Front End Developer

Location US-IL-Hoffman Estates Status Full Time Job Category Creative/Design Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Front End Developer Sears is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team.Job Summary:Sears Holdings is seeking an experienced Front-End Developer to join our User Experience Team. The ideal candidate should be able to quickly hand-code clean HTML and CSS from Photoshop Comps and Wireframes. You will report to the Manager of Front-End Development.You will work with a team of 3-5 front-end developers that take on new development initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You will be responsible for front-end development and client-side interactions using HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, RSS, JavaScript, Flash and other related interactive technologies. Your responsibilities will include making recommendations on front-end technologies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group. As an integral part of the User Experience department, you will work closely with information architects, visual designers and developers to produce front-end solutions. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, working on win/win solutions with team members, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects. Currently, we are interested in candidates with 3+ years of demonstrable experience and who have had a background of working on large-scale web initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional programming skills, an understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability turn business and user requirements into elegant user interfaces and compelling interactive experiences. All candidates under consideration must be able to present a comprehensive portfolio.QualificationsResponsibilities:" Generate and maintain front-end code" Work on front-end development activities, solutions, methods, and practices." Develop new and effective interactive design solutions on time and in scope." Collaborate with UE team to deliver on new business initiatives and platform enhancements." Assist in developing methodologies, standards and best practices for the group" Research and recommend appropriate interactive technologies " Develop reusable code libraries" Conduct code walkthroughs and quality assurance with development teams" Develop web accessible and browser compatibility code Core Competencies:" Strong HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML programming skills" Proficient in JavaScript / Flash " Proficient with Macromedia HomeSite or IDM UItraEdit, Adobe Photoshop / Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dream Weaver. " Basic understanding of interaction design and user-centered design methods & practicesBenefitsAs a Sears professional, your career path options will be determined by your performance as well as your desire to advance further within the Sears organization. You'll also get some of the best benefits in the industry:-Medical, Dental and Legal Plans -Flexible Spending Accounts -Associate Discounts -Group Universal Life Insurance -Long-Term Disability Insurance -Long-Term Care Insurance -Business Travel Accident Insurance -Short-Term Disability -Vacation/Personal and National Holidays -WorkLife Solutions Please Note: Different eligibility rules apply to certain benefits. Some businesses do not offer all benefits shown.Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.