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Location
282 Convair Ave.
Chico, CA 95973
Description
Build.com
eMedia/Web Designer
Designers will work collaboratively with Graphic Artists and Copywriters in developing cutting edge, websites for home improvement products. Designers will develop landing pages and content for electronic marketing channels. Designs will be customer driven, drawing attention and encouraging calls to action including impressions, click-through, customer information acquisition, and conversions. Core job functions include creating and maintaining existing transactional and informational sites while innovating new design concepts and building XHTML and CSS frameworks and Photoshop skins and layers. This position works under the direct supervision of the Media Director. Candidates will require a strong portfolio of web and graphic design for consideration.
Essential Job Functions:
Plan, create, and maintain design standards of all marketing templates and frameworks
Use XHTML, CSS, and the Photoshop suite to create innovative design concepts
Develop web content for the corporate website
Work collaboratively with marketing team members on design concepts and contributions
Test design applications across different system and Internet browser requirements
Design promotional banners, splashes, and advertisements across retail websites
Document design practices with internal wikis
Track success of on-site merchandising campaigns with web analytics tools
Required Skills and Experience:
2 years experience designing cutting-edge, professional websites
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Mastery of XHTML and CSS design techniques and programming
Expert User of Adobe Photoshop and other image editing software
Expert Internet navigation and research
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office and Google Office suites
Recommended Skills and Experience:
Experience working in a high traffic, e-commerce environment
Degree emphasizing Communication Design, eCommerce/eMedia, Marketing, or Web Development
Experience designing content for transactional websites
Exposure to JavaScript, Flash ActionScript, and other web design languages
Knowledge of eCommerce, Marketing, and Programming principles
Build.com is an eCommerce company focused on continual growth within the home improvement industry. The company was founded in the year 2000, right at the onset of the burst of the dot-com bubble. We have flourished at an accelerated pace and are on target to experience even more growth. We have been featured in Internet Retailer's 2008 Edition, Top 500 Fastest growing E-retailers (#148). In 2007 we were acquired by Wolseley North America, a Fortune 500 Company. We are gearing up for our next round of expansion and are looking for candidates with the same level of passion about their career. Those who are interested in helping us reach our next milestone while having the opportunity to accelerate their career as well. We are nestled in the heart of Northern California, which places us only a couple of hours away from Olympic level skiing, mt. sports, Nevada night life and the internationally known San Francisco bay area. Enjoying a high quality of life in this great community, while Chico's cost of living is 30% less than the bay area! We are fast paced, high energy, and exciting 'start -up" type atmosphere, all in a solid and stable company growing out of our socks! We encourage all of our employees to contribute their ideas and to think creatively, to really be 'on' the team!
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Stock Purchase Program, Gym Membership, Education Reimbursement, Employee Purchase Program, and Paid Vacations after probationary periods. Fast paced, high energy, fun atmosphere with a start-up company feel. Internal and external training, growth, and opportunities for increased responsibilities are abundant.
For Consideration: Please submit a portfolio of web site designs, promotional materials, and your resume.
