Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance.
Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at http://www.searsholdings.com. The User Experience and Creative Group of Sears is looking for an Interactive Art Director to join their team. The ideal candidate is a highly independent self-starter with at least six to eight years of experience and a great sense of humor. The User Experience and Creative Group is made up of a motivated group of close-knit professionals, including developers, information architects, Web designers and other creative types who work hard every day to provide an intuitive and innovative experience for the customer that drives conversion. The primary focus of this position is to oversee creative development and creative execution process for Sears.com, Kmart.com and MyGofer.com promotional programs. Specifically, needs to interpret the marketing objectives of each business to efficiently direct web designers/copywriters and occasionally agencies in developing design and copy executions, which communicate customer-focused messages to drive communication and sales. Needs to continually increase the creative benchmark, setting new standards to elevate creative executions and enhance the delivery of the Sears voice in the marketplace. If you like to laugh hard, live life harder, and desire to work in a dot-com start-up type environment that relies on collaboration and imagination, then we'd like to talk to you right away. Okay, there are a few other requirements we're asking for so take a look at the list below. If you have all, or most, of these qualifications, we'd like to hear from you right away! Qualifications: Six to eight years experience in web interface and layout design A Bachelor's degree (or comparable work experience) and experience in a web-related environment Strong design background Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator Intermediate understanding of HTML/CSS, with direct experience optimizing design concepts around these technologies Flash experience a plus Online portfolio that displays an understanding of user-centered design Willingness to work closely with information architects, copywriters, developers and others to produce a team-driven end product that leads to a top-notch user experience Must be able to deliver high quality work consistently and on time An appreciation for the excellence that the above collaboration can produce Attention to detail, while also considering the big picture Excellent communication skills Self-motivated with positive attitude Ability to prioritize work Although production work is occasionally part of the daily responsibilities of this position, the Art Director will routinely be called upon to lead and create cutting-edge designs that align with the brand of the site while enhancing the user experience. This position will include, but not be limited to, designing navigation, splash/landing pages and icons. Benefits: As a Sears professional, your career path options will be determined by your performance as well as your desire to advance further within the Sears organization. You'll also get some of the best benefits in the industry: -Medical, Dental and Legal Plans -Flexible Spending Accounts -Associate Discounts -Group Universal Life Insurance -Long-Term Disability Insurance -Long-Term Care Insurance -Business Travel Accident Insurance -Short-Term Disability -Vacation/Personal and National Holidays -WorkLife Solutions Please Note: Different eligibility rules apply to certain benefits. Some businesses do not offer all benefits shown. A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include: Medical and Dental Plans Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts Short and Long-Term Disability Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance Business Travel Insurance Merchandise Discount Adoption Assistance Kmart Advantage Rx ConSern Loans for Education Worklife Solutions Voluntary Benefits Commuter Benefits Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) Savings Plan Vacation Time with Personal Days National Holidays An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. How to apply: Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar : http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff80808120ff30bd0123c5386d4c263e&source=ixda
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