Kaman's Art Shoppes:
A Suite of Custom Portals
Kaman’s Art Shoppes, North America's largest art and photo concession company, needed an efficient way to recruit employees, manage customer photo orders, and facilitate online art sales. What started as a single job portal evolved into multiple customized platforms, each designed to streamline business operations and enhance customer engagement. WRIS Web Services continues to provide ongoing support and development to meet Kaman’s growing digital needs.
Services Provided:
Data Processing • Reporting• Hosting
Key Results:
Efficient Hiring Process
- The job portal simplified recruitment, providing a streamlined experience for both applicants and hiring managers.
Seamless Photo Ordering
- Visitors can quickly access and purchase amusement park photos, creating a hassle-free way to preserve memories.
Expanded eCommerce Capabilities
- The online art store allows Kaman’s Art Shoppes to reach customers beyond the amusement park, boosting revenue.
Customer Engagement & Artist Recognition
- The feedback portal fosters positive interactions by giving guests a platform to express appreciation for artists.
Conclusion:
Kaman’s Art Shoppes’ suite of digital solutions showcases the power of custom-built portals in transforming business operations. By integrating recruitment, photo sales, e-commerce, and customer feedback into streamlined platforms, WRIS Web Services helped create a digital ecosystem that supports growth, efficiency, and engagement.
The Challenge:
With locations in 18 states and hundreds of artists and photographers on staff, Kaman’s Art Shoppes required a digital transformation. They needed a responsive job portal to attract new talent, an online platform for guests to purchase their amusement park photos, a marketplace for custom art products, and a way for customers to leave feedback and tips for artists. Each portal had to be user-friendly, easy to manage, and capable of handling large amounts of data efficiently.
The Solution:
WRIS Web Services built a series of custom portals to support Kaman’s Art Shoppes:
- KamansJobs.com – A responsive employment portal that allows potential hires to browse job listings, submit applications, and upload work samples. The Kaman’s team can manage job postings, review applicants, and track hiring progress through an intuitive content management system.
- KamansPhoto.com – A photo retrieval and ordering system where park visitors can view and purchase images taken during their visit using just their ticket number and visit date.
- ShopKamans.com – An online store for customized specialty art products, allowing customers to design and purchase portraits, wood signage, and other handcrafted items year-round.
- KaSkudos.com – A feedback and appreciation portal that enables customers to leave comments and gratuities for Kaman’s artists who have provided exceptional service.
