On August 28, 2004 Apple posted a new retail-related job listing on its Web site, apparently related to the new "Studio" section to be installed at several stores. The job listing uses only the word "Creative," but in the job description text itself, it uses the term "Creative Genius." The listed skills are pretty steep, include the full range of video, audio and photo applications, and include high-end music software. Also note the two-week rotating schedule requirement at the bottom.

The job responsibilities include "consumer development," by helping them with various "creative projects." The Creative Genius is expected to actually help customers create photos, slideshows, and to create music. Obviously, the full concept isn't revealed here, but it's a start.

Job Title: Creative

Job Summary: Support the vision of creating a legendary gathering place to engage and educate our customers in surprising and delighting ways. The Creative Genius is a creative expert and uses that high level of expertise to provide advice, inspiration, and education to our retail consumers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain expert level status in all areas pertaining to Apple's consumer and designated professional applications, including the ability to demonstrate all current versions
• Disseminate this knowledge to our retail customers in an exciting and relevant way
• Facilitate consumer development by helping customers learn in a "hands on" way
• Assist customers 1:1 with creative projects by adjusting teaching style and pace to meet individual customer needs
• Facilitate paid-studio and free learning workshops about a designated solution using Apple approved training techniques and materials
• Help and inspire customers to create music like a pro with Soundtrack, Logic, and Express
• Help customers create tailor made images for print, email or the web
• Assist customers with the transfer of images from digital cameras, scanners, and CD's and edit them in final print quality
• Help customers create slideshows, professional Keynote presentations, and movies
• Help store achieve sales goals by recommending viable solutions to customers in the studio.

Job Requirements:

• Education: BA/BS in a creative field preferred
• Work Experience: 3-5 years using pro and consumer apps in a creative environment
• Experience with most pro & consumer applications available for the Mac
• Retail sales experience
• Experience in creative areas: music and sound editing, recording, digital photography, digital moviemaking, editing, and web design
• Developing in a creative career path with a desire for continued career growth
• 30-40 hours per week (FT); up to 25 hours per week (PT)
• Flexible to work any day of the week on a two-week rotating schedule