Designer Graphic Web - KZP

Company: Signet Jewelers
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are : We are the worlds largest retailer of diamond jewelry and the worlds largest specialty jewelry retailer, with #1 market share in the U.S., UK and Canada. Signet operates approximately 3,200 stores globally, under the brand names Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples Jewellers, Piercing Pagoda and . All Are Welcome Here : Signet is a people company this means that we put our customers and our employees at the center of everything we do. Our culture celebrates diversity and inclusion, while uniting around a common mission and distinct privilege of helping our customers Celebrate Life and Express Love. We strive to make sure that our 35,000 employees have professional, personal and social development opportunities to unleash their full potential and have equal opportunity for advancement, regardless of their gender, race, sexuality or any other aspect of their background. At Signet, we nurture an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, supported and empowered at work each day. We do not and will not tolerate any behavior that undermines this effort. POSITION SUMMARY: Web Designer with strong design and HTML skills, responsible for designing and updating the Zales e-Commerce website(s), as well as the design of emails, social media, mobile and online display banner ads. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Create and maintain all graphics for assigned website(s). Design final design digital comps for home pages, landing pages, banners, new micro-sites, etc., aligned with brand creative positioning + Design image-heavy emails. Design digital banner ads in Flash, HTML5 and static formats. Extract images from catalogs and manipulate images for use with the web, banners and emails + Assist with creative direction of feature photography. Test and QA across multiple web browsers to ensure images are rendered properly. Work with site team to ensure designs are integrated with internet infrastructure (GSI) and applications (Baazarvoice, Certona, etc.) to determine best design approach for solutions + Train new web designer (s) to become proficient in web and digital design best practices, including home page, landing page, email, social media and display banner creative. Code home page, landing pages, banners and emails as needed in HTML, HTML5 and CSS templates POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or Software Design, or equivalent education/training experience + Minimum of 5 years work experience in web design, design for an e-Commerce business a plus + Must have strong portfolio that demonstrates creativity and artistic ability. + Strong graphic design knowledge and ability + Excellent web page and digital design and development skills + Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, Adobe Products (Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks & Dreamweaver), and exposure to Excel, Word and Acrobat. Action Scripting for Flash and Rich Media Banners a plus + Ability to learn and perform updates using GSIs Content Management Tool. + Ability to work well independently, but also as a team player + Strong communications skills BENEFITS & PERKS: + Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance + 401(k) matching after one year of employment + Generous PTO + company holidays + Diversity programs + Paid subscription to PlateJoy + Much more! At Signet, we are a people Company. Our Mission "Celebrate Life, Express Love." and our Core Values guide how we treat customers and all Team Members. We're ONE Company, proud of our rich heritage, international presence, marketing leadership through our successful retail brands, and well planned vision for continued growth and success. Our shared commitment to continually improve and to work hard for our customers and one another creates opportunity for each of us.

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