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Our Fall 2009 Internship Program begins on September 14, 2009 and ends on November 20, 2009. Opportunities are available in New York City as well as our headquarters in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Please review the qualifications listed below.

Responsibilities:
Requirements for Design positions:
• Design background with knit, woven’s, accessories and /or handbags experience
• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of respected design school and program
• Creative thinker with a curious and hard-working nature
• Computer skills with strong understanding of design related computer programs
• Understanding of the Liz Claiborne aesthetic

Requirements for Creative Marketing positions:
• Graphic design skills
• Curious, creative and enthusiastic
• Strong Comping skills
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Photoshop, in design and illustrator
• Previous experience working on graphic design projects in fashion or closely related field

Qualifications:
The ability to sketch using Illustrator
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
High energy, initiative and sense of urgency
Ability to be successful in a fast-paced environment
Strong flat sketches
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator

Required Skills:
*Rising Junior, Senior or Recent College Graduate
*Minimum 2.8 GPA
*Prior retail experience advantageous, however not necessary

As the fastest growing part of Macy’s Inc. business, macys.com is achieving record sales and broadening our workforce. With offices in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta, macys.com is the best of all worlds. The entrepreneurial thinking of a Web business complements the stability and support of a national brand. Creativity and ingenuity partner with business acumen and tech savvy to build a unique business poised for continued growth. Employees at macys.com have long term opportunities and are encouraged to utilize their Supervisors and training for cross-functional movement to further their careers. For example, Buyers can move to Planning and visa versa, or Online Merchants move to Marketing Analytics. At macys.com we are committed to giving back to the community by partnering with local charitable organizations. By skillfully combining the power of the Internet with the best in retailing, macys.com is reaching new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Key Accountabilities:

-Responsible for day-to-day management of projects
-Provides direction to design teams
-Works within larger brand guidelines, while interpreting for web usage
-Develops new initiatives for the site; generates ideas beyond assigned projects
-Interprets data and translates business strategy into creative strategy
-Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape; makes recommendations
to senior management
-Collaborates with external macy’s divisions eg. Events planning, private label brands, corporate marketing

Qualifications

Skills Summary:

-8 or more years of work experience
-Photoshop, Illustrator, knowledge of Flash
-Print knowledge a plus
-Fashion Design experience a must
-Online experience required
-Must be able to communicate effectively with all tiers and all disciplines of the organization
-Retail experience
-Presentation & management skills
-BA/BS or comparable experience is strongly preferred.
https://macys.taleo.net/careersection/macys_retail_jsa_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=45265&src=JB-10420

Advertising Ends on: Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Advertising Started on: Monday, June 8th, 2009
Organization: VP Finance & Operations
Department: Facilities Management-Shops

Salary

Salary: $55,767.00 – $110,789.00
Pay Grade: 13

Job Details

Percent Time: 100%
Type of Position Regular: A staff member is appointed to a position that is essential for the effective long-term operation of the university. Staff members are entitled to the privileges and benefits associated with regular status employment.
Duties: The University of Iowa is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to manage and supervise the design process for new building construction, building renovation and capital renewal projects of multiple varieties utilizing outside architects and/or engineers. Duties include: Facilitate the selection of architectural and/or engineering consultants, prepare service agreements and negotiate professional fees; Assure compliance with industry standards, building codes, University design standards and procedures, and program objectives of the specific project request; Review progress submittals and facilitate milestone review meetings that include input from campus stakeholders; Develop and effectively manage project budgets and schedules while keeping administration regularly informed of the status of all assigned projects; Manage the project decision making process to ensure accountability in the expending of financial resources and facilitate effective long-term stewardship of University financial and physical assets; Provide technical and administrative support and guidance to other design project managers; Work with the associate director of PM in developing strategies and methods to streamline the project delivery process and play a key role in their implementation. Develop and nurture effective working relationships with University customers; Plan and organize objectives and long-range programs to ensure customer needs are being consistently met; Periodically meet with customers to assess needs, establish definable expectations, monitor performance and resulting levels of satisfaction; Recommend strategies to the associate director of PM for implementation.
Education Required: A Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.

Experience Required: Extensive (5-7 years) experience in the design and construction industry;

Extensive exposure to the design and construction industry in a role as project manager, particularly in leading the design phase;

Experience with accountability for establishing and managing project scopes, budgets and schedules;

Experience in an institutional or other complex customer environment;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of an integrated facilities management approach to project management;

Understanding of the total-cost-of-ownership approach to project decision making and other effective practices supporting facilities stewardship;

Proficient in computer software applications;

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

A strong customer service orientation.
Certifications: Licensed architect or engineer in Iowa is required, or ability to obtain Iowa registration within six months.
Desirable Qualifications: Previous roles as a facilities manager or owner’s representative;

More than 7 years experience in the design and construction industry.
http://jobs.uiowa.edu//pands/view/56840

At AECOM our future starts with you. We are a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, water, environmental and energy.

With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

EDAW|AECOM is a multi-disciplinary practice which welcomes projects that offer complex and creative challenges; that combine a local sense of place with global respect for sustainability; that deliver valuable, long-term benefits for a wide range of community interests; and that improve the relationship between people and the environment. This involves bringing together urban design, planning, economic, landscape architecture, sustainability and environmental responses to deliver practical solutions.

Duties:
The successful candidate will help support large, multi-disciplinary planning projects primarily in aid of Department of Defense installation planning projects/studies and provide input to a broad range of facility planning products and military construction programming documents. Prior US Navy/Marine Corps installation planning experience is highly desired. Work will require travel, possibly overseas.

Responsibilities:
Will support the master military planner in developing master plans, global/regional/installation specific plans, facility and infrastructure planning special studies, land use plans, infrastructure requirements documentation, facility utilization studies, facilities planning reports and project development documentation, geospatial information and GIS services support, encroachment management plans, sustainable planning and design studies, site security and force protection studies, joint land use studies, etc. Will also support NEPA -related planning and documentation (EIS, EA, and related sudies).

Skill Requirements:
Candidate must have: Strong, analytical and strong graphic skills; land use planning, preparation of facility requirements and planning documents, and capital improvements planning; excellent written and communication skills; and, ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in military planning and military construction programming support preferred but not required. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, CAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite and graphic programs are required.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture or a related discipline is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Professional Certification/License a plus (e.g.,. AICP, ASLA, AIA, LEED). Minimum of 5 yrs relevant military planning experience is preferred but not required. Direct recent experience with the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and/or Coast Guard installation planning is preferred but not required. Understanding of NEPA and work with environmental planning is a plus.

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It’s a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us!

For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://jobs.aecom.com/EN/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?sec=1&partnerid=20052&siteid=5022&jobId=260358&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5022&JobSiteInfo=260358_5022&GQId=0&codes=IN-IND

Design Consultant

Do friends and family ask you for advice on decorating? Do you have a flair for fashion and interior design? At Bassett, you can turn that talent into a career. Through our comprehensive training program, you�ll learn how to establish relationships with customers, building a base of loyal clients who trust you to help them reflect their own personal sense of style and will return to you for their home furnishing needs time and again.

With our generous commission-based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the amount of effort you apply. For example, a design consultant who averages $50,000 in sales per month will earn about $42,000 annually. A monthly sales average of $70,000 generates an annual income of about $67,000 *.

Full time and part time positions with flexible schedules are usually available.

Position requirements include:

* Associate s (2 year) degree
* Demonstrated flair for design and/or fashion and room planning
* Ability to discern and coordinate colors
* Desire to work in a competitive commissioned sales environment
* Willingness to work most weekends and holidays

* Compensation illustrations are for corporately owned store locations. Compensation plans for licensed stores may vary.

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
http://www.bassettfurniture.com/company/Careers/search-jobs/job-details.asp?jid=256&pid=1&cid=1&sid=967

Design Manager

As a furniture store committed to helping people achieve the home of their dreams, our design managers have two highly defined skills: interior design and training. They must be able to help people reflect their personal style and be able to pass this skill on to the sales team.

At Bassett, our free in-home design service not only sets us apart from other furniture stores but is a key ingredient for developing customer relationships and providing opportunity for increased sales. We refer to this technique as �housecalls�. The design manager not only trains design consultants on effective housecall selling, but works side by side with them on preparing customer presentations, product choices and other customer design needs. The design manager is also responsible for maintaining the design center and providing back up for the store manager.

Bassett design managers are compensated on an annual salary.

Position requirements include:

* Minimum 3 years professional experience in interior design, visual merchandising or other design-related field
* Ability to train and coach a sales team with varying levels of design skills
* Ability to develop complete room plans using creative space and color planning
* Working knowledge of effective merchandising
* Retail sales experience preferred
* Willingness to work most weekends and holidays

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.http://www.bassettfurniture.com/company/Careers/search-jobs/job-details.asp?jid=76&pid=3&cid=2&sid=897

Design Consultant

Do friends and family ask you for advice on decorating? Do you have a flair for fashion and interior design? At Bassett, you can turn that talent into a career. Through our comprehensive training program, you’ll learn how to establish relationships with customers, building a base of loyal clients who trust you to help them reflect their own personal sense of style and will return to you for their home furnishing needs time and again.

With our generous commission-based compensation plan, your income is limited only by the amount of effort you apply. For example, a design consultant who averages $50,000 in sales per month will earn about $42,000 annually. A monthly sales average of $70,000 generates an annual income of about $67,000 *.

Full time and part time positions with flexible schedules are usually available.

Position requirements include:

* Associate’s (2 year) degree
* Demonstrated flair for design and/or fashion and room planning
* Ability to discern and coordinate colors
* Desire to work in a competitive commissioned sales environment
* Willingness to work most weekends and holidays

* Compensation illustrations are for corporately owned store locations. Compensation plans for licensed stores may vary.

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.
http://www.bassettfurniture.com/company/Careers/search-jobs/job-details.asp?jid=256&pid=1&cid=1&sid=967

Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years design experience. Mechanical design experience may include areas such as electrical /mechanical packaging, harnessing, structures, surfacing and mechanisms. Candidate must have complete understanding and application of principles, practices and standards for creation and preparation of engineering design documentation. Candidate must have full knowledge of industry practices and standards and able to identify and correct design, model or drawing errors/omissions/deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or improvements. Technical knowledge sufficient to perform complex tasks such as preparation of tabulated details, large assemblies, castings and other preforms, interface control drawings, modification and retrofit installation drawings and various layouts for design concepts. This knowledge includes application of documentation specifications such as MIL-DTL-31000, ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100 related to design and preparation of technical data packages. In addition, candidate must have the ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing form controls in accordance with ASME or ANSI Y14.5M. Advanced experience using ProENGINEER (2000i or Wildfire) or SolidWorks and ProPDM/Intralink or Sherpa PDM modeling and data management tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently; demonstrated leadership skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills: Associate’s degree with a minimum of 10 years experience. Expert User of ProENGINEER Wildfire and Sherpa PDM or ProPDM. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience using documentation specifications such as MIL-DTL-31000, ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100. Knowledge of Raytheon Drafting Standard, Mechanical Engineering Process for documentation preparation. Background in manufacturing methods/processes and assembly fixtures and gages design. Demonstrated functional and team leadership skills. Existing secret clearance is desirable.

Required Education: Bachelors degree with 4 years experience or Associates degree in technical field with 10 years experience or High School diploma or equivalent with 16 years experience

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Other Information
Relocation Availability Yes
Security Clearance Requirement Secret

Requirements:
ERIP Eligible Yes
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Current Years of Experience 0-2
Field of Interest Engineering Technology
Highest Level of Education Bachelors Degree
Job Type Full Time
Work Location(s) AL – Huntsville

Design Manager

As a furniture store committed to helping people achieve the home of their dreams, our design managers have two highly defined skills: interior design and training. They must be able to help people reflect their personal style and be able to pass this skill on to the sales team.

At Bassett, our free in-home design service not only sets us apart from other furniture stores but is a key ingredient for developing customer relationships and providing opportunity for increased sales. We refer to this technique as �housecalls�. The design manager not only trains design consultants on effective housecall selling, but works side by side with them on preparing customer presentations, product choices and other customer design needs. The design manager is also responsible for maintaining the design center and providing back up for the store manager.

Bassett design managers are compensated on an annual salary.

Position requirements include:

* Minimum 3 years professional experience in interior design, visual merchandising or other design-related field
* Ability to train and coach a sales team with varying levels of design skills
* Ability to develop complete room plans using creative space and color planning
* Working knowledge of effective merchandising
* Retail sales experience preferred
* Willingness to work most weekends and holidays

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.