Remote Entry-Level Gag Gift Product Developer @ Fun Ecom Co | Great People & Flexible Hours at JLS Trading Co.
- Do you feel stifled when you can't unleash your inner comedian with a well-timed, inappropriate joke?
- Are you passionate about creating something out of thin air, especially if it brings joy and laughter to others?
- Do you excel in chaotic environments filled with office politics, red tape, and corporate nonsense?
If you answered yes, then you might just fit in here—except you might hate how genuinely pleasant our company culture is. Seriously, it’s almost nauseating how kind, competent, and drama-free everyone is. No jerks allowed, which is both refreshing and mildly infuriating.
We’re a fully remote team with flexible hours, where your work speaks louder than your ability to kiss up to the boss. Turnover is practically nonexistent because we believe happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to a happy bank account. Disgustingly wholesome, right?
--Is this for real?--
Yes, it’s real. We actually paid real money to post this ad. And no, it’s not a pyramid scheme. In fact, our owner recently upgraded from paying employees in Pizza Hut coupons to actual money. We’re basically Fortune 500 material now.
Check out our careers page to learn more about our delightful insanity (fun fact: it won a web design award in 1993—we’re kind of a big deal):
--What do you actually do?--
We sell a wide range of products, but our main focus is creating and engineering hilarious, innovative gag gifts from scratch. Here’s a taste of what we’ve made:
- Bad Parking Cards: (http://amzn.com/dp/B01HLGZRCQ)
- Shart Survival Kit: (http://amzn.com/dp/B09VTJRGBJ)
- Dehydrated Water: (http://amzn.com/dp/B072L38SGT)
Our business is growing fast, and we need talented, creative people to help us keep up with the demand.
--What’s it like working here?--
1. Be Yourself. No fake professional personas here. You can talk smack to the CEO (encouraged, actually) and no one will bat an eye. Dress codes? Formal language? Not a thing. Just be you.
2. Career Growth Opportunities. We’re aiming for $100 million in annual revenue, and we promote fast. Your credentials don’t matter—your results do.
3. Remote Work & Flexible Hours. Work from home in your pajamas, on your schedule. Whether you prefer 10-hour days or shorter bursts, as long as the work gets done, we’re happy.
4. Work/Life Balance. If you’re working more than 45 hours a week, we’ll have a chat. We want you at your best, which means taking time to recharge.
5. No BS. Everyone is encouraged to call out the CEO when he’s wrong. No bureaucracy or pointless rules to slow you down.
6. No Micromanagement. Once you’ve proven yourself, we’ll leave you to it. If you need constant oversight, this isn’t the place for you.
7. No Toxic People. We screen out mean or incompetent people, and if they slip through, we show them the door fast. No jerks allowed.
8. Supportive Environment. No stress-inducing deadlines or office politics. We want you to succeed.
9. Frequent Raises. We proactively give raises—no need to beg. It’s not uncommon to get 2+ raises a year.
10. Training & Development. We invest in your growth. You’ll constantly learn new skills and improve your processes.
11. Generous Vacation. 4-6+ weeks of vacation to recharge and come back stronger.
12. Paid Parental Leave. We even let you skip meetings during labor—how’s that for flexibility?
13. Self-Funded. We answer to no one but ourselves, so we can make decisions that benefit the company long-term.
--What are your values?--
Check them out here: http://www.jlstradingco.com/careers/
Yes, those are our real values. No corporate fluff—just genuine principles that guide how we work.
--Okay, but what’s the actual job?--
Fine, I’ll tell you.
--What will I be doing?--
In short: You’ll get paid to learn a ton of skills related to product development and create hilarious gag gifts that delight customers without landing us on any more watch lists.
Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
- Brainstorming funny gag gift ideas
- Conducting market research to gauge potential
- Sketching out concepts, designs, and jokes
- Writing packaging jokes
- Collaborating with graphic designers
- Working with sourcing teams to find vendors
- Managing production and logistics
- Writing jokes for marketing materials
Don’t worry—you won’t be expected to do all this on day one (but by day two, you better be ready). We’ll train you and help you grow into the role.
It’s fun work, but it’s not all jokes. You’ll need to produce results, find ways to automate tasks, and help us launch hundreds of gag gifts each year.
--Do I need experience?--
We’re looking for people with at least 70 years of experience (120+ preferred).
Just kidding. No experience required. We care more about your potential than your past. If you’ve got the drive and creativity, we’ll teach you the rest.
--Do I need a degree?--
Nope. Just be awesome.
--Any geographic restrictions?--
As long as you’re in a country not under US sanctions, we’re interested. Our founder isn’t a fan of government overreach, but they’ve got all the guns, so…
--What kind of products will I work on?--
Here are some examples:
- Extra small condoms (rubber thimbles with jokes on the packaging)
--Does everything have to be a dick joke?--
Not at all. We’ve got plenty of non-dick-related ideas, and we’re sure you’ll come up with even more.
--How funny do I need to be?--
You don’t need to be a stand-up comedian, but you should be able to write funny material. If you can meme with the best of them, you’ll fit right in.
--This sounds great, but I’m still worried it’s a pyramid scheme.--
Our tax auditor said the same thing.
--How do I apply?--
Submit your info on our careers page. We’ll respond within 5-10 business days, even if it’s a no.
The process includes a written application, interviews, and paid work tests. We take hiring seriously, so it’s thorough, but we promise not to ghost you (unlike my Tinder matches).
Thanks for reading, and we hope to hear from you soon!