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For more than thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things, Dragon Age, Aliens, Tomb Raider, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, The Witcher, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the worlds leading entertainment publishers.

Magento Developer

Dark Horse Comics is looking for an experienced Magento 2 developer to join our team in Milwaukie, Oregon. If you enjoy using open source technologies and a creative/casual work environment, we'd love to talk to you!

The current team maintains several internal and external applications, including the TFAW.com retail site, the Dark Horse Comics corporate website, and the Dark Horse Digital comic reader platform. We use the agile development process, which includes code reviews, pairing, daily standups, and tight iterations to keep things moving without subjecting everyone to a lot of meetings and heavyweight process.

- Enhance the functionality and performance of current projects through prioritized feature development- Collaborate closely with other developers through pairing, code review, test automation, documentation, and planning- Identify new opportunties to enhance conversion, process efficiency, and scalability of current and new projects- Assist with requirements gathering, quality assurance and other pieces of the development lifecycle as needed- Collaborate with internal users on feature requirements and validation of delivered features- 2 years experience with the Magento 2 platform- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience- Deep knowledge of web technology, including client and server-side development- Familiarity with version control, project management, and issue tracking tools- Solid understanding of databases, SQL, and caches (we currently use MariaDB, MySQL, Redis, Memcache, Elasticsearch)- Willingness to learn relevant new technologies as needed- DevOps experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Fabric, RabbitMQ and Vagrant- Supporting and replacing large PHP codebases- Cloud computing and scaling issues- Magento Business Intelligence Pro- Excellent medical and other insurance benefits- Good life/work balance: 40-hour weeks and flexible hours- Creative, casual work environment with fun co-workers- Located in downtown Milwaukie with easy access to TriMet bus and Max- Free local gym membership- Free comics!

COVID19 Note: Our office is currently following social distancing guidelines and our development team is working 100% remotely. As businesses reopen locally, we will be returning to the office in a safe, phased process.

We are considering candidates for a contract or a full-time/salaried position located in our corporate office. Applicants should be local to Portland metro area, or willing to relocate. For immediate consideration, please send your LinkedIn URL along with any relevant links (GitHub repo list or other portfolio sites), a description of your favorite open source package and how you've used it, your resume in PDF or txt format, a snappy cover letter, and your salary requirements to devjobs [at] darkhorse dot com.

Ubuntu System Administrator

Dark Horse Comics has an immediate opening for an experienced Ubuntu System Administrator.

We are the developers of the Dark Horse Comics app for Android [1], iOS [2], and ecommerce site [3]. We also maintain the Things From Another World ecommerce site [4] and several other related sites, along with multiple hardware and virtualized hosts that provide the full range of local enterprise services.

- Manage the creation, care, and feeding of private and public server and virtualization environments- Supervise the deployment and maintenance of hybrid cloud components, including physical moves, installation, and upgrades in corporate office and regional colocation facility- Administer systems using automated configuration management utilities (Puppet, Fabric, Ansible)- Manage performance and availability monitoring of all systems using New Relic, Nagios, Graphite, Graylog, Zabbix, etc.- Monitor and evaluate all systems for reliability, scalability, and budget- Deep knowledge of Linux-based system administration (Ubuntu, CentOS)- Experience with networking, VLANs, packet sniffing and diagnostics- Scripting experience in bash, python, etc.- Familiarity with version control, project management, and issue tracking tools- Solid understanding of databases, SQL, and caching- Solid understanding of DNS, zone files, and addressing- Experience managing and supporting open source packages such as nginx, haproxy, postfix, vagrant, etc.- Development experience in Puppet, Ruby, or equivalent- Container technologies: LXD, Docker, etc.- Orchestration systems: Nomad, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.- Advanced Networking and routing experience- Advanced macOS administration experience- Excellent medical and other insurance benefits- Good life/work balance: 40-hour weeks and flexible hours- Free local gym membership- Creative, casual work environment with fun co-workers- Free comics!: Our office is currently following social distancing guidelines and our technical teams are working remotely approximately 80% of the time, with occasional visits to the office when physical changes are required. As businesses reopen locally, we will be returning to the office in a safe, phased process.

We are considering candidates for a contract or a full-time/salaried position located in our corporate office. Applicants should be local to Portland metro area, or willing to relocate. If you're interested, please provide the following:



- your resume in PDF format

- a snappy cover letter

- your salary requirements

- any relevant links (GitHub repo list, LinkedIn URL, or other contributions)

- description of your favorite open source package and how you've used it



to techjobs [at] darkhorse dot com for immediate consideration.

Sales Account Executive

[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.darkhorse.digital [2] https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dark-horse-comics/id415378623?mt=8 [3] https://digital.darkhorse.com/ [4] https://www.tfaw.com/

We are accepting resumes for a Sales Account Executive to help drive revenue for our comic, product and book sales marketplace.

Sales account executives are responsible for increasing and developing sales outside the comic market. It is the responsibility of the account executive to maximize the sales of Dark Horse Comics goods in many different settings, including tradeshows, client visits and from the office. The sales account executive must effectively foster strong relationships with clients and provide exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Specific responsibilities vary according to level of seniority (client contact, for example, will increase with experience).

Actively seek out new business opportunities and effectively manage relationships with existing clients.

Maintaining relationships with existing customers through phone calls, emails, mail pieces & visits, where appropriate.

Contacting customers to showcase products and gain new clients, utilizing Internet, lead lists & any other available resource to acquire new accounts.

Acting as a positive liaison between Dark Horse Comics and its existing and potential clients.

Gathering market and customer information for other departments within Dark Horse (i.e. future buying trends)

Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with managers & VPs.

Advising clients on upcoming product developments and discussing special product promotions & deals.

Recording sales and order information in Accounting system and sending copies to the Accounting department while managing the sale from beginning to end including acceptance and processing of purchase orders, routing guides, tracking info & customer satisfaction.

Associate responsibilities related to position and department needs.

Successful integration and management of clients provided by the Product Sales Manager

A proven ability to work from home with the capability to self-motivate, effectively time manage, and provide clear communication about the execution of daily tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

AA/AS degree or relevant work experience.

3+ years of experience in sales and customer service roles that demonstrates evidence of ability to produce results (exceeding sales quotas, advancement, new clients).

The ability and desire to sell and do so assertively over the phone, in person, or via email

Solid interest and knowledge of pop culture industry as it relates to products

Availability to travel without restrictions.

Strong analytical and excel system abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet sales goals.

Experience in managing and forecasting sales data.

Ability to work well independently as well as within a busy group setting.

Ability to effectively manage time, details and organization of the department.

Positive, flexible attitude with a sense of humor and a strong work ethic.

Strong business acumen with great closing skills.

If you feel that you are a match for this role, please APPLY HERE for consideration.

Accounting Coordinator

We are accepting resumes for an Accounting Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidates will be skilled to provide financial, administrative and clerical services. This position is responsible for the daily processing of accounts payable of Dark Horse Comics, LLC. This position ensures that all invoices are paid in a timely manner and are processed in accordance to the proper guidelines. If there is anything preventing the processing of an invoice, it is their responsibility to inform the appropriate individuals in order to correct the situation. This position is also responsible for vendor relations and setting up and maintaining open accounts. Position is 95% paperless; strong computer skills are essential as invoice / payment remittance are electronic.

Primary Responsibilities

General A/P Tasks:

Maintain accurate vendor information in the accounting system and on master list.

Upkeep of general expense sheets such as unit cost, sales summary reporting, etc.

Acquire approval of invoices and review for 3-way match data entry.

Investigation and resolution of A/P discrepancies

Processing of all payable invoices daily; For Contractors, Artists and Vendors.

Paperless document maintenance with some scanning of all documents - invoices, supporting backup / allocation, checks, etc.

Generate pay selects and process payment bi-weekly of wires / ACH transfers, and occasionally checks

A/R Support

Financial Reporting Tasks:

Upkeep of monthly statements from vendors (online accounts)

Maintenance and review of online banking, including but not limited to monthly statements, Company purchasing card expense program, and funds transfers.

End of year reporting such as 1099 forms to contractors.

Maintenance of all tradeshow expenses for reporting.

Royalties & Other A/P Tasks (contractors, job #s, costing):

Maintenance of all statements including initiating new statements.

Upkeep of Project costing, Artist contracts & vouchers, and other expenses daily in both accounting software and/or corporate database.

Assist with month end close as needed

Associate Responsibilities

Any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements

AA/AS in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent relevant working experience

3 + year billing or finance experience

Solid comprehension of the accounting cycle

Effective oral and written communication skills

This person must also be well organized and proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced office

Strong working knowledge of Mac OS and programs. Excel skills a must.

Since this position works with outside vendors, creators, and editors they must have a professional attitude and be flexible to work with people of various personalities.

If you feel that you are a match for this role, please APPLY HERE for consideration.