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Our Company
How would you like to work for a fast-growing, private Southern California company in one of the hottest spaces on the Internet?  Haircuttersstore.com is an online retailer of beauty-related products with plans on becoming the leading site on the internet in the beauty category.  If you are bursting with ideas,  resourceful, and inspired, we would love to hear from you.  Only ambitious candidates that are dedicated to excellence and can demonstrate a history of a high degree of work ethic will be considered - accuracy and reliability are a must.

For consideration please email your resume to: jordan@haircuttersstore.com, or fax to:  (320) 341-2942.

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Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic individual that is looking to expand his/her programming and web development skills.  Work with a friendly team of skilled professionals driven for excellence in a growing company.  This is a full-time position that will require close collaboration with our existing web development team.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and working experience with web standards: PHP, MySQL, DHTML, CSS, XML, Smarty, and JavaScript
• Solid understanding of PHP libraries and classes, and object oriented programming
• Solid understanding of relations databases and database queries.
• Experience with the Linux operating system and Apache server
• Ability to provide cross-browser compatible web solutions
• Knowledge of basic encryption and writing secure PHP code
• Use of best practices and excellent code commenting
  

The position requires that the candidate takes direction well and knows how and when to take initiative; has an ability to work independently and on a team and will deliver on set deadlines. You must be bursting with ideas, resourceful & inspired. Only ambitious candidates that are dedicated to excellence and can demonstrate a history of a high degree of work ethic will be considered - accuracy and reliability are a must.

We are offering the right candidate an opportunity to provide significant input and freedom to contribute great ideas. If you are looking for a challenging position in a casual, fun, and professional environment we invite you to apply NOW!

Links to at least three PHP database driven sites would be a plus. Please specify which components you were directly responsible for and how your work was integrated with the whole.

Position Summary:
As a Web/UI Designer you will be responsible for planning, conceptualizing and designing the overall site and functional user interface for new and current websites. You will collaborate with internal product teams and interface with each functional department within the organization. You will work with developers, functional groups and other designers to develop front-end web interfaces that achieve an exceptional user experience focused on the end-consumers ease of use through intuitive design.

Responsibilities:

• Provide designs for new websites
• Provide new features and functionality designs for existing sites
• Provide cosmetic and functional designs
• Communicate designs to cross-functional teams through wireframes, mockups and HTML prototypes
• Work with Production, Marketing and Customer service to validate and improve designs
• Participate through-out the development life-cycle to ensure that original design concepts are fully realized
• Participate in the definition and documentation of style guides, design principles and UI concepts
  

Specific Skills Required:

• Proficiency using Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office Suite
• Strong understanding and experience with xHTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet set deadlines
• Ability manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently
• Work well as part of an interdisciplinary team
  

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with xHTML, CSS and Javascript
• Experience with additional web technologies, Flash, Fireworks, AJAX
  

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in web design, with emphasis on functional design elements
• Proven experience creating design concepts and mock-ups
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience within design field required

Position Summary:
We are looking for a Web Marketing Manager, who will help improve our online conversion efforts through testing and search engine optimization.  We want someone who has a great deal of experience and measured success in online marketing, specifically acquiring qualified customers and continually increasing customer lifetime value.

You will develop, implement and execute the online marketing strategies for our network of websites.  You will be responsible for increasing our website traffic numbers, increasing newsletter opt-ins and increasing attendee registration. You will develop the strategy for, execute, manage the budget of, and measure the success of all SEO, PPC and other efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of search engine optimization, paid search marketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing and web site content development and presentation. You must possess solid web marketing and advertising experience, excellent writing and communication skills and a strong team player.

Reponsibilities Include:

1. Develop, implement and track integrated marketing programs and campaigns (including online direct response, co-registration programs, paid search, affiliate and email marketing) designed to increase targeted traffic and conversions
2. Maintain SEO and PPC campaigns including analysis, revising and retesting of keywords, ad writing, landing pages and link building
3. Prioritize marketing initiatives for the website to increase traffic and conversions
4. Using quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, provide weekly reports detailing the progress and results of online marketing campaigns
5. Establish, execute and manage strategic e-mail communications, including overseeing the development of content and creative and analyzing and reporting on results
6. Oversee incorporation of product registration, newsletter registration, website registration, and other sources into internal lists for follow-up marketing
7. Manage ROI by site, campaign, lead source, and category
8. Create and maintain a rigorous  split testing schedules to improve results
9. Work closely with designer, website developer, email and direct marketing team
10. Track industry trends and competitive practices
11. Write copy and design marketing materials as needed
12. Conduct and report customer feedback studies such as customer surveys
    

Requirements:

1. Must be "a roll up the sleeves" type of worker
2. Bachelors degree
3. 3-5 years of online marketing experience, including direct marketing and lead generation program management
4. Strong knowledge in web 2.0 and social networking (preferably grass roots or guerilla tactical marketing).
5. Detail-oriented, hard-working and able to work effectively with little guidance or day-to-day supervision.
6. Minimum of 3 years "hands on" search marketing experience in both Pay Per Click and Organic Search Programs (Google, Yahoo, MSN)
7. Significant understanding of online media technology, internet affiliate marketing, lead aggregation, organic search and paid search
   

OUR WORKPLACE
Haircuttersstore.com is an e-commerce company that has established itself as the premier online retailer for beauty-related products. We are always interested in talented, motivated individuals excited about the potential of the Internet, to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. We are creating a work environment that inspires, challenges and offers our employees the opportunity to participate in developing a sophisticated shopping and content experience. We offer both full-time and part-time positions.

OUR POLICY
Haircuttersstore.com does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.