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FEATURED SERVICE
Usability Testing
Human factors/usability testing of medical devices not only makes the product better by designing with the user as the focal point it is also an FDA requirement as part of the 510(k) or PMA submission.
If you are responsible for getting a medical device ready for market we have extensive experience in this area and have prepared a presentation to educate on how we can help your company and product. For further information or questions on our Usability Testing processes please contact Intersection-Inc.or direct contact Milt Halsted at 949-533-9352.
To create a premium service to help you meet your Usability and Usability Testing / cmc / IFU requirements, Intersection has put together the most experienced team of experts in California to address your needs. Our group is led by Dr. Joely Gardner, widely known in Human Factors & Usability Testing services (See link to her recent presentation on IFU Testing: http://www.thedesignacademy.com/#!joely-gardner-article/ip8). Dr. Gardner has a Certificate in Project Management and is a licensed psychologist and a Fellow and Diplomate in the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists & Psychodiagnosticians. She has performed extensive usability testing and voice of customer research projects for companies such as Mitchell Medical, ThermoFisher (Life Technologies), Quest Diagnostics Clinical Trials Division, and Cardinal Health. She is a part-time professor at California State University at Fullerton in the graduate-level certificate program in Customer Experience and User-Centered Design.
Intersection-Inc, an innovation consultancy, and its education collaborator, The Design Academy, is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team for an internship. Those looking to gain valuable experience with an established organization are encouraged to apply.
OPEN POSITIONS
DIGITAL MARKETING INTERNSHIP
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING INTERNSHIP
DIGITAL MARKETING INTERNSHIP
Company: Intersection-Inc / The Design Academy
Location: San Diego
Job level: Intern
Key Job Functions: Assist in the creation and implementation of social media strategy and campaigns and marketing promotions.
The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the digital marketing/media landscape, including various social media sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing content, monitoring and posting on social networks, participating in online outreach and promotion, optimizing our website and conducting keyword analysis, contribute to brand strategy and website design. Those looking to gain valuable online media experience with an established organization are encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Help create and implement a social media strategy and campaign based on the 2 brands of the company
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Develop content and calendars and post according to the marketing strategy
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Monitor analytics with and identify viable ideas.
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Attend local events and internal training as required
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Promotion of human-centered design/design thinking workshops
REQUIREMENTS
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Communications, Branding, Marketing Majors and/or Graphic Design major with Digital marketing experience.
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2+ years’ experience in digital marketing / social media
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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In-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+
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Experience with social media analytics, including Google Analytics and Facebook Insights
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Photoshop
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Experience with newsletter and websites
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Graphic experience and/or video creation a strong plus
HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN / DESIGN THINKING INTERNSHIP
Company: Intersection-Inc / The Design Academy
Location: San Diego
Job level: Intern
Key Job Functions: Assist in the creation of design thinking materials and workshops
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work directly with the CEO to create materials for human centered design workshops and curriculum. Assist in workshop logistics.
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Research and develop content
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Powerpoint Presentations
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Assist in promotion of human-centered design/design thinking workshops
QUALIFICATIONS
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3+ years experience. research, user experience, cognitive science, or graphic design major. Graphic Design skills a strong plus.
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Excellent research, organization, communication and skills.
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In-depth working knowledge of powerpoint
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Photoshop a plus
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Knowledge of business a plus
MEET INTERSECTION-INC
We are a global strategy & product/auto design innovation consultancy. Through the lens of design, we fuel innovation by translating business strategy into meaningful user experiences, products and services. We do this by creating intersections between companies, internal teams research, customers, individuals, science, technology, and markets.
Our internships are unique opportunities to work with a talented leadership team, including Joan Gregor, CEO and President, design strategy vetern and Chuck Pelly, 45-year highly-acclaimed veteran of the design industry. Chuck Pelly is the founder and former President of Designworks/USA, one of the world’s top 10 design consultancies purchased by BMW Group.
We are broad in our scope and unique in our approach. Key industries we consult with are nonprofit, well-being/medical, automotive, consumer electronics, and energy.
The Design Academy, is the education collaboratory of Intersection-Inc, educating organizations and individuals in human-centered design tools and approach.
Contact: info@interseciton-inc.com