Positions Available: Michaels Assistant Store Manager

Michaels Assistant Store Manager: Bradenton, FL & Gulfport, MS

Michaels Stores, Inc. is advertising to fill full-time Assistant Store Manager positions in two of their locations.  Job requirements include 2-5 years of work experience and a high school or equivalent degree.  For more information or to apply for these positions please follow the links below.

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Available Position: Creative Director – Scrapbooking Manufacturer

Creative Director – Scrapbooking Manufacturer (Name Undisclosed)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Creative Director and we are looking for a star that has experience in the scrapbooking industry as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director or experienced Art Director that is ready to make this step.

We are an established company known for the design of innovative and inspiring scrapbooking and paper crafting products. Our products are available in major retail establishments and in specialty boutiques worldwide. We have a collaborative and close-knit corporate culture and we are looking for the right Creative Director to add to our management team.

This position promises a steady stream of challenges in a fast-paced and competitive industry. As a key player in our company’s future, you will direct all creative functions, from new product design and packaging to trade marketing materials and web content. As a member of our management team, you will help determine the company’s strategic direction.

As the ideal candidate, you:

• are passionate about, and have extensive experience in, the scrapbooking and paper crafting market

• have developed and designed successful products and programs for the scrapbooking and paper crafting market

• possess ten or more years experience in graphic design, in a progressive series of roles

• have at least five years of experience managing direct reports

• can successfully assemble, evaluate, manage and inspire a team of artistic talent

• are a “working” creative, ready to roll your sleeves up with our team in the trenches

• have a fresh take on product design, including a strong background in trend-forecasting

• possess exceptional communication and project management skills

• can delegate and manage a vision from conception to completion

• believe in strong branding as a key to success, can take our brand to a new level

• are skilled and very comfortable with technology including Adobe Creative Suite

This is a full-time, in-office position at our headquarters. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you are open to a geographical move, kindly submit your resume, cover letter, salary requirements and online portfolio to papercraftingcareers@gmail.com . Applications will be handled confidentially.

Available Scrapbook Jobs: Archiver’s & Creating Keepsakes

The following scrapbook-related jobs are currently listed as available:

Associate Editor – Creating Keepsakes (Bluffdale, UT): Creating Keepsakes Magazine is seeking an Associate Editor to work full-time in-house in its Bluffdale, Utah offices. No relocation package is available. Candidates with an interest in scrapbooking are preferred. Compensation is to be discussed. Benefits are offered.

To apply, send a resume and 2 recent writing samples to editorial@creatingkeepsakes.com with “associate editor position” in the subject line.

Assistant Store Sales Manager – Archiver’s (Hazelwood, MO): The Archiver’s scrapbook superstore location in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Sales Manager. Responsibilities include staff, merchandising, sales, and customer service.

Qualified candidates should have a high school or equivalent education, and 1+ years retail supervisory experience. Knowledge of scrapbooking and papercrafting is required.

Retail Sales Position – Rochester, MN area: Day and evening Hours. All positions require some weekend work. Beading, Scrapbooking or Stamping experience necessary. Call 763-425-5080. [According to reverse lookup, the phone number appears to belong to a store named Stamping Mad in Osseo, MN]

Affiliate Marketing Manager – Smilebox (Seattle, WA area): Online media sharing company Smilebox is seeking an Affilate Marketing Manager to optimize and grow its Commission Junction, ShareASale and NeverBlue programs and to launch new affiliate marketing programs.Responsibilities include developing affiliate programs, nurturing affiliate relationships, monitoring competitor programs, and obtaining and motivating affiliates.

Candidates should be good writers, have experience creating online advertising, have a minimum 3 years online marketing experience, and a Bachelor’s Degree. An MBA and/or experience managing affiliate programs is a plus.

[Jobs] Part-time Instructor – College for Kids – Haverhill, MA

The following scrapbook-related job is currently listed on higheredjobs.com:

Part-time Instructor – College For Kids – Northern Essex Community College: A summer program for 9-14 year olds at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA is looking for part-time instructors for several topics, including scrapbooking.

The program takes place Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, from July 6th to July 31st. Classes are scheduled in 2 hour blocks for one week. Some courses will have more than one section offered.

Pay is $35/hour per 10 hour class. Applicants must have prior teaching experience in the subject.

[Jobs] Creative Art Director – Die Cuts With A View

The following scrapbook-related position is currently posted on CareerBuilder.com:

(Note: This is quite likely the same position that was posted about on Scrapbook Update yesterday, but this listing identifies the company that is hiring and gives direct contact info for applicants.)

Creative Art Director – Die Cuts With A View – Provo, UT:

The scrapbooking supply company is looking for a full-time Creative Art Director to “create new products and designs”. Position requires managing products through their entire lifecycle, and working with vendors, Sales, and Design teams. Requires being familiar with and creating trends.

Qualified applicants should have at least a 2 year degree and 4-5 years experience. Position includes health/dental Insurance, life insurance, and paid vacation.

[This listing does not include compensation guidelines, but it is almost identically worded to the listing from Monster.com posted yesterday on Scrapbook Update, which lists salary of $70-80k+ based on experience.]