural feathers for superior flight quality.

Take the leisurely activity of kite flying up a notch with New Tech Kites (average prices run around $70). The award-winning kite-maker offers an extensive collection of sport kites, some with wingspans over six feet wide. Fun for kids of all ages, the more challenging designs are also a great way to train for kite surfing.

Umbra’s portable Pongo Ping Pong Game ($40) allows you to take your table tennis with you anywhere. The easy setup includes two paddles with retractable handles, two balls and drawstring bag.

In our sixth edition of the Coroflot Genius Gallery, we are excited about the continued depth and breadth of work on display! From Igor Lobanov’s Workstation for Modellers to Javier Medellin Puyou’s chocolate wafer piano, check out our 8 picks from the worlds of illustration, graphic design, packaging, transportation and product design:

Daniel Nikonchik (Detroit, Michigan, USA) – Daniel’s transportation solutions have a need for speed with bold renderings and inspired concepts.

Michael Spitz (Rijeka, Croatia) – Michael’s branding work and bold type treatment is a great example of playful graphic design that sends a clear message.

Marcos Sanchez (Santiago, Chile) – Marcos’ illustration and collage has a hand-wrought quality that brings depth and texture to his personal and animated works.

H A Design (San Jose, California, USA) – Sleek lines and a swift sketch style in H A Design’s clean explorations of form ranging from footwear to headgear.

Igor Lobanov (Moscow, Russia) – Industrial Designer Igor Lobanov takes inspiration from nature and creates elegant product solutions.

Javier Medellin Puyou (San Luis Potosi, Mexico) – With a truly versatile style, Javier’s bold color choices and dynamic illustration style create a sense of movement on a still page.

Julio Angel Rivera (Portland, Oregon, USA) – Julio easily navigates between high end and street in his fashion designs and illustration style.

Ana Bustios-Tuesta (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) – Ana’s design work integrates a deep knowledge of brand messaging and playful packaging solutions.

The Coroflot Genius Gallery will be accepting submissions through September: even if you don’t see your name turn up next Monday, rest assured that we thoroughly review each and every portfolio and may consider your work for future editions of the Genius Gallery, the good ol’ Member Gallery or even Featured Portfolios or Flotspotting. Submit your work today!

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