Product Copywriter

Claire’s

Company Overview:

We are one of the world’s leading specialty retailers of fashionable jewelry and accessories for young women, teens, tweens and kids. We offer a range of innovative, fun and affordable products and services that cater to all of our girls’ activities, as she grows up, whenever and wherever. Our broad and dynamic selection of merchandise is unique, and over 90% of our products are proprietary.

Claire’s® is our primary global brand that we operate in 43 countries through company-operated, concession, and franchise locations. Claire’s® offers a differentiated and fun store experience with a “treasure hunt” setting that encourages our customer to visit often to explore and find merchandise that appeals to her. As of May 4, 2019, we operate 2,220 company-operated Claire’s® stores in North America and Europe, 6,794 concession locations and 546 franchised stores in numerous other geographies, namely the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and South Africa.

Icing® currently operates in North America through company-operated stores and in other markets through franchise stores. Icing® offers an inspiring merchandise assortment of fashionable and affordable products. As of May 4, 2019, we operated 201 Icing® stores across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and 25 franchised stores overseas.

https://www.claires.com/us/

Position Details

Product Copywriter
Job
Full-time
11/5/2020
Northern Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL

About the Role:

The primary responsibility of the Product Copywriter is to create detailed, engaging descriptions that have a very strong commercial flair for assigned merchandise, writing and editing with self-sufficiency. The Product Copywriter will write approximately 30-40 descriptions a day, referencing content sheets, product images and other information provided by the Merchandising Team and our Merchandise Vendors. The Product Copywriter will ensure that finished copy is accurate and complete.

Responsibilities:

  • Describe company products clearly and concisely through accurate product descriptions while adhering to specific KPIs
  • Create 30-40 product descriptions per day
  • Apply SEO best practices for keywords, meta titles, meta descriptions
  • Ensure all product information is consistent and accurate, including spelling and grammar
  • Collaborate with internal teams for additional product information or specifications
  • Keep an organized library of all created materials
  • Communicate effectively to the appropriate departments to ensure work continuity
  • Assist product photographer with styling, angles and image management
  • Assist with Social Media and Marketing teams and other marketing related responsibilities as needed
  • Work with marketplace support to resolve issues that cause our products to lose visibility on the channels we sell on

About You:

  • 1-2 years’ experience writing product or marketing copy for eComm, retail or catalog (fashion brands preferred)
  • Must possess strong written, oral, graphic, and visual communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, managers, and peers
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office, Google Docs and digital asset management systems
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to collaborate with cross-functional team to achieve necessary results
  • Amazon experience preferred
  • SEO background preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills (Must be proficient with MS Excel, Word, Google Mail) 
  • Ability to learn and understand new programs and order management software
  • Ability to quickly navigate online retail websites
  • Above average knowledge of retail and/or e-commerce
  • Attention to detail and accuracy; prioritize tasks to meet multiple and changing deadlines
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design or related field desired

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