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Juxta
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Mind Candy Presentations: b.TWEEN06 and Internet World

Adrian Hon, Director of Play at Mind Candy, will be presenting a keynote speech on 'Alternate Reality Games - the future of interactive entertainment' at Internet World 2006 on Wednesday 10th May in Earls Court, London.

He will also be taking part in the Creative Pioneers panel in the b.TWEEN06 conference on Thursday 25th May at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford.


No mention however of whether they'll be at the London Expo in Docklands at the end of May.

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 		b.TWEEN 06 is a daft name for a conference. Still, I'm sure everyone will n.JOY it. To the x.TREME!

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Michael Smith at E3

Michael Smith will be in Los Angeles attending E3 from 10 to 12 May. If you'd like to set up a meeting, email him at michaelSPLATmindcandydesign.com.


Yes Michael, I'd love to set up a meeting...now, if you can just arrange my flights, hotel and bar bill, we'll be set. Smile

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Mind Candy Presentation: Develop Conference

Adam Martin, CTO at Mind Candy, will be speaking on Immersive Gaming for the Mass Market at the Develop Conference in Brighton from 11 to 13 July. If you'd like to set up a meeting, email him at adamSPLATmindcandydesign.com.


So there, drop him a mail if you fancy it - I'm not sure of his availability for sandcastle building competitions on the beach however.

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 		Was mooching about and spotted this one, it's new right? Requires wizardry and know-how and possibly a smidge of clever-dick.

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Network SysAdmin (June 01, 2006)

Skills

* Network design and maintenance (LAN, servers, VPNs, kerberos, chroot jails, etc)
* Debian local and remote sysadmin
* Mailservers - bulk, LAN, and securing
* Server and workstation hardware installation and maintenance
* Perl, PHP, MySQL

Activities

* On-site tech support
* Hardware (PC, laptops, Mac)
* Software (OS X, Windows, Debian)

Details and application

* This position is full-time
* This position is based in Battersea, London, UK and you will be expected to work on-site
* Please send CVs to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "network recruitment"

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 		New over the past few days:-

Recruitment wrote:
Head of Marketing (June 19, 2006)

Mind Candy, producer of Perplex City, is looking for a creative marketing professional seeking an opportunity to shine as Head of Marketing in a high pressure startup environment.

The role will be wide reaching and primarily involve:

* Raising awareness of Perplex City though cost-effective campaigns, both on and offline
* Driving new registrations at the Perplexcity.com website
* Acting as guardian to the Perplex City brand
* Helping research, develop and create new Perplex City products
* Managing and appointing any relevant marketing agency relationships
* Developing relationships with third-party brands who want to partner with Perplex City

To apply, please email a CV/resume and cover letter answering the following questions to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "Head of Marketing".

* Are there any online marketing campaigns in the last few years that you've been particularly impressed with?
* Have you ever come across any marketing campaigns based on Alternate Reality Games before? (I Love Bees (HALO 2), Art of the Heist (Audi A3), The Lost Experience (Lost TV show), etc)? What are your thoughts on this form of marketing?
* What are some of your favourite websites?
* Do you have any interest in puzzles and/or video games? If so, what are some of your favourites?
* Su Doku was practically unheard of in the UK when it was introduced to the UK by the Times newspaper in November 2004. It spread rapidly and has gone on to become a global phenomenon. Why do you think it became so popular in such a relatively short space of time?
* Do you have any favourite books on marketing?
* What magazines do you read regularly?
* Is there a question we haven't asked that you'd like to be asked? What is your answer to that question?

Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience (guide - £40k+)



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Mind Candy at Digital Communities

Dan Hon will be speaking at Digital Communities on 29 June. The All In The Game session will explore how the latest incarnation of the gaming phenomena attracts a broader demographic and is creating virtual communities who share knowledge, pool resources and establish new markets. If you'd like to set up a meeting, please email Dan at danSPLATmindcandydesign.com.


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GUY PARSONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Once a hardened Perplex City veteran (albeit not a very good one), Guy finally nagged his way into joining the Mind Candy team so he could fraternise with the enemy.

You know how during football matches, there's a guy who stands at the side ready to run on with a bottle of water and a magic sponge? Guy is the equivalent for Cube Hunters. Interests include playing guitar, losing at impromptu armwrestling, Blokus and other competitive pursuits, and moving house with distressing frequency.


There is presently no photo to accompany Guy's entry - perhaps Mind Candy are going to propose a competition to find the best one? I hereby lay claim to the use of this shot of the floppy-haired one, in a quiet moment of reflection after the PCAG.

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 		The latest addition to the Mind Candy menagerie - presenting...Divinia!

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DIVINIA KNOWLES
STUDIO MANAGER

Divinia is Mind Candy's meticulously organised, Sage-accounts-wielding, FedEx-battling, credit-card-supplies-account-brandishing studio manager whipping everyone at Mind Candy into shape (the whip's a hangover from her Archaeology degree from the University of Wales at Lampeter where she had a love of digging, dinosaurs and (we assume) Indiana Jones).

If you call us up, chances are it's Divinia's dulcet tones that you'll hear on the other end of the phone. While she's a fully qualified book keeper, don't let that fool you: underneath that love of numbers and all things ledger-like, you're likely to meet up with her sooner or later if you too spend your (well scheduled) time gig-going, surfing, snowboarding, DIY-ing, cycling, running, wedding-cake-baking or puzzling.



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 		how amusing. fFi is now their marketing person. .. you know, the marketing person they were intending to hire. (she was fFormerly the studio manager, see)
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 		Fi has been listed as being Marketing, rather than Office Manager for months, if memory serves me correctly.

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Edit: Juxta sighs, and regrets borrowing Duckie's laptop...again... Rolling Eyes
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 		More recruitment! One for the uber-techies...


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Java Developer

Skills

* 4+ years professional Java development
* 2+ years J2EE, JBoss or Jetty development
* 2+ years Xalan expereince - preferably source development / customisation
* 1+ years NIO development experience

Additional, desirable but non-essential skills

* Cocoon
* XSLT
* Debian
* JMX / SNMP / etc.

Responsibilities

* Developing clustering features based on basic J2EE platform
* High performance optimizations for large-scale webserver
* Maintenance of custom Jetty-basd webserver
* SOAP integration with external systems varying from SMS gateways to telephony exchanges
* Unit test development
* Performance testing
* Test driven development
* Some systems architecture

Details and application

* Salary in the range of £30,000 to £40,000.
* The position is fulltime, based in Battersea, London, UK.
* Please send CV and covering letter to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "Java Developer".
* Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.



...and one slightly less geek-tastic.


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Alternate Reality Game Producer

Key Activities

* Designing and producing an ARG

Skills

* Strong and imaginative story-plotting
* Knowledge of the ARG genre and narrative-based games
* Demonstrated experience of managing a team and running innovative projects

Desirable, but not essential

* Writing experience
* Familiarity with basic web design and graphics design

Details and application

* Salary dependent on experience
* The position will be based in Battersea, London, UK
* Please send CV and covering letter with ONE description of a novel ARG concept, 500 words max, to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "ARG Producer". Applications not including the ARG concept will not be considered.


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 		After some rummaging, I think I finally found the right place to park this. MC are recruiting again (note, I don't know when these were put up on their site):
Mind Candy wrote:
Head of Sales and Marketing

Imagine CSI, crossed with LOST, 24 and Heroes. But, imagine those shows as bitesize online video, whenever you want them, wherever you want them. Imagine them as a global detective mystery where hundreds of thousands of viewers all play a part in cracking a case. Where you can play a part. Imagine them where they spill out into the real world, where looking for evidence can literally mean scouring a real world crime scene. Where interviewing a suspect can mean talking to one over the phone. This is a next-generation Alternate Reality Game. This is Perplex City Season 2.

About Mind Candy and Perplex City:

Mind Candy produces Perplex City, a leading Alternate Reality Game, that offers brands a highly innovative and immersive connection with consumers. Perplex City offers brands a new way to engage in cutting-edge experiential marketing with an existing and growing dedicated audience.

We're looking for a Head of Sales and Marketing, who'll be responsible for presenting to advertising agencies and brands to sell sponsorship packages for our forthcoming season of Perplex City.

As a member of Mind Candy's management team, you will be working on long-term strategic planning and communicate closely with our story and design teams to ensure an attractive platform to brands while not compromising the delivery of a content-led entertainment experience. You will also work on day-to-day development and management of qualified leads, taking them through from first contact to sealing sponsorship and advertising deals.

We will know when we meet you that you're excited about the potential that Perplex City, as an Alternate Reality Game, offers as a new form of entertainment and as a new advertising and marketing platform. Knowledge of Lonelygirl15, Katemodern, 42 Entertainment, ilovebees and Year Zero is a must.

You will:

* * have managed and developed long-term ongoing high-level relationships with leading international consumer brands across a wide range of marketing platforms
* * have at least 3 years experience of working in new media, social networking or media advertising areas
* * be comfortable with a startup work ethic in a rapidly changing, responsive environment and relish the opportunity to work with young, highly creative colleagues across the company
* * have very strong communication and presentation skills and be experienced in online and offline advertising and business development
* * have a track record of meeting and exceeding targets
* * be well connected within the advertising (both agencies and brands) and online industry and have access to key contacts at premium world-class brands

This post offers a competitive base salary, share options and performance based bonuses, and a relaxed non-corporate work environment (free drinks, snacks, organic fruit, casual dress, full-spectrum lighting, games area with the latest consoles and loaners, a generous company library, and all the jelly beans you can eat).

Mind Candy is an innovative, top-tier venture capital-backed startup based in London, UK and produces the world's leading commercial alternate reality game, Perplex City.

Please send resume, cover letter and compensation requirements to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com.

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MC wrote:
Producer's Assistant

You will be responsible for assisting the ARG producer and team at Mind Candy. Key activities are listed below, but you will be expected to perform a wide variety of tasks and be a quick learner.

Key activities:

* Scheduling and minuting meetings
* Liaising with contractors
* Light copywriting and web editing

Skills:

* Proficient and clear writing skills
* High attention to detail, hard working
* Good manner on the phone
* Proficient at using computers and online applications (e.g. wikis, calendar applications)
* Proficient at Microsoft Office

Desirable, but not essential:

* Basic familiarity with HTML
* Basic familiarity with Photoshop
* Familiarity with online games and ARGs

Details and application:

* Salary £20,000/yr
* The position will be based in Battersea, London, UK
* Please send CV and covering letter to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "Producer's Assistant"

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 		Dates these went up at the bottom of each ad - a couple went up this weekend, and some are related to a new project so not strictly Perplex City (erm - Perplex City Nippers?) but jobs at MC:

Mind Candy wrote:
Web Designer

Salary: Competitive

Overview: Mind Candy is an exciting start up developing a new kids' brand online, with an assortment of licensed products to launch alongside.

Responsibilities/Objectives: The right designer will have a proven track record in the successful development of web content, helping to guide brand ID development to achieve a compelling look and feel.

Reporting to: Global Brand Director

Skills/Qualifications:

* * Mastery of state-of-the-art web design techniques
* * Strong familiarity with cross-browser XHTML/CSS
* * Experience designing for dynamic, database-driven web applications
* * Consumer UI experience
* * Flash experience a plus
* * Design experience with kids consumer web sites a BIG plus

Aptitudes:

* * Successful experience in a fast-paced team environment
* * Cool portfolio of projects

No agencies please

Date of Posting: 18th May 2007



Mind Candy wrote:
Designer - Product & Graphics

Salary: Competitive

Overview: Mind Candy is an exciting start up developing a new kids' brand online, with an assortment of licensed products to launch alongside.

Responsibilities: Ideally the candidate will have enough product design experience and/or training in order to guide external development of our licensed range.

Reporting to: Global Brand Director

Skills/Qualifications:

* * Expert skill with Adobe Creative Suite
* * Talent with typography and colour theory design
* * Talent at freehand drawing, vector art & iconography design
* * Proven success with brand ID development -- logos, icons, style guides, etc.
* * Industrial/product design and packaging training and hands-on experience developing kids' toys, electronics and/or other licensed consumer goods strongly preferred
* * Strong conceptual thinking skills

Aptitudes:

* * Determined work ethic, attentive to detail
* * Cool portfolio of projects

No agencies please

Date of Posting: 19th May 2007



Mind Candy wrote:
Sales Director

Company Overview:

* Mind Candy is preparing to launch a highly innovative new online virtual world aimed at Children (7-11 years).
* A range of physical toys, games and puzzles will be produced for the brand that will each contain a unique code. When these unique codes are entered at the website they will unlock a wide range of enhanced features for players within the virtual world.
* Mind Candy is looking for a Head of Retail Sales to spearhead the product sales of this innovative new property. The US and the UK will be the primary initial markets and the role could be based in either location.

Responsibilities/Objectives:

* Help develop annual sales goals and the cohesive plans to achieve them
* Own and manage sales forecasts and results through direct, partner and distributor channels
* Negotiate distributor and direct-to-retail trade deals and manage relationships to achieve maximum retail coverage in key markets: US & UK, with a close eye toward EU expansion; seek out and recommend opportunistic expansion globally
* Provide accurate and frequent sales activity reporting to the management team. Provide input to brand marketing to help develop effective campaigns and promotions
* Work closely with management team to ensure alignment of sales, brand development and other company initiatives
* Provide consolidated feedback on how better to position and market the current portfolio, and features for forthcoming products; propose and assist in developing new offerings as appropriate
* Determine appropriate account coverage plans based on company goals, product roadmaps, retail strategy as well as your ability to draw upon existing personal relationships
* Lead account development and expansion
* Monitor inventory levels to maximise product availability while minimising carrying costs
* Advise management on recommended pricing strategies
* Create effective merchandising and promotion programs to drive sales
* Build a sales force with global reach, growing sensibly as needed; manage the personnel and team development

Skills/Requirements:

* Track record of launching leading FMCG brands, preferably in the kids market
* Demonstrated experience prospecting, cold calling and growing an account list
* Proven sales management experience
* Familiarity with social and interactive media in youth and/or kids sector preferred
* Proven record in managing a sales organisation to deliver commercial results
* Proven sales skills in both early stage companies as well as larger corporate environments
* Hands-on direct e-commerce experience and working with online retailers a plus

Qualifications:

* 5+ years experience in major account sales success with an extensive list of contacts in the trade
* Ability to communicate effectively with and bring on board and manage accounts across the spectrum, from "mom & pop's" to independent chains to major accounts
* Insider's knowledge of one or more relevant FMCG industries: Toys and Games, Gifts and Accessories, Electronics, Mobile Retail
* Team player - a leader who instils a passion for success in others
* Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skill, and impeccable organisational and reporting skills
* High degree of comfort with technology and online media properties. Able to grasp technical information quickly and convey it as needed in a non-complicated manner.
* Ability to interact with the Board when presenting Sales updates
* Willingness to put in the travel and hours required to build and lead an international sales effort

Salary: Competitive base salary plus aggressive but attainable commission structure

Keywords: Sales, Key Accounts, National Accounts Manager, Sales Manager, VP Sales, Vice President Sales, Major Accounts, Director of Sales, Regional Sales Manager, Consumer Products, FMCG, Toys, Games, Gifts, Accessories, Electronics, Mobile

No agencies please

Date of Posting: 11th May 2007



Mind Candy wrote:
Assistant Office Manager

You will be responsible for assisting the COO and Operations Manager at Mind Candy. You will be pro-active with a can-do attitude, key activities listed below.

Key activities:

* Maintenance of office facilities
* Office purchasing
* Assisting with office admin
* Assisting with travel arrangements
* Conference organisation
* Supervising shipping, carriage & post
* Data entry
* Credit control
* Contacting suppliers & arranging quotes
* Switchboard
* Library maintenance

Skills:

* Accuracy & attention to detail
* Clear communication, verbal and written
* Proficient with computers and online applications (eg wikis, calendar applications)
* Good telephone manner
* Admin background

Details and application:

* Salary c £20,000/yr
* The position will be based in Battersea, London, UK
* Please send CV and covering letter to recruitmentSPLATmindcandydesign.com with the subject "Assistant Office Manager"

No agencies please

Date of Posting: 30th April 2007

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