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 Friday, November 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Director/Graphic Design Manager
SRI International, Menlo Park, CA
This combined role of design director and manager of the graphic design
team within SRI International's Corporate and Marketing Communications
Department involves managing activities of the graphic design function
and staff in support of SRI's business objectives. The successful
candidate will be able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
deftly, meet customer expectations consistently, and direct designers
effectively, and will have excellent interpersonal, time management,
and project management skills.
In collaboration with other
members of the Corporate and Marketing Communications Department and
staff throughout SRI, you will interpret communications strategies into
creative approaches and treatments. As a brand champion, you will
express and apply the brand effectively across multiple media through
visual design and corporate identity standards.
Providing
strategic leadership and design direction, you will initiate, inspire,
and stimulate creative ideas and approaches; develop creative briefs;
and direct and execute appropriate solutions to deliverables such as
brochures, presentations, displays, tradeshow exhibits, web sites,
signage, identity systems, illustrations, and more.
As manager
of a small, in-house team of designers, you are responsible for the
completion of work within budget, schedule, and design parameters, and
for ensuring that results are consistent with corporate objectives and
image and are current with regard to trends and best practices.
Responsibilities
also include individual performance reviews and coaching, and providing
appropriate professional development opportunities.
Job duties
include developing and implementing project plans, including scopes of
work, budgets, and schedules; serving as project manager; managing work
processes including work assignment and work flow; reviewing work to
ensure quality; developing and managing digital assets; identifying and
managing vendors; directing photo shoots; ensuring team has appropriate
computer systems; and partnering with an in-house print shop.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, November 20, 2009 1:00:20 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00) 
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Job Of The Day
Regional Creative Director
Carlson Marketing Worldwide, Troy, MI
Our services include everything from interactive, creative, loyalty,
employee engagement, channel marketing, events and meetings, decision
sciences and analytics to seeing a smile on our clients' faces.
The
Regional Creative Director serves as a senior representative of Carlson
Marketing’s creative standards, beliefs and reputation working with the
VP, Creative-US. The position is located in our Troy, MI office.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:35:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Job Of The Day
Interactive Designer with Print Experience
Miles Media, Sarasota, FL
Miles Media is America's leading publisher of high quality tourism
destination print guides, websites and other interactive media. This
SARASOTA FLORIDA HQ opening is for an Interactive Graphic Designer with
exceptional experience in web page layout, and knowledge of print
design.
Our designers contribute to concept development and
production of award-winning travel websites that inform and inspire
potential visitors. These websites are content rich and balance beauty
and usability. In print our design team uses modern layouts of
editorial content with intriguing typography, innovative info graphics,
eye-catching covers and high quality photography (think Wired,
Metropolis, Esquire Magazines)Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:06:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Noted Design Firm Closes Shop
If you paid ANY attention to the design annuals in the 1990s, you couldn't miss the work of Des Moines, IA-based Sayles Graphic Design. John Sayles' graphic, bold, stylistic work garnered much attention throughout that decade and well into this one. His business partner, Sheree, was a frequent source for HOW on marketing and biz-dev topics, and both of them made more than one appearance at the HOW Design Conference. Our June 2007 issue featured an article about John's extensive collection of enamelware and Sheree's collection of vintage cosmetic compacts.
After nearly 25 years running their studio, the two have shuttered Sayles Graphic Design. They've both found other, more meaningful callings.
Just last week, Sheree shared her impressions of the emotional and business aspects of their decision. Read about the closing of this noted design studio.
John Sayles at his drawing board in the early 1990s:
John and Sheree at the firm's 20th anniversary celebration
in January 2005:
Posted by Bryn
Designers | Industry News
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:39:36 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus, OH
Graphic Designers are responsible for creating brand specific artwork
and interpreting current trends into A&F's handwriting. Through
trend/vintage shopping, marketing and internet research, Graphic
Designers develop seasonal graphic concepts for a wide range of apparel
categories. After a concept is initialized, A&F Graphic Designers
will work with the Research and Development team in our
state-of-the-art Innovation and Design Center to develop cutting edge
print, applique, and embroidery techniques. Collaboration with Design
and Merchandising is also a constant in order to put the most
trend-right products into our stores.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:26:40 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Job Of The Day
Environmental Graphic Designer
Erwin-Penland Advertising, Greenville, SC
Here’s two words that should spark your interest: pro sports. As in the
NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. If you don’t know what those mean, um...sad. If
you’re a fan, however, you may be who we’re looking for. You see, we
need a highly talented and experienced environmental designer eager to
work for a national account partnered with pro teams. Like yesterday.
What
would you be doing? Short answer: kick-butt design. Long answer: help
us develop dynamic environments, short-term exhibits, and signage
systems for stadiums and large-audience venues across the country.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
·3 years minimum design experience, preferably as an exhibit designer.
·Design degree, preferred.
·Project management, budgeting, and construction/installation experience are essential.
·Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
·Strong portfolio of 3D exhibit designs. Like strong, folks. Wow us.
·The
ability to work under pressure and manage multiple jobs at once, all of
which may be in various stages of design, installation and maintenance.
·The absence of an ego. We push ourselves. Can you accept constructive feedback and criticism?
·High end user of Photoshop and Illustrator.
·Fast 3D Modeling
·Ability to design 2D graphics for exhibit designs and create basic detail drawings if needed.
·Ability to mentor junior designers.
·A friendly disposition. We like nice, charming, go-getters. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, November 16, 2009 12:39:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Society of Design Debuts
It's not often that we get wind of a new design organization that's forming, but sure enough, this week marks the debut of the Society of Design. What's the deal? We asked Corie Deshong from the Lancaster, PA design firm Go Welsh (whose founder, Craig Welsh, is behind SOD) for scoop:
The organization was created with the intention to find ways for designers to contribute to the greater community. SOD's members agree to volunteer at least 10 hours of community service each year.
SOD will conduct two exhibits in its first year featuring original works from participating members. In each case, a second non-profit will benefit from SOD's efforts. ... If all goes as planned, SOD should be able to donate roughly $20,000 in its first year to approximately 15 other non-profit organizations. All through the generosity of its members and sponsors.
SOD has an ambitious agenda for its first year:
• The Thank You Project, featuring original card designs by Ken Barber, Tad Carpenter, Jessica Hische and Haley Johnson; half the proceeds go to charities of the designers' choice and half to funding SOD initiatives.
• A commemorative poster commissioned from Hatch Show Print
• A series of lectures featuring Chip Kidd, Design Army and Modern Dog
• A visit to Fallingwater next spring
Learn more about Society of Design and its upcoming events. You can also follow SOD on Twitter.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:35:18 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job of the Day
Copywriter
JDK Design, Burlington, VT
We are Jager DiPaola Kemp Design and we are looking for a copywriter.
We don’t require much beyond a grounding in brand strategy and
strategic thinking, the ability to write everything from headlines,
print ads, brand names, product names, web content, email blasts,
hangtags, strategy write-ups, presentation write-ups, entire catalogs,
videos, POVs, campaigns, poems, rants, T shirts, stickers, point of
sale, posters, and anything else that may present itself. Oh, and you
must be unafraid to ask questions, unafraid to drive work
independently, and unafraid of winter. A demonstrable appreciation for
the great outdoors and enthusiastic participation in the culture and
the sports that take place in it are requisite. Know that talent,
experience, and intelligence–along with proof of each–are a must.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:23:10 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Making the Web Safer for Artists
This new service really caught our eye, and if you're a designer, illustrator or photographer with an extensive online portfolio, you should check it out: ImageRights helps protect copyrights by scanning the web for unauthorized reuse of your work, using image-recognition technology. Upload your image files to the service, and you'll get a weekly report that details any matches ImageRights has discovered, along with contact info for the infringing sites so you can follow-up with a stern warning. The service starts at $4.95 per month for a portfolio of 250 images. ImageRights debuted this week at the PhotoPlus Expo and Conference in New York City.
Posted by Bryn
Illustration | Industry News
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:19:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
Stella & Dot, Burlingame, CA
We are looking for a Senior Designer to work in
our Marketing/Creative Service Department. The Senior Designer will
report to the Creative Director.
Join a world-class, profitable, explosive growth company with a
seasoned executive team. Stella & Dot is boutique style Jewelry
Company that sells online and through work from home, Independent
Consultants at in home trunk shows. We are re-inventing the $100
Billion direct selling channel by combing the best of e commerce,
social networking and direct sales with irresistible style and
exceedingly personal service. Our mission is to revolutionize
entrepreneurial opportunities for women (and a few good men) by
reinventing the category and creating the modern business opportunity,
our social selling platform. Stella & Dot has been featured in the
New York Times, on the View, The Today Show and in countless fashion
magazines like InStyle and Lucky.
If ‘mediocrity’ and ‘just good
enough’ make you cringe, if you are passionate, driven, an expert in
your domain and ready to take charge in a key role, you’ll do nicely at
Stella & Dot. Please read more about us at www.stelladot.com. This
is a challenging role for a highly motivated Senior Designer with a
solid track record for providing administrative support for
senior-level executives. You are an intelligent, inquisitive, outgoing
individual looking to work in a fast-paced, energetic and inspiring
environment. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:36:31 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
Creative Lift, San Francisco
A San Francisco based creative agency has an immediate need for a
Designer who can design beautiful print and online creative solutions.
We
have a range of clients everything from Telecommunications companies to
Cosmetic companies. If you have experience working with
Telecommunications companies like Comcast, AT&T, and Direct TV, or
Cosmetic companies like Intelligent Beauty or Guthy Renker please note
that in your cover letter.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:32:34 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Digital Art Director
Sullivan, New York City
Sullivan is seeking an experienced Art Director to join our growing
digital team. As a communications strategy and design firm with 20
marketing and creative professionals, we offer a hands-on environment
where you can get involved at every stage of a digital project. As a
B2B magazine top agency of the year and an Inc. 5000 company, we can
also offer experience working with high-profile financial services and
non-profit clients.
Who you are
You have a minimum of 5+
years of experience designing in the digital space, and understand the
limitations and possibilities of designing for the Web or other online
media. You balance highly creative and conceptual thinking with
sensitivity to user experience and usability. You are detail-oriented,
and have a deep understanding of typography, color, composition, page
structure, and interaction design. Complex displays of information such
as financial dashboards interest you, and you have experience
simplifying interfaces while keeping them engaging and interactive.
Your written and verbal skills are excellent.
What you do
You
lead the design direction for internal and external digital client
projects, partnering with information architects, senior level
marketers, and writers. When a project begins, you engage with both the
users and the content, intent on not just translating a visual system,
but using design to create a compelling story about a product or
organization. You present your work to clients, and feel very
comfortable speaking to senior-level professionals. You report directly
to the Executive Creative Director.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:46:09 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Freelance Graphic Designer
Gap Inc., San Francisco
Description
-Freelance Graphic Designer - Old Navy Creative Team
Qualifications
-High attention to detail, well organized and able to thrive in deadline-driven environment.
-Able to handle a number of projects simultaneously.
-Minimum 3 years professional experience in a design studio or agency
-Able to function both independently and collaboratively
-Ability to generate creative ideas and concepts
-Work efficiently under pressure in order to meet deadlines
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to positively respond to critiques of creative work
-Excellent organizational skills
-Demonstrated typographic skills
-A positive attitude!
-Must be proficient in Macintosh and Adobe CS3 toolsPosted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, November 09, 2009 12:53:35 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Job Of The Day
Associate Graphic Designer
Gymboree, San Francisco
The Associate Textile/ Apparel Graphic Designer will be responsible for
creating whimsical, novelty prints and graphics for the Girl product
line. This person will support the graphics design process and work
closely with the designer, merchandise manager, and production partner
for the Girl apparel line. The Associate Designer will participate in
pre-concept meetings with the design team to create well balanced,
saleable lines. This person will shop the market and conduct creative
research for new ideas and development processes. This person will also
design original prints and artwork, and contribute ideas to design
partner regarding color and placement. The Associate Designer will be
responsible for re-coloring existing prints and artwork as well as be
responsible for making recommendations of purchased artwork. This
person will be responsible for producing millsheets for textiles as
well as creating colorways and repeats. This person will also be
responsible for technical instructions for factories/vendors to produce
fabric prints. The Associate Designer will produce the millsheets for
graphics as well as the technical instructions for factories/vendors to
produce artwork. This person will make changes to prints and artwork
and prepare legal copyright paperwork.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, November 06, 2009 12:56:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Job Of The Day
Interactive Designer
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Boulder, CO
Did you dream of harnessing telekinetic power as a child? Did you stare
at your Transformers lunchbox for hours on end in a desperate attempt
to invoke even the slightest fit of movement? Did you wise up, get a
Mac and a lifetime subscription to Adobe, and send your lunchbox on an
exploratory mission to the Martian poles or the strip club down the
street? If so, do you think you could send us your portfolio?
Crispin
Porter + Bogusky (CP+B) —winner of Cannes’ “Interactive Agency of the
Year” award — is looking for talented, innovative designers to join the
Interactive team. A candidate for this position thrives in a creative,
idea-driven culture and has a passion for creating groundbreaking work.
In case you don’t know us:
Start with cpbgroup.com, and
move on to bk.com, subservientchicken.com, whoppervirgins.com,
petmoustache.com, simpsonizeme.com, oldnavyweekly.com,
truthabouttony.com, and the Burger King Xbox games.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:47:05 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Flash Animation Developer
Macys.com, New York City
Based in New York, the freelance flash animation/developer position
conceptualizes and animates for the macys.com special events mini-sites
and special seasonal/brand shops. Works closely with designers to
animate flash home pages and features.
Key Accountabilities:
• Assemble and lead animation for interactive websites.
• validate functionality of design concepts.
• Ensure site optimization, unit testing, proper referencing and documentation.
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Work closely with art directors, copywriters, designers and project
managers to ensure proper and on-time completion of projects.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand technologies and applications of varying degrees of complexity
• Develop and Incorporate social networking aspects to sitlets.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 1:03:40 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Services Associate
Focus Products Group, Vernon Hills, IL
Focus Products Group, LLC, located in Vernon Hills, IL, is looking for
a Creative Services Associate. This position would be responsible for
Planning, directing, and controlling the overall efforts of creative
services including but not limited to desktop publishing, digital
production/print production and graphic arts for Focus Housewares Group
and the other Focus entities as appropriate. This position would Design
packaging, displays, advertisements and sales presentations. They would
also facilitate photo direction and press approvals, lead and assist in
program management of creative needs from development through
production (often times via Far East manufacturers and third party
suppliers), play a significant role in the design and development of
company identity/logo and packaging strategy, assist with major trade
shows, communicate with internal as well as external resources, and
maintain advertising files and support marketing communication
investments. Focus Products Group is a growth-oriented holding company
serving the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 1:54:27 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 02, 2009
Big HOW Conference News!
We're really excited to announce some big news: We're teaming up three hot HOW events, all in Denver next June. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the HOW Design Conference, this will be the must-attend design event of the year.
The 2010 HOW Design Conference will be held June 6-9 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. The Creative Freelancer Conference will be held June 5-6 and the In-HOWse Designer Conference will be June 6-8, also in Denver.
Designers who also freelance now have the option of attending THE business conference for solopreneurs as an add-on to the HOW Design Conference. In-house design managers can focus on topics like leadership, management and efficiency at the In-HOWse Designer Conference, while their staff members attend the HOW Conference for a big dose of creative inspiration at the very same time.
What’s in it for you?
• All the great sessions and speakers you’ve come to expect from HOW events
• Programs focused specifically for the Creative Freelancer Conference and the In-HOWse Designer Conference, plus lots of extras that have never before been part of those events
• An unmistakable energy that ignites when the design community comes together
• A once-a-year opportunity to network with other creative pros
• Unparalleled access to information and inspiration in the better-than-ever Design Resource Center and HOW Bookstore
• The biggest design party of the year, under one roof.
Put it on your calendar, add it to your budget and start your networking now. Trust me, this is THE design event you won’t want to miss.
Visit HOWconference.com, CreativeFreelancerConference.com or InHOWseConference.com to learn more about the events, and sign up for the free e-mail newsletter so you'll be among the first to know when speakers and sessions are announced in the coming weeks.
I hope you'll join me in Denver next June for a whole pile of design awesomeness.
Posted by Bryn
Events | HOW Magazine | Industry News
Monday, November 02, 2009 4:55:32 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Design News
Forgive us; our in-boxes have been piling up with industry news you should know about, and we're a bit behind in sharing it with you. Here's what's happening:
• Adobe last week announced the global winners of its Adobe Design Achievement Awards at the ICOGRADA World Congress in Beijing. The program recognizes outstanding student creative talent. Full list of winners here, including these:
—Illustration: Joerg Block, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
—Animation: team led by David Prosser of the Royal College of Art, London
—Motion Graphics: David Harper, Indiana University
—Print Communications: team led by Jison Park, Ewha Woman's University and Chung-ang University, Korea
• AIGA Los Angeles is hosting an evening with Milton Glaser on November 12, 7:30 at Space 15 Twenty in LA. Go here to register.
• Workamajig has announced a user conference for design and ad agencies that use its project-management software. Workology 2.0 is slated for the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, April 11–14, 2010.
• Wausau Paper released a new promo for its Royal line of papers for digital printing, "WYSIWYG: What You See is What You Get." The piece shows that even the textured stocks in the Royal brand perform reliably and worry-free, with a guarantee from the mill.
• Appleton Coated announced the 2009 winners of its U B the Judge competition, with 17 projects (printed all or in part on Utopia and Curious Collection papers) taking honors. Full list of winners here, including these:
—Hornall Anderson's "Jetforth" brochure for CitationShares
—Tiffany & Co.'s worldwide trade catalog, by the company's in-house creative team
—Rule29's "29 Reasons to Vote" screen-printed poster
—ESOPUS magazine's issue No. 10
• Shutterstock now legally guarantees every footage clip and image in its library by providing up to $10,000 to cover costs and damages for claims arising from usage of one of its products.
• From the "Cool Projects" file ... NYC firm Chermayeff & Geismar worked with Alicia Keys to create motion graphics for the singer's Black Ball fundraiser for her Keep a Child Alive charity. C&G partner Sagi Haviv conceived of a graphic representation of donor names that filled a giant LED stage onscreen.
Posted by Bryn
Design School | Industry News
Monday, November 02, 2009 3:51:11 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Associate Professor
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
The University of Kansas is seeking a full-time faculty member to lead
our growing new program, PhotoMedia, which began as a degree program
spring 2008. PhotoMedia seeks to make the most of these innovative
advances through traditional photography skills and techniques,
enhanced digital photography skills, and contemporary media formats
that can be applied to industry or artistic endeavors.
The
candidate for this position must be able to develop curricular course
content as the program evolves and will work closely with other faculty
members in the development and implementation of curriculum to include
digital media, visual literacy, photographic composition, computer
imaging, motion graphics, video, and more. The candidate should have
credentials in Photography and Digital Media practice and theory and be
able to demonstrate research accomplishments or creative activities in
one or more specific photo/media disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach
intermediate and advanced undergraduate PhotoMedia classes, assume a
leadership role in development of curriculum and course content,
participate in regular academic advising of PhotoMedia majors, and
other departmental service activities, as well as contribute to the
intellectual life of the university.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, November 02, 2009 12:51:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Job Of The Day
Jr. Graphic Designer
Compass Display Group, Marietta, GA
Compass Display Group fuses powerful graphic communications design with
three-dimensional thinking to create highly effective in-store
marketing programs, ranging from permanent installations to temporary
displays and signage. We specialize in communicating complex ideas and
branding concepts in a way that instantly resonates with the consumer
at the point-of-purchase and beyond, ultimately helping our clients
achieve their sales goals.
We are seeking a talented
individual with 2-3 years of design experience to join our growing
creative team assisting in conceptual development and all graphic
design efforts. The top candidate will have a passion for
communications/advertising design, an eye for detail, and the
willingness to learn new techniques; like mapping 2D art onto
dimensional 3D CAD model surfaces. This designer will be expected to be
a proactive, naturally enthusiastic team member that will constantly be
seeking out the most efficient and effective way to get the job done,
maintaining the highest level of quality possible.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 30, 2009 12:40:53 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Environmental Poster Series
Neenah Paper just released the second in a series of posters celebrating conservation. The first poster, released this summer, is printed on ENVIRONMENT® Papers, PC 100 White and is packed with facts about recycling. The second poster, released in October, highlights water and is printed on CLASSIC® Linen Papers, Recycled 100 Bright White. The third, due in November, looks at energy and will be printed on CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers, Recycled Bright White.
“Environmental issues tend to be deadly serious subjects that many treat with a somber tone,” said Steve Sikora, co-owner and creative director/copywriter of Design Guys, the Minneapolis-St. Paul firm who designed the Neenah Wallpaper Poster Series.
Taking the opposite tack, these posters were designed to have maximum visual impact — making the most of a few bits of text and being able to work singly or as a group. Both of those attributes increase the odds they will make their way onto plenty of walls — and stay there.
 Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:46:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Job Of The Day
Visual Designer
Yext, New York City
Are you a design genius? You may have found a home. Our technical team
is composed of talented individuals from some of the nation's top
universities and most respected software and Internet companies. We are
looking for an up-and-coming designer to come get their hands dirty
with our engineers and help shape the visual identity of Yext. You will
have the opportunity to work directly on projects that have an
immediate impact on over 20,000 customers and millions of users.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in brainstorming and design sessions for user interfaces
• Create mocks of screenshots for web pages and software
• Develop print and online marketing materials
• Keep up to date with the latest design techniques in CSS, AJAX, HTML
• Perform usability tests of our products for customer feedbackPosted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:48:33 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Job Of The Day
Designer
Kathy Davis Studio, Ambler, PA
We are an established, nationally known, and successful design studio
in the suburban Philadelphia area looking for talented professionals to
grow along with our expanding business! Our business model allows us
the opportunity to showcase our skills in a variety of arenas; however,
we specialize in greeting cards, stationery and the entire social
expressions market, and are expanding into complimentary licensed
products.
The individual we are looking for must have solid
creative skills, consistent high quality standards, knowledge of
composition, color, a variety of techniques, and an objective
understanding of our target audience. The Designer will be a part of a
small, in-house creative team, requiring flexibility to wear multiple
hats and the necessity to keep tight schedules. They will be devoted to
the creation of leading edge products, and must maintain an
understanding of how trends affect product and the emotional impact a
product can have on the end consumer. The Designer must possess a
willingness to do whatever needs to be done to uphold the company’s
values, drive a high level of performance in all that they do, and
create original art through brainstorming and concepting for greeting
cards and licensed properties.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:40:04 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, October 26, 2009
How to Get Published
If you've browsed the bookstore and seen design books like these ...
   
... you may have wondered how designers like Maggie Macnab, Joshua Chen, Jeff Fisher and Peleg Top managed to get their books published, or how you can get your work included in a design book like these.
Designer and veteran book author Peleg Top (his forthcoming "Designing for the Greater Good" joins his previous "Designers Guide to Marketing & Pricing" on shelves), is hosting a seminar to help designers get their work published. You'll learn how to submit your work to book editors for consideration in their projects, and also how to pitch your book ideas to publishers.
The session is Thursday, November 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 at the studio of Lime Twig Group in South Pasadena, CA. More info and registration here.
Posted by Bryn
Events | Industry News
Monday, October 26, 2009 3:22:54 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Trash To Treasure
Design Within Reach has partnered with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS and invited leading figures in art, architecture and design to put their touch on DWR's classic Vipp trash can. Five of the cans will be auctioned on eBay on October 29. Learn more here.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, October 26, 2009 12:20:33 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Icon Motosports, Portland, OR
Love motorcycles? Icon Motosports, located in Portland, Oregon is
looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our industry leading
motorcycle equipment design team. Our highly creative and team oriented
in-house product design group needs an individual who can
conceptualize, design, and produce graphics for Icon apparel,
equipment, and casuals. Packaging, interior labeling, illustration, and
supplementary print design are also required of this position.
Intricate knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is
required. Motorcycle riding experience very desirable.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, October 26, 2009 12:08:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Job Of The Day
Android Visual Designer
Google Inc., Mountain View, CA
We follow a simple but vital premise in the User Experience group:
"Focus on the user and all else will follow." We're passionately
interested in our users and strive to learn everything we can about
their behaviors, attitudes and emotions to help define the products and
experiences we create. The User Experience team is a critical driving
force behind gathering these insights and then using them to inspire
and inform design. We are a multi-disciplinary team of interaction
designers, visual designers, user researchers, copywriters and Web
developers who collaborate closely with each other and with engineering
and product management to create innovative, usable, great-looking
products that people love to use.
The role: Android Visual Designer
As
a Visual Designer focusing on Google's Android mobile platform you will
work closely with engineers and product managers throughout all stages
of the product cycle to create compelling, coherent and user friendly
designs. You will be a critical thinker with the ability to express
concepts verbally and visually and refine them through to final
production artwork. visual Designers will be able to have an impact on
the mobile experience of millions of Android users.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 16, 2009 12:46:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Job Of The Day
Assistant Professor in Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, a world renowned learning
community dedicated to research and the education of artists and
designers, invites applications for a full-time tenure track position
of Assistant Professor in Design commencing August 2010. Candidates
should be equally fluent in design discourse and studio practice and in
balancing the conceptual, aesthetic and technical demands of the
discipline. (Competition #F010-2009)
Located in downtown
Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada, the main campus is on Granville
Island, an award-winning site of urban renewal. The student body is
culturally diverse with approximately 1800 students from across Canada
and the world. Emily Carr University offers programs leading to
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design.
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in at
least two of the following areas: typography, graphic design, systems
design, interaction and/or information design, motion design, and/or
exhibition design, but who can work effectively in interdisciplinary
design teams on theme-based curriculum focusing on design for inclusion
(cultural, socio/political, and sustainability issues).
The
successful candidate may teach students at all levels, from Foundation
to Graduate Studies, and will be expected to make a major contribution
in developing curriculum in a University that is committed to the
interrelation of theory and practice. Faculty members are expected to
contribute in shaping the future of the University through
participation in planning, administration and committees and in being
actively engaged in the ECU community.
Candidates should have
a Masters of Design or equivalent degree, and a minimum of two years
related post-secondary teaching experience. Posted by Megan
Design School | Industry News
Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:03:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
National Design Week
Next week (beginning this Sunday, October 18), is National Design Week, as designated by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Design-related activities in cities across the U.S. have been ongoing for several weeks, leading up to next week's series of events, including:
• Free admission to Cooper-Hewitt
• A Teen Design Fair on Monday at The Times Center in NYC, with keynote speaker Tim Gunn
• A panel discussion among winners of this year's National Design Awards on Tuesday
• The ubiquitous after-party on Thursday.
More scoop here.
Events | Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:05:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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My Wish Is Granted
The Impossible Project just announced that they have reached an agreement with Polaroid to start making instant film again!
Large-scale production and worldwide sale of The Impossible Project's
new integral film materials under its own brand will already start in
the beginning of 2010 - with a brand new and astonishing black and
white Instant Film and the first colour films to follow in the course
of the year.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:39:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
CoverGirl Global In-Store Design Manager
Procter and Gamble, Hunt Valley, MD
CoverGirl is looking for a Global In-Store Design Manager for their
Brand Identity team. This role will be to lead and define the Global
strategy and vision for the brand's In-Store experience. Focusing
mainly on the NA customer wall executions but also leading the design
equity for other regional implementation.
This is both a
strategic and a 'hands on' role: translating the brand's equity in an
innovative and distinctive manner that redefines the in-store
experience, while also working on day-to-day retailer & regional
needs. This person will be responsible for setting the In-Store
standards for the brand, which includes compiling guidelines, and
deploying/supporting them, as well as working with in-store development
team to ensure ongoing brand vision. Most of the work will be around
In-Store graphics but can at times include influencing-optimizing the
planogram layouts.
Shopper tools and fixturing will also fall
under this person's responsibilities. Because of this, the ideal
candidate needs to have strong 2D and 3D skills, specific to In-Store.
This role will work closely with multifunctional partners and external
agencies.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:18:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Provide Commerce, San Diego, CA
Headquartered in San Diego, Provide Commerce is a leading online
provider of high quality gifts backed by superior customer service.
From fresh flowers, chocolates and sweets to jewelry, accessories and
other unique gifts, our brands offer a variety of great gifts for
anyone’s budget. Our proprietary technology has led to rapid growth and
profitability over the past 10 years and has helped strengthen all of
our brands in the process. Best known for ProFlowers, our portfolio of
brands also includes RedEnvelope, Cherry Moon Farms, Secret Spoon and
Shari’s Berries.
As part of
the creative team, you will be a leader as well as a designer,
partnering with internal clients. Pitching creative ideas to test is
one of your favorite things to do. People see you as a creative thought
leader who partners well with both left and right brain types. You love
to work on photo shoots and coordinate efforts to produce winning
images. You have a solid track record as a people manager and bring out
the best in your staff while maintaining hands on project work. Your
work will include designing web pages, e-mail, banner ads and catalogs,
organizing and running photo shots. Because of your retail experience
you have learned practical ways to solve for challenging timeline and
budget demands. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:13:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Job Of The Day
Part-time Professor of Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
SCAD-Atlanta seeks candidates for part-time faculty positions in
graphic design. Qualified candidates should have the terminal degree or
its equivalent, in graphic design, as well as college-level teaching
experience. Ideal candidates will primarily be graphic designers with
professional experience and thorough computer/software knowledge. The
college seeks educators who will encourage innovation and process
development while teaching practical concepts of the design industry as
a constant element. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience teaching and developing online coursework. There are three
positions we currently seek to fill.
Part-Time Professor of Graphic Design (Adjunct)
Print Media and Typography Discipline
Ideal
candidates for this position will meet the general requirements above
and will be flexible design educators who are able to teach a variety
of subjects and levels, include Graphic Design Studio I / II,
Typography I/II, Print Studio I/II and Typography Studio I. To apply
online, please submit curriculum vitae, samples of own and student's
work (if applicable), and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing
your highest degree to:
https://scadjobs.com/applicants/central?quickfind=51972
Part-Time Professor of Graphic Design (Adjunct)
Web and Multimedia Design Discipline
Ideal
candidates for this position will meet the general requirements above
and will be specialists who are able to teach undergraduate and
graduate levels of web and multimedia design on a Macintosh platform
using Dreamweaver and Flash. To apply online, please submit curriculum
vitae, samples of own and student's work (if applicable), and an
unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree to:
https://scadjobs.com/applicants/central?quickfind=51973
Part-Time Professor of Graphic Design (Adjunct)
Environmental Graphics and 3D Designs Discipline
Ideal
candidates for this position will meet the general requirements above
and will be specialists who are able to teach undergraduate and
graduate levels of Environmental graphics classes, including Exhibit
and Environmental Graphics, and 3-D Graphics Studio. To apply online,
please submit curriculum vitae, samples of own and student's work (if
applicable), and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your
highest degree to:
https://scadjobs.com/applicants/central?quickfind=51974Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, October 12, 2009 3:18:44 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, October 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Packaging Design Manager
Godiva Chocolatier, New York City
Principal Accountabilities
40% - Design
30% - Meetings
20% - Press Approvals
10% - Creative Management/Art Direction
• Obtain and review briefs from Marketing
• Provide cost estimates prior to commencing work
• Manage budgets
• Concept and design development for all packaging requests
• Ensure that designs are impactful, innovative and reflective of our brand positioning
• Ensure cost effectiveness of designs
• Hire and manage freelancers as needed
• Provide comps for Marketing and Production/Purchasing department
• Be aware of and research packaging trends within this channelPosted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 09, 2009 12:47:06 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Visual Designer
Netflix, Los Gatos, CA
Netflix is looking for an outstanding visual designer to join our small
but amazing team. If you are as passionate about designing great
experiences as you are about helping a successful business reach even
higher heights, then we would love to talk to you. We are a close-knit
team, so our ideal candidate is an excellent collaborator and team
player who values complete honesty and candor. Although we are an
established company, we still act like a start up in many ways. We
offer an opportunity to innovate on a large scale, and our
compensation, benefits, and culture are hard to beat.
About You:
You
have exceptional visual design skills and impeccable sensibility for
color, composition, form and story. You can design in a range of styles
and have a gifted eye for detail. Your visual sensibility allows you to
strike the perfect balance between form and function. Your aesthetic is
guided by restraint and simplicity.
You don’t have a “thin
skin” because you know that any feedback you get is given with the
intent of making you and your designs even better. You’re smart and
competent, but you don’t have an ego. You understand that communicating
has as much to do with listening as it does with talking. You can
articulate the value of your design to Marketing, Product Management,
Engineering and your grandmother as well as you can talk about font
size and whitespace to other designers. You will be expected to produce
quality quickly and be able to take your designs through multiple
iterations on an ongoing basis. You have also read the 7 great reasons
to work at Netflix and you understand and embody the characteristics
listed in reason #6.
You have a user-centric approach to
design and you understand the value of being in a data driven
environment where extensive testing guides us in improving the
experience for our customers – expect to engage in an ongoing healthy
debate about data vs. design. We hire senior people who are expected to
“think” AND “do” and as a result, this is a very hands-on, roll your
sleeves up and get dirty kind of environment.
…and of course, you must love movies. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:00:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Job Of The Day
Web Designer
The New York Times, New York City
The New York Times is looking for an exceptional WEB DESIGNER to play a
central role in the continuing evolution of its industry-leading online
style publication, TMagazine.com.
This person will design
immersive, interactive content and user experiences, based both on
content appearing in print and on original, Web-only editorial content.
He or she will also be an active participant in ongoing efforts to
improve and enhance the TMagazine.com platform.
Ideal candidates
will have a deep, practical understanding of the art of creating truly
engaging, usable and immersive digital experiences. He or she will also
possess a highly refined graphic design sensibility, including a
superior typographic and layout skills. Expert proficiencies in Flash,
ActionScript and web standards-based design are also requirements.
Prior experience working with style and luxury brands are a significant
plus.
We are looking for someone who is more than a "Web designer"
or "Flash designer," but rather an exceptional creative mind who can
both imagine and execute at a superior level.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:44:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Job Of The Day
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Communication Design
School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
The School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University is inviting
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Communication
Design, starting in Fall 2010.
At Carnegie Mellon’s School of
Design, we believe design to be a humanistic discipline–initiating,
planning, and shaping products, ideas, and services that meet the needs
and desires of people. We believe that design will help people shape a
responsible world that values the quality of human life in balance with
a healthy and sustainable planet. We build on the humanistic,
scientific, and creative strengths of Carnegie Mellon as a leading
research university to seek, identify, engage, and address new problems
as they emerge. The person filling this position must be able to work
effectively with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and
staff of the school and university. The candidate must demonstrate
excellent communication design and typography skills, with an
understanding of their influence in both digital and print formats. The
ideal candidate will bring to the position strong professional skills
in designing and developing digitally-mediated environments that enable
rich, interactive, and social experiences. Demonstration of creative
thinking in the design of content that responds, changes, and adapts
over time, based on different contexts or the actions of participants
is essential. Evidence of a rapid, exploratory ideation process that
appropriately utilizes physical and/or digital media to weave together
critical thinking and problem solving is vital.
Excellence in
design may be demonstrated through a proven track record of teaching,
researching, and practicing communication design. This position is at
the rank of assistant professor.
Within our school, we are 15
design educators working with 50 graduate and 180 undergraduate
students. We actively collaborate with industry, work with other units
on campus, and focus energy on educating future designers who see
design as a means of asking broad questions, solving problems, and
advancing design thinking, practice, and scholarship.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:08:17 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, October 05, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Interactive Art Director
Comcast Interactive Media, Philadelphia, PA
The Senior Interactive Art Director manages from a project perspective
both full time and freelance designers and multiple Core Teams as
needed while setting the conceptual and visual direction of assigned
products for Comcast Interactive Media Group (CIM).
The Senior
Interactive Art Director is the Design representative at their assigned
Core Teams. This lead must have a voice and raise design (strategic,
conceptual, design, resource) related issues when appropriate to the
whole team. The Senior Interactive Art Director is empowered to think
about the “big picture”— Comcast and all it’s properties (online, STB,
mobile, etc…) and how deliverables could impact schedules, other
properties and resources.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, October 05, 2009 12:51:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, October 02, 2009
Job Of The Day
Art Director/Designer
Dead As We Know It, Brooklyn, NY
We are looking for an extremely talented individual that has amazing
design and time management skills. The position requires the individual
to balance multiple projects from concept to production. We do
everything in-house meaning there's opportunities to fully develop
everything from print, outdoor, books, TV spots, clothing, motion
graphics. Responsibilities include working with the client to fulfill
day to day requests and working closely with the creative director to
execute concepts.
Our main clients are high-end hip liquors.
We are looking for someone who has great design aesthetics. We try to
not just do commercial art, but try to make pieces that people would
want to keep as special objects, like souvenirs, whether it's an ad,
book, etc.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 02, 2009 12:31:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Pentagram Partner Hangs Out His Own Shingle
 
Big news today from one of the world's leading independent design agencies: Longtime Pentagram partner and 2004 AIGA Medalist Kit Hinrichs is establishing his own Studio Hinrichs in San Francisco.
Hinrichs departs Pentagram after 23 years, a tenure that produced award-winning work for clients like California Academy of Sciences, Muzak, Sappi Fine Paper, Gymboree and Design Within Reach.
Hinrichs is also teaming with his writing collaborator Delphine Hirasuna and creating a sideline
business called Hinrichs + Hirasuna Special Projects, which will focus on projects of personal and professional interest.
From a press release:
“While I will miss the creative collaboration within Pentagram,” says Hinrichs, “I’m excited by the possibilities presented in what I consider the third chapter of my career. I look forward to building on all that I’ve learned and ensuring that my best work is still to come.”
Industry News
Thursday, October 01, 2009 7:26:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Full or Associate Professor of Design
University of Wisconsin, Milwuakee
In the newly created Design Research Institute, the faculty member will
establish an extramurally funded research program to build on
outstanding design research. The Design Research Institute fosters
design thinking and collaborative design research projects with
university departments, corporations and industry in areas such as
industrial design, engineering, architecture, business, fresh water
sciences, education, human experience, interactivity and informatics.
In
the Department of Visual Art, the faculty member will teach design at
the professional, graduate or undergraduate level in areas of
expertise. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the
department, school and university through committee service and faculty
shared-governance responsibilities.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:26:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Fellowships
Chronicle Books, San Francisco
Chronicle Books is accepting submissions for the Winter/Spring 2010
session of our Design Fellowship. The 4 positions include, 2 Publishing
Design (Print/Format), 1 Children's Design and 1 Industrial/Product
Design. These fellowships provide six-months of hands-on experience to
graduates interested in embarking on a career in either book,
publication, package, or product design. Portfolios are due November 2,
2009.
For more information, please visit
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/designfellowshipPosted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:31:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
Brown-Forman Beverages, Louisville, KY
Brown-Forman Corporation is an independent, publicly-traded producer
and marketer of premium spirits, wines, and other adult beverages,
including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whisky, Finlandia Vodka, Southern
Comfort, Fetzer Vineyard California Wines, Korbel California
Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer Estate Bottled Wines, Tuaca, Chambord, and,
Herradura and el Jimador Tequila.
Scope:
Responsible for producing and
assisting in the production of a wide variety of brand/corporate
production design projects for wine, spirit and corporate brands.
Responsible for and assists the Art Directors and/or Design Managers in
creative design, project management and design production of assigned
brand design projects. Assists in managing press checks, project
timelines, budgets and schedules for all assigned brand design
projects. Works collaboratively with the Director, Creative Design, Art
Directors and other design team members on the creation and execution
of design projects. Personally performs and contributes design work as
needed. Manages design projects with the supervision and support of the
designer, design assistant and outside freelance resources.
Basic Function:
Under
the supervision of the Art Director and/or Production Design Manager
and through working closely with the Designers and Design Assistants,
the Senior Designer assists in the project management and design
production of assigned brand design projects.
Manages, produces and
assists in the design and production of assigned brand design projects.
Assists in the management of costs, project timelines and production
schedules. Works with internal and external resources to source
innovative printing and manufacturing techniques. Responsible for
materials selection, primary and secondary package design and artwork
creation. Interfaces with brand teams to ensure design directions are
consistent with brand strategy as well as other marketing
communications. Creates original design and artwork as well makes
revisions to outside agency-created work.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:39:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Job Of The Day
T-shirt Graphic Designer
Fortune Fashions, Vernon, CA
We are seeking full-time graphic designers with experience in the
junior’s and/or young men’s fashion industry. Must have a strong
knowledge of screenprinting techniques and fashion trends. Our clients
include many of the largest brands in retail, fashion and consumer
products.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 28, 2009 1:56:52 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Ideas That Matter
Sappi this week announced the winners of its 2009 Ideas That Matter grants. The program funds the work of designers nationwide, supporting printed projects for nonprofit organizations of all stripes. Sappi awards $1 million in grants each year globally, with $400,000 going toward projects in North America. This is the program's 10th anniversary.
This year's winning designers and the nonprofits they're working with:
Ashley Ciecka of The Academy of Art University in San Francisco: SoftSpot Gallery and Design Center
William Drenttel and Jessica Helfand of Winterhouse in Falls Village, CT: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Gary Fogelson of Fogelson-Lubliner Inc., Brooklyn, NY: Border Crossers
Davina Grunstein of INK design in Baltimore: Baltimore Tree Trust
Doug Hebert of Savage in Houston: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kit Hinrichs of Pentagram San Francisco: Public Architecture
Joshua Knox of BRUTE LABS in Mountain View, CA: Red Rock
Denise Korn of Boston's Korn Design: Youth Design Boston
Siri Okamoto and Patrick Clark of the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle: Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Michael Osborne of Joey's Corner in San Francisco: San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
Emily Pilloton of Project H in Kentfield, CA: Project H
Scott Stowell of Open in NYC: Designer's Accord
Julie Tinker of Brooklyn: International Planned Parenthood Federation
Rick Valicenti of Chicago's Moving Design: Archeworks
Lowell Williams of Austin, TX: Planet Cancer
Maurice Woods of San Francisco: Inneract Project
Industry News
Friday, September 25, 2009 6:45:52 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Lead Interaction Designer
Second Story Interactive Studios, Portland, OR
Second Story seeks an experienced interaction designer or design
director to lead the creative execution of innovative interactive media
projects. The lead designer is a visionary thinker, an innovator, and a
natural leader with a proven understanding of interactive technologies
and storytelling techniques.
As a core part of a project team,
the lead designer will define the projects’ creative trajectory,
including early strategy and concept development, and will create
documentation that defines and articulates the experience design
through to execution of visual design and overseeing design production.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, September 25, 2009 1:48:17 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
LBi/IconNicholson, New York City
LBi/IconNicholson is a global digital marketing and technology agency,
blending insight, creativity and expertise to solve business problems.
The largest genuinely full service agency of its kind in Europe, LBi
provides the full range of digital capabilities, including digital
strategy, branded content, service design, media, CRM, technology,
managed hosting and support services.
LBi employs over 1,500
professionals located primarily in the major European, American and
Asian business centers; such as Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Brussels,
London, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris and Stockholm.
LBi
IconNicholson is seeking a Senior Designer to work on a variety of
projects from rich media emails and promos, to large-scale sites.
We are going through exciting changes and welcome new vision and experience on the creative team!
You’ll
love everything design, and be brimming with lots of great visual
ideas. You’ll be equally as confident in Photoshop as you are sketching
in your notebook, and have a real desire to create standout digital
experiences. You’ll be able to take ideas and layouts and turn them
into brilliant designs that take the client’s breath away. You’ll get
to work across all digital channels, collaborating with our Art
Directors and Creative Directors.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:02:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
News of the Day
Big news week in the design world, it seems -- here are the latest headlines:
• Shutterstock this morning announced that it has acquired BigStockPhoto, another major royalty-free stock image source. Shutterstock, which offers buyers a subscription-based service, adds 3.4 million images from BigStockPhoto, which are available on a credit-type service.
(What's the difference? Honestly, we had to ask. Subscriptions allow designers to buy a set number of images over time, regardless of their size. The credit system lets designers buy "credits" that they can apply toward purchasing an image; bigger images = more credits. Get it?)
The two brands will remain separate under the Shutterstock umbrella.
• Mohawk Fine Papers yesterday announced the winners of its 10th annual Mohawk Show, judged by Ellen Lupton, Bill Drenttel, Alice Chung and Jessica Helfand. The five Best of Show winners, who receive $5,000 each:
Lipman—23 East 22nd Street: OMA/Rem Koolhaas Presentation Kit
WAX—CSPD 2008 Annual Report
The Glass House—AR 2007-Children’s Medical Research
ALT Design—Otis College of Art and Design Graduate Viewbook
Teddy Bear Holding, Inc.—Unwrapped: Not Usual Gift Ideas
• The boutique stock photo site StevenVoteStock.com launched yesterday with advertising and editorial images.
Industry News
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:29:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Designer
Explorica, Boston
Explorica is looking for a Graphic Designer to provide creative
concepting, maintain Explorica’s branding and develop creative
solutions in both print and online executions. Candidates must have
excellent visual design skills, good technical know-how and an
excellent command of print and the printing process with solid results
and attention to detail.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:45:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Retweet
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Read more from Nine Scientifically Proven Ways to get Retweeted on Twitter.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:12:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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News You Can Use
From the news wires:
• Workamajig announced last month an update to its project-management software, with improved access from Apple's Safari 4 web browser for Mac and PC. More important, users can now enter time, view calendars and approve items via their iPhones.
• Mohawk recently unveiled the winners of its Strathmore Show for the spring quarter. See a gallery of winners on Feltandwire.com.
Gold: Blackedge Strategic Capital Letterhead designed by Briony Crane of BRANDFX, printed by Nathan Printing on Strathmore Elements Lines Soft White.
Silver: The Dallas Society of Visual Communication (DSVC) Dallas Show Invitation designed by Rhonda Camp Warren of Color Box Design, printed by Color Box Letterpress on Strathmore Script Smooth Cream White.
Bronze: The Walt Disney Family Museum Letterhead designed by Frank Kofsuske of Em Dash Design, printed by One Heart Press on Strathmore Writing Wove Recycled Bright White.
  
• Domtar announced changes to its major brands: Husky Opaque Offset is now brighter (94 brightness, up from 92), more opaque and smoother. The renamed Lynx Opaque Ultra has a better surface for improved printing. Market-leading Cougar has improved uniformity and an expanded line of digital papers.
• Mondays through Thursdays now through October 29, Veer is running daily contests on Twitter. The Creative Challenges involve photo-taking, sketching and other creative tasks, and offer the opportunity to win one-month subscriptions to Veer Marketplace; a grand prize awarded on October 30 will include a MacBook 17" Pro loaded with Adobe Creative Suite 4. Follow Veer on Twitter for details and to enter.
• Adobe last week debuted the newest version of its video channel Adobe TV.
The site offers free video training for all Adobe products; the upgrade features new interactive tools, customized view options and a robust search.
• AIGA's upcoming national conference, Make/Think, will explore the connections between creating beautiful work and thinking strategically, and will feature speakers including Stefan G. Bucher, David Butler, Carin Goldberg, Nick Law, Marissa Mayer, Stefan Sagmeister and more. October 8-11 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. Learn more and register.
Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:58:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Gensler, San Francsico
The Graphic Designer in Firmwide Communications will work in a
collaborative team environment on a range of multi-faceted projects
that support and enhance the Gensler brand.
• Design and
implement a broad range of print and digital marketing and
communications materials including brochures, books, presentations, and
multi-media projects combining print, PowerPoint, and flash animation.
• Work with studio and firm leaders to set strategies, gain approvals and monitor project schedules.
• Participate in creative critiques with peers and project leaders.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:04:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director
HBG Health, Chicago
Strategic health marketing firm is looking for an exceptionally
talented, creative and driven individual who has what it takes to do
incredible work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. If you are
passionate about creating compelling print, multimedia and electronic
communications for companies in the health space -- including
advertising, collateral, websites, online ads, TV, direct mail, etc. --
and you have BIG ideas and outstanding concepting, art direction and
design abilities, contact us today.
The right candidate will
have a minimum of 5-10 years of proven experience in creating highly
effective advertising and print work, and be well-versed in applying
strategic design concepts to the web. Candidate must be capable of
strategic, creative and out-of-the-box thinking, be ready to
collaborate and not be afraid of doing their own production work.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 21, 2009 1:45:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Job of the Day
Deputy Art Director
Body and Soul Magazine
Martha Stewart Omnimedia, NYC
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is in search of a Deputy Art Director
for Body and Soul Magazine. Under the guidance of the Editor in Chief
and Design Director, the Deputy Art Director is responsible for
directing art, photography, and design work for editorial pages. The
Deputy Art Director will design and oversee layouts, attend photo
shoots, and provide visual content for other segments of the business.
This position will also be responsible for managing and actively
mentoring members of the art department, and monitoring project budgets
against guidelines provided by the CFO and Department Heads.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, September 18, 2009 9:32:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Job of the Day
Graphic Designer
adidas, Indianapolis
Purpose: Provide concepts, designs, and illustrations of graphics for
licensed and branded products consistent with the overall league
product strategy and the brand strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
•Use
original and creative thinking to create and develop concepts and new
ideas in line with the overall league product strategy. Must be able to
analyze market trends and consumer needs and incorporate them into the
concept process.
•Provide timely responses (service) and
communication to internal and external customers regarding deadlines
and for delivery of league artwork. Work closely with Corporate
Creative Staff and management personnel and show ability to execute the
design direction.
•Demonstrate the ability to show a variety of
graphic styles across lines of product throughout the creation process.
Must be able to communicate concept ideas and graphic programs with
internal and external customers including communicating with related
departments.
Industry News
Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:28:34 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
For the Love of Photoshop
Seems creatives can't get enough tips and tricks for using Photoshop. (Those Photoshop-related sessions are always SRO at the HOW Conference.) Even hard-core P'shop users always discover new shortcuts and nifty techniques.
The most expert experts convene for an all-out extravaganza at Photoshop World in Las Vegas in early October. Wanna join them? Download a free pass to Photoshop World Expo on October 2 and 3. Industry retailers and venders will be displaying there wares, and there are free training classes available. The event takes place at the Mandalay Bay, which ain't too shabby.
Get the free pass here.
Events | Industry News
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7:49:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Mini-TED
Surely you've heard of TED: the technology/entertainment/design conference that's known for amazing presentations by really (really!) smart people. TED curator Chris Anderson this year announced that the nonprofit was licensing its name to small local events. Tod Martin, founder of Unboundary, an Atlanta-based design studio, took Anderson up on it, and TEDxAtlanta took place yesterday afternoon.
FOH Sam Harrison scored one of just 100 invitations and shared this report:
When Tod Martin, Unboundary CEO, attended the TED Conference this year, he was awed by the performance of Eric Lewis, a NYC musician who channels the raw emotion of alternative rock into take-no-prisoners jazz piano pieces.
To inspire Unboundary team members and clients, Martin decided to have Lewis perform at the firm’s Atlanta headquarters and began making arrangements for Lewis’s visit. But then came an announcement from Chris Anderson that TED would start licensing independently organized TEDx events, and Martin decided to expand his plans and host a TEDxAtlanta. The 100-person guest list included designers, artists, strategists, journalists, authors, chefs, food critics, business leaders, city and new urbanism developers, educators, investors, social capitalists, etc. He had a long waiting list of others wanting to attend.
Martin had no specific theme for the event (although talks leaned heavily toward sustainability); his goal was to bring together influential speakers and city residents to envision possibilities for Atlanta’s and America’s future.
There were nine participants/speakers (plus chef Shane Touhy, who served creative interpretations of grits during the late-afternoon wine tasting). As with the TED Conference, each speaker had an 18-minute slot to present his/her ideas. They included:
Musician Eric Lewis, who played various selections to open and close the event.
Ciannat Howett, sustainability director at Emory University, who shared her successful plan of building the USA’s greenest university
Dr. Richard Farson, author of “The Power of Design” and a psychologist and educator
Documentary filmmaker Justin de Leon, who previewed his newest documentary, “Give to Live”
By hosting this TEDx event, Martin further positioned Unboundary as an intelligent, creative, concerned organization. It was energizing just to be in the same space with 100 imaginative, influential people. And the speakers were top-notch—entertaining, inspiring, educational. In each of their 18-minute talks, they pointed out challenges we face, but, more importantly, offered visions, directions and solutions. A great afternoon of ideas, interaction and entertainment.
Below, from left: Justin de Leon, Greg Lindsay, Dr. Keith Eigel, Dr. Carl Hodges, Dr. Richard Farson.
Posted by Bryn
Events | Industry News
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:01:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Online Art Director and Graphic Designer
Rodale, New York City
Great media company needs two people — A great online art director and a great online graphic designer.
You’ll
be working on the major branded websites for a top Men’s and a top
Women’s healthy lifestyle magazines. The magazines are on every
newsstand and check-out aisle in America and known around the globe. If
you’re anywhere in Manhattan, you’re a half-block from being able to
buy one of our magazines.
This is a major front-line job,
where your designs will become the high-traffic, high-profile web
products for the brands. No more ad banners for you — it’s Flash tools,
features, infographics, nav bars, headers, footers, photo selection,
photo retouching, tools, calculators, information centers, knowledge
guides — all the forward facing, user-interfacing design work you’ve
dreamed of.
You’d be working for Online Edit & Production
— not marketing. Not sales. Not clients. At this job, you work for the
brands -- on the projects and products that our users fall in love
with. The great editorial products that keep our metrics climbing in
the double digits. Right now our two magazine sites get a combined 5MM
UVs and 35MM PVs/Mo. Help us build it bigger.
If you’ve got
the chops — that is, you’ve got that editorial passion and a proven,
illustrated experience with a major online content destination, then
let’s talk. We'd like to hear about your thoughts on usability. Your
approach to wireframing. How you describe your design aesthetic. What
sites you like. Where you wish the web would go. What the future of
online content is. How you feel about mobile. How you feel about video
on the web.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:47:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Job Of The Day
Executive Creative Director
Organic Inc., Toronto
Organic is all about the exceptional. We are a leading digital
communications agency - the first, in fact - focused on designing and
building exceptional experiences that help make the online channel
really work for leading companies. We work on everything digital - from
websites to online marketing campaigns, from mobile applications to
digital billboards - for companies such as Chrysler Group LLC, Warner
Bros. International, Geek Squad and Bank of America. We are passionate
about emerging platforms, and this helps keep us on the edge of the
hottest and most interesting stories in the industry. And, as a leader
in the marketplace, we have the opportunity to work on really exciting
projects.
Position Summary
The
Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading creative
strategy and vision on client accounts. The Executive Creative Director
is responsible for the operations and execution of the Creative
Department and for overseeing development of Creative Department
process, methodology, deliverables and budget.
The Executive
Creative Director is also responsible for recruiting, managing and
grooming creative senior managers, and for leading the department to
creative solutions that fulfill client objectives and Company creative
vision. The Executive Creative Director will facilitate working groups
through strong interpersonal, mentoring, and team-building skills.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:31:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
The Brown Buffalo, Burlington, VT
The Brown Buffalo is seeking a motivated person to fill a full time
graphic design position. Responsibilities will include designing
catalogs, books, packaging, logos and artwork prints in a collaborative
environment. Must be able to handle aggressive timelines on multiple
projects for multiple clients. 3-5+ years experience in an graphic
design related field.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 14, 2009 2:24:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Job of the Day
Junior Designer
Converse
As a Junior Designer at Converse, you will be responsible for helping to bring this unique brand to life at retail, at events, at installations, in marketing communications, in advertising and in print/collateral executions. Additionally, you will be part of the creative team that designs and develops strategic positioning for
the brand. From energy marketing to events and seeding, your insight
and discipline will help this strategy be manifest to the consumer. You
will also be a crucial part of understanding and implementing current
trend and insight into consumer relevant communication.
Industry News
Friday, September 11, 2009 4:47:34 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Job of the Day
Visual Information Specialist
The Library of Congress
The Visual Information Specialist provides graphic and
desktop-publishing services, multimedia development and website design
and maintenance services for the Office of Communications. The
individual works under the direction of the Director of Communications
and individual publication editors. The
specialist works closely with staff of the Office of Communications in
the production of several publications including the Library of
Congress Gazette, the Library of Congress Information Bulletin and
individual printed pieces on an ad-hoc basis. The specialist prepares
publications for pre-press and conveys them to publication either
in-house or to designated printing facilities contracting with the
Library of Congress. The specialist also works closely with staff of
the Office of Communications in the production of electronic content
for presentation via the Web and other electronic media.
Industry News
Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:52:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Doing Good
FOH Daniel Schutzsmith (who's hosting a HOW Design Business Bootcamp later this month, by the way), let us know of another event he's involved in: The Good Web conference, in NYC on September 25. It aims to bring together branding and marketing folks to share ideas and best practices on building awareness for the social causes they support. The impressive speaker lineup includes Dave Kingsbury, a cognitive anthropologist at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, and Katherine McLane of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Learn more about The Good Web.
Events | Industry News
Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:19:42 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
The Well-Hued Wedding
Boy, do we wish this had existed back in the day, when we were forced by our "friends" to wear godawful bridesmaid dresses ...
Pantone has teamed up with The Dessy Group, makers of bridal attire, to create a suite of dresses, accessories and planning tools guaranteed to produce chromatically appropriate wedding parties. Dessy's Pantone Wedding collection lets brides-to-be upload images and swatches to create inspirational "mood boards," select their color palette, choose coordinating hues and even take Pantone color samples to their florist, baker and wedding planner.
The collection includes dresses, bowtie/cummerbund combos, purses and shoes (even matching flip-flops for the bride to wear post-ceremony)—in a staggering 200 different Pantone colors.
It's genius, really. Makes us want to get hitched all over again.
Industry News
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:52:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
That's Nice, New York City
Marketing agency of 15+ people based in a New York City loft space,
specializing in integrated brand marketing, seeks a fulltime senior
graphic designer with at least 4-6 years post-college fulltime
experience at a design firm or in-house position. The successful
candidate must be highly proficient with InDesign, Photoshop and
Illustrator (using Adobe CS3 suite), and at doing their own production.
That’s
Nice works for clients operating in specialty manufacturing and
pharmaceutical markets, along with home décor and retail companies.
Experience in these sectors would therefore be an advantage. A
background in magazine design or publishing may also be suited to this
role, along with designing website flats or packaging.
This
position requires a highly creative person who can work through and
manage integrated projects from concept to production. There is no team
management responsibility but candidates must be able to work
independently,handling many projects at one time, and also collaborate
in a team environment – taking ideas from lead designers and directors,
as well as helping junior designers. Above all, excellent typography
skills and experience building files to finished production standards
using all CS3 programs are a must. We do not have a production
department and all released files must be print ready.
Traditional
background in print design with experience working in many different
mediums would be an advantage – client projects are all inclusive and
vary from print and web flats through packaging and environmental /
exhibit design to motion graphics. Experience in understanding spacial
relationships for environments as well as web architecture and
functionality would be advantages. As is experience working on large
strategic client projects with many applications – we rarely work on
one-off projects. Web and motion graphic projects do not require
programming skills – flat designs only. Programmers need not apply.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 1:16:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Managing Director, Graphics Hub
EW Scripps Co., Tampa, FL
The E.W. Scripps Company needs artists – with an entrepreneurial spirit
– who can funnel their creative energy and simultaneously manage
multiple, deadline-focused projects. We’re building a graphics and art
hub to serve our 10 television stations, and looking for a Managing
Director of Graphics and Design who will gel with our newly-forming
team.
Across the company, Scripps employees are curious and
inquisitive — and have a variety of interests outside of their careers.
In Tampa, we need a nimble Managing Director of Graphics and Design
with a sense of adventure (and humor) as we create our graphics and art
hub.
Among the Managing Director of Graphics and Design highlights:
•
Leads the strategic development of the graphics facility for the
television division, i.e. implement best practices regarding
centralized service center; develop opportunities for revenue
generation.
• Develop, update and implement effective operational
procedures and policies which focus on meeting multi-media design
needs. Establish accountability that ensures a consistent professional
on-air, print, collateral and digital product. Responsible for monthly,
quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintain and execute a financial
business plan including capital planning, purchasing, acquisition,
amortization, staffing, efficient scheduling, salaries and overtime
savings. Ownership of the graphics operations budget and the allocation
methodology.
• Design and develop a system that will track the
incoming requests and charge the stations for the work that has been
completed. (Billback and point system)
• Establish effective and
measurable communication with corporate staff, traffic, web, digital
platforms, news, promotion, sales and general managers for all requests
originating from the digital design facility.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, September 04, 2009 1:26:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 03, 2009
Job of the Day
Web Designer
Gaiam, Louisville
Full-time Web Designer who is proficient in hand coding X/HTML and CSS and actionscripting. You will work on promotions on the Gaiam.com web sites, weekly emails to subscribers, e-newsletters and display advertising. The role is to develop and deliver effective promotions consistent with
our brand. The ideal candidate will have come from the merchandising industry with over 6 years experience working on a product driven .com website. Preferable with a major brand. and have a strong graphic design background, actionscripting proficiency, an attention to detail, and the ability execute big ideas and programs that inspire consumers to click on promotional messages and move forward in the purchase process.
Industry News
Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:47:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Director
JAKKS Pacific, Disguise, Poway, CA
A division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) Disguise is the
world’s leading fashion driven Halloween Company. Based in gorgeous San
Diego , we play every day by creating costumes that scare, delight and
transform infants through adults. We work with the best and biggest
studios and entertainment companies in the business – Disney, Marvel,
Hasbro, Mattel, Sesame Workshop and more! Our products are on shelf
across all North American retail channels. No Halloween is complete
without a great Disguise!
Disguise Design Director
SUMMARY:
Disguise,
the leading fashion driven Halloween Costume and Accessory Company is
searching for a highly experienced, seasoned Design Director to oversee
and manage its Costume, Sculpting and Graphics teams. This position
reports to the VP of Product Design & Marketing and is responsible
for directing the vision and execution of the company’s vast product
lines and face to the consumer. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 3:05:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Job Of The Day
Production Artist
Kathy Davis Studios, Ambler, PA
The Production Artist oversees production, file construction, and
technical processes and finishings for the company. This position is
responsible for technical proofing, establishing and maintaining
technical standards for print production, ensuring that all art meets
print production standards, establishing and maintaining technical
standards for print production, compiling production files to ensure
files are properly constructed while maintaining the integrity and
printability of electronic files created for production.
Scope and Dimension of Position
The
Production Artist partners with the Creative Director and the
appropriate staff to provide and support the technical needs of the
company. The Production Artist will provide authoritative technical
information and consultation to the entire company as required to
facilitate the production of files to be used for saleable goods.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:22:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Big Agency = Bad Spec Work
Ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky has recently come under fire for "crowdsourcing" a logo for a new client.
To create a logo for the electric motorcycle start-up Brammo, they're crowdsourcing the design,
for a reward of $1000. The winner will be announced in six days, and
over 700 people have submitted work. But no matter: To many
professional designers, so-called "spec" assignments--that is,
exploratory work, done for free--is taboo. Many designers think it
undercuts them, and denigrates the profession. Designis.ms was among
the aggrieved, and they've started a Twitter campaign (#nospec) against Crispin.
via Fast CompanyPosted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 31, 2009 3:22:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Visual Information Specialist
Library of Congress, Washington, DC
The Visual Information Specialist provides graphic and
desktop-publishing services, multimedia development and website design
and maintenance services for the Office of Communications. The
individual works under the direction of the Director of Communications
and individual publication editors. Work is performed using the most
recent Apple Macintosh computer, Mac operating system, and the most
recent versions of Adobe CS Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat,
Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), and leading
audio-video editing (Final Cut, Premiere, Avid, etc.) software.
The
specialist works closely with staff of the Office of Communications in
the production of several publications including the Library of
Congress Gazette, the Library of Congress Information Bulletin and
individual printed pieces on an ad-hoc basis. The specialist prepares
publications for pre-press and conveys them to publication either
in-house or to designated printing facilities contracting with the
Library of Congress. The specialist also works closely with staff of
the Office of Communications in the production of electronic content
for presentation via the Web and other electronic media.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 31, 2009 1:08:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Job Of The Day
Associate Stylist
Martha Stewart Weddings, New York City
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently seeking an Associate
Stylist for Martha Stewart Weddings. Under the guidance of the Style
Director, this creative position is responsible for developing,
producing, and styling stories for Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
The Associate Stylist establishes and maintains relationships with
vendors and acts as editorial ambassador to other parts of the company
including Advertising, Digital, TV, and Radio. The position is also
responsible for managing the arrival and departure of products for
photo shoots, researching and supplying accurate credit information for
stories, and developing and maintaining the contact database for the
style department. This position is less fashion and beauty oriented,
and more focused on clever ideas and crafts.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:42:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Job Of The Day
Attraction Designer
PGVA Destination Consulting, St. Louis, MO
PGAV, an international design practice, is looking for a creative
person that has a passion for designing attractions at theme parks,
aquariums, zoos, museums, visitor centers and other world-class
destinations. The ideal candidate should have the ability to imagine a
variety of exciting experiences and must be able to communicate these
experiences through powerful drawings, digital paintings and verbal
communication. If you crave design opportunities on extremely
challenging one-of-a-kind projects, this is for you.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:35:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
Schematic, Minneapolis, MN
Schematic, one of the nation's largest interactive client services
agencies, is seeking a full-time Sr. Art Director to join our
Minneapolis team. The Sr. Art Director balances multiple projects
successfully from concept to launch acting as lead creative for
specific projects and is responsible for the success of the creative
work. Responsibilities also include working closely with the client
throughout the project, creating key design & creative work,
presenting creative work at design reviews, directing Designers,
Animators and Flash artists in fleshing out work on multiple projects.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:53:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Job Of The Day
Head of Graphics
New York City Department of Design and Construction
The Department of Design and Construction seeks a Deputy Director for
the Office of Creative Services to head the graphic unit for this busy
multimedia studio. The selected candidate will lead a staff of five to
execute intelligent, beautiful designs in all media on time and within
budget. Under the direction of the Director of Creative Services, the
Deputy will be responsible for managing projects; establishing scope,
schedules, vendors, approvals, and conducting conceptual explorations;
delivering design solutions and ensuring successful implementation of
direction through production. A honed and discerning visual sense is
essential. The candidate must art direct and coordinate the design team
to produce editorial, web, GUI, print, poster, exhibition, signage, and
exterior building graphics. Clients are DDC's capital construction
program and other City entities, including the Mayor's Office. The
Deputy Director will also present work internally and to clients;
nurture design solutions at a highly professional level through
sketches, concepts and computer layouts and participate in external
activities as a source of inspiration.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 24, 2009 2:58:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a premier 1,171 bed tertiary-care
facility internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care,
education and scientific research.
Creative Director
While
providing vision and leadership within the Mount Sinai Marketing and
Communications Department, you will direct the development of long-term
creative strategies and execution of short-term projects. You will
spearhead all advertising and marketing initiatives to differentiate
Mount Sinai from its competitors and position it as a world-leading
medical provider, pioneering research institute and innovator in
medical education. You will also collaborate with multiple internal
partners in the creation of marketing materials (print and web
advertising, brochures, promotional pieces, direct mail, signage, etc.)Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, August 21, 2009 1:14:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
Web Designer
America's Test Kitchen, Brookline, MA
America’s Test Kitchen is a real place: a no-nonsense, fully equipped
test kitchen located in Brookline, where a team of highly qualified
test cooks and editors perform thousands of tests every year. The goal?
To develop the best recipes and cooking techniques, recommend the best
cookware and equipment, and rate brand-name pantry staples for home
cooks, which are published in our two magazines, Cook’s Illustrated and
Cook’s Country, our growing line of cookbooks, our websites, and
featured on our public television series, America’s Test Kitchen and
Cook’s Country TV.
America’s Test Kitchen seeks a talented Web Designer to join an
in-house art department to produce and assist in the design of printed
and online communications.
This is a full-time site based
position ideal for an individual with 2-4 years experience in both web
and print design in an in-house agency or corporate marketing
department.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:48:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Job Of The Day
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR
Kiawah Development Partners, Inc., Charleston, SC
Kiawah Development Partners’ award-winning marketing team is currently
recruiting a senior level Graphic Designer/Art Director to lead all
stages of the design process–from concept through production and
completion–for multiple KDP brands.
Responsibilities include
conceiving and creating original brochure, logo, and collateral
designs, providing art direction to photographers and illustrators, and
collaborating with external clients and staff artists to develop and
execute design concepts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen
understanding of typography, color, and production. A solid ability to
articulate ideas and work in a team environment is essential.
To
qualify for this position, you must have at least 5+ years Graphic
Design or Art Director experience and a degree in graphic design or
related field. Mac and Adobe CS proficiency is also required.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:42:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative/Art Director
California Dental Association, Sacramento, CA
Provides creative strategy for brand direction and sets graphic
standards for California Dental Association (CDA), CDA Foundation, CDA
Presents, TDIC and TDIC Insurance Solutions to meet the Organization’s
overall marketing vision. This is an in-house design position managing
a team of graphic designers. Primary responsibility is to manage
and direct the creative problem solving efforts for various projects
from comprehensive integrated campaigns to single elements. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:56:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday News
News releases piled up in our inbox while we were locked in meetings literally all of last week. So here's what you need to know:
• Old-school tools updated: Prismacolor
announced its new Premier Illustration Markers, with fine tip (five
point sizes), brush tip and chisel tip options. Hooray for cool markers!
• Abrams Image announced the October publication of "Art for Obama," a collection of portraits and designs featuring Barack Obama's image that were created during the campaign. Jennifer Gross and Shepard Fairey edited the book; they're donating their profits to Americans for the Arts.
• Neenah Paper launched Do You Love Linen, featuring Neenah Personal Proof, where designers can order up to three free printed samples of a single design on different Classic Linen textured papers. In related news, Neenah released a print companion to its new iPhone app, Think Ink. The color guide features color theorist Dewey Sadka's Dewey Color System.
• Veer Marketplace is a new community of photographers and image-buyers featuring quality, inexpensive microstock images. Buyers use credits to purchase; custom credit packages and subscriptions are available.
• AIGA announced last week that JetBlue and Patagonia will receive the 2009 AIGA Corporate Leadership Award at the Design Legends Gala on September 17, 2009.
Industry News
Monday, August 17, 2009 4:07:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Manager, Graphic Design
United Way of America, Alexandria, VA
United Way Creative Studio is looking for an outstanding graphic design
professional to join the global brand strategy team. Make a living and
make a difference as you help us create a re-imagined brand experience
for one of the world’s most well-known and respected nonprofit
organizations. As the Manager, Graphic Design you will:
1.
Maintain UWW brand graphics standards for the U.S. and globally: a.
update and refine Brand Identity Guidelines document for the U.S. and
globally; b. create new solutions for use of the brandmark as needed;
c. assist Brand Leadership team with brand graphics
requests/questions/dilemmas; d. answer questions from UWs regarding
proper use of the UW brandmark; share UW brandmarks and other graphics,
where appropriate, with UWs, partner organizations and companies.
2.
Create approved, print-ready or online-ready digital files of UWW
publications and other graphic media: a. meet with authoring UW staff
to discuss scope/target audience/best graphic vehicle to meet
objective/schedules and deadlines; b. design publication or other item
using proprietary or purchased resources according to UWW brand
standards; c. manage review and revision process to achieve approved
product; d. prepare and deliver technically correct digital files for
printing process or online distribution.
3. Provide Brand
Leadership team with graphics support as requested: a. create
individual special print ads for placement in national publications; b.
provide graphics support for Brand Forum and other team meetings.
4.
Manage and maintain Graphics Services equipment: a. upgrade computer
software as appropriate; b. upgrade and maintain computers, printers
and scanner as necessary; c. manage consumables supplies for printer.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 17, 2009 12:49:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Art Director
HarperCollins Publishers, New York City
HarperOne, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is looking for a
Creative Art Director to be responsible for creating new jacket
concepts for hardcover, paperback, frontlist and backlist titles. The
ideal candidate will manage deadlines and maintain open communication
channels with members of the editorial, marketing, managing editorial
and production teams to maintain publication schedules. The Creative
Director will be up-to-date on industry trends and develop a thorough
knowledge of how HarperOne’s categories (religion, spirituality,
personal growth, etc.) are visually represented in the marketplace
today. Responsibilities will also include contributing to all aspects
of visual imaging and preparing book covers/jackets for approval,
designing and creating jacket materials for printing, checking color
proofs, and supervising every detail of the process to ensure accuracy
and that deadlines are met. Candidates must be able to coordinate
long-range planning on seasonal projects to meet sales and production
deadlines. In this role, the candidate will design a portion of the
jackets but will need to hire and supervise freelancers for the rest of
the covers.
Specific Skills
The
ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in
Cover/Jacket Book Design and/or relevant work experience. The candidate
must be highly proficient with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and
Illustrator on a Macintosh Computer. Knowledge of typography, graphic
design, book manufacturing, printing, and production is a must, as is
excellent written and oral communication skills. In this role, the
candidate must be highly detail oriented and able to set priorities
under pressure.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, August 14, 2009 12:53:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Associate Design Director
Landor, Cincinnati, OH
Landor Associates is the world's most accomplished and internationally
recognized branding and design consultancy. Offering a
multidisciplinary range of brand strategy, design, naming, interactive
and research services, we help our clients worldwide create, renew and
strengthen their brand power.
We are seeking a strong conceptual
Associate Design Director (ADD) in our Cincinnati location that can
make an immediate contribution within our brand identity/packaging
practice. The ADD will lead and deliver innovative solutions that
deliver on the clients’ strategic needs. Responsibilities include
conducting conceptual exploration, establishing direction and design
solutions, and ensuring successful implementation of that direction
through production.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, August 13, 2009 1:21:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
MC² , Las Vegas
MC² is one of the leading experiential marketing firms in the country
(www.mc-2.com) and is currently expanding its Las Vegas facility. MC²
designs, produces and manages trade show exhibits, retail environments,
corporate meetings, executive concerts, online promotions, corporate
videos and show rooms for companies in a variety of industries. MC²
produces brand experiences for many of the world’s largest brands
including Cannon, Nike, Pioneer Electronics, Home Depot, Samsung and
Fuji Film. With facilities in 10 locations (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago,
Kingman, Las Vegas, Lehigh Valley, New York, Orlando, San Francisco,
St. Louis), 350 plus employees and corporate revenues exceeding $100
million dollars, MC² is a great company to start an exciting and
rewarding career.
As part of the Design Team you can expect to:
Design
tradeshow graphics, including large format murals, transparencies, copy
panels and vinyl graphics. Upon approval, preparing files for release
into production.
Work with the 3D design team to brand rendering packages for presentation to client.
Participate in pre-flighting client supplied files for release into production.
Issue Graphic Work Orders to instruct production how to proceed with graphics files.
Assist Marketing Team with PowerPoint presentation and proposal packages.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:04:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Junior Designer
Bluefly Inc., New York City
Bluefly.com, a leading online outlet for designer fashion and home
furnishings, has a position available for a Junior Designer to join the
Design Team. This individual will work closely with the Creative
Director, and the Marketing and eCommerce teams, to produce highly
visible web and print designs for Bluefly’s ecommerce site, marketing
materials, packaging, and collateral materials.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support in process of design, conceptualization, and production of online and print projects.
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Must be able to complete "design in progress" projects ensuring
continuity in look and feel of that particular project and Bluefly
brand.
• Produce projects using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Design and production of ad banners following guidelines stipulated by Creative Director.
• Ability to help with coding emails and producing alternate versions of pre approved layouts.
• Organize images and files in server, photo studio web site as well as perform updates in the Design Library.
• Ability to collaborate and team with other designers and take directions from Creative Director.
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Provide support in planning and execution of model and still life photo
shoots by gathering necessary items for shoot and helping in house
stylist organize samples if necessary.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 10, 2009 4:17:44 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 03, 2009
Job of the Day
Under Armour is looking for a senior graphic designer who'll be a key partner in nurturing their brand identity. Here's a glance at what the company posted in the Job Bank (View the entire job post):
"We need a strong creative individual with an eye for
trend, fashion, color and functionality. We are an authentic brand that
pushes the envelope every day; Innovation is a key part of our success.
Run creatively within our Brand, from your own inspirations and ideas,
along with a strong point of view. Be the graphic design lead to help
create a compelling line from concept to reality."
What will I do at UA?
- Manage a category of business from the design/technical side, including personal, work load and design direction.
- Be the key partner in nurturing the brand identity and distinctive
Under Armour apparel offerings with a creative and timeless design
vision.
- Design and present graphic collections to our team and customers under aggressive time lines.
- Mentor associate and assistant designers.
- Develop and execute clear and detailed technical kits for development.
- Interact cross functionally with PLM’s, developers, patternmakers, fabric developers, accessories and footwear teammates on seasonal line
development, including Fit Sessions.
- Build and continually improve sports competency across all categories.
- Travel domestically and/or internationally approx. 2-3 times a year to
collect and report on inspiration, trend and market research.
- Have the opportunity to work with international and national professional sports teams.
- Manage deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar.
- Come to the table with a strong point of view on creative issues and discussions.
Posted by Jessie
Industry News
Monday, August 03, 2009 2:57:02 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Job Of The Day
Package Designer
3M, Maplewood, MN
For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both
sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We
are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a
future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing
to deliver superior results.
The Package Designer is responsible for developing & delivering great packaging for our brands.
Responsibilities include:
Manages
graphic design projects of moderate scope and complexity in support of
functional marketing/business plans, organizational plans and 3M's
reputation and brand strategy.
Follows and develops brand trademark and tradedress guidelines.
Understands the packaging requirements of our key retail accounts.
Participates on cross-functional teams to ensure work is completed on time, on strategy, and on budget.
Follows and ensures compliance to prescribed federal, state and international packaging regulatory requirements.
The
ability to manage & lead multiple projects, in a self-directed
manner with moderate and occasional supervision is required. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:53:59 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Design in the Spotlight
Design takes center stage later this week in the U.S. capital, as the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum hosts a series of free public programs to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Design Awards. These events are all slated for 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. this Friday, July 24, and pair administration officials with recipients of the 2009 National Design Awards. Programs include:
Design X Experience: The Future of Interaction Design, with U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra and Perceptive Pixel's Jeff Han and the Walker Art Center's Andrew Blauvelt.
Design X Tomorrow: The Future of Technology and Sustainability, with John Holdren of the administration's Office of Science and Technology Policy and Amory Lovins and Bill Moggridge.
Design X Information: Interpreting the Present and the Past, with White House acting communications director Anita Dunn and Boym Partners and The New York Times Graphics Department.
Later
that day, First Lady Michelle Obama will host a White House ceremony and luncheon for the winners
and finalists of the 2009 awards. Find more information on the program and locations in Washington, DC.
Industry News
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:48:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Art Director, Consumer Products
Mattel Inc., El Segundo, CA
We’re currently seeking an art director to lead the design of licensed
products and promotional items for both boy and girl focused brands. We
need someone with a vision for what’s new and fresh and the ability to
bring it to life on youth products. A professional, positive attitude,
rock-solid work ethic, and enthusiasm are required. Knowledge of youth
culture and lifestyle trends is also a must.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:52:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic/Web Designer
Press 8 Collective/Malcolm Fontier, Atlanta
We are looking for a talented and driven designer to join our team.
We’re a small company that develops products geared at the adventurous
and stylish lifestyle that we love. Our focus is the Malcolm Fontier
line of carryalls- www.malcolmfontier.com. We are also working on other
products and lines that tie in to the same core values of modern,
design-driven, and responsible.
As the sole graphic/web person
on staff you will be in charge of all digital, print and web material
for MF and the other brands. You will juggle several projects at a time
and coordinate outside resources.
As a company, we work hard,
but we also take our non-work passions seriously and we always leave
enough time to pursue them. So, a passion for adventure, in and out the
studio, is handy in helping fit in here.
Tasks, to name a few:
-Digital and print catalogs
-Identity development
-Packaging design
-Develop design guides
-POP and tradeshow displays
-International marketing material
-Assist with product development drawings
-Manage traditional, blog, and e-commerce sites.
The
majority of the web work is modification of, and additions to, existing
web sites, blogs, and pages. (Flash, HTML, OS Commerce, Wordpress)
www.malcolmfontier.com
www.press8collective.com
www.doublerectangle.comPosted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, July 20, 2009 12:47:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Lots of Design News
Wow, with the HOW conference recently, magazine deadlines and strategic planning sessions, we've let the news items pile up in the ol' inbox. Here's what you need to know:
• You may have seen these guys at the Conference (and you'll no doubt be hearing more from them): Ansca Inc., a new startup led by 2 former Adobe veterans, announced Corona, a software solution for creating mobile applications for the iPhone. Corona got quite a bit of buzz in Austin -- it removes many technical barriers and allows designers themselves to build apps. Ansca has an Early-Adopter program that offers access to demos, screenshots and other helps.
• Sappi has extended the entry deadline for its Ideas That Matter grant program to July 31. Find out more about this program, which supports design projects for social causes. Sappi recently partnered with Project M (designer John Bielenberg's intensive summer design program) at the HOW Conference in Austin. Conference attendees could submit an idea for a socially minded design project; Houston designer Jenny Leonard proposed the winning concept of "Living Life to its Fullest." Project M will implement Leonard's concept in the coming months.
• Monotype Imaging added to its ITC Legacy series, with seven fonts in the Square Serif family and seven fonts in the Serif Condensed family; the entire Legacy series (based on a Nicolas Jenson design from the 1470s) now includes 35 designs. Type designer Ronald Arnholm created the new fonts; they're available from Fonts.com and other sources.
• Masterfile.com is offering 10% off purchases of stock photos through August 15.
• Version 6 of FontCreator
debuted in June; new features in the Professional Edition for graphic
designers include batch transformation that automatically creates
bold/italic/etc. versions of a font, plus a real-time validation
function that double-checks your design for common mistakes.
• Extensis released Portfolio Server 9,
with additional features including a web client that allows large
organizations to deliver assets and manage media via the web. The tool
plays well with Adobe products; the new Java-based server architecture
is more stable.
Industry News
Friday, July 17, 2009 3:07:23 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Visual Designer
IndustryNext LLC, New York City
IndustryNext is a technology and design firm delivering innovative
products and services to clients and consumers using the latest
emerging technologies. The interactive consumer experiences we have
created are being utilized by millions of people. These experiences
leverage the latest devices, technologies, frameworks, designs
patterns, interface and platforms.
IndustryNext is looking for a
Visual Designer who is passionate about designing attractive and
effective user experiences for web and custom software applications
across different devices and platforms. The Visual Designer will be
part of the creative team, report to the Creative Lead and work across
multiple disciplines to design award-winning user experiences.
Responsibilities include :
• Contribute to brainstorming during conceptual phase of a project
• Execute design solutions that are “on brand” and meet client business objectives
• Produce mood boards, design sketches, digital page layouts, interactive prototypes, and other interactive design deliverables
• Closely collaborate with other team members including project managers, programmers, writers and clients
• Work on multiple projects at once for different clients and mediums (i.e. web, touch screens, interactive TV etc.)
• Present ideas, concepts, and final deliverables to internal teams
• Document design solutions and design patterns using industry standard methods & design softwarePosted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, July 17, 2009 1:12:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Interactive Designer
Odopod, San Francisco
The Senior Designer's main job is to create viable design schemes for presentation to the client.
• Inspire and collaborate your co-workers to produce inventive, thoughtful, relevant work for clients
• Work closely with your team to execute on the creative strategy for projects by creating viable design schemes
• Participate in all aspects of design and production for your team’s projects, focusing on innovation and quality
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Understand and work within project parameters: client goals and
requirements, internal goals, usability, technical constraints, as well
as budget and schedule
• Experiment with new tools and techniques to improve our work
• Cultivate an understanding of industry trends and share your insights with the studio
You
• 3+ years of experience designing rich interactive experiences for the web
• Present a portfolio that represents a range of design styles as well as a clear personal aesthetic
• Experience working on small to medium-sized teams
• Strong point of view on creative ideas and ability to contribute conceptual thinking and fresh design ideas
• An ability to be patient and focuses under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
• Proficiency with After Effects is a bonus
• Have strong personal organization skills and attention to detailPosted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:54:28 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
Sullivan, New York City
Sullivan is a communications strategy and design firm that creates rich
communications experiences through all media to help drive
decision-making.
Who You Are:
You are the kind of
designer who always has an idea and point of view, you get excited by
challenges and are not afraid to push good ideas further. You have 8-10
years of experience serving large corporate clients and are comfortable
working closely with them. You are also sure of yourself when directing
and mentoring junior designers.
What You Do:
Your design
concepts work hard to meet audience needs and client objectives. They
function on many levels: to introduce and/or identify new companies,
products, or programs; to change perceptions about brands, products,
and services; and ultimately to create experiences that become
memorable and help the audience make a decision.
At Sullivan, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Creative Director in concept development
Developing corporate identity systems
Designing printed marketing materials
Overseeing concept refinement and implementation
Directing designers, illustrators, and photographers
Managing printers and production artistsPosted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 2:37:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Vice President of Creative Services
Access TCA, Atlanta
Access lives at the nexus of exhibit and design, graphic design,
digital media, and technology. You must be fluent in all four and
demonstrate an ability to think conceptually about every marketing
challenge.
You’ll continue to shape our creative teams,
recognizing excellence, cultivating talent, and fostering
collaboration. You’ll tirelessly push boundaries and cause change. In
return, you’ll see your vision executed flawlessly, driving our
clients’ business at conventions, trade shows, events, and private
venues around the world.
You’ll be highly visible and
charismatic, ensuring that our best work is presented strategically and
intelligently to decision-makers in health care, automotive, consumer
goods, technology, and other industries. Your broad experience and
advanced education will add considerably to our insight and credibility.
In
turn, we’ll provide a diverse client base, strong fiscal health,
up-to-date technology, and a steadfast commitment to continuous
improvement – the result of twenty-five years of entrepreneurial
thinking and disciplined management.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, July 13, 2009 1:35:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Wireless Generation, Brooklyn, NY
Wireless Generation supports PreK-12 educators in improving teaching
and learning. The company invented mCLASS® software, enabling teachers
to use handheld devices for giving formative assessments in the
elementary grades. By using handhelds instead of paper, teachers save
significant time and receive assessment results immediately.
We’re
looking for a Senior Designer with 5+ years experience, Art Director
skills and a portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and the
ability to deliver unique, creative solutions for complex, interactive
experiences. The applicant should have a strong understanding of the
user-centered design process and be equally comfortable working
independently and alongside other design team members and developers.
Creatively conceptualize ideas that may require extensive research in
the field of education. (Previous experience in Education not required).
As
a Senior Designer at WGen, you will lead design projects across all
channels. You will be responsible for understanding our client’s
business and project goals and translating them into unique and
thoughtful interactive experiences. The Senior Designer will work with
interaction designers and developers to implement visual design
concepts and translate them into pixel-perfect, bullet-proof user
interfaces. You need to demonstrate a solid understanding of where
visual design, interaction design, information architecture and
technology come together to create smart, compelling and usable
experiences across channels and devices.
In addition to
demonstrating leadership in concept development, you must be able to
sell those concepts to internal clients with excitement and enthusiasm,
while defending design decisions with a solid understanding of
available technologies, user expectations, industry expertise and
trends. The work you will present will show innovative and appropriate
navigation systems, solid typography, iconography, effective
storytelling and an understanding of color theory, as well as a
meticulous attention to detail.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, July 10, 2009 1:13:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Multi-Media Designer
Drexel University, Philadelphia
The EM Creative Group seeks an excellent communicator
both verbally and in visual design to understand and translate school
mission and goals into successful products. The Multi-Media Designer
will be a member of a high-energy, award-winning creative team,
responsible for cost effective communication projects to include print,
electronic and multi-media. This role is responsible for key aspects in
the creation and maintenance of websites as well as other online and
offline communication projects for Enrollment Management. This position
calls for someone who can maintain a sense of the bigger picture with
regard to overall communication strategies and emerging trends in
technology.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:41:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
Target Corp., Minneapolis
This is a unique position for someone with extraordinary creative taste
and vision. Someone with the uncommon ability to spot and nurture great
thinking - and effectively sell it through all levels of the
corporation. Finding ways to motivate creative people, guiding them,
inspiring them, and defending their ideas. Bringing great creative to
life without being the hands on art director. You'd be responsible
for all things style: design, designers, fashion, home, and beauty as
it relates to everything the guest sees and touches (advertising,
packaging, in store). Here's where your Vogue obsession, that people
person point on your resume, and that finger you so tightly hold on
the pulse, culminates into an actual job. We hope you have creative
director experience (or senior account management experience with a
secret knack for identifying and fostering creative). And above all,
must have a passion for the Target brand.
See Yourself:
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Directing concept and strategic stages of projects developed for major
initiatives, using Target Creative Studio and agency partners.
• Establishing brand standards for work created by Target Creative Studio and agency partners.
• Developing and implementing innovative ideas in order to differentiate the Target brand.
• Participating in key agency partner and development
• Supervising staff of Creative Managers.
• Partnering with VP/Creative Director and Lead Planners to develop and sell creative solutions for marketing assignments.
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Creating an inspiring vision that connects the Creative teams to
Target?s business objectives and fosters an environment of innovation.
• Establishing and upholding brand and quality standards in all creative projects produced by team and outside agencies.
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Promoting collaboration with intercompany divisions and multiple
agency, media & design partners to ensure objectives are met in a
timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring strong client service by
understanding and managing clients? expectations and meeting their
needs and request in a complete and timely manner.
• Developing
future leaders through staff development and performance management of
Sr. Creative Managers and Creative Managers.
• Developing talent and creative innovation.
• Participating in Annual Strategic Planning and new business objectives as Focus Area Captain during annual planning Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:57:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009
New Degree
Exciting news from the School of Visual Arts:
A new one-year advanced degree program focused on the intellectual link between leadership and creativity will be offered at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York City, beginning in the fall of 2010. The Masters of Professional Studies in Branding will examine the power of design thinking as a way to combine creative skills with problem-solving and decision-making processes. The department will be chaired by Debbie Millman, partner and president at Sterling Brands, who conceived the program with Steven Heller, a design historian, New York Times columnist, and co-chair of the MFA Design Department at SVA.
Prospective students may contact the MPS in Branding Department by calling 212.329.4609 or via email at gradadmissions@sva.edu.
Posted by Megan
Design School | Industry News
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 3:19:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Interactive Designer
Fitch, Seattle
FITCH is searching for an interactive designer who is passionate and
innovative. Our ideal candidate will have a well-rounded understanding
of graphic design, information architecture, usability, technology, and
experience design. Applied conceptual strategy, design brainstorming,
design ownership of projects from start through completion and team
interactions are all part of daily life for an Interactive Designer at
FITCH.
Skills / Qualifications:
• A minimum of four years as a
senior designer in at least two of the following areas: multimedia,
advertising, interactive advertising, game interface design, Internet
design or marketing.
• A degree in or training in area of discipline expertise.
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Strong creative and conceptual vision for multimedia, and the ability
to execute high quality integrated interactive communications against
strategic business objectives.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:46:11 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Flash Design Developer
Macys.com, New York City
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.
Overview of Position:
Based in New
York, the flash design/developer position conceptualizes, animates and
designs for the macys.com special events mini-sites and special
seasonal/brand shops. Works closely with designers to animate flash
home pages and features.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:39:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
New Leadership of AIGA
AIGA today announced a new slate of leaders, including the incoming president, Debbie Millman. (On a personal level, we're thrilled for Debbie.)
In addition, five people begin three-year terms on the board of directors beginning today: Julie Beeler of Second Story Interactive Studios in Portland, OR; Zia Khan of Lucid Partners in Atlanta; James Koval of VSA in Chicago and Angela Shen-Hsieh of Visual i|o in Boston.
Shelley Evenson, Louise Sandhaus and Lynda Weinman will finish incomplete terms of former directors, while Stanley Hainsworth, kenna Kay, Vernon Lockhart, Elva Rubio, Laura Shore, Brad Weed and Pam Williams continue their board membership.
Industry News
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:10:07 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah, Walnut Creek CA
We’re looking for additional communication artist to join our
14-person in-house creative group. This position significantly shapes
the expression of the AAA brand and the achievement of measurable
marketing results.
Candidates will present a portfolio of work
that demonstrates an ability to change consumer behavior through
innovative strategies, conceptual thinking and fresh design.
This
means we’d like hear about: the response rates you’re most proud of,
the creative awards you’ve won, and the insightful marketing tactics
that you’ve come up with.
Ideally, you will have developed brand standards/design systems for a major company.
Brand
stewardship is also important in this role. You should have experience
creating communications that align with brand standards. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:52:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Job of the Day
Senior Web Designer
Thornley Fallis, Ottawa
We design the creative, build the innovative, and manage the complicated.
Every
member of our firm believes in the power of digital engagement. Everything we do is designed to foster that. We engender mutual respect and trust between our clients and their respective stakeholders and audiences. Our clients are a mix of high-profile corporate brands, bleeding-edge startups, government and associations. For these clients,
we go beyond. We don’t leave it at working for and representing them;
we believe in them, we brag about them.
Our shop is dynamic, open-minded, eclectic and centrally located. Our style is fresh, friendly, professional and invigorating.
The
common thread in all of our efforts is a big idea of what the
conversation economy can do for our clients to solve real business
challenges and create new business opportunities. If you are part of
this fabric, and looking for a great ride as a Senior Web Designer, we
want to hear from you.
Industry News
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:38:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Job Of The Day
Motion Graphics Designer
LPK, Cincinnati
LPK is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer who is passionate about the
evolving worlds of 3D design and motion graphics. The ideal candidate
will enjoy creating visual design solutions that deliver on business,
brand and market needs while working in a collaborative team
environment. Our 3D Motion Graphics Designer will enjoy moderate
creative freedom while supporting and collaborating with art directors
to develop and actualize design concepts into kinetic design
expressions.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 29, 2009 1:31:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Canon Communications, Los Angeles
Canon Communications LLC, a business-to-business media and trade show
company has an immediate need for a graphic designer to produce
promotional material for b2b publications and web products for a busy
in-house design department.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years
designing HTML web and print promotional material. A majority of the
workload consists of creating HTML emails, web banners, animated gif
tile ads and PDF flyers. You will also be designing ads, promotional
mailers and media kit brochures. Responsibilities range from
conceptualization and design, the ability to make focused design
solutions, handle multiple jobs and prepare reliable files on time.
Candidate must have strong sense of responsibility and be a team
player.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:25:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Designing the News
Slate has an interesting article about why reading printed newspapers is still better than reading a digital version on a Kindle. It all comes down to design.
But both versions of the Kindle are missing what makes print newspapers
such a perfect delivery vehicle for news: graphic design. The Kindle
presents news as a list—you're given a list of sections (international,
national, etc.) and, in each section, a list of headlines and a
one-sentence capsule of each story. It's your job to guess, from the
list, which pieces to read. This turns out to be a terrible way to
navigate the news.
Posted by Megan
Industry News | Thought Provoking
Friday, June 19, 2009 5:48:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Interactive Art Director
Eveo Inc., San Francisco, CA
Eveo is a leading provider of rich media communication solutions
focused on the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Equipment
industries. Much of our work is a combination of video, motion
graphics, and 3D animation resulting in elegant, high-end programs that
deliver on our clients’ key messages to both physicians and patients.
We are looking for an exceptionally talented Interactive Art Director with extensive interactive and GUI design experience.
All potential candidates must:
• Be available to work in-house in the San Francisco Bay area, no relocation
• Provide a working link to their portfolio
The
Interactive Art Director’s role is to collaborate with the Creative
Director and Brand team to conceptualize engaging interactive programs.
The Art Director will then work with the production and development
staff to execute those ideas as the program moves through the
development pipeline. The Art Director will also be responsible for
keeping a close eye on visual consistency and brand adherence thought
the programs life span. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, June 19, 2009 1:30:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Good Business
We've had a number of e-mails recently about how creatives are making wise use of project resources and otherwise strategically staying ahead in this rough-but-improving economy. Here's some smart business thinking:
Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Willms, CEO of Suburbia Advertising and FunctionFox in Vancouver, BC, shared a few insights on how creative firms can improve their bottom lines right now, including:
1) Fire the bad clients--the ones that cost you money. Just do it.
2) Don’t sell yourself cheap--By low-balling a budget just to win a new client, your company will forever be branded as a cheap supplier. Even now, the more you cost, the more clients will value you.
3) Never work for free, even for a good cause--Bellamy-Willms suggests that you ask to get paid your full rate and donate back the profit--15-20%--at the end of the year. Get more business resources from the company here.
Larry Melnick of Hunter Business Development (who's speaking at this year's Mind Your Own Business Conference) tells us that B2B marketers expect their budget crunches to end later this year and into 2010. Which means work will start flowing again. What can design firms do to position themselves for this uptick in business? Larry advises:
* Reach out consistently to engage the right new prospects in a quality way
* Articulate your value through powerful case histories
* Regularly share your knowledge so you become a trusted advisor
* Cultivate relationships by staying in front of prospects
Finally, a recent survey of 300 creative professionals by Shutterstock found that, not surprisingly, designers are dealing with tighter project budgets right now. According to the report:
* 40% of art directors polled cite budget decreases vs. a year ago
* 22% are doing more work for less profit vs. a year ago
* two-thirds are doing more in-house production as a cost-saving measure
* 51% are using online royalty-free stock and 21% are using stock-image subscription services--all with the aim of saving money
Industry News
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:42:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Job Of The Day
Director of Visual Design/Senior Creative Director
Fluid, San Francisco
Fluid is searching for an interactive visionary to lead our
super-talented team of artists, designers, art directors and creative
directors.
Our ideal candidate has a formidable brain that fires
on both right and left cylinders: the talent and passion to truly
innovate + the experience and sensibilities to expertly manage a
stellar team to greatness and profitability. We are looking for a
concept-driven visual problem solver with expert design chops and a
desire to define the next generation of consumer shopping experiences
for digital retail.
At Fluid you will lead an award-winning
creative team with a portfolio of innovation for global consumer brands
such as The North Face, Vans, JanSport, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand,
Craftsman, and Kenmore.
As Director of Visual Design / Sr.
Creative Director based in our San Francisco headquarters, you will
directly manage the visual design group, reporting to our Chief
Experience Officer. You will be simultaneously hands-on and high-level,
leading select accounts from concept-to-launch as well as mentoring,
managing and directing your team of designers and artists through to
pixel-perfect work. You will work closely with key client accounts
developing strong relationships and cultivating new business. Your
proven ability to balance a range of responsibilities across sales and
delivery will be critical in Fluid’s fast paced environment. Lastly,
though you will be based in San Francisco, your responsibilities will
include growing, developing and leading the creative group in Fluid’s
New York office.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:01:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Power Hungry
Design writer Michelle Taute just posted a link to a New York Times article about the massive amount of power that server farms use. The Internet may seem green because it's paperless, but it's consuming more and more electricity as it expands.
Data centers worldwide now consume more energy annually than Sweden.
And the amount of energy required is growing, says Jonathan Koomey, a
scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. From 2000 to 2005,
the aggregate electricity use by data centers doubled. The cloud, he
calculates, consumes 1 to 2 percent of the world’s electricity.
Posted by Megan
Industry News | Thought Provoking
Monday, June 15, 2009 6:49:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Visual Designer
Tivo Inc., Alviso, CA
Help us develop the product that is revolutionizing Television! TiVo is
the Emmy award-winning experience that continues to enhance and expand
how consumers watch and access home entertainment and personal media.
We are looking for a visual designer to help develop the look of our
next generation products.
Description
Designing TiVo's
user experience presents unique challenges from making a depth of
content and functionality remarkably easy to use, to designing for a
platform that combines television with the broadband capabilities of
mobile devices and traditional computers.
Our goal is to create
an interface that presents itself as extremely straightforward,
consistent, and simple to use for the wide market of family, in-home
use. We work very closely with Customer Support, Product Marketing, and
Research teams to gather information on our products. We have a
collaborative, team-oriented, consensus building approach to design,
and believe in taking input and feedback from a wide variety of sources.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 15, 2009 1:01:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, June 12, 2009
The Week's Industry News
• We were glad to get word from FOH Steve Hartman about the 10th anniversary of his firm, Creativille Inc., which is proudly based in Edwardsville, IL. Steve's a real champion of his hometown, and he's celebrating the milestone by curating an exhibit titled "Impressed by Design: Letterpress in the Heartland" at the Edwardsville Arts Center. He aims for the exhibit to raise $10,000 for EAC; it features work by Amos Kennedy, Jim Sherraden and Brady Vest, among others. The exhibit opens August 26 and runs through early October. Learn more here.
• AIGA's Center for Cross-Cultural Design has announed a new design competition, Celebrating the Role of Culture in Design. Submissions can include print design, photography, interactive media or video. Entry deadline is June 26; winners will be announced in July. More details and an entry form here.
• StockFood hosts the international FAB Futures Award to recognize outstanding design work in the food and beverage category; the 2009 winner of the "most promising designer" award is the young Portuguese advertising copywriter/designer Miguel Castanheira.
• FontShop released Ian Party's lovely and delicate SangBleu, created by the photography and culture magazine of the same name. Their super-thin nature make the Hairline weights of SangBleu useful for headlines.
• Quark announced a product bundle aimed at students that pairs QuarkXPress 8 and the VisTablet Graphics Tablet for a combined price of $259; the offer is good through October 30 for students and educators. View a demo on YouTube here.
• Minneapolis design studio Larsen has created a website documenting an amazing project: Calligrapher Donald Jackson is creating a handwritten and illuminated Bible for Saint John's Abbey and University. Jackson's project began in 1998 and is scheduled for completion next year; the site shows his process, progress and tools and includes a page-view look at the book itself. The Saint John's Bible is a modern work using ancient tools and materials: quills and paints made of ground lapis lazuli, vermilion and 24-karat gold. See the Saint John's Bible website.
Industry News
Friday, June 12, 2009 2:35:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Design Manager
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta
The Coca-Cola Company is currently conducting a search for a Senior
Design Manager for Coca-Cola North America. The position will be
located at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Areas of focus
include: packaging graphic design, point of sale creative design, brand
identity and design management.
The Senior Design Manager is
responsible for developing innovative strategies to drive inspiring
design development programs for Coke Zero, Dasani water and Minute Maid
brands.
The Sr. Design Manager has the ability to influence
and drive design communication both internally and externally. The role
provides design guidance to internal clients across packaging, retail
and equipment platforms. This person will direct, drive and inspire
cross functional teams to achieve insightful design solutions and apply
strategic thinking to new and existing product platforms based on brand
and consumer insight.
This role will also direct the creation
of 2D and 3D Visual Identity systems to align all markets on Global
Design programs. This person will seek to continually develop new
methods to define design opportunities through both consumer
understanding and defining core 2D/3D communication principals for
brands. A significant portion of the role will be to manage agencies on
projects, on an ongoing basis. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, June 12, 2009 1:04:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Job Of The Day
Junior Graphic Designer
fusproject, San Francisco, CA
Want to re-invent what design can do? For the most diverse leading
clients in the field? See your work at retail and in people’s lives?
At
fuseproject, we do this every day, and we want you to do it with us:
cut through the corporate mind-field with good strategy, follow-through
with the most innovative designs, and launch with more creative
direction and design.
fuseproject’s approach combines the
application of new technologies and unique functions with a humanistic
perspective. By fusing poetry with pragmatism, new approaches are
discovered and applied: bringing story and message into the product
experience. This unique approach has contributed to our unsurpassed
global creative reputation, landing fuseproject to be recognized by
critics and museums around the world (NYMOMA, SFMOMA, Cooper-Hewitt
National Design Museum, Munich Museum of Applied Arts and many others.)
Our designs and creative positioning is contributing to areas
as diverse as technology, furniture, sports, lifestyle and fashion, for
clients such as Herman Miller, MINI, Nike, Cassina, Microsoft,
Swarovski, Birkenstock, Toshiba, Sony, One Laptop Per Child, Target,
Magis and Coca Cola.
What we look for is the most enthusiastic, talented, idea driven, and delivery focused designers around the world.
A
keen understanding of the relationship between brand and product is
key, as is the ability to directly participate in design efforts, along
with driving them. This means that you will be responsible for
delivering top-notch substantive creative output with Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, etc.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:57:08 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
J.P. Morgan, New York City
The senior graphic designer is part of a creative group –
writers/editors and designers/production specialists – who work within
Marketing to conceptualize, execute and produce sophisticated marketing
collaterals that will advance sales objectives by leveraging our
intellectual capital and reflecting our brand values. These collaterals
are primarily print pieces but other media could be used to distribute
content. We work on a PC platform.
1) The
senior designer is one of a four-person team that produces marketing
materials targeted at the private client. Working with the creative
director or content strategist, the designer creates solutions that are
visually engaging and easy to use, and reflect our brand values.
2)
The senior designer executes each assignment from start to finish:
understanding the objectives of the project, completing the agreed-upon
deliverable on time and within budget, communicating with key
stakeholders, and working with the Marketing Analyst on distribution.
3)
In making design choices as well as in buying print and other services,
the senior designer is expected to be cost-efficient and, where
possible, make “green” choices. The designer represents J.P. Morgan’s
interests with all vendors, to achieve quality and value.
4)
The senior designer is expected to learn about the wealth management
business. The expectation is that a deeper understanding of our
business will lead to a more compelling treatment of the content.
5)
The senior designer will stand in for the creative head occasionally,
and must be able to successfully communicate conceptual ideas and
design rationale. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:57:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphics Director
Specialized Bicycles, Morgan Hill, CA
The Graphics Director is an important ingredient in our design recipe.
This individual is the “glue” that holds the department together and
aids in the smooth operation and implementation of our Graphic design
projects and process. This position requires the individual to have
extremely strong Graphic design skills and an in-depth understanding of
trends and market competition. This position requires a complete
understanding of our visual and Graphic design language. This
individual must posses the appropriate design tools to sufficiently
implement our Design goals to be the best (Designed) cycling Brand in
the world. This individual brings high energy to the group and has the
ability to challenge and inspire our design group. This person is
action and results driven and is willing to make the impossible
possible. This person is a design leader with very thick skin!
Responsibilities:
-Lead Graphic Design group and direction.
-Meet with Creative dir. weekly and provide updated department progress report.
-Develop and manage department calendar with critical dates and deliverables.
-Attend time line meetings and provide CD with recap.
-Responsible for recruitment of new design talent.
-Organize weekly design reviews.
-Work on multiple design projects concurrently and maintain design ownership of specific categories.
-Approve and organize travel schedule.
-Frequent bike shops and related events to stay current. Build relationships with key dealers.
- Be responsible for creating a productive work environment and mentoring direct reports.
-Make design “fun” and set the bar for the rest of the company.
-Develop and manage department calendar with critical dates and deliverables.
Experience:
-Degree in design or related experience.
-Appropriate computer skills.
-Visionary.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 1:01:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 08, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Tupperware Brands Corp., Orlando, FL
Design visually dynamic, creative and innovative graphics for
Tupperware products which fulfill aesthetic criteria as well as
marketing and sales objectives. Responsible for all graphic design
projects from concept stage to production.
• Application of
licensed graphic designs that are printed on a wide range of Tupperware
products and intended for consumers of diverse demographics.
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Create seasonal graphics for use on products, utilizing company
research on color and graphic trends for inspiration and direction on
designs.
• Create logos for product sub-brands, including execution of logos and graphics for packaging opportunities.
• Develop communications on product and features for internal advertising campaigns.
• Support company’s color strategy and presentation preparation as required.
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Actively participate in creating and presenting trend and design
concepts; use trend ideas and inspiration to develop and demonstrate a
clear perspective on trend for the products.
• Work with product
designers and others within the global and area markets as needed. Work
with information originators in other departments to develop graphic
product designs and product marketing positioning visuals.
• Design and work with external sources to coordinate freelance graphic needs.
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Keep current with market trends, particularly in the areas of graphics
and color; synthesize and integrate information to ensure contemporary
products which are differentiated in the marketplace.
• Participate and work as a team member with a talented creative team in shaping the future of the company’s products.
• All other duties as assigned.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 08, 2009 12:54:42 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, June 05, 2009
Job Of The Day
Web Graphic Artist
Google, Mountain View, CA
The area: Product Management and Marketing
One of the many
reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products
to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product
Management. With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works
closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop
technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're
responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle,
focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting
and tailoring our solutions to all the markets where Google does
business.
The role: Web Graphic Artist
Web Graphic
Artists possess the ability to create graphics independently, as well
as take direction in a team-based environment. You are a utility player
with strong artistic ability, web design expertise, organizational
skills, and great attention to detail. You should have great free-hand
illustration skills and the ability to create clean web-ready designs.
An online portfolio is required for consideration.
Responsibilities:
* Create web images and digital illustrations.
* Create graphical User Interface elements.
* Manipulate pixel-level details to create elegant icons.
* Optimize web images for download efficiency.
* Respond to a variety of web and graphics related requests across departments.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, June 05, 2009 1:35:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Fundex Games, Plainfield, IN
Fundex Games is Hiring! Fundex Games, Ltd. is an established player in
the toy & game industry, with a focus on card & family games as
well as backyard & tailgating games. There is currently an open
position for a Senior Level Graphic Designer.
As a Senior
Graphic Designer at Fundex Games, you will be responsible for packaging
and product design. Working with the Creative Director and other
Graphic Designers and Artists, you will help shape the creative
direction for our current and future games and entertainment products.
You may also be responsible for assigning and tracking projects
submitted to our in-house team. You must also be a leader and mentor to
other designers and individuals on the team.
This is a great
opportunity for someone to join a company that is focused on innovation
and growth. If you are a creative and enthusiastic team player with the
ability to pay attention to details, this job would be a good fit for
you.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, June 04, 2009 1:26:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Blue Hive Inc., Worcester, MA
We are a young exhibit and event design company looking for another senior level designer to join our growing staff. This person should be passionate about
developing graphical environments that interpret our client's brand and the story they wish to tell . Enjoy working in a team environment . Skills should include strong conceptual thinking and a mature abilities to bring artwork to production.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 1:29:24 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Expert Advice
An international panel of creative industry business experts recently joined forces for a no-holds-barred Webinar that answered the most challenging questions about what it takes to run a successful business today.
Consultant to Creative Professionals, Emily Ruth Cohen; FunctionFox Founder and Suburbia Advertising CEO, Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Willms; and Chief Executive of the United Kingdom's Design Business Association, Deborah Dawton tackled tough issues submitted by Webinar participants, ranging from blacklisting clients, to reducing fees to gain work, to motivating lackadaisical staff.
You can listen to the whole webinar here or check out some highlights below.
Should we reduce fees?
The experts agreed that compromising on pricing is not an option. “Reducing fees sends the message that you were too expensive previously,” said Bellamy-Willms. Cohen noted that when firms cut back fees after 9/11, they still haven’t returned to previous levels.
How can we work with difficult clients?
“Fire difficult clients,” said Dawton, who argued that bad client relationships can infect the entire company culture. Cohen advised that setting expectations upfront, working with the head person and never missing a deadline can be effective in turning difficult clients into better ones.
Are there any sure-fire ways to win new business?
Forget mass-mailings and clever website updates, make five to ten new business contacts each week, said Cohen. “Case studies are key,” said Dawton. These should demonstrate the work and, more importantly, the results. “Return on investment outweighs anything spent on advertising,” she added.
How do you motivate unchallenged staff?
“Unengaged staff comes down to a question of leadership,” said Bellamy-Willms. Even the smallest firms need structure, such as performance reviews, to enable staff to understand how they fit into the big picture, see their contribution and determine whether or not they’re in the right job, the experts agreed. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:50:24 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Art Director
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has been honored “Best
Places to Work” in healthcare nationally by Modern Healthcare. Our
vision is to be the leader in improving child health and we are looking
for a dynamic, experienced Art Director to help us achieve this goal.
The Art Director will be responsible for graphic design and art direction, brand identity management and design management.
•Coordinate and develop graphic design, layout, and all elements of production for print, digital and promotional materials.
•Extensive knowledge of design principles and production processes
•Proven hands-on expertise in design production methods, techniques, and equipment
This
position will lead a team of in-house designers and will also manage
the work of outside vendors. Responsibility for direct reports
includes: coaching, performance review and development.
Qualified
candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and a
minimum of 7-10 years experience either in print design or web based.
Must have a working knowledge with software such as InDesign, Quark,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, html and CSS. Multi-media
experience preferred.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:05:26 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, June 01, 2009
Job Of The Day
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer
Limited Brands, Columbus, OH
We are currently seeking an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer
for the seasonal design teams of our personal care and beauty
divisions, located in New York City and Columbus, Ohio. The Art
Director and Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for:
•Conceptualizing,
designing and executing seasonal graphic and packaging elements
including patterns and prints, boxes, bags, hangtags, labels and gift
sets
•Overseeing a design team to create the most effective graphic solution to a variety of product packaging and design projects
•Research and identify current trends in design, color, materials and fashionPosted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, June 01, 2009 12:37:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Job Of The Day
User Interface Designer
Zynga, San Francisco
We are looking for a User Interface Designer to create design elements
and assets for games on social networks (Facebook, Myspace). This
position will be responsible for all aspects of the user interface,
from usability and design through specification and production. The
position requires strong visual design skills, both creative and
analytical thinking, and an excellent understanding of the consumer
perspective.
- Lead the design and development of new user interfaces for web and flash games and apps
- Use a variety of tools, including prototypes to develop, present and refine designs
- Interact with customers, marketing and product management to identify and capture features and requirements
- Work with engineering to understand and evaluate technical feasibility of proposed solutions
- Create navigation models, wireframes, and style guides that define the user interface
- Develop UI specifications describing functionality and behavior
- Create and/or manage the development of final graphic assets for shipping product.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, May 29, 2009 1:39:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
News re: Design
Sifting through recent news releases in our e-mail inbox, we find these tidbits to share with you:
• Carole Guevin let us know of her Netdiver Magazine's special issue #4, featuring "women who rock the design scene." Check out Girl Power by Liz Wolfe.
• Deborah Free of Picturehouse Marketing US/Visual Connections and Jerry Tavin of IC Worldwide recently announced their new venture, The Young Photographers Alliance.
YPA aims to support disadvantaged students and young artists through
college scholarships, mentoring, internships and seminars.
•
PaperSpecs is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 4 at 2:00 ET, to help
designers decipher the dizzying array of green paper options. Sign up here.
•
Design comes to the Midwest in a special exhibition that opens next
Friday, June 5, at ARTIC in Indianapolis. "In An Expression of the
Inexpressible" explores design's role in visualizing music, from album
covers to posters, and features work from Stefan Sagmeister, Mike
Mills, Stereotype Design, KarlssonWilker and more. Organized and
curated by Jonathan McGlothin and Samuel E. Vazquez.
• Extensis announced an upgraded version 2.0 of its Universal Type Server, a server-based font-management system.
• ThePaperMillStore.com
has expanded its offering of Neenah Paper's Howard Linen line, with
writing, text, cover, double-thick cover and matching envelopes; also
available in full-sized sheets and large quantities.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:57:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Product/Packaging Designer
Wilton Brands Inc., Clifton, NJ
Wilton Brands Inc., a leading designer and marketer of cake decorating,
housewares, paper and specialty crafts has a new opportunity for EK
Success Brands for a Product/Packaging Designer located at our Clifton,
New Jersey location. For more information on Wilton please visit our
websites at www.wilton.com or www.eksuccess.com.
Responsibilities:
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Design all aspects of product, including packaging. Research & test
all products (before and after production) to assure products meet
company standards.
• Market & Design Research – Develop an
in-depth understanding of customer’s needs, competitive products, and
windows of opportunities for new product development.
• Maintain consistency within brand through development and implementation of graphic standards manual with colleagues.
• Create market impact while considering appropriateness of design and ensuring a quality appearance.
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Product development from conception stage through completion.
Participation in meetings with Product Manager, Design Director and
team members.
• Support new product execution and development.
• Design brand specific displays and merchandising solutions.
• Test and craft products as part of development process.
• Mock-up product and packaging prior to sampling for pre-sale.
• Travel domestically and abroad may be required.
• Ongoing quality test and continuous improvement on active SKUs.
• Assist in other areas as assigned.
• Extended hours expected to meet goals and deadlinesPosted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:15:28 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
A New Generation
French Paper just announced the addition of a sixth generation of Frenches to the venerable paper company. Jerry and Terry's son Brian French has joined the company and is taking over the Run-of-the-Mill Club. Send Brian new projects printed on French and he'll send you a box of promotional goodies in return.
Jerry and Brian will make an appearance together at the upcoming HOW Conference in Austin.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:31:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Aéropostale, New York City
Must be able to take and execute design briefs
Partner with creative exploration for all graphic projects
Assist in developing creative typographic solutions for promotions
Support ongoing exploration of current and innovative design techniques
Responsible for follow-thru and adaptation of all approved layouts to various formats
Responsible for comp assembly and presentation boards
Assemble all presentation materials
Employ creative methods of pulling together “image” boards
Prepare program “look” boards
We
offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that
includes outstanding bonus potential, a casual work environment, a
generous merchandise discount and realistic growth potential.
Aéropostale, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/FPosted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:52:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Visual/Communication Designer
Smart Design, San Francisco
Smart Design is looking for a Senior Visual/Communication Designer to join our team.
We
seek a top-notch visual communicator, well-versed in designing for
screen, package, print and beyond. He or she has an innate ability to
bring brand experiences to life, regardless of the medium. Smart Design
offers a diverse range of design challenges from holistic packaging
systems to strategic design languages to screens on digital devices.
Working with multi-disciplinary teams, we push design past traditional
boundaries.
Senior Visual/Communication Designer serves as a
project lead and is accountable to the Director, Communication Design.
He or she is responsible for delivering the best possible design
solution with a project and budget. On projects, a Senior Communication
Designer promotes high quality work and project profitability, and
works closely with the Directors to mentor staff and strengthen the
practice’s capabilities.
Smart Design has been turning insight
and innovation into successful consumer experiences for over 25 years.
Our approach integrates product development, interactive experiences,
brand communication, and strategic insights to ensure winning design
solutions. Our consistent results are delivered by our
multi-disciplinary, international staff working in teams across offices
in New York, San Francisco, and Barcelona. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:00:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
LPK, Cincinnati, OH
LPK is an international design agency with a proven track record in
Building Leadership Brands. By integrating strategy, design and
innovation, LPK leverages relevant consumer, shopper and market
insights to create value, sustain leadership and transform businesses.
A Senior Designer must consistently demonstrate
creative excellence and the ability to help manage projects. He/She
supports the Design Director and may be responsible for a brand or
project within a brand in a global team environment. He/She also
contributes to projects by providing design solutions and rationale
that align with client objectives. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, May 22, 2009 1:05:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
Print Designer
Icon Motosports, Portland, OR
Love motorcycles? Icon Motosports, located in Portland Oregon, is
looking for a talented Print Designer to join our industry leading
motorcycle equipment design team. Our highly creative and team oriented
in-house print department needs an individual who will collaborate with
the print design group in pushing designs to the next level. We are
looking for a hard-working, passionate person with strong conceptual,
production and design skills. Motorcycle riding experience very
desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for producing bi-annual print catalogs from concept to
completion
- Responsible for producing monthly ads for industry publications
- Work with Design Director, staff designers, photographers, and marketing staff to meet design demands and crucial deadlinesPosted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:47:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Job Of The Day
CSS Designer
Sony Music Entertainment, New York City
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a
roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local
artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that
comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music
Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of
America.
Overall responsibilities are the front end design
and CSS development for a full slate of music websites and strategic
initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:
-Designing and developing best practices for improved website performance
-Improving usability and functionality across multiple viewing platforms
-Deep and unwavering knowledge of SEO best practices for improved search rankings as impacted in the of the site development
-A drive to make the best user experience imaginablePosted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:37:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Job Of The Day
Project Manager
Smart Design, New York City
Smart Design, a global design consultancy with offices in New York, San
Francisco and Barcelona, seeks a contract/full-time Project Manager (5+
years experience) to join our Client Services group. The Project
Manager is responsible for guiding programs on a day-to-day basis in
partnership with Creative Directors, and with Account Management to
develop and grow key client relationships. This role is focused on
delivering an exceptional Smart Design client experience, working
closely with the client and design teams to ensure that the goals of
each program are achieved. The ideal candidate is a proactive
self-starter with client-facing experience and a proven track record in
the fundamentals (communication skills, managing change orders,
adhering to the overall timeline and budget, billing, etc.). Experience
working with creative staff in a fast-paced environment is a must.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, May 18, 2009 12:46:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
New Editor Joins I.D. Magazine
HOW's sister publication, the storied I.D. Magazine, has a new editor in chief: Jesse Ashlock. He's a longtime contributor to I.D. and also to Print (also part of F+W Media's design group) and has a varied background in print and digital publishing and events. Previously, Ashlock was editor at RES magazine and the traveling festival RESFEST; he was editorial director for the Tribeca Film Festival and editor of the music website Epitonic.com.
Industry News
Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:09:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Web/Graphic Designer
Hallmark Channel, Studio City, CA
Hallmark Channel is the quintessential 24-hour television destination
for family-friendly programming and a leader in the production of
original movies.
The Creative Services Department has a staff
position available immediately. The Web/Graphic Designer is responsible
for creating the online identity and online marketing materials for the
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel brands. Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: creation of original websites, landing
pages, banners, email campaigns and other various online based creative
projects.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:54:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Job of the Day
Graphic Designer
Astro Studios, San Francisco
ASTRO is currently seeking talented, forward looking, multi-tasking, graphic designer(s) to join our growing brand group.
Applicants
should have a minimum of 3 plus years experience in graphic and
interactive design, preferably in the areas of Music, Gaming,
Entertainment and Action Sports with a strong influence in Youth
Culture…
Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and
HTML are a must and ideally you can create and supply finished motion
graphics preferably to broadcast quality. Knowledge of 3D applications
is also a huge plus.
Industry News
Monday, May 11, 2009 9:55:28 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Design News Roundup
In our inbox this morning, a handful of news updates from around the design industry, including: • Mark your calendar for a webinar on May 21 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) sponsored by FunctionFox, with creative business consultant Emily Ruth Cohen, FunctionFox CEO Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Willms and Deborah Dawton of the U.K.'s Design Business Association fielding live questions. Register here. • Another calendar must-do: In Source is hosting a best practices seminar, "Practice Makes Perfect" on Friday, May 15 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. Speakers are consultant Shel Perkins and Steve Benfield, manager of SAS Institute's creative services team. More info at in-source.org. • Neenah Paper introduced what it calls "an online version of our popular chip charts", a Color Comparison Chart that helps designers mix and match papers from across the mill's lines. Also from Neenah, an addition to its line of mobile paper specification tools for BlackBerry users: a Paper Calculator that converts pounds to sheets, GSM to basis weight and other pricing calculations. • Wausau Paper's Exact Digital High Definition Smooth line is now certified for printing on HP Indigo equipment. More on Wausau's digital papers here. In other Wausau news, the company released a new print promotion, “Royal Texture: Add Dimension to Your Life,” that showcases the finishes and embossed paper in its Royal line of writing, text and cover papers. • Boston-based Korn Design this week received the 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant Graphics for its branding campaign for The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar in Denver. • Domtar introduced a new ad campaign for its Cougar line, which features 98 brightness, high opacity and 10% recycled content, and a range of sizes and finishes. More info at MakingPaperFun.com.
Industry News
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:08:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Animator/Character Designer
American Greetings, Los AngelesIn this role, the Creative Developer uses creativity and knowledge of
graphics software to create online greetings and other content. The
Creative Developer plans the design aesthetics and visual
interpretation of product, assuring the content is creative, sendable,
error-free and produced on time. The Creative Developer
accomplishes this through personal efforts, and with minimal
supervision of daily personal workload balancing. The Creative Developer is also responsible for performing Quality Control procedures as related to the content they create. Successful candidates for this role exhibit: -Strong understanding of traditional animation principles - Superior artistic skills in illustration, Flash animation and character design -Strong storytelling skills -Ability to create & adapt to a breadth of styles -Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in order to meet tight deadlines Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:30:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Job Of The Day
Associate Creative Director
Spring Design Partners, New York City
Spring Design Partners, Inc. is a top tier brand/package design agency
in NYC. We are seeking an Associate Creative Director who can join in
leading our design team and work on blue chip clients. Job description/requirements: -
Minimum 7 years experience; a creative, STRATEGIC thinker and initiator
of big ideas - primarily in the brand ID/packaging discipline but also
vested in other creative sectors/cultures. - Work closely with and will be reporting to Executive Creative Director. - A true talent with hands-on design skills and industry software skills: AI, PS, Indesign, to be specific. - Solid knowledge of broad printing methods, general knowledge of structural/3D design and implementation. -
A proven leader who is able to partner with strategy, account and
production teams to bring cross functional expertise to all projects -
A capable presenter who articulates design, marketing, business
rationale clearly and confidently, both internally and to our client
partners. - Able to direct and work EFFICIENTLY with outside vendors and freelancers. - Resourceful, can adapt and embrace project change in direction, overall problem solver. A thought leader and a total team player is essential to this position. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 12:37:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Packaging Art Director
Mattel, El Segundo, CAMattel is the worlds biggest toy company, with legendary toy brands
like Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Tyco R/C. We are currently seeking an
experienced rock-star art director/designer to join our Wheels
packaging group. This position primarily involves art directing and
designing toy packaging for our Wheels brands. The ideal
candidate will be an effective art director and exceptional hands-on
graphic designer. They will also have experience with package structure
development, utilizing a variety of techniques and materials. A
positive attitude, iron-clad work ethic and strong communication/people
skills are extremely important. This is a 40-hour a week position that
is classified as “temporary”, but *may* lead to full-time employment
for the right candidate. Responsibilities: • Art Directing overall package communication, including design, Illustration, photography, copywriting and layout • Hands-on package/graphic design • Seeking and clarifying shared objectives with brand/product stakeholders and delivering the solution • Competitive research • Brainstorming and contributing ideas for concepts Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, May 04, 2009 1:19:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Package Designer
Raison Pure, New York CityRaison Pure International L.L.C, a design agency specializing in all
areas of brand identity, package and product design is offering an
excellent opportunity for a senior level designer/art director. We
are currently looking for an exceptionally creative senior level
Designer with great conceptual and design skills. Must be able to
balance multiple projects and direct the work of design team. Strong
attention to detail, creative flexibility and impeccable sense of type.
Liaison with production to assure that all design considerations are
clear for development of design files and mechanicals. Approve all
final design files, comps and presentations before sending off to
client. Strong knowledge of mass market and selective market packaging
trends required. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines,
multi-task, and proactively seek solutions and solve problems a must. The
ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and
most importantly, is energetic and wants to grow and continue to learn.
5 + years experience. Based in New York, Raison Pure's dynamic
studio combines creative and technical innovation to provide design
solutions to Fortune 500 companies as well as to small entrepreneurial
start-ups. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, May 01, 2009 1:31:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
National Design Awards Announced
The Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, announced the winners of this year's National Design Awards. Complete info here. Lifetime Achievement: Bill Moggridge
Design Mind: Amory B. Lovins
Corporate Achievement: Walker Art Center
Finalists: Dwell Magazine and Heath Ceramics
Architecture Design: SHoP Architects
Finalists: Architecture Research Office and Michael Maltzan
Communication Design: The New York Times Graphics Department
Finalists: Hoefler & Frere-Jones and Project Projects
Fashion Design: Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein Collection
Finalists: Thom Browne and Rodarte
Interaction Design: Perceptive Pixel Inc
Finalists: Potion and Lisa Strausfeld
Interior Design: TsAO & McKOWN Architects
Finalists: Ali Tayar and Work AC
Landscape Design: Hood Design
Finalists: Andrea Cochran and Rios Clementi Hale Studios
Product Design: Boym Partners
Finalists: Salvor Projects and Smart Design
Industry News
Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:39:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Experience Designer
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Boulder, COCrispin Porter + Bogusky
is looking for crazy thinkers to join the Experience Design team, on a
senior level at our Boulder, CO headquarters. Candidates for this
position must have a strong foundation in information architecture, a
keen eye for design, and a portfolio site that we’d want to make babies
with. We're pretty much a playground for people with ADD. No
really, we’re serious - in the sense that if you are a person with
multiple skills and passions, we probably have in-house outlets for all
of them. We have teams of industrial designers, experience designers,
over 40 developers, and various designers and technologists all working
in an incredibly collaborative environment, concepting and prototyping
together. Current clients include: Microsoft, Volkswagen,
Domino's Pizza, Hulu, Burger King, Coke Zero, Old Navy, Geek Squad,
Best Buy, Guitar Hero, and Alliance. We work on an array of
channels: xbox, web, mobile, industrial/product design, interactive
retail environments, etc. We're fascinated by the intersection of
channels and disciplines, and look for people who are open to blurring
the lines and experimenting with us. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:37:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Director
Kraft Foods, Tarrytown, NYDesign and Innovation is transforming as Kraft relaunches itself and is
critical to success. We are on the journey to making Design a
competitive advantage across Kraft and making a difference to the
business. DESIGN DIRECTOR - In this role, you have the
opportunity to lead and participate in creating a new experiential
vocabulary for the brands in the Beverage Category. You will be
providing innovative direction for the Design organization in our
Beverage Business Unit (BU). Along with your staff, you will also lead
design initiatives across the Beverage BU including some of Kraft’s
iconic brands. You will partner with cross-functional team members in
Research & Development, Marketing, and Consumer Insights &
Services while reporting directly to the President of the Grocery BU. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:02:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Job of the Day
Print/Web Designer
Rhode Island School of DesignRhode Island School of Design (RISD), the country’s preeminent art and
design school, located in historic Providence, RI, is seeking a
Print/Web Designer to join its new Media + Partners Division. Under the
leadership of President John Maeda, RISD will seek to broaden the
impact that art and design can have on creative commerce and the
economy, and deepen the positive contribution that an art and design
degree can have on one graduate’s life. Media + Partners is a new
division, with the mission of representing RISD to the broader
community and economy through compelling external communications and
leadership in digital media.
Industry News
Monday, April 27, 2009 4:43:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
CVS Caremark, Woonsocket, RIThe Creative Director of Brand Image and Health Services will oversee
the development of creative for marketing and advertising materials and
programs including, ExtraCare, value signing, special store window
signing, the photo studio, packaging desing for the CVS store brands in
the OTC, GM, Personal Care. They will manage a staff of 30 full time
and freelance designers as well as hold a leadership role within
Creative organization in partnership with the Chief Creative Director.
Leadership responsibilities include evolving organizational
effectiveness, creative strategy, mentoring and development of high
potential staff and the recruitment and retention of talent. They will
also manage external agencies and vendors to align with the strategic
business needs of the organization. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, April 24, 2009 12:43:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior User Experience Designer
Amazon, Seattle, WAThe Amazon Web Services (AWS) team at Amazon.com is seeking a talented
and passionate senior user experience designer to join our team. This
designer will have a significant impact on AWS’ business as they create
intuitive and innovative design solutions for our growing base of
cutting edge products and sophisticated users. The designer will work
collaboratively with engineers, product managers and executives,
leading design throughout the planning and development lifecycle. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:45:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Job Of The Day
Industry News
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:46:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
User Interface Designer
Emma, Nashville, TNEmma is looking for a talented user interface designer to join one of
the most interesting and unique technology companies around. This
is a role that meshes form and function, taking complex processes and
heaps of data and presenting them in the most simple, clean and stylish
way possible. Already known for its easy-to-use interface, Emma is
looking to break new ground in its future interface work by
incorporating the best of modern application design with Emma's own
unique style and flare to create one of the more unique customer
experiences around. To that end, the ideal candidate will understand
the interplay between design, development and data and possess a
natural ability to picture how people will use something and come up
with the best way possible to present it. You'll be comfortable
converting existing mockups to a finished XHMTL/CSS product, and you'll
be equally comfortable creating unique interface concepts from scratch.
Above all, you'll be adept at creating light, efficient, fluid designs
that are simple and fun to use, and you'll enjoy being part of a team,
whose team mascot may or may not be the lemur. What can we say - we
really like lemurs. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, April 20, 2009 2:39:02 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, April 17, 2009
This Week's News
• A new survey on design internships by The Creative Group shows that those experiences are less about learning design skills and more about experiencing a "real-world" work environment. Among 250 marketing/advertising execs surveyed, the largest group, 31%, said the most important part of an internship is experiencing different work environments. • agefotostock.com is running a deal this weekend: 25% off purchases made on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Use code weekend4. • Dreamstime launched a new Flash-based search engine this week, giving photo buyers high-resolution full-screen previews, an interactive lightbox and zoom capability. • On April 20, Bruce Nussbaum, visiting professor of innovation and design at Parsons and BusinessWeek contributing editor, will share the podium for a conversation with John Thackara as part of Design at the Edge—Redesigning Our Lives in an Era of Radical Change lecture series. Wollman Hall at The New School in New York City. • Paper distributor Unisource announced that its own Porcelain Ultra premium coated paper is FSC-certified. • AIGA/Philadelphia opens its Philadelphia Design Awards exhibition on May 1; the show runs through the end of May. Opening reception is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ADX Gallery in Philly. View the finalists and cast your vote for the people's choice award. • School of Visual Arts presents its MFA design thesis exhibit, "Potential Energy: 19 Designers Set Their Ideas in Motion." Thesis forum on Wednesday, April 22 at the SVA Theater; exhibition takes place at the Visual Arts Gallery from May 1 to 16.
Design School | Industry News
Friday, April 17, 2009 4:14:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job of the Day
Design Manager, Kraft Foods
Madison, WI
B-O-L-O-G-N-A ... Kraft is seeking a design manager to create "delicious" design for its Oscar Mayer group: In this role, you have the opportunity to lead and participate in
creating a new experiential vocabulary for the brands in our Oscar
Mayer Business Unit (BU). You will participate in designing vision and
strategy for the Design organization. You will also manage innovative
design initiatives along with the Design Director, across the BU
including some of Kraft’s iconic brands. You will partner with
cross-functional team members in Research & Development, Marketing,
and Consumer Insights & Services.
Industry News
Friday, April 17, 2009 3:28:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Speak Up Goes Silent
We were dismayed this morning to discover Armin Vit's heartfelt adios to Speak Up, the well-written and lively blog that he and Bryony Gomez-Palacio founded in 2002. In this third-to-last post, Armin notes that the level of energy and time it took to maintain his own standards for the blog--not just from him and from Bryony, but also from the dedicated contributors--ultimately was unsustainable. From his post: I really feel relieved that we are closing it. Its time has come. It
served its purpose and it made its mark. Not many blogs can claim that
and we are happy with what it’s done. Time to move on to other things.
Fortunately, the sister blogs Word It, Brand New and Quipsologies will continue. And due props to Armin and Bryony for their huge contribution to the larger dialog about design.
Industry News
Monday, April 13, 2009 2:38:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Bachman Brand Development, Milwaukee, WIAs a graphic designer, you'll be primarily responsible for developing
and creating eye-popping consumer packaging graphics. You'll also need
to be adept at jumping through hoops and handling unreasonable requests
with ease. We'll also most likely ask you to design other
consumer-focused materials like catalogs, POS and much more. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, April 10, 2009 12:36:48 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
All the News
Quite the backlog of press tidbits accumulating in our "news" folder for the past 10 days, including: • Neenah has launched a BlackBerry app that allows access to its Stock List Guide; this in addition to the recent launch of a mobile version of its eco-calculator. The mill also released a new swatchbook for its Environment line, which is entirely FSC- and Green Seal-certified and made with 100% green energy. Neenah says Environment was the first premium writing/text/cover brand with postconsumer recycled content brought to the market back in 1990.  • Speaking of mobile apps, Pantone has a new free one for the iPhone: Colorstrology by Michelle Bernhardt offers a daily color and a "color horoscope." Download here. • Whole Foods Market's in-house team created Earth Month promo materials entirely using third generation, closed-loop recycled papers. Which means they recycled their own paper waste (in-store materials printed on Mohawk Via and Options 100% postconsumer stock) and had it deinked, pulped and shipped back to Mohawk for remanufacture into paper (the fibers have been used three times: as paper, as recycled paper and then as recycled-recycled paper). Here's the cover for WFM's Earth Month brochure; more info on the project on the Whole Foods blog.  • International Paper has a new promo for its full range of digital papers: Hammermill, Carolina Coated Cover, Accent Opaque, Springhill and Williamsburg; a compatibility guide helps match paper and digital printing equipment for best performance. • Extensis released an update to Suitcase Fusion 2, which is backward-compatible with Mac OS X v. 10.4.11 (Tiger). • Monotype Imaging added 100+ fonts to its Monotype, Linotype and ITC collections, including Azbuka, ITC Bolthole and Akira Kobayashi's Trade Gothic Next. Check them out at Fonts.com. • Quark and The Art Institutes announced the winners of their joint design contest: First prize went to Victor Trevino of The Illinois Institute of Art/Chicago (the win landed him an internship at Quark and a trip to the DSVC Student Show in Dallas); Luis Valderrama of the Fort Lauderdale school scored second prize and Mario Torres, also of Fort Lauderdale, picked up third. See their work and contest details here. • School of Visual Arts is holding its 2009 senior portfolio review for graphic and 3D design students on May 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Art Directors Club in New York City. They're looking for pros to review portfolios; rsvp to cdrsvp at sva dot edu. • Parsons The New School for Design showcases the work of its new grads with thesis shows running from April 29 through the end of May. Work will be exhibited at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center and venues across Manhattan. Here is more information.
Industry News
Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:25:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Artist/Illustrator
Ernie Ball, Coachella, CAErnie Ball is looking for talented applicants interested in a full-time
graphic design position. Ernie Ball is one of the world's leading
guitar manufacturers. With products sold in over 6,000 music stores
throughout the USA and in over 50 countries, Ernie Ball is a major
player in the music industry. Artists will be helping with the design
and layout of t-shirts, product packaging, promotional ads, websites,
and other promotional items. As well as communicating with outside
vendors and attending press checks. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:42:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Ink Artistry
So, you settle into the chair and brace yourself as the artist prepares to add some permanent ink to your forearm. Wouldn't you want him to be using THIS?  RKS Design teamed up with Neuma, an innovator in tattooing tools, to create the Neuma Hybrid, which has a lot of cool features (you know, if you're a tattoo artist). The compact, lightweight, pneumatic machine is light-years better than the old coil machines, and its softer "hit" on the skin reportedly makes getting that butterfly on your back less painful. Even better, the components can be autoclaved for sterility, and the whole machine can be easily taken on the road for artists who travel to ply their trade. On top of all that, it's just a nice-looking piece of industrial design. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:40:29 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Internship
The Knot, Inc., New York CityThe Knot Inc. (www.theknot.com), one of the world’s leading life stage
media and services companies is in search of motivated, dedicated
interns to assist our busy design team. We are located in hip and
trendy SoHo. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated
students seeking real world hands-on design experience in both online
and print mediums before they graduate. Intern duties will range from
production work to assisting with in-house design projects and national
ad campaigns. Successful applicants will have the following skills: - An eye for design and typography - Good working knowledge of Mac OSX - Attention to detail - Able to follow directions well - Eager to learn - Senior year student with prior internship experience and some graphic production knowledge preferred but not required. For
everyone at The Knot Inc., a collaborative spirit is a must. Our Teams
are very dedicated and excited about what they do – and we work hard to
maintain that atmosphere. The right candidate for this position will be
smart, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, a problem solver, a go-getter and
above all, a team player. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:24:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Not-So-Futuristic Transport
This looks both cool and promising: a joint venture between Segway and General Motors to develop a two-person vehicle that's almost fully electric. PC Magazine is reporting that a prototype of the Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) can go up to 35 miles an hour and travel up to 35 miles on a charge. More info, photos and video on Segway's Project P.U.M.A. page.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:59:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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A More Optimistic Outlook
A poll reported today indicates that Americans are generally more confident in the economy now than they were in January. And the same may be true of design-firm owners. FunctionFox Systems recently surveyed 165 principals of North American creative firms with 25 or fewer employees to gauge how the economy is affecting them. According to CEO Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Willms, in spite of the downturn, nearly 40% of survey respondents said that business is holding steady or increasing over the past year. To be sure, firms are trimming costs and boosting efficiency in order to preserve their bottom lines. One survey participant noted that they've improved the estimating process to get a better handle on pricing; another reported raising prices for design services to make up for cutbacks in printing markups. Most important, according to the survey report, "They report revving up
their marketing and promotions—activities that can be neglected when
the work is flowing freely but which are vitally important to the
success of any business in any economy." Get more info from the survey on the FunctionFox website. Business experts agree that now's the perfect time to take advantage of a few unbilled hours to focus internally on your own staff, your marketing, even your much-neglected website. HOWdesign.com has tons of resources to help guide your marketing and business efforts.
Industry News
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:33:39 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Junior Art Director/Graphic Designer
André Balazs Properties, New York CityAndré Balazs Properties is a world
renowned boutique hotel company consisting of The Standard Hotels in
New York, LA, and Miami, The Raleigh in Miami, The Mercer in New York,
Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, and Sunset Beach on Long Island. This
position works out of the corporate office in New York. Responsibilities: • Variations or expansions on existing brand identities including marketing, sales and event materials • Create presentation materials for marketing, development and sales teams • Support of web based applications and website development / play an active role in website planning and innovation • Update website through CMS system. Create supplemental flash pages. Update HTML code pages. • Update and redesign existing menu concepts at hotel restaurants • Assist with property signage, collateral design and production • Design email and printed marketing and sales promotions • Create Advertisement mechanicals for print publications • Design Invitations (digital and printed) for hotel events • Design Advertisements for Trade Publications • Work closely with art directors on concept, design, and finalize all components of a project • Maintain the company’s graphic design and photography archives • Image research Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 1:04:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Job Of The Day
Lead Interactive Designer
ASTRO Studios, San Francisco, CAASTRO Studios blends lifestyle, technology and design into valuable,
tangible, high impact products, brands and experiences for many of the
world's most recognized companies. ASTRO is currently seeking talented; forward looking, multi-tasking, interactive / motion graphic designer(s) to join our group. Applicants
should have a minimum of 5 plus years experience in graphic and
interactive design, preferably in the areas of Music, Gaming,
Entertainment and Action Sports with a strong influence in Youth
Culture. Visual design, motion graphics and interactive skills
with a strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects
and HTML are a must. This position is hands on; creating and producing
finished motion graphics and experience videos at broadcast quality. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, April 06, 2009 1:12:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, April 03, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, CABlizzard Entertainment's marketing team is looking for an extraordinary
graphic designer with strong concepting skills who has worked for at
least five years art-directing (and manipulating, modifying, finessing,
colorizing, etc.) keyart in the entertainment industry. The ideal
candidate should have an awareness of current trends in marketing, web
communication, and new media. Strong communication skills are required
for presenting concepts and art-directing illustration. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, April 03, 2009 12:32:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MNThe Walker Art Center, a multidisciplinary arts museum, located in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, seeks a senior graphic designer to join its
award-winning design studio. Reporting to the Design Director, the
senior graphic designer plays an important role in creating and
evolving the visual identity of the institution. The recipient of more
than 100 design awards, the design studio is a professionally managed
operation that produces all print communications for the Walker. We
work closely with colleagues in the New Media Initiatives and Marketing
and Public Relations departments as well as other support and
programming areas of the institution. RESPONSIBILITIES Design
printed materials for various departments including Visual Arts,
Performing Arts, Film/Video, Design, Education, Membership and
Development, and New Media Initiatives. Range of printed matter
encompasses invitations, banners, exhibition graphics, brochures,
gallery guides, flyers, posters, etc. Design and assist in the
development of Walker publications and catalogues, working with both
the Design Director and Publications Director as needed; and in the
on-going development of the institutional identity, major campaigns,
and leading major design projects. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:50:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Job Of The Day
Director of Product Development (Luxury Packaging) Astor Chocolate, Lakewood, NJ Astor Chocolate is a premier chocolate manufacturer, with its
fundamental strength being its innovation, creativity and dedication to
creating premium products. As the
Design Director you will be an integral player in our product
presentation and will be afforded the opportunity to dramatically
impact on the position of the company in the marketplace. The
opportunity offers you the chance to invigorate your creative juices
and have the opportunity to act upon those initiatives without a lot of
red tape. Much of your work will be hands on designing the style and
image of the company’s products in the marketplace. A team of top notch
creative professionals that enjoy having fun while doing great work are
looking for you to join them. It will be important that
this individual be able to successfully leverage their knowledge and
understanding of marketplace trends and competition to innovate within
the product category. Responsibility for directing and developing a group of direct reports will be critical to success in the position. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:58:04 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Big Softies
We did just a calendar item about this a couple of weeks ago, but FOH* Michael Osborne sent us a bit more info about SOFTSPOT, a recent exhibit that two MFA students at the Academy of Art University created for their joint thesis. The exhibit and companion website explores the many ways designers can use their talent and passion for social change. Cool! * that's Friend of HOW
Design School | Industry News
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:38:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designers
fd2s, Austin, TXfd2s is looking for 2 extraordinary graphic designers with a solid
graphic design education and training in such areas as information
design, branding/identity, graphic language, user interface design, and
other aspects of graphic expression. We seek motivated,
organized self-starters at different experience levels to join our
fast-paced 20-person firm. As a candidate, you should have a mastery of
grid systems and their use as a design tool. You should display a
passion for order, proportion and proper scale. You should also have a
solid understanding of functional typography and a knowledge of type
history — from lead to digital. You should exhibit strong color theory
skills. Finally, you should be capable of translating project
strategies into two- and three-dimensional expression and
implementation. Solid proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite essential. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:54:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Job Of The Day
Product Designer - Red Envelope
Provide Commerce, San Diego, CALead the design and creation of unique products across RedEnvelope’s
merchandise categories. Oversee new product development for core and
seasonal items from concept through development that embody the
RedEnvelope aesthetic and meet our customer’s needs. Developing unique
and exclusively designed product is a core part of the value to our
customers. This is a unique opportunity to lead development for
specific categories and spearhead development for the future assortment. Key Responsibilities • Create and execute designs meeting all deadlines. • Design products in either hard lines or soft lines •
Conduct seasonal trend research. Create trend boards. Stay current on
product, category, graphic, and home decor trends and incorporate into
concepts • Render and sketch concepts and designs. • Develop
& maintain strong internal and external partnerships, working with
cross-functional teams (buying, sourcing & Quality Assurance &
Creative) to ensure requirements are met • Ensure consistency with brand point of view in product designs and development • Create specs for all products created in department. • Develop an in-depth understanding of customer's needs, and competitive products • Other projects as assigned. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 30, 2009 1:41:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Booty Parlor, Signal Hill, CABooty Parlor, America's most fabulous sexy beauty and lifestyle brand,
is looking for an in-house Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team.
As a key contributor within our company, you'll play a vital role in
the design and production of a variety of online and offline projects.
Working with our marketing team, you'll design and create a wide range
of sales and marketing assets, integrated advertising programs, online
graphics and ads, web pages, catalogs, sales presentations,
newsletters, direct mail, tradeshow collateral, and more. You will also
have a key voice in Booty Parlor's brand development, interfacing with
the company's design agency to assist with the development of core
brand assets and product development design. You must have
excellent organizational skills and be able to work both autonomously
and collaboratively with members of other teams to manage and deliver
multiple short and long term projects simultaneously against tight
deadlines, while working with multiple stakeholders. The position
requires attention to detail, efficiency in production, a strong work
ethic and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and creativity in a
fast paced and diverse corporate environment. You must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a great sense of humor. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, March 27, 2009 12:21:55 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
This Week's Design News
Product announcements and such from around the design world in the past week or so: • Type designer Zuzana Licko has added to her lovely Mrs Eaves family with the "XL" series, a space-saving alternative with three weights of regular and narrow and accompanying italics and small caps. See Emigre for more details. • Version 2.1 of the 3D rendering tool Artlantis is now available, with improved speed/performance and enhanced support for multi-core processors. • Electronic Rain intro'd Swift 3D, a plugin for Photoshop CS4 Extended that produces dimensional effects (model-rendering, extruding, adding 3D to text) and places those elements back into Photoshop for further manipulation. Download a 10-day trial. • Speaking of plugins ... Markzware upgraded its conversion tool, PUB2ID for InDesign CS3 and CS4. It allows users to convert native-application Microsoft Publisher files (MS Publisher versions 2002 through 2007) to Adobe InDesign while preserving content, styles and formatting. • Corel's Painter 11 now plays well with the new Wacom Intuos4 drawing tablet. Illustrators rejoice. • Gridiron Flow is a new software for workflow management; it lets you "see all your
project files, how they're related to each other, and where they're
located—on a local drive, on a network volume, even on a DVD you burned
a few months ago." Deals on stock imagery currently running (tell 'em HOW sent ya): • Now through March 31, get 20% off your order at JupiterImages.com. Use code SAVE20NOW. • ImageSource.com is offering a "commission" to designers who refer their friends: You get 15% of their purchases for a year, and they get 20% off their purchases. Terms & conditions apply. Details here. Paper news of late: • Mohawk released its new Strathmore Graphics Gallery promotion featuring the first three winners of the Strathmore Show: AdamsMorioka's own identity, David Carter Design's identity for The Urban Design Group and Thinkso Creative's ID for Hagin Investment Management. The promo's cover features Strathmore's own new identity, designed by Pentagram, with a new thistle graphic created by Marian Bantjes. • Mohawk also launched a new Pentagram-designed website for 'paperistas': FeltandWire.com. It combines visual inspiration and technical information for lovers and users of paper. • CTI Paper has added a linen finish and a digital finish to its Aspire Petallics line of metallic/pearlescent papers. • ThePaperMillStore.com now offers quality die-cut products that are blank and customizable with your message, including presentation folders, table tents and reply mailers. • Neenah's eco-calculator is now available as a BlackBerry app.
Industry News
Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:11:45 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer - Brand Development
Sears, Hoffman Estates, ILThis position is responsible for assisting and supporting the Trend
Director in development of private brands; from concept to final
design, consistent to the target customer profile and lifestyle/brand
image. The objective will be met through working with the Designers,
Trend and Brand Director to review selling and understand the
historical item/classification positioning needed for
development.****** Textile Design Experience Required.******* Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:04:05 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
Bloomberg LPBloomberg is looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our New
York creative team. The ideal candidate must possess a creative edge
with an ability and desire to write creatively for ads and copy. The
designer will focus on branding for internal campaigns, events and
viral marketing for external exposure across business units.
Responsibilities will also include designing for business events and
initiatives for the philanthropy and sustainability departments from
concept to production. In addition, the designer will be responsible
for re-skinning websites and re-branding departments. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:38:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Sweet Summer Internship
Veer is now accepting applications for its summer internship program from design students across North America for the opportunity to work for eight weeks with Veer’s in-house creative and marketing teams. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in their second, third, or fourth year of an accredited graphic design program at a US or Canadian post-secondary institution. Applications must be received by May 15, 2009. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 23, 2009 3:12:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Packaging Designer
Hampton Direct, Williston, VTHampton Direct, based in Williston, Vermont, is a leader in the
manufacturing, importing, and distribution of consumer products to
national retail chains and direct response companies throughout the
United States and around the world. We have been around for thirteen
years, and we have had a solid progression in revenues over that time
while remaining profitable every step of the way. In today’s turbulent
economic environment, not many companies can make such a statement. We
currently have an opening for a Senior Packaging Designer. This person
will exhibit his/her passion for designing and development through
his/her excellent design skills. This position is responsible for
designing and creating the external visual image of Hampton Direct’s,
and its affiliated companies’, packaging and associated marketing
materials. This position will also develop brand and packaging design
for a broad range of houseware items. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 23, 2009 12:48:14 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Job Of The Day
Designer
WAX, Calgary, AlbertaWe’re looking for a designer who’s not afraid to stray from black, who
has some form of agency/design firm experience, who has a sense of
humour that’s sometimes dark, who’s socially not-awkward, who doesn’t
overdo the beret thing, who has a keen understanding of the brilliance
that is “Dumb and Dumber”, who doesn’t use big words to impress - but
rather to explain, who has a penchant for all things relevant and
fresh, who’s a master of their craft, who has a bit of an ego and
enjoys seeing their name in award annuals. If we described you to a
sans-serif T, then please send a link of your work to
careers@waxpartnership.com Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, March 20, 2009 11:59:54 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
The Penn Stater Magazine, University Park, PAThe Penn Stater Magazine seeks a skilled graphic designer to help
design and produce a four-color, bimonthly, 80- to 96-page magazine
sent to 160,000 members of the Penn State Alumni Association. Duties
include designing magazine sections and occasional features; conducting
photo research; preparing digital files for prepress; formatting print
content and optimizing images for online use; trafficking files through
the production process; and participating in brainstorming and planning
discussions with art director and editorial staff. The magazine staff
is creative, team-oriented, and committed to producing one of the best
publications of its kind. In the past five years The Penn Stater has
won more than 180 national awards for writing, design, photography, and
illustration. Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design or
related discipline, plus two years of work-related experience. Also
requires strong typography skills, an understanding of all phases of
print design and production, and a solid working knowledge of
Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, and InDesign on a Macintosh platform.
Skill in photo retouching and editing a plus. The successful candidate
must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine
appreciation in working with diverse audiences. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:07:57 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Limb Design, Houston, TXA small graphic design, marketing and branding firm is looking for an
enthusiastic, very creative, "no problem" attitude graphic designer
with print and web design experience. Must have 3+ years experience. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:03:47 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Director, Fine Foods
LPK, Cincinnati, OHLPK is looking for a Creative Director with extensive experience in
food packaging, and photographic direction, preferably premium or
Private Label brands. -Editorial food styling know-how a must. -Broad, multi-category, highly-complex initiatives must be demonstrated to be considered for this position. -Strong strategic knowledge with ability to direct design team to beautiful,refined and tasteful solutions is also must. An
LPK Creative Director consistently delivers strategic and creative
leadership and is a valued consultant externally and internally. The
Creative Director oversees a large segment of business or businesses in
a Creative Unit; he/she leads the development and guides the
application of the creative vision for the brand(s). The
Creative Director inspires the creative team and ensures the highest
standard of creative excellence. He/she supports LPK principles of
career and skill growth, while seeking challenging, stimulating
opportunities for team members. Specific management responsibilities
are noted within the Leadership Requirements for Managers document. The
Creative Director partners with Client Services on all matters relating
to the successful accomplishment of these roles and responsibilities.
Mutual respect, seamless communication and teamwork are the desired
outcome. The Creative Director must maintain and develop deep client
relationships and is a valued and expected presence at key client
presentations. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:22:28 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Meet the New Boss
Gary Lynch has joined F+W Media as publisher and editorial director for the design community, which includes HOW and our sister publications, Print and I.D. magazines. Lynch is a media industry veteran with previous stops at Reuters, Incisive Media and Thomson Media.
HOW Magazine | Industry News
Monday, March 16, 2009 4:36:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Visual Interaction Designer
Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, MIUncommon opportunity for uncommon individuals exists at Whirlpool
Corporation to fundamentally shape its world-class visual interaction
design team and directly impact the design of products that millions of
people use every day. At Global Consumer Design, we are
charged with assuring design and usability excellence for
next-generation appliance user experiences. We practice user-centered,
experiential design to understand emerging consumer trends and seek out
real-life insights about customer experience. We craft user interaction
design solutions differentiated in the marketplace by usefulness,
usability, and appeal. Total customer satisfaction drives our
achievements. The work environment fosters a culture of curiosity,
creativity, diversity, independent thinking, innovative
problem-solving, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and global
consciousness. We seek individuals who communicate effectively
in various mediums, able to collaborate skillfully with industrial
designers, usability specialists, electronics technicians, and software
engineers. Ideal candidates should have graduate training in the art
and science of graphic/interaction design and a portfolio of
successful, creative new-media interaction design for consumer
products. Mastery of tools to envision and prototype interaction
designs is prerequisite. We expect uncompromising honesty and
integrity. Initiative, talent, leadership, commitment, and passion are
keenly appreciated, and rewarded. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 16, 2009 12:47:27 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Columbia College, ChicagoColumbia College Chicago, an urban institution of over 12,000
undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizes the arts, media, and
communications in a liberal arts setting. In this position, the Graphic
Designer is responsible for the production and design of printed
material, and when appropriate, websites and web graphics. Additional
responsibilities include developing graphic design solutions to meet
clients needs for print or web products; working with the production
manager on all quoting to ensure budget is met; proofing projects for
errors; attending possible press checks; as well as organizing and
maintaining all completed digital files. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, March 13, 2009 12:13:31 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Job Of The Day
Communication Design Department Faculty
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York CityThe Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned
college of art and design, business and technology of the State
University of New York, invites applications for faculty positions in
the Communication Design department. Appointments will begin in fall
2009. The successful candidate is expected to actively
participate in departmental and college-wide committee work; curriculum
development; academic support services, such as portfolio review and
general advisement; student recruitment and admissions; and
professional organizations. Must have excellent communication skills; a
commitment to quality education and student-centeredness; and the
ability to work with a diverse student population and be part of a
collaborative team. S/he must demonstrate leadership skills. Qualifications:
Master's degree in relevant discipline; 6 years' senior- level industry
experience; proficiency in and ability to teach current,
industry-standard, design software; experience with course management
systems. A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching college-level
design courses. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:52:49 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
The Palmer Team, Sacramento, CACommercial Real Estate firm is looking for a mid-level graphic designer
with strong layout, photo editing, and illustration abilities, to
assist in the production of marketing materials. In this position you
would be a key member of the design team, working both autonomously and
collaboratively with members of other teams. The position requires
attention to detail, efficiency in production, ability to clearly
articulate ideas, creativity in a corporate design setting, and
excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Job Duties Include: - Layout of several 60+ page publications on a regular basis. - Editing photos, including removing people, cars, etc. - Illustrating site plans, floor plans, development ideas, etc. - Creation of maps. - Creation of unique logos. - Proofing and editing the publications' graphics. - Creating interactive presentations. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:33:58 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, March 09, 2009
This Week's News: Monday Edition
In an effort to clear out the email inbox in advance of a few days out of the office, here's some news early in the week: • Find images of roads, highways and destinations at the new RoyaltyFreeRoads.com. • Screen-printing your own tees? Consider organic/sustainable T-shirts, caps and totes from econscious, which is offering 10 new styles. Cotton products are all organic and polyester materials are made of recycled fabrics.  • WorldPanoramicStock.com includes 10,000+ wide-format images from around the globe. • Agefotostock.com is offering 20% off purchases in April to customers who buy at least $1,000 worth of images in March. • StockMaps.com offers CD collections with royalty-free maps in editable EPS format. • Image Spark is a new web-based tool to help creatives collect, tag and use images for inspiration. It was developed by creative agency Teehan + Lax.  • Two timely upcoming events for creative-business owners in Los Angeles, presented by FOH* Peleg Top: Marketing & Pricing Workshop on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 6 p.m. And Nuts & Bolts of Winning Proposals Workshop for web and print designers on Saturday, March 28 from noon to 6 p.m. *that's Friend of HOW. • Art Directors Club is hosting its annual national student portfolio reviews at the ADC Gallery in New York City on May 4 though 6. • What the *#&! is Social Design, an exhibit exploring socially conscious designers and their work, has an opening reception on Thursday, March 12 at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. • If you think brightness and whiteness are the same thing, or you think you know all there is to know about sustainable paper choices, you could use this free e-book, "Five Top Paper Myths Exposed from Sabine Lenz at PaperSpecs. Download it here.
Industry News
Monday, March 09, 2009 5:07:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Inspiring The Designers Of Tomorrow
Worldstudio, together with the Adobe Foundation’s signature program Adobe Youth Voices, today announced Design Ignites Change, a program that encourages talented high school and college students from across the country to use the power of design to address social issues in their local communities through substantive public design projects. Students are encouraged to develop projects that will stimulate thought, dialogue, action and ultimately change. To date, Design Ignites Change has engaged 17 colleges and universities who are now hard at work on responses to such pressing global issues as racism, economic inequality and climate change.
 Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 09, 2009 3:04:33 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Huffy Corporation, Centerville, OHAre you a Design "Rock Star"? Huffy's award-winning Design Center has a job opening for an Uber-talented,
motivated graphic design professional. If you have 3 -5 years
experience developing successful consumer products, are highly skilled
in Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong desire to create some awesome
bikes, trikes and scooters - we're interested in you. Please submit
your resume and two to three samples of your work. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, March 09, 2009 12:48:53 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
California Academy of Sciences, San FranciscoWould you like to be part of the greenest museum in the world? The
California Academy of Sciences is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer who
is talented and mission driven to join our creative services group in
designing a wide variety of collateral and communication materials.
This is an opportunity for a creative collaborator to join an in-house
design department of a forward-looking San Francisco institution. The
ideal candidate has more than three years of design experience, has
worked in a design studio, has demonstrated expertise in typography,
proficiency in html and copyediting and has a modern sensibility. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, March 06, 2009 1:09:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Freelance Designers & the Economic Stimulus
Interesting post over on our Creative Freelancer Blog from June Walker, a tax advisor to indie professionals and speaker at this year's Creative Freelancer Conference. Everyone's lining up to get their piece of the economic stimulus pie, and June helps freelance designers understand how they can get in on the action, in a series of three guest posts. Starting here: First, think of (and run!) your freelance gig like a real business. Good info, and super timely, too.
Industry News
Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:24:46 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Technical Print Designer
Target, MinneapolisPartner with Product Design and Development to assist in creating
production prints that can be executed by Business Partners with a
minimum of revisions and resampling that fit within the pricing and PMU
parameters of a given category. Manage the print evaluation and
approval process on all complex prints and act as a consultant to
Design on all other prints. Create manufacture-ready files for use in
product development packages that result in expedited approval of
product. Provide print guidance to Design, Technical Development, TSS
and Merchants to support PD&D process. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:57:02 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Design Industry News
Lots of scoop from around the design biz this week, including: • This in just today: Mohawk has acquired SMART Papers' uncoated writing/text/cover brands, including Carnival, Passport, Genesis, Synergy, Pegasus, Magna Carta, Solutions, Feltweave, Nekoosa, Proterra, Skytone and SMART. In addition, Mohawk will market SMART's Kromekote and Knightkote brands overseas. • Dreamstime.com has improved its search engine to better catalog and sort its collection of 5 million+ images. One new feature: an enhanced tool for sorting by color, hue and saturation. • Adobe is extending its introductory pricing for CS4 through April 30; customers can upgrade from CS3 and save up to $200 (other pricing packages available). • Corel recently introduced version 11 of its popular painting/illustration software, Corel Painter, which includes 40+ new features like additional pressure-sensitive brushes and enhanced drawing tools, and a 30% improvement in the speed and performance of the brush tools. • Neenah Paper has added a 100% postconsumer waste, FSC-certified product that's also certified for digital printing: Environment Digital PC 100 White. • Imagestate offers a massive collection of 15,000 royalty free images on a 160 GB hard drive for $1,390, or less than 10 cents per image. • Scenic Ireland offers 13,000 stock images of Ireland's geography, people, cities and culture. • Lots of new royalty free images this month at Imense Picturesearch. (No, that's not a typo.) • Paper merchant Unisource has launched UnisourceGreen.com, with tools to help customers meet their sustainability goals.
Industry News
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:09:26 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Promotion Designer
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York CityUnder direction of the Creative Services Director and the Art Director,
the Senior Designer will be involved in the design and execution of
collateral ranging from sales tools, mailers, brochures, media kits,
invitations, event signage, logos, packaging, posters, advertorials,
etc. The Designer will be responsible for updating and designing
inbook pages as well updating the image library. They will help
maintain the organization of the art department by filing all of their
works on the server and labeling them accurately. The Designer
is responsible for delivering required materials accurately and in a
timely manner so that all deadlines and budgets are met. They
will manage all stages of print production, including converting
computer files and prepping them in mechanical form for press,
researching the most cost efficient method of producing a particular
piece, color proofing, securing estimates, negotiating bids, placing
orders, ensuring proper delivery, keeping organized records and files
and maintaining quality control. The Designer will assist the
Creative Services Director or the Art Director on photo shoots by
providing administrative and creative assistance. This role will
involve assistance in contacting the photo editor, studio managers and
stylists.
Industry News
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 12:53:34 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
Kelliher Samets Volk, Burlington, VTSenior Art Directors at Kelliher Samets Volk are responsible for the
conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials for
integrated, cross channel initiatives including: large web initiatives,
online/traditional advertising and digital marketing. Individuals
should possess strong conceptual and design skills and assist the
Creative Director in improving the conceptual, technical and creative
performance of staff within his or her group. Requirements • Develop innovative and compelling visual solutions while providing an effective user experience. • Articulate concepts succinctly with strong wire-framing or storyboarding skills. • Strong understanding of interactive experiences, channels, and design principles • Proven ability to inspire, motivate, manage and develop creative professionals • Strong client-facing communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. • Ability to think creatively and conceptually while delivering results Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, February 27, 2009 12:43:58 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, New York CityMartha Stewart Weddings Magazine is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our editorial
team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative collaborator to
join a team of like-minded peers. Under the guidance of the Editor in
Chief and Weddings Art Director, the candidate will direct art,
photography and design editorial pages of MS Weddings magazine.
The qualified candidate should have strong typographic skills, great
attention to detail, and the ability to shape a project from conception
to completion. This individual excels at working both independently as
well as in a collaborative team environment. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:23:37 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Manager
Macys.com, New York CityAs the fastest growing part of Macy's Inc. business, macys.com is
achieving record sales and broadening our workforce. With offices in
New York and San Francisco, macys.com is the best of all worlds. The
entrepreneurial thinking of a Web business complements the stability
and support of a national brand. The Design Manager will attend vendor meetings, work closely with merchandising/ marketing peers and stay current with market trends to
understand both the internal business strategy as well as external
competitive landscape. He or she will translate said knowledge into a
creative strategy that furthers company objectives. Candidate must be
an assertive, forward-thinking designer who can not only tackle
assigned challenges but also identify new opportunities for the
business. The Design Manager will also oversee a team of designers and
take an active role in leading conceptualization sessions with team
members, while also offering art direction. Direction will not be
limited to aesthetics, but will also include web usability, site
architecture, and functionality. Finally, the Design Manager will cultivate and manage relationships with store partners, outside vendors and printers. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, February 23, 2009 5:34:09 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Job Of The Day
Interactive Graphic Designer
National Public Radio, Washington, DCResponsible for daily art and design needs for NPR.org, the online
presence of National Public Radio. Will be responsible for the design
and production of news and other editorial graphics and interactive
storytelling applications, including information graphics, charts,
illustrations and maps. Will also occasionally create graphics for
other NPR Digital Media initiatives, such as the NPR Shop and external
digital marketing efforts. 1. Works closely with Design Director,
individual story producers and editors, photo/video editors, and other
team members to identify daily opportunities for visual storytelling
and information visualization on NPR.org. 2. Designs and produces story-related graphics including information graphics, annotated maps, and explanatory illustrations 3.
Designs and produces interactive maps, audio slideshows, quizzes and
other multimedia modules to enhance the online experience; Works
closely with the editorial team to assemble and analyze information for
these modules. 4. Develops illustrations to brand individual content features and to accompany individual stories. 5.
Works closely with Design Director and other members of the User
Experience team to enhance the user's understanding of site content and
overall experience. 6. Designs visuals and page layouts to work with current design systems and standards. 7. Works closely with NPR Digital Media technical team members to evaluate feasibility and maintainability of designs. 8.
Employs industry-standard technologies to produce work; Is responsible
for maintaining professional skill level, including knowledge of
industry trends. 9. Potentially supervises interns or outside vendors. 10.
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned including, but
not limited to, participating in concept development, prototyping,
design, or graphic production for other NPR Digital Media projects. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:24:53 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Branding The News
I never thought about how the trend of creating logos for major news stories started until I read this "obituary" today. From The New York Times: Ben Blank, who as graphics director for CBS and later ABC television
news introduced the concept of using logolike images behind anchors as
signatures for major news coverage, died on Feb. 3 at his home in
Teaneck, N.J. He was 87.
Mr. Blank invented novel ways of presenting on-air visual information, illustration and symbols, and in so doing helped transform the appearance and content of network evening news.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:43:39 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Art Director Sony, San Francisco Sony U(X)nited (Sony + Sony Ericsson) Experience Creation team is
seeking a technology forward, confident, personable, Art Director who
is a Designer at heart, someone who has a passion for lifestyle
convergence and a solid understanding of design (typography, color
theory, composition, etc). You should encompass knowledge of Flash and
motion design as well as visual / interactive / motion graphic design
trends. You are fluent in simple executions that make big statements.
You should have an ability to direct film / video shoots from both a
talent and production workflow sense. You are an expert in the visual
vernacular and have real-world experience in bringing technology
solutions to market that are based on profitable product strategies. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:16:30 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
lynda.com, Ventura, CADirects and leads the creative vision for the company, reporting to the
Vice President of Marketing. Responsible for managing, maintaining
& creating a powerful brand presence for lynda.com and delivering
creative excellence at every consumer touch point. Responsible for the
overall ideation, coordination and development of all creative assets
across all design mediums. The Creative Director will create and
sustain an environment of creative and professional excellence that
drives brand awareness, sales growth, & customer experience
utilizing top class external and internal resources to achieve their
goals. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:17:55 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Design Industry News
• Tied in with New York Fashion Week, Pantone has released its color forecast for the fall season. The palette (women's colors shown below) offers a mix of safe, natural neutrals and eye-catching but soft brights—in a nod to the current economic climate that seems to call for a certain restraint.   • ThePaperMillStore.com has added more products in SMART Paper's Kromekote cast-coated line; offerings include Kromkote colors/metallics/pearlescents/foils, C1S, C2S and Enamel. • CTI announced the winners of its 2008 Pearl Award: Gill Shuler Graphic Design in Charleston, SC, won Best of Show and Porter Novelli NY Creative Group won the Design Excellence award. CTI is accepting entries for its '09 awards; find entry forms on CTI's website. • Hazen Paper Co. received full FSC chain of custody certification; the paper converter manufactures film- and foil-laminated papers, specialty coated and embossed papers and other subscrates used in consumer-products packaging. • Mohawk Paper has recognized the green cleaning-products company Seventh Generation with its Windpower Partnership Award for its commitment to sustainable design. Seventh Generation packages and markets its environmentally responsible household products with bottle tags, catalogs and coupons printed on Mohawk's 100% postconsumer waste papers. • AgeFotostock is offering 25% off purchases of images and CDs through the end of February. • Legion Paper introduced Legion Bamboo, which contains 90% bamboo and 10% cotton fibers, with a unique texture.
Industry News
Friday, February 13, 2009 8:24:46 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Modbook
File this under: How'd we not know about it before? The Modbook from Axiotron, a slate-style tablet computer that's based on the MacBook and paired with a Wacom drawing stylus. It's an aftermarket modification; you can buy a completely new Modbook or have one of the company's authorized dealers pimp o out your old MacBook. A bit spendy, but totally cool.  via Core77, this video on how the process works: Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, February 13, 2009 7:38:48 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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The Queen's Website
Not sure, exactly, why we find this semi-interesting, but here goes: The Queen of England has updated her royal website. Well, it's not like SHE did the work—that's courtesy of Bang Communications. And it's not just hers—it's all about the Monarchy as a whole. It's just so Old World meets Internet Age. Helpful note: You can also view the site in Gaelic and in Welsh. Here's a screenshot:  via UnBeige
Industry News
Friday, February 13, 2009 2:44:57 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NYPosition Summary: Under moderate supervision with broad latitude for
independent judgment support the Design Director and Senior Designer
with the overall administration and coordination of all printing
projects and production. Job Responsibilities: - Design a wide
range of pieces from concept to final product and help to produce
catalogs, newsletters, brochures, fund-raising materials and other
institutional literature and promotions. - Prepare final layout and artwork for printer. - Report to the design director and work closely with project manager to make sure budgets are met. - Prepare concepts and clean comps for clients -
Traffic and manage jobs from inception through completion; maintain
interim project deadlines and accurately estimate and manage time
independently - Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed. - Perform all other related duties as assigned. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:14:36 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
ArnellOften described as the centerpiece of our business, our Innovation Lab
is a hub of multi-disciplinary specialists who generate provocative
ideas serving brand vision. This creative facility houses graphic,
industrial and architectural designers who develop environmental,
product, and graphic solutions that connect our clients to their
consumers on all levels – sensory, emotional and psychological. We are currently looking for talented Senior Graphic Designers. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:15:32 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Interactive Designer
Planet PropagandaWe're looking for a Senior Interactive Designer who represents the best
of both worlds -- someone who's equally passionate about form and
function. Our ideal candidate will cover the full
logic-to-magic spectrum, from information architecture through user
interface design. Must be able to create compelling, innovative online
experiences, deftly balancing high standards and tight deadlines. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, February 09, 2009 1:26:16 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, February 06, 2009
Job Of The Day
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
The University of AkronSeeking applications for two tenure-track positions in graphic design
at the rank of Assistant Professor. In addition to teaching, candidates
will be expected to contribute to the further development of a strong
graphic design program, contribute to the working of the school and
college at large, and actively pursue and maintain professional
achievements relevant to graphic design. The graphic design program has
approximately 300 student majors with 5 full time faculty. It is within
the Myers School of Art consisting of 23 full-time faculty offering 10
majors and nine minors. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, February 06, 2009 1:02:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
Piece Of Mind
We always like to hear about creative projects designers undertake to support the causes they believe in:
"A Little Piece of Mind" is a fundraising project curated by Marque Creative.
It champions collaboration, community and the importance of craft and
the artisan. The Marque studios in London, New York and Glasgow have commissioned local artisans to create a series of contemporary quilts from fabric swatches donated by creative leaders like Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier and Stella McCartney, among others. The quilts will then be exhibited in London, Glawgow and New York City and auctioned off. All proceeds will benefit homeless organizations: Shelter in the U.K. and the Bowery Mission in the U.S. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, February 05, 2009 2:36:26 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Art Director
Cole HaanPartner with VP, Creative Marketing & Advertising in the Design and
Development of Strong Brand and Corporate Communications Materials.
Direct designers and consultants as necessary in the development of
strong, innovative, creative solutions. Responsible for
leading creative design and strategy for Cole Haan’s brand and
corporate communications materials. This includes managing art
directors, designers, graphic artists, mechanical artists and outside
resources on creative development and execution of all marketing
materials, Direct Mail, corporate identity, packaging and Customer
Relationship Marketing. This will include managing creative department
on daily work requests while maintaining brand integrity and
consistency, schedules and deliverables. Responsible
for ensuring that communications build toward a cohesive and holistic
overall brand experience for Cole Haan customers. This requires a deep
commitment to partnering with other Cole Haan Creatives (Creative
Services, In-store Experience, Store Design and Online), as well as all
business partners (Brand Communications, Brand Management,
Merchandising and Product Design). Oversee creative
execution of all of the above and will oversee and mentor the designers
and production artists that contribute to the work outlined above.
Deliverables include: Concepting, Photoshoots, Layouts &
Presentations. Partners with account team to understand
seasonal messaging and the behaviors of targeted customer segments.
Leverages the seasonal advertising campaign, if appropriate, and the
concept stories. Partners with the VP Creative Director
and the outside Advertising Agency to establish what, where and if key
advertising images and messages are leveraged in Direct Mail and
collateral each season. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:46:10 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
This Makes Me A Little Sick
"Their company, CrowdSpring.com, allows buyers to run competitions for
company logos, Web sites, T-shirts and the like. For buyers of designs,
that means more choice at a fraction of the cost; for aspiring
designers, it means a shot at stealing work from entrenched design
firms."
more from Forbes
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:27:31 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, February 02, 2009
The Game and the Ads ... Meh
Here at HOW HQ, art director Bridgid McCarren and I are probably the only ones who actually watched the game last night (but for a couple of jaw-dropping plays and a killer fourth quarter, it was a penalty-laden drag, IMO). But of course, everyone watches the ads. As the NYTimes.com notes this morning, marketers played it Super safe yesterday (animals and physical comedy ruled the day). If you caught Alec Baldwin's spot for Hulu, you know the online network has all the ads posted. Among my personal faves was this one for Coke.
Industry News
Monday, February 02, 2009 1:36:07 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Communication Designer
FacebookEvery day, Facebook is altering the way people communicate and share
information. Over 150 million people spend 3 billion minutes daily on
Facebook to share and connect with people they care about. As a
Facebook designer, you can fundamentally affect people's lives in a
real and meaningful way. In turn, we ensure you have everything you
need to focus on this mission and be invested in its success - an
equity stake in the company, your dream machine set up, even gourmet
meals served 3 times a day. We are looking for an experienced
Communication Designer to be part of our Facebook Design Team. Serving as
a strategic design partner to many parts of the company, this team
requires a broad knowledge of many design disciplines, excellent
communication skills, and a problem seeking mentality. This position is
full-time, based in Palo Alto, Ca., and reports to the Communication
Design Manager. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, February 02, 2009 1:09:05 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Job Of The Day
Full-time Faculty, Graphic Design
Memphis College of ArtDescription
Responsibilities: Teach all levels of
undergraduate graphic design within the systemic analysis of formal
design principles including: interactive design, emerging technologies
and information architecture. Participate in on-going curriculum
development, community service, and student advising. Maintain active
creative professional practice.
Specific Skills
Qualifications:
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience. Expertise in
design theory and applications for screen-based graphic design with
fluency in bridging the approaches of traditional two-dimensional and
digital mediums. Knowledge of the demands of the professional field,
historical and contemporary design issues, and technologies inherent to
the discipline, strong collaborative and communication skills. Current
professional activity in graphic design and previous college-level
teaching experience are preferred. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, January 30, 2009 1:04:44 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Job Of The Day
Print Production Manager
Knock KnockCOMPANY Boutique gift company and book publisher seeks print
production manager to join creative team. The company is seeking
someone with a solid production background who can create all pre-press
files as well as contribute to the scheduling, organization and digital
management of our original and innovative product, packaging, and
marketing materials. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is
responsible for creating all press-ready files for both product and
marketing materials. This position also oversees all production-related
duties for the creative department by managing schedules, trafficking
proofs; helping to make and check corrections; logging and trafficking
artwork; and updating changes. The production manager checks product
specifications and files for production consistency and identifies
potential problems on press. Candidate has a strong level of
initiative, requiring focus on details and big picture. This person
will lead by example, be detail-driven and a self-motivated team player
with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines while
remaining calm under pressure. The right candidate will be
skilled in handling multiple-page files, color correction, product
rendering and retouching while being organized, unflappable, and able
to thrive in an entrepreneurial growth environment, interested in
producing product that is on trend for the gift and stationery markets. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:26:43 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Job Of The Day
Art Director
HUGEHUGE is an innovative design firm in Brooklyn and Los Angeles with a
renowned team of designers, programmers, and interaction specialists,
all with a dedication to beautiful, highly-functional design. Our work
has won countless awards and we've got a long list of smart, happy
clients including IKEA, JetBlue, AOL, Atlantic Records, and Scholastic. We
are currently seeking an Art Director to lead the visual design for
some of the biggest and most innovative media projects online. These
are major consumer facing websites and we are looking for someone with
experience building large scale projects involving high content
properties and designing commerce sites. HUGE Art Directors
report to the Associate Creative Director and work alongside the
account team, interaction designers, and programmers. He or she will be
responsible for brainstorming creative concepts with the project team,
developing original design concepts, and overseeing the designs
execution. He or she will also participate in visual design
presentations to clients, develop design specs for production, and
oversee and/or build a junior design team. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:17:15 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Job Of The Day
Lead Graphic and Web Designer
BedandBreakfast.comBedandBreakfast.com has an opportunity for an experienced graphic and
web designer to join our growing marketing team. This position will be
a key contributor to and play a large role in the a variety of online
and offline marketing efforts as well as enabling BedandBreakfast.com
to launch great new products and features. As the lead designer, you
will have ownership over the key design elements and user interface for
one of the most well-known niche online travel brands. The ideal
candidate will possess the skills, experience, and creativity to
conceptualize and design a variety of both online and print graphics
and the user interface and web design that support
BedandBreakfast.com’s marketing, sales, and product goals. Project work
may include anything from redesigning full UI paths, to branding and
logo work, to producing online and traditional ads, to photo
procurement and editing for the website and marketing materials.
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects, creativity,
and attention to detail is a must. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, January 26, 2009 1:40:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Design Manager, Packaging
Williams-Sonoma Inc.Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty
retailer of home furnishings in North America. Our brands are among the
best known and most respected in the industry. We successfully market
them through all three major channels - retail stores, catalogs, and
the Internet. Among all of our brands, we cover every room in
the home: from the kitchen to the living room, bedroom, bathroom and
even the home office. Our company is always looking for
intelligent, imaginative and self-motivated people at all levels. We
provide an exciting and creative work environment, a comprehensive
benefits package, and a variety of career opportunities for
professional and personal growth. Act as senior creative lead for all Packaging and Retail Graphics projects: • Design specialty packaging solutions across a wide range of products that meet demands of internal customers • Develop retail graphic concepts that are strategic and visually appealing • Provide art direction and management to other designers - both fulltime staff and contract • Organize design studio operations and delegate workflow • Manage external design partners • Effectively balance time between hands-on design, and art direction/management •
Continually maintain fresh approach to creative, introducing innovative
design elements that work with unique product positioning • Stay on top of relevant industry trends for design inspiration and technical requirements • Effectively balance time between hands-on design (65%), and art direction/management (35%) Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 8:44:07 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Design News
In an otherwise very newsworthy week, here's a roundup of the latest from within the design world: • Mark your calendar: AIGA San Francisco, the AIGA Center for Sustainable Design are hosting Compostmodern 09 on February 21 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. The event explores how sustainability issues converge as design, ecology, social impact, business strategies and economics intersect. Speakers include Eames Demetrios of Eames Office, Allan Chochinov of Core 77, Project M founder John Bielenberg; GreenBiz editor and sustainability author Joel Makower will emcee. • Friend of HOW Peleg Top announces a Call for Entries for his upcoming book, "Designing for the Greater Good" (HarperCollins), which will feature more than 700 projects and indepth case studies. Submit your best work for a cause at DesigningForTheGreaterGood.com by February 27. • Designers producing promotional materials customized to individual recipients may be interested in PersonalEffect 4.5 from XMPie, which handles production, deployment and tracking of variable-data marketing campaigns. • At MacWorld earlier this month, Monotype Imaging unveiled an upgraded version of its font-management program for Macs, FontExplorer. The new version has an iTunes-like interface with a built-in online store component and improved font-handling capabilities. • Quark has partnered with Ingram Micro to offer a discount price on its QuarkXPress 8 when customers purchase a Macintosh computer from Ingram Micro Apple Specialists. The offer runs through March 31, 2009; discounts depend on the type of Mac system purchased. • AlphaPlugins released Engraver II, a plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 that creates effects similar to vintage engraving or lithography by converting images into line art (think of the engraved images on paper money). The plugin is available for Windows and Mac; download a trial version here. • ThePaperMillStore.com now carries Mohawk's 50/10 line of coated paper and its FSC-certified Beckett text and cover papers in five finishes. Both lines include postconsumer waste options and are manufactured entirely using wind power. • Corel has released an update to its CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4, including expanded support for RAW camera files, improved drop shadows and more. Current users can download the service pack from the Corel website. • Now through January 31, Corbis is donating $5 for each purchase made to Oxfam's global climate-change initiative.
Industry News
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:05:31 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Musical Instrument MuseumThe Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is looking for a highly motivated
and creative individual to coordinate and design exhibit graphics for
the 65,000 sq. ft. of permanent exhibition spaces opening in 2010. This
position will work closely with exhibit designers, content managers,
curators, image researchers, and AV specialists to create graphics that
are visually stimulating and highly informative. This position will
have a duration of at least 18 months from date of hire and includes
full benefits. The designer may choose to work as a contracted
consultant or as an employee of MIM. The Graphic Designer will report
to the Senior Project Manager. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:41:32 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Presidential Order: Printer Tackles 1M Inauguration Invites
As federal officials prepare for a crowd of about 4 million for the inauguration of the 44th president, Barack Obama, history is about to be made. And a printing company, Precise Continental in Brooklyn, New York, played their part in the fanfare (as well as Neenah and Buzzink) by printing 1 million official invitations for the inauguration—engraved and complete with the inaugural gold seal. The union shop’s story appeared in the New York Times as well as other local and national media outlets. The folks at Precise Continental reflect proudly of their involvement and they praise Obama for sticking to his guns when it came to selecting a FSC ( Forest Stewardship Council) certified printer. Click Here to Read Their Story and See the InvitationThen, visit the HOW Forum: Do You Like the Traditional Style of the Inauguration Invitation?Not a member? Click Here to RegisterPosted by Jessie
Industry News
Monday, January 19, 2009 2:08:03 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Job of The Day, part II
Industry News
Friday, January 16, 2009 8:54:59 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Junior Art Director/Designer: Brand Response
AAA Northern California, Nevada & UtahCome work with one of the country’s most respected brands: AAA.
This
job is at AAA headquarters in San Francisco. Please note that we (and
this job) will be moving to Pleasant Hill in late 2009.
You’ll
join a 14-person creative group committed to helping make the 100+ year
old AAA brand speak with a fresh voice and make a positive impact on
the lives of 4.3 million AAA Members in Northern California, Nevada
& Utah.
Specific Skills
We’re looking for a junior art director/designer with: • 2-5 years experience in developing consumer communications for major brands (agency or design firm experience preferred). • experience producing direct-response communications, ideally this includes retail promotions and direct mail work. •
a portfolio that demonstrates a sensitivity to the interplay of
concept, words and design. Online portfolio or PDF samples required. • a strong background in print communications. Ideally this is complimented by an understanding of digital communications. • a fondness for—or out-right love of—the AAA brand. A respect for AAA values, including workplace diversity. Posted by Megan
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Friday, January 16, 2009 1:45:52 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Job Of The Day
Designer/Developer
PunchcutWe specialize in user interface design across all channels with a core focus on mobile user experience design. If
you’re looking to move beyond the web and design experiences for
next-generation interfaces then Punchcut is the right place for you. We’re
looking for a designer with 3-5 years experience with portfolios that
demonstrate not only conceptual thinking and unique creative solutions
for complex interactive experiences but also demonstrate solid flash
skills. As a Designer at Punchcut, you will design projects
across all channels and be responsible for understanding our client’s
business and project goals, translating them into unique and thoughtful
interactive experiences. The Designer will work with interaction
designers and developers to implement visual design concepts into
pixel-perfect, bullet-proof user interfaces that demonstrate a solid
understanding of where visual design, interaction design, information
architecture and technology come together to create smart, compelling
and usable experiences across channels and devices. Your work will
demonstrate innovative and appropriate navigation systems, solid
typography, iconography, effective storytelling, an understanding of
color theory with a meticulous attention to detail. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:34:36 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Gunn Jerkens AdvertisingA Long Beach, CA advertising agency seeks an experienced, fast and
talented senior graphic designer to bolster our art department. We deal
heavily in designing visually compelling ads, brochures, print
collateral, web design etc., and need someone with expertise in these
areas along with the flexibility to branch out when needed. This
is not an entry-level position. We are looking for a seasoned designer
with 7+ years of design experience. The qualified candidate should
possess experience with logos, color, brochures, newspaper/magazine ads
and web design; a hands-on approach and positive, problem-solving
attitude with an acute attention to detail. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:55:32 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Researcher & Strategist
Smart DesignSmart is seeking a super talented individual who has a passion for, and
demonstrated excellence in, understanding business and consumer culture
and how design can support them both. While you are fluent in
uncovering business’ objectives and can take market research data and
use it to inform your work, your real talent lies in your ability to
discover the experiences that have deep meaning for people. You are the
primary architect on the approach to and responsible for the day-to-day
leadership on comprehensive design strategy projects. As part of that
leadership effort you have designed and facilitated client workshops as
well as ethnographies. You enjoy working in a team environment and can
work collaboratively to uncover insights that are actionable by
designers. The ability to synthesize business and consumer needs,
trends as well as competitors’ positioning into a strategy is critical.
You’re a talented communicator and can tell a clear, powerful story and
present frequently to senior executives. Taking pictures in a retail
environment without arousing the suspicion of store clerks is big plus.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 1:42:57 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Anti-Fur-Mation at its Best
Whether or not you are fur-free, check out this animation clip by Derby University student Mair Perkins. Perkins is the winner of the first international Design Against Fur 2008 animation competition, which sought a creative, effective animation clip conveying the Fur Free Alliance's message. For more infurmation and other winners, click here
Posted by Jessie
Industry News
Monday, January 12, 2009 4:03:48 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Communication Design Faculty - Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of TechnologyThe Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned
college of art and design, business and technology of the State
University of New York, invites applications for faculty positions in
the Communication Design department. Appointments will begin in fall
2009. Successful candidates are expected to actively participate
in departmental and college-wide committee work; curriculum
development; academic support services, such as portfolio review and
general advisement; student recruitment and admissions; and
professional organizations. Must have excellent communication skills; a
commitment to quality education and student-centeredness; and the
ability to work with a diverse student population and be part of a
collaborative team. Must demonstrate leadership skills. Qualifications
for both positions: Master's degree in relevant discipline; 6 years'
senior- level industry experience; proficiency in and ability to teach
current, industry-standard, design software; experience with course
management systems. Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching
college-level design courses. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, January 12, 2009 1:07:11 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, January 09, 2009
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Emmis InteractiveEmmis Interactive (www.emmisinteractive.com), a division of Emmis
Communications, is seeking a Graphic/Flash Designer who can hit the
ground running in a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround
times. Emmis Interactive services some of the top media outlets in the
country- including the two biggest Hip Hop stations in America, Hot97
(New York) and Power106 (Los Angeles), as well as Chicago’s top Rock
stations, Q101 and The Loop. In addition, we design and produce
interactive projects for many top name brands. Most recently, we’ve
completed interactive design work for brands such as Puma, Ford, Brand
Jordan and Fox Television. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, January 09, 2009 1:42:07 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, January 08, 2009
Job Of The Day
Design Manager
Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic, located in Rochester, MN, is currently seeking an
experienced design studio manager to play a leading role in supporting
design research conducted by the Center for Innovation’s (CFI) SPARC
team. SPARC Design Studio is the research and design group of the CFI
that applies human-centered and participatory techniques of “Design
Thinking” to identify unmet patient needs and create new services
concepts and business strategies to meet those needs. The chosen
candidate will consult with CFI colleagues and departments and
divisions throughout the Clinic seeking to innovate the delivery of
Mayo’s healthcare services; participates in and contributes to the CFI
Strategy Team; and directs/facilitates a variety of cross-functional
projects, duties that require sound judgment and excellent
problem-solving capabilities. Key functions include consulting,
designing and conducting studies and developing/implementing analytical
and creative solutions to problems with significant financial and
operational impact. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:32:50 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Infringement Search
Swissmiss posted a quick link to a new image search service called TinEye. Simply upload an image and the site will show you where it appears on the web. Cool, right? But this seems like it could be a great tool for photographers and illustrators to make sure their work isn't showing up where it shouldn't. Since TinEye doesn't rely on keywords, changing the name of an image won't hide it from the search.  Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:35:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Design Matters
The ever-fabulous Debbie Millman announced the upcoming lineup of her must-listen radio show, Design Matters: the second half of her fifth season will feature the likes of Dan Pink, Joe Duffy, Natalyia Ilyin and Steven Heller. Be sure to catch the new show this Friday, January 9 at 3 p.m. ET with Jessica Helfand. You'll find the show on the online radio network Voice of America Business.
Industry News
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:44:48 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Web Designer
American Society of Landscape ArchitectsAmerican Society of Landscape Architects (asla.org) (to be launched
early October: http://new.asla.org), Washington D.C., in-house position. Manages
the design and usability of the Society's websites, and coordinates
website development with ASLA's web manager, and external consultants. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:55:55 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, January 05, 2009
You're (Probably Not) Invited
Amidst all the e-mails in our inbox last week was this little gem: a release from printing company Precise Continental, a fine printing and engraving company in Brooklyn, NY, stating that it had won the bid to produce 1 million (!) engraved invitations to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration. (NYTimes.com has the full story.) The company rounded up enough ink and paper (Neenah CLASSIC CREST Recycled 100 Natural White) and had employees working round the clock to hit the January 2 deadline. Talk about history in the making. 
Industry News
Monday, January 05, 2009 3:39:02 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Designer
WinterhouseWinterhouse needs a designer for one year beginning March 1. We're looking for someone literate, alert and hard-working. Strong typographic skills, skilled art direction and editorial experience. Capable of doing online work. Housing possible. Car necessary. Salary competitive. Location: rural country two hours from New York City, three hours from Boston. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, January 05, 2009 2:43:32 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Job of the Day
Product Manager/Designer
KICThe Oxnard, CA, company is looking for a designer to suit this job description: Creates the design, development, selection and approval of materials,
shapes and patterns appropriate for product assortment and private
label opportunities in the tabletop and housewares industry. The
successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development
of products within the design department to achieve sales and profit
growth ensuring that brand profile and integrity are executed. Overseas
travel is a must and speaking Mandarin is a plus but not mandatory.
Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Monday, December 22, 2008 1:48:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday News
• Neenah's longtime writing/text/cover brand CLASSIC Linen has been updated with three pearlescent colors, plus two rich dark hues that work well with metallic inks and foil stamping. There's an accompanying new promo, "Love Linen." The line is FSC certified, 100% carbon neutral and available with a new digital finish. • L.A. design firm AdamsMorioka created the new " Mohawk Via Operator's Manual" to showcase the paper and provide useful information for printers on topics like controlling dot gain and intensifying images with fluorescent inks. • Fontshop compiled a list of the top typefaces of 2008; we recently featured to of them, Bree and FFPitu in HOW's annual typography issue (coming soon to a newsstand near you, or available here). But we're also liking Parry, which has a nice Courier-ish quality to it. 
• ThePaperMillStore.com
has expanded its line of digital papers, with Aspire Petallics, Mohawk
Color Copy papers and digital photo papers. The online shop also has
added to its assortment of blank announcement and correspondence cards
and envelopes.
• The School of Visual Arts
has hired 8 faculty members for its new MFA Interaction Design
Department, which will start enrollment in fall of 2009. The new staff
are Steve Duenes, graphics director for The New York Times; frog
design’s Robert Fabricant, Josh Musick, and Clay Wiedemann; researcher
Rob Faludi; OZOlab’s Managing Director Tamara Giltsoff; interaction
designer Phi-Hong D. Ha; and Rebekah Hodgson, designer at Etsy. • Chermayeff & Geismar recently unveiled a new exhibit design for the Smithsonian Museum's Star-Spangled Banner Exhibition, which features the enormous 34-foot by 30-foot flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem. • Markzware has released a Windows version of its Q2ID (QuarkXPress to InDesign) conversion tool, with support for InDesign CS3 and CS4, and for Quark 3.3 through 8. • Domtar touts Lynx Opaque as the "house sheet" of choice for printers with a new promo called "Housecat." 
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Friday, December 19, 2008 8:28:17 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Downturn, Schmownturn
Downturn? Some designers, agencies and marketers are licking their chops, seeing in the current state of things opportunity rather than doom. (Presumably, those people aren't Bernie Madoff's clients.) Two items caught our attention this week: First, a report from FunctionFox with results of their recent survey of creative firms. This Creative Industry Outlook Survey found that people in our business are optimistic looking ahead to 2009: 72% of respondents expect revenues to grow or remain steady despite the downturn. More highlights: * 23% expects to increase their staff in 2009 * 61% expects to maintain current staff size * 33% of firms feel positive about their abilities to refocus their approach and positioning * 20% see new media, such as social networks, as their greatest opportunity in 2009 Ad agency Ogilvy & Mather, citing a recent AdAge headline declaring, "Remarkable innovation occurs in marketing and media in the worst of times," has launched a website to help marketers think and act strategically ... now. The site offers four position papers on tapping PR, making the most of creative assets and more. Smart. last item via UnBeige
Industry News
Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:17:23 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Job of the Day
Senior Designer
Libby Perszyk Kathman
LPK is an international design agency with a proven track record in
Building Leadership Brands. By integrating strategy, design and
innovation, LPK leverages relevant consumer, shopper and market
insights to create value, sustain leadership and transform businesses. A Senior Designer must consistently demonstrate
creative excellence and the ability to help manage projects. He/She
supports the Design Director and may be responsible for a brand or
project within a brand in a global team environment. He/She also
contributes to projects by providing design solutions and rationale
that align with client objectives. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:15:38 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Interactive Designer
National Public RadioResponsible for a range of design projects for NPR Digital Media
products and services. Such projects may include both general visual
and interaction design for NPR.org and related properties, style
guides, templates, and other design deliverables. Projects may also
include the design and production of news and other editorial graphics
and interactive storytelling applications, including information
graphics, charts illustrations and maps. This is a full-time position
with benefits. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 1:40:49 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Job Of The Day
Art Director
Communications and External Affairs
The New SchoolThe Communications and External Affairs department (CEA) of The New
School is the center of branding, messaging, and promotion for this
complex university. Integrating numerous disciplines, including web and
online media; video, photography, and broadcast; marketing and
advertising; public relations and internal communications; editorial;
publication production; and graphic design, CEA presents the face of
this university to help build awareness and visibility, grow
enrollment, and support alumni outreach and fundraising. Central to
this creative and strategic operation is finding the right Art Director. While
the specific responsibilities and qualifications are noted below, it
will be some less tangible qualities that we'll be looking for in our
search: - a seasoned professional who not only excels at all
the traditional print design and production techniques, but has
embraced new media and web design as well - an articulate
visionary who can not only see the big picture, but can inspire and
connect with his or her staff to execute the small picture - an innovative designer who will push the boundaries of The New School's visual identity and interpret it in inventive ways -
an open and inquisitive individual who is excited by change and tickled
at the prospect of leading the vision and execution of that change Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, December 15, 2008 1:14:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Cool New Hire
Sol Sender, who led the creative development of the Obama ’08 campaign logo, has joined VSA Partners as a strategist. VSA has posted a video of Sender telling the story of the conception and birth of the Obama ’08 logo,
including the strategy behind it, developmental concepts and finalist
designs for the identity not chosen by the campaign.  Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:27:21 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Industry News
• Quark has released a free booklet, video and online content to help creatives integrate QuarkXPress 8 with Adobe tools including Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. In other Quark news, the company has launched ilovedesign.com, an online community for designers that now has more than 10,000 registered users from around the world. Designers can share their work for comment and critique and chat about design. • LA-based interactive agency the Groop developed the website for Causecast.org, a social networking site that links charitable organizations with the celebrities who endorse them and the users who support them. • Users of TimeFox, the online time- and project-tracking system for small creative shops, can download a free Dashboard Widget that allows users to simply and quickly log time spent on projects, without having to access the online tool. • agefotostock.com is offering a deal: Creatives who purchase a minimum of $500 (before tax) worth of images between now and December 31 are eligible for a 20% discount on online purchases in January. See website for details. • The October release of Adobe Creative Suite 4 products has also launched a wave of tutorials: Que Publishing has issued books in its "On Demand" series focusing on Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro and other CS4 programs. And O'Reilly has released books in its "Missing Manual" series covering Dreamweaver and Flash CS4. Posted by Bryn
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:55:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Job Of The Day
Package Designer
MattelTyco R/C is a leader in radio controlled mass-market vehicles. The Tyco
R/C division of Mattel, Inc., is looking for a talented graphic
designer to join its packaging team. This senior-level designer will
bring a great eye, rock-solid technical skills and enthusiasm to the
team. Check out www.tycoRC.com! The ideal candidate will have
strong art direction and graphic design skills, with experience in
consumer products packaging. A positive attitude, iron-clad work ethic
and strong communication/people skills are non-negotiable. This is a
40-hour a week position that is classified as “temporary”, but may lead
to full-time employment for a rock-star designer. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:22:18 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, December 08, 2008
Job Of The Day
Head of the School of Design
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon seeks a qualified and talented individual to lead the
School of Design along a continuing path of educational and research
excellence - an individual ready to assume a multifaceted leadership
role within a highly recognized and devoted design and academic
community. The ideal candidate, who will ultimately be appointed
by, and work closely with, the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, will
bring a capacity for visionary leadership on behalf of an exceptionally
diverse and talented design faculty. The new Head must be ready to
create, shape and implement any number of new and continuing
initiatives, while representing and evangelizing CMU Design to varied
constituencies within and outside of the University. The Head of
the School of Design will be prepared to work effectively with a wide
range of individuals: faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors,
university leaders, parents, and friends of the university. This role
requires effective decision making, consultative problem solving, a
creative management style, and the embrace of new ways of advancing
design education. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, December 08, 2008 1:07:52 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Job Of The Day
Online Communications Manager
Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory TheatreResponsibilities include build a dynamic internet and intranet presence
for all aspects of YSD/YRT. Strong communication, strategic thinking
and planning skills; excellent skills in graphic design, typography,
and image processing. Experience in web-based communications, project
management and in presenting and articulating creative and technical
concepts. Full University benefits package. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:16:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Job Of The Day
Interaction Designer
Crispin Porter + BoguskyCrispin Porter + Bogusky – winner of the Cannes Titanium Lion for
Interactive Agency of The Year - is looking for talented, innovative
Interaction Designers to join the team at our Boulder, CO headquarters.
Candidates for this position must have a strong foundation in
information architecture, a keen eye for design, and a deep desire to
produce groundbreaking experiences for the web. We seek
outside-the-box thinkers who suck down new technologies like Kool-Aid,
and live to make the web a more well-designed and interactive place to
live and play. After all, you’ll be creating for leading brands, like
Volkswagen, Nike, Domino’s, Coke Zero, Burger King, Microsoft, Sprite,
and Geek Squad. This is a unique invitation to collaborate
with the creative minds behind simpsonizeme.com,
subservientchicken.com, petmoustache.com, comeclean.com, MINI’s
roofstudio.com, sublymonal.com, and vw.com. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:17:39 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, December 01, 2008
Job of the Day
Client Director
Landor AssociatesLandor touts the benefits of living in Cincinnati—affordable housing, a big yard, a 10-minute commute, excellent schools, great work-life balance, world-class culture, professional sports (we here at HOW HQ agree with all but the professional sports, which this year are disastrous). Here's more from the job post: We are seeking a Client Director who has the experience to help clients
achieve business success by building, creating, and revitalizing their
brand(s) across all points of touch. In doing so, the Client Director
is responsible for building and maintaining long-term client
relationships, for earning the role of trusted adviser (both to the
client and colleagues), for achieving revenue and profitability
targets, and for exhibiting the highest standards of integrity,
professionalism, and ethics.
Industry News
Monday, December 01, 2008 1:55:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Job of the Day
Graphic Designer
24 Seven Inc., Los Angeles
Hot Design Studio located on the Westside with top corporate and
entertainment clients is looking to hire a Graphic Designer to add to
the team. Ideal candidate will have 3 plus years experience and strong
background working with corporate clients on annual reports, collateral
and more. Great client base, strong reputation for top design work.
Freelance to start with potential for fulltime for ideal fit
Industry News
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:43:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Recycled
Can't believe no one thought of this before now ... Earth911.com is an easy way to find recycling options near you for all kinds of items from your home or office, from leftover paint, to the old TV you had in college, to inkjet cartridges. Enter your ZIP code and the item you want to get rid of, and the site shows you options -- not just recycling centers but also organizations like Goodwill that accept donated goods. The site's design and UI are great, too -- once you enter your ZIP code, any page you visit will automatically show related links near you. And it offers up related articles about making smart usage of the things you own. via Core77Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Monday, November 24, 2008 5:34:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job of the Day
HBO: Supplemental Design Manager,
Off-Air Creative ServicesThe
Supplemental Design Manager will cover for employee on maternity leave.
This person guides and motivates the creative team in developing all
HBO/Cinemax print and web promotional effort. Maintains relationships
with clients, understands their business objectives and strategy, and
is able to communicate these strategies to their team-assuring the
objectives have been met with the proper tone, messaging and design.
Assumes leadership position in coordinating efforts between all
stakeholders (art directors/designers/writers/project managers) in
creative production of projects. Supervises the creative growth and
career development of all designers and consistently seeks to enhance
the level of creativity generated by team members. Oh, and they'll reimburse your cable bill.
Industry News
Monday, November 24, 2008 4:30:08 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, November 21, 2008
News Flashes
My goodness, with all the press releases coming in this week ... Herewith, a roundup of news from around the design world: • O'Reilly has published "Adobe InDesign CS4 One-on-One" by longtime InDesign expert Deke McClelland. The training provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, DVD-video demos, and practical projects to help you sharpen your InDesign CS4 skills. • Cash flow is king these days, and getting paid on time is critical for design shops. Intuit released the latest version of its online billing tool, Intuit billing Manager. The upgrade includes new Safari and iPhone support; unlimited invoicing is free, and there's a monthly fee for additional services like estimate creation and credit card processing. • Curious about Adobe CS 4 products? The company offers a free, fully functional 30-day trial for Mac and Windows. • Here's another stock resource: BrightQube, a stock image search engine that links 40+ brands plus microstock and individual photographers' websites. The company promises easy-to-navigate functionality that assembles results from across multiple stock collections onto one page. • If you're a photographer selling your images, Auto FX offers Pixplug, a web service that helps photographers upload and create their own stock-photo sites, plus create and sell merchandise and albums featuring their work. • The Paper Mill Store offers a $100 rebate on all Pantone products, for purchases of $499 or more. • Behance launched its Action Method Online, a web-based organization and project-management platform for creative individuals and teams to organize themselves along an action-oriented philosophy and enable more ideas to come to life. The tool is free for up to 50 action steps, then users can sign up for the premium version at $12/month or $99/year. • Continental Colorcraft scored Sappi Fine Paper's International Printer of the Year Award for its quality printing work on the POM Wonderful Press Kit. • Workamajig updated its program to include support for the new versions of Adobe Flash, Mac's latest Leopard OS X and Safari 3.2. • Smith Micro Software released GroBoto, a 3D rendering software for PC and Mac users, wtih tools to quickly create animations and dimensional images. • The Art Directors Club announced a call for entries for ADC88; deadline is January 16. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, November 21, 2008 4:18:41 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Interaction Designer
MotorolaCome join the “World’s Largest Startup” as Motorola’s Mobile Devices
business launches a new future for mobile products and services in
2009. The Consumer Experience Design team (CXD) is searching for
passionate designers to help pull the company towards our inevitable
future of highly connected, social experiences. Our ambition to make
Motorola a recognized leader in digital design is bolstered by our
technologies which provide us with a palette for creating richer, more
cinematic experiences that are adaptable to a world of diverse users. You’ll
be joining one of the largest design organizations in the world, with
offices in the US, UK, Singapore, India, China, Korea and Brazil, but
one that still feels like family. We believe in ourselves, our future
and our heritage in Motorola. We believe we can do anything. We believe
in the power of networks. We believe we can make a difference. In
everything we do, we employ an iterative, user-centered design approach
in order to optimize business strategies, build our brand develop rich
experiences and ensure usability. Specifically, the Interaction
Design Team collaborates closely with global telecom service providers
and internal work partners to create compelling, usable and innovative
mobile experiences for over 100 million worldwide users. We create
seamless solutions that include multimedia, calling, connectivity,
messaging and productivity applications. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, November 21, 2008 12:56:09 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Job Of The Day
Product Designer
FacebookFacebook is looking for an experienced Product Designer to be a key
member in a very small team of designers. This position is part of the
engineering organization so candidates must be able to write the code
to build what they design. The position is full-time and reports to the
Product Design Lead. The position is based in our main office in
downtown Palo Alto, CA. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:05:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Job Of The Day
Industrial/Interactive Design Professor
Syracuse UniversityThe School of Art and Design at Syracuse University invites
applications for a full-time tenure track position within the
Industrial and Interaction Design program. This Assistant / Associate
Professor level position will begin Fall 2009. The Industrial and
Interaction Design program is one of the oldest and most highly
respected five year programs in this nation. Qualifications for this
position include a masters degree in Industrial or Interaction Design,
prior teaching experience, extensive knowledge of Computer Aided
Industrial Design and rapid prototyping. In addition, the candidate
must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate design education, a
strong record of professional practice and experience with curriculum
development. The candidate will also be expected to participate fully
in department duties, college, and committee work. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 2:29:52 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Job Of The Day
Textile Designer
TargetAs a Textile Designer, you will develop and execute textile designs
that achieve overall product strategy and merchant objectives. SEE YOURSELF: Executing designs for a given season, business segment and Target guest. Participating in research & development of seasonal trends, themes, concepts, color, fabric, and styling. Ensuring designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction. Ensuring textile design package is complete, accurate and handed off to Technical Design/AMC/Merchandising/Sr. Designer on time. Maintaining
consistent POV (point of view) and POD (point of difference) within the
brand through collaboration with Design Manager and peers. Collaborating with Merchandising, AMC/Sourcing and vendors to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity. Producing cohesive product presentations to sell concepts to merchants, including boards, tears, samples, etc. Developing an understanding of business and assortment strategies. Interacting
and develop relationships with Tech Designers, buyers, vendors, Color
Office to exchange ideas, leverage expertise and streamline the process. Managing expenses to budget. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:16:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Job Of The Day
Packaging Engineer
Staples• Work with various teams to create new structural packaging designs for Staples Brands Group (SBG) categories. • Work with the Brand and Product Development teams to solve challenging packaging problems and create new and exciting solutions for all global affiliates. • Prepares and maintains specifications for internal and external services. •
Collaborate with the various teams to develop innovative structural
packaging designs that enhance product features and are cost effective.
• Develop 2D dimensional drawings for paperboard and corrugated
packaging and 3D CAD drawings for plastic –based packaging as needed. •
Involvement in all aspects of design from concept ideation and
sketching to sampling and prototyping to manufacturing specifications. •
Manage categories and projects as needed. Manage projects to meet
established time goals for product launch dates based on product briefs. • Create die lines of components used for customer approval regarding packaging style and material specifications. • Investigate new vendors and packaging innovation (materials, graphics, safety, etc.). • Participates in defining the policy for the projects and prepares and maintains the relevant documentation. •
Must be able to manage a network of 3rd party designers on specialized
projects. Interacts with designers and contract suppliers to jointly
develop new and existing structures. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, November 14, 2008 12:37:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Job Of The Day
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
Boston UniversityResponsibilities include teaching introductory level, upper level, and
possibly graduate level courses in one or more of the following areas:
Graphic/Information Design, Design Theory, Design Practice, Typography,
Digital Imaging, 3-D Design, Animation, Multimedia Design, New Media.
MFA graphic design, 3-5 yrs professional exp, prefer and/or college
teaching exp. Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Dreamweaver, and Flash. Video and Sound a plus. Additional
responsibilities include curriculum development, departmental and
university committees. Evidence of a substantive exhibition record
would be helpful. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:46:52 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
The ShopAre you secretly hoping to be part of a scrappy agency where you can
have a significant impact on the company’s vision and growth? We’re an
unconventional and collaborative branding shop that’s got big dreams
and needs a talented creative director to help pave the way. We’re
based in Bend, but are opening an office in Portland where you’ll help
run the show. We’re looking for a natural leader who knows how
to lead with inspiration and a great spirit – not a big ego. You should
be terrific at managing in-house and freelance talent, and able to
generate big ideas that win accounts and awards. You should have a
knock-out book of national client work in both traditional and
interactive media. If working intensely with a small group of spirited adventures and crafting stories threaded with emotion are your idea of great day, we'd love to talk. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:04:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Job Of The Day
Interactive Designer
PBSPBS seeks talented candidates for Interactive Designer. The designer
will provide design and production support to the General Audiences,
Product and Strategy teams under the direction of the Creative Director
including working with vendor and will act as lead on assigned design
tasks. Key responsibilities include: • Produce wireframes, comps and final cuts for assigned design tasks; • Produce and optimize graphics from comp stage; • Hand-code HTML pages, including DHTML, CSS, basic JavaScript, Flash; • Work closely with members of the PBS Interactive strategy, product, content, design and technical teams on multiple projects. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:47:10 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Cheap, the New Luxe
Interesting article on NYTimes.com today about how marketers (and their advertising and design agencies) are taking their messages down a few notches on the luxury scale. From shooting commercials in less-glamorous locations (a middle-class home, not a mansion) to including pricetags on featured items, to dropping coupons into print advertising, seems like everyone's promoting value over extravagance these days. Are your clients taking the same approach? Weigh in on the HOW forum about the trends you're seeing.
Industry News
Monday, November 10, 2008 8:06:39 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Design Manager - Cheese
Kraft FoodsIn this role, you have the opportunity to lead and participate in
creating a new experiential vocabulary for the brands in the Cheese
Category. You will participate in developing the design vision and
strategy for the Design organization in our Cheese Business Unit (BU).
You will also participate in implementing innovative design initiatives
across the Cheese BU including some of Kraft’s iconic brands. You will
partner with cross-functional team members in Research &
Development, Marketing, and Consumer Insights & Services while
reporting into the Cheese BU. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, November 10, 2008 1:32:03 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, November 07, 2008
Friday Design News
Scoop from around the design world to share with you on this Friday: • The Art Directors Club and Idealist, a clearinghouse and website for nonprofit organizations, have teamed up on DesignismConnects.org. The new site connects creative professionals with nonprofits that need their services. Creatives can match their skills to causes they believe in; both sides of the equation post profiles and users can search to find partnerships they'd like to pursue. Organizations like Crime Stoppers of Mid Michigan, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and Evergreen4Kids have posted projects ranging from TV public service announcements to website design. As the year winds down and you're looking for a cause to support, look to DesignismConnects.org (and maybe even get your clients involved, too). • Neenah has updated its flagship CLASSIC CREST brand with new colors, sizes and weights; the entire portfolio is also FSC certified and manufactured carbon-neutral and with renewable energy. A new swatchbook is available.  • Noted design educator Roland Young joins the faculty of Academy of Art University in San Francisco beginning in January. The veteran teacher was hailed by the school's graphic design chair, Mary Scott, as "inspirational and brilliant." Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, November 07, 2008 4:51:19 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Artist
Pixar Animation StudiosPosition Summary: Provide graphic art, design & support to
feature films and related projects. Execute still and motion graphics
that enhance set and character elements, that support general aesthetic
of films and related projects. General Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with Production Designer & art team to help determine elements in the film that require specific graphic treatment. •
Utilizing both still and motion graphics, conceptualize, design and
implement graphic elements consistent with the style and quality of the
film. • Research items, timelines, events, people, etc relevant to
the period being covered in film to provide a high level of detail and
authenticity. • Provide art, design and graphic artistry to feature films and related projects. • Plan and oversee motion and still graphics deliverables and ensure that timelines for delivery are met. • Serve as general production artist as needed on related projects. • Other duties as assigned. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, November 07, 2008 2:12:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
Job Of The Day
Art Director
HUGEHUGE is an innovative design firm with offices in Brooklyn, Los
Angeles, Atlanta, and London. We have a renowned team of programmers,
designers, and interaction specialists, all with a dedication to
beautiful, highly-functional design. Our work has won countless awards
and we've got a long list of smart, happy clients including IKEA,
JetBlue, MTV, Atlantic Records, and Time Inc. We are currently
seeking an Art Director to lead the visual design for some of the
biggest and most innovative media projects online. These are major
consumer facing websites and we are looking for someone with experience
building large scale projects involving high content properties and
designing commerce sites. HUGE Art Directors report to the Associate
Creative Director and work alongside the account team, interaction
designers, and programmers. He or she will be responsible for
brainstorming creative concepts with the project team, developing
original design concepts, and overseeing the designs execution. He or
she will also participate in visual design presentations to clients,
develop design specs for production, and oversee and/or build a junior
design team. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:09:47 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Job Of The Day
Creative Curator
R/GAR/GA, The Agency for the Digital Age, is an award-winning, full-service
agency that transforms the way people interact with brands. From its
inception, R/GA has won numerous top awards in the film, production,
advertising and interactive industries, including the Academy Award,
the D&AD Black Pencil and the Cannes Titanium Lion. The
primary responsibility of the position will be to manage the agency’s
award submissions and identify award and public relations opportunities.
Applicants should have 2-3 years of agency experience; very strong
writing and communication skills; knowledge of industry trends and
standards; and knowledge of multichannel marketing with an emphasis on
digital. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 1:37:43 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
ICON Health & FitnessICON Health & Fitness has an opening for a Senior Graphic Designer
in our products graphics department. ICON is the world’s largest
manufacturer of fitness equipment. Some of our brands include,
NORDICTRACK, PROFORM, HEALTHRIDER and FREEMOTION. We are seeking
applicants with the ability to manage and design product graphics. As
the senior graphic designer, you will be working with a talented and
diverse team of graphic and industrial designers. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:02:20 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, November 03, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
92nd Street YWorking in a busy design department, reporting to the Creative
Director, the Senior Graphic Designer will take a lead role in the
implementation of brand strategy and design direction. The Senior
Graphic Designer will also motivate the Creative Services department.
Requires an ability to work quickly and efficiently on a broad range of
design projects from modest one color to elaborate four color
productions including print advertising, posters, flyers, newsletters,
brochures, labels, front of house, point of purchase, internet and
other related direct mail and collateral materials. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, November 03, 2008 1:57:26 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Job Of The Day
Assistant Professor of Illustration
Rhode Island School of DesignThe Department of Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design seeks
applications for a full time faculty position as Assistant Professor in
Illustration starting fall of 2009. The Illustration Department is one
of RISD's largest undergraduate departments, with approximately 250
students, 10 full-time faculty and 25 part-time faculty. The
successful candidate must possess experience in both teaching and
professional practice as an illustrator, with expertise in visual
communication/illustration concepts, traditional and digital media, and
the history of illustration and visual communication. Candidates
should be prepared to discuss with the search committee a working
vision for the future of illustration as an art form and a profession,
including new approaches to traditional outlets in print media, new
applications made possible by digital media and the internet, as well
as innovative venues for narrative imagery and visual communication. The
department places the highest value on acuity of visual analysis and
clarity of verbal communication in forging a fruitful connection
between our students and their work. A minimum of two years
college teaching experience is expected, with a terminal degree in the
candidate’s area of expertise, or equivalent professional experience.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Service
to the department and college is required, including participation in
curriculum development and contribution to the department's continued
growth and on-going position as a leader in the field. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 31, 2008 12:17:28 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Job Of The Day
Art Director
Fiskars, Craft DivisionJoin a company that's been a success for over 350 years. The Fiskars,
Craft division is a branded consumer products company focusing on a
wide range of products. Please visit our company website for more
information, www.fiskars.com. We have an immediate need for an Art
Director at our Madison, WI facility. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:34:45 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Job Of The Day
Chair of Design
Minneapolis College of Art & DesignServes as a member of the teaching faculty of the College, with
administrative and leadership responsibilities, with the other academic
leaders, for the overall educational program at MCAD, and is directly
responsible for the Design Department. Serves as a member of the
Academic VP's Cabinet and on committees as may be advantageous to the
College, and carries out such functions as may be necessary and
assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, October 27, 2008 12:19:01 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Job Of The Day
Production Artist
Crispin, Porter + BoguskyCrispin, Porter + Bogusky is looking for a Digital Production Artist
with strong typography, mechanical and design skills. The candidate
must be a highly motivated team player with an eye for detail and show
an uncompromising quality in their work. We prefer an individual
with a conceptual background and experience working at a creative
driven agency. The individual will need to have a good understanding of
pre-press, printing processes and building graphic files accordingly.
The candidate must also be well organized, have good communication
skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround
environment while giving support to other artists as needed. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 17, 2008 3:19:14 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Job Of The Day
Design Center Manager
Herman MillerResponsible for all aspects of managing a Corporate Design Center
located in Chicago, IL. This person will oversee installations,
customer experience, events, and day-to-day operations of the design
center while managing concierge and receptionist. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:23:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
American Eagle OutfittersResponsibilities: • Oversee design, concept and on-time creation of
Marketing materials, including items like in-store signs, direct
mailers, magazine advertising, brand tools, etc. • Maintain archival creative job files. • Maintain graphic design equipment including computers and software. • Audit organization for brand consistency. • Launch special design projects when assigned • Perform other duties as assigned Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:44:27 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Job Of The Day
Packaging Creative Leader
Landor AssociatesLandor Associates is the world's most accomplished and internationally
recognized branding and design consultancy. Offering a
multidisciplinary range of brand strategy, design, naming, interactive,
and research services, we help our clients worldwide create, renew, and
strengthen their brand power. In other words, “we create brands that
transform business. The Cincinnati office is seeking a
Packaging Creative Leader with a strong background in Beauty, Packaging
and Corporate Identity. You will deliver innovative creative solutions,
help direct the creative and planning process of all assigned projects,
and participate with Client Services and Production to maintain client
relationships and implement strategic deliverables. You must
be able to deliver innovative creative solutions with expertise, lead
the creative process within your assigned teams, and have a proactive,
collaborative relationship with your account management team. You will
also manage a team of designers and senior designers and be able to
critique their work in a professional manner, monitor creative studio
utilization, and ensure profitability on assigned projects by adhering
to established budgets and schedules. You will also provide input for
the creative approach and presentation of a pitch/proposal and will
attend client briefings as necessary. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, October 10, 2008 1:30:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Job Of The Day
Art Director
Bath & Body WorksThe Art Director is responsible for implementing the creative marketing
strategy, processes and programs. Conceptualizes, develops, implements
and maintains the brand identity through all marketing communication to
customers. Assists in managing the artistic translation of the brand
strategy and marketing plans to customers. Remains aware of latest
trends and technologies in retail marketing arena. Must possess the ability to: •Manage
and implement creative execution of collateral, direct mail,
point-of-sale materials, promotional materials, launch materials and
other internal and external materials as required •Oversee photography, including booking of models and photographers; if required, negotiate related fees •Conduct regular store visits and competitive shop audits •Work within established budget and scheduling parameters for creative development •Develop a broad range of outside design and copy vendors to augment in-house capabilities Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:03:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
Golden Artist Colors Inc.Golden Artist Colors, Inc. needs a creative director who wishes to work
in a collaborative environment, has the ability to think strategically,
as well as the ability to lead the creative direction for the brand. ·
You’ll work closely with the Product Manager to successfully execute
the marketing strategy for GOLDEN fine art products. You’ll be
responsible for gathering and sharing the voice of the consumer
(artist) and with fact-based information, lead the creative direction
for communications directed to the consumer. · "Your everyday tasks
will require that you be great at AND experienced with: brand
advertising, marketing publications, video, web, social networking and
direct customer communications. · You'll also solve communications and marketing dilemmas with a variety of tactics on an ad-hoc basis. ·
You will have done great design work yourself but perhaps even more
important, should know how to inspire your design team and writers to
do great work. · You love to think of new ideas and brainstorm
solutions with both your peers and your direct reports. You aren’t
afraid to state your case to your boss with passion and you know how to
make a convincing argument. · You are thoughtfully able to lead cross-functional teams for purposes of new product development. ·
You must be able to efficiently manage your daily, weekly, monthly
calendar and coordinate timelines, workloads and project priorities
with the design team. · You’ve put in your time honing your craft,
approximately 10 years in creative roles culminating in the Associate
Creative Director or similarly titled role that you now hold. · Your Bachelor’s Degree could be in Fine Art, Design, Journalism, Arts Administration or a similar field. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 3:27:31 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Job of the Day
Assistant Design Manager
Campbell's Soup CompanyMust love soup: Providing innovative packaging and brand communication solutions that
accurately reflect marketing strategy and corporate business goals, the
Assistant Design Manager is a creative team member responsible for
establishing conceptual, stylistic and strategic direction for assigned
businesses or brands. This individual must articulate the design
process, direct design development and manage multiple design projects
in collaboration with internal clients, cross functional teams, and
external partners. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal
skills, he/she will demonstrate an ability to justify design solutions
to both the marketing team and the broader business community.
Industry News
Monday, October 06, 2008 7:11:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday Design News
Lots of news from around the biz today, including: • EXHIBITOR magazine is accepting entries in its Exhibit Design Awards; early (discounted) entry deadline is November 24. Judges include Chris Calori of Calori & Vanden-Eynden, Graham Hanson of the eponymous firm and Tali Krakowsky of Imaginary Forces. 2008. • Quark announced the upcoming release of its enterprise solutions for design and workflow: Quark Publishing System 8, QuarkCopyDesk 8 and QuarkXPress Server 8. Together with page-layout program QuarkXPress 8, the products offer a holistic publishing system. • If you have a chance to tour a paper mill, you should take it; there's no better way to fully understand the most prevalent material in the designer's tool kit. (We've toured the SMART mill just up the road from HOW HQ.) No mill nearby, you say? Glatfelter has an interactive online version.  • Neenah's Clearfold translucent paper is now FSC-certified, as are several types of decorative papers intended for use on book covers and box wraps. • Wausau released "Introducing Royal Resource," a new promo that showcases updates to its Royal Resource line of Writing, Text and Cover papers, with new textures and earthy colors.  Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Monday, October 06, 2008 4:42:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Giving Back
Creative staffing agency Artisan is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sponsoring a design competition that will match a design firm with a needy nonprofit organization and provide $20,000 to support the firm's design efforts on behalf of the nonprofit group. A panel of judges has chosen three creative firms and three nonprofits to compete for the award; winners of the Match that Gives Back will be announced at an event on November 6. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, October 03, 2008 2:49:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Job Of The Day
In-House Graphic Designer
Pixi Beauty• To work closely with the creative director and production manager, taking ideas or verbal brief to final printing artwork. • Mainly working with product design & outer packaging, POS materials and presentations. • Product photography & touch up photos. • Refreshing & updating current websites. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:35:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Job Of The Day
Head of the School of Design
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University is inviting applications for the position of Head of the School of Design. At
Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design, we believe design to be a
humanistic discipline, the art of conceiving, planning, and shaping
products that are made to serve the needs and desires of people. We
believe that design will change the world, a world that values the
quality of people’s lives in balance with a healthy and sustainable
planet. We build on the humanistic, artistic, and scientific strengths
of Carnegie Mellon as a leading research university, to identify and
address new problems as they emerge. The person filling this
position must be able to work effectively with a wide range of people:
faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, university leaders, parents
and friends of the University. The position requires effective
decision-making, consultative problem solving, creative management,
embracing of new technology, and a high level of energy, dedication,
and passion for the future of design. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:13:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUPThe focus of this position is to provide graphics trend direction,
create high quality T-shirt graphic artwork, and follow up with all
T-shirts throughout the entire development process for multiple
divisions. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Create trend direction/mood boards for each season • Develop and follow up with all T-shirt development from initial strike off to final production • Color match, generate, and update digital color palettes for each season • Color separate and create pitch sheets/T-shirt spec. requests for print artwork • Make color and line quality correction comments Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 29, 2008 1:10:08 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Hoefler & Frere-Jones Inc.Hoefler & Frere-Jones is looking for an experienced graphic
designer to work across all aspects of the customer experience. This
position is full-time at our offices in New York. First and
foremost, this position demands an absolute mastery of typography, and
candidates must have experience with (and enthusiasm for) a wide range
of media. You will be responsible for designing and executing all
visual materials associated with an established, evolving, and highly
visible brand, so experience with identity design is a plus. Digital
projects will include all visuals connected with our website, from the
presentation of typefaces to the development of new user interfaces.
Print projects will include the design of advertising, catalogs, and
type specimens. You will work with our marketing team to conceptualize
and execute a wide range of projects, and with a programmer to develop
new features and UI improvements for both the front-end and back-end of
our website. In addition to being problem-solvers with fine
communication skills, applicants should have a wide range of interests,
and impeccable instincts for "what works." Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, September 26, 2008 1:16:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Job Of The Day
Junior Web Graphic Designer
Macys.comThe New York based Creative team is currently seeking a Jr. Web Graphic
Designer to support the senior design staff. The candidate will
collaborate closely with senior designers, project managers, and the
copy team to producehomepage graphics, emails and other online
advertising. Assignments will mainly be macys.com projects, butmight
also touch upon the macysweddingchannel.com and thisit.com sites. The
Junior Designer will be expected to deliver exceptional design concepts
and maintain fair and accurate schedules. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, September 25, 2008 4:45:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Job Of The Day
Web Designer
American Society of Landscape ArchitectsAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Washington D.C., in-house position. Manages
the design and usability of the Society's websites, and coordinates
website development with ASLA's web manager, and external consultants. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:22:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Speaking of CS4
Prolific software training-book author and speaker Deke McClelland offers a "buy it or skip it" review of Photoshop CS4 on his dekePod podcast site today. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:36:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Suite Stuff
Adobe today announced its not-unexpected Creative Suite 4 products, with what it calls "hundreds of enhancements" to its lineup of print, web and digital media design tools. The new products and packages will be available in October. According to initial press reports, Flash is more seamlessly integrated across all the programs and the company is offering more package and pricing configurations. For details about features, upgrade policies,
pricing, and international versions please visit www.adobe.com/creativesuite. Stay tuned for a head-to-head comparison of InDesign CS4 and QuarkXPress 8 in an upcoming issue of HOW. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:28:59 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Job Of The Day
Creative Director
Pratt InstituteReporting to the Executive Director of PR and Communications, the
Creative Director is the senior member of the Institute’s design team
who manages the design staff and is responsible for establishing and
implementing the Institute’s overall design strategy and visual
standards. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, September 22, 2008 5:47:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Job Of The Day
Web Designer
Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaThe Web Designer at Martha Stewart is acutely aware of web design
trends and builds on wisdom and imagination to develop useful and
memorable design solutions for marthastewart.com. The Web Designer is
plays a key role in creation of next generation digital design
solutions from a creative standpoint, collaborating with the Sr. Art
Director, the Director of IA and UI and with peers of different
disciplines within the Internet group. The Web Designer directs art,
photography and design projects for our network of websites and digital
applications including but not limited to page layout, navigation and
user interfaces. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:50:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Graphic Designer
Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsReporting to the Senior Director, Creative Services, this position
works on the design and production of advertising and marketing
collateral materials promoting Lincoln Center and its programs.
Specific responsibilities include: • Design and create printed
communications and advertising which promote Lincoln Center's
programmatic offerings and express the Lincoln Center graphic brand. •
Work with production manager, printers, and service bureaus to ensure
that final products are of a high quality and delivered in a timely
fashion. • Execute and oversee special projects, such as: the
creation of flash animations/ads and the creation of invites and
fundraising materials. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:34:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Job of the Day
Designer, Basketball
ConverseWe might want this job: Under the direction of the Basketball Design Director,
responsible for creating innovative stories, concepts and designs for
Converse Footwear at a high-level. Works independently and with
Basketball team (design, marketing and development) to create a line
from concept to reality that meets product brief requirements.
Demonstrates independent judgment and devises new approaches to unique
problems. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, September 12, 2008 3:28:17 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
E(xtraordinary)-Ink
If you haven't seen it, check out Esquire magazine's 75th anniversary issue now on newsstands -- the cover features the first (that we know of) mass-market application of "e-ink." Which is another way of saying, It's got a thin digital screen sandwiched into the cover paper. Frankly, it's not as neato as I'd hoped (though to be fair, the technology is pretty extraordinary). It's just that, graphically, the digital display just flashes a giant cover blurb -- I was wanting something more animated, something more than just flashing text. I suppose I'm spoiled by all the nifty things my computer screen can display. Esquire has the backstory here and a video that shows the image in action. And Make magazine takes the thing apart tells whether you can hack the display. Photo below by Nicholas Nawroth, one of the bloggers posting about the cover.  And here's the version being mailed to subscribers; the e-ink cover is just available in bookstores. 
Industry News
Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:29:07 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job of the Day
Broadcast designer
Current TVAl Gore's Current TV is looking for a broadcast designer for its San Francisco headquarters. Requirements include: • Bachelors or Masters degree in Graphic Design from an accredited institution • 3-5 years broadcast design experience • Thorough knowledge of design and typography (history, theory, practice) • Ability to take design direction from concept through execution • Must be able to work within tight deadlines and still have fun! • Professional demeanor and pleasant personality • Must be able to multi-task and possess excellent time management skills • Must be a team player and demonstrate excellent people skills
Industry News
Thursday, September 11, 2008 3:23:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Industry News
A bunch of news bytes from around the design world today: • AIGA Boston and the Fort Point Arts Community Gallery present POSTGIG, a compilation of music posters curated by Clifford Stoltze; the exhibit runs September 15 to 20 at the FPAC Gallery in Boston. • Sappi Fine Paper North America announced the 20 recipients of its 2008 Ideas that Matter grants, which provide for printing, paper and implementation of pro-bono design projects that make a difference in the world. The list is too extensive to include here, but you should check out all the impressive and noteworthy projects on the Ideas that Matter site. • The 8th annual Picturehouse event is slated for October 29 in NYC; image-buyers can attend this free event to see what's new from 100+ stock-image suppliers. • Utopia announced the 10 Platinum and Gold winners in its regional U B the Judge design competition. Platinum winners include Polo Ralph Lauren for the 2007 Ralph Lauren holiday catalog; Lambesis for the bebe Holiday II catalog; Phillips Design Group for the Loomis Sayles & Co. brochure; Stacy Sweat Designs for the Loyola University Chicago Madonna Della Strada Chapel project; and Squires & Co. for the Magic of 10 Colors brochure. View all the winners at Utopiapaper.com. • Pantone and X-Rite have announced fall dates for their Color Control Freak seminar series. or call 888.439.4403 to register by phone. Cities include NYC (September 24), Boston (October 9), Atlanta (October 15), Chicago (October 22) and San Diego (October 29); November dates also on the agenda. • On the FSC-certification front: Neenah says its flagship brands CLASSIC CREST and CLASSIC Linen are now entirely FSC-certified. And SMART Papers' premium cast-coated Kromekote has the designation. • Parsons The New School for Design presents "Ours: Democracy in the Age of Branding," features an international roster of emerging and established contemporary artists and an extensive array of performances, workshops and new commissions. The exhibition opens October 16 at the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, NYC.
Industry News
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:05:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job of the Day
Design Managers
Procter & Gamble (Geneva, Switzerland)Three billion times a day, Procter & Gamble brands touch the lives
of people around the world. Our purpose is to provide branded products
and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of
the world's consumers, now and for generations to come. Our brands
include: Tide, Bounty, Pantene, Crest/Oral B, Swiffer, Olay, Gillette
Blades & Razors, Duracell, Eukanuba, Vicks, Cover Girl, Tampax,
SKII, Clairol and Prilosec. Procter & Gamble has multiple
openings for Design Managers to work in our Geneva office. We are
seeking individuals who have proven experience in strong strategic
design management, with skills in Graphic Design, Packaging (on-pack
design / structural packaging design) and In-store Design. Come and
join P&G - one of the top ten companies to work for globally. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:36:26 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Promotion Design Award Winner
For those of you playing along at home, you'll want to check out the winner of HOW's most recent design competition: our Promotion Design Awards. Sure, you say to yourself, it's such a cliche that a paper/printer promotion wins a design competition. But trust us: we KNOW paper promos ( we get a zillion of 'em), and this one flat-out ROCKS. While you're reading about this year's winner, take a listen to the free podcast we created to take you behind the scenes during the judging process as the jury deliberates which of several contenders will score the Best of Show spot. 
HOW Magazine | Industry News
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 4:47:40 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Job of the Day
Graphic Designer
Poulin & MorrisGraphic
designer positions available immediately. We are looking for
individuals with a passion for design and visual storytelling. Ideal
candidates should be detail-oriented and have 1 – 3 years experience,
excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to
work independently and collaboratively when needed. Responsibilities
include development, design, and implementation of various types of
projects including environmental graphics and wayfinding sign programs,
exhibition design, graphic identity/branding, interactive media,
promotional print, and publication design for corporate and cultural
clients.
Industry News
Monday, September 08, 2008 3:14:40 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Design at Auction
Christie's today holds its first auction of contemporary design, with 30 works from stellar names like Ron Arad, Ettore Sottsass, Marc Newson, the Campanas and others. This stuff won't go cheap; estimates for most of the items top five figures. via UnBeigePosted by Bryn
Industry News
Monday, September 08, 2008 1:52:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, September 05, 2008
Job Of The Day
Junior Graphic Designer
KidrobotKidrobot is seeking a Part-Time Junior Graphic Designer to work in its New York office. The
Junior Graphic Designer will report to the Director of Art and Toy
Development, and will be responsible for infusing the Kidrobot brand
into all visual communications and projects. On the web this includes
designing banner ads, homepages, and product-specific mini sites. The
Jr. Graphic Designer will also work closely on marketing materials for
toys, apparel, stores, and events. This includes the design of printed
promotional items such as postcards, flyers, stickers, buttons, cards,
signs, and presentation materials. This position will also be closely
intertwined with the toy production process and will help with
packaging concepts and toy development. A strict attention to
detail and an ability to manage a diverse and sometimes intense
workload is crucial. This person must have excellent graphic design
skills and the ability to conceptualize visually dynamic and concise
ideas. This position requires flexibility and openness to adapting to
the Kidrobot aesthetic. Experience with preparing and optimizing files
for both offset printing and the web are key. Ideal candidates must be
able to adapt to new technologies and techniques with ease. A mastery
of Photoshop and Illustrator are a must. Knowledge of Flash Animation
is a plus. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, September 05, 2008 1:58:43 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Hot Wings & Politics
Brian Collins shared a project that made a splash during the two political conventions in Denver and St. Paul: CNN Grill, a smart take on your typical neighborhood sports bar, with big screens showing convention speeches instead of football games. CNN reporters and political figures made appearances, and the grill proved a fave among notebook/laptop-toting political scribes and bloggers (an AdAge report lauds the Charge Wall, where folks could use the free cell phones and laptops available or power up their own gadgets). We loved how Collins described the project: This new restaurant / broadcast studio hybrid opened at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions as a haven for finger licking and politicking.
 Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Friday, September 05, 2008 1:54:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Logo Designer Gets Last Laugh
Though he was only paid £50 in 1970 for the Rolling Stones logo, British designer John Pasche just scored £50,000 for his original drawing of the logo from the Victoria & Albert Museum. (Get all the details in this article in the Guardian.) (Thanks for the heads up, Julia!)  Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, September 04, 2008 4:16:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Crocs Inc.In the beginning, Crocs Inc. was a small idea that answered to an unmet
need. Six years later, Crocs is the industry leader in molded footwear
and is recognized as one of the largest footwear brands in the world.
This unique success can be largely attributed to the dedication and
unconventional mindset among Crocs employees. The ability to think and
work boldly is an essential component to Crocs employee DNA. No vision
too large. We are an adolescent company with big plans for
adulthood. As we grow, it is essential we continue to develop and
improve upon our internal resources and capabilities. We aspire to
optimize our entrepreneurial spirit and roots while delivering to and
sustaining a near billion dollar business. Our future holds tremendous
opportunity. We are currently seeking creative design talent to support
our progressive initiatives. Responsibilities -Support the
overall creative vision for the Crocs brand through the design of
innovative graphic solutions under the direction of our Global Creative
Director. -Understanding of and ability to work with corporate graphic standards. -Develop communication tools for key Crocs design initiatives. -Ability to transfer 2 dimensional graphic solutions to 3 dimensional product. -Maintain a knowledge and understanding of color and trends and have the ability to translate them into products. -Work within the Crocs Color Committee to devise seasonal color palettes. -Passion for and proven design excellence . -High level aesthetic sensibility. -Professional verbal and written communication skills essential. -High level of organizational skills -Photoshop and Illustrator proficiency. -Ability to travel globally. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:32:23 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
When Online & Offline Blur
Here at HOW HQ, the monthly Trendwatching report is a must-read. The edition that arrived today describes what the Trendwatching gurus are calling "OFF = ON." (Subscribe to this interesting resource here.) It outlines the increasingly blurry line between the worlds that exist onscreen and in reality, focusing on 10 different trends. Of note: • Online symbols turned real-world objects, like jewelry fashioned from plastic bits in a pixellated arrangement (sold out on ModCloth) and designer Jana Brevick's rings made of computer parts.  • What Trendwatching calls "digital lifestyle lubricants"—products designed to ease your online activities, like YouTube and Flickr-compatible digicams that let you download images straight to the web. • Online products going "bricks-and-mortar," like the Threadless retail store in Chicago. We recommend a subscription to the Trendwatching newsletter. Posted by Bryn
Industry News
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 3:10:12 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Environmental Graphic Designer
FutureBrand New YorkFutureBrand’s New York office is currently seeking an Environmental
Graphic Designer. This is a fast paced, dynamic team with
multi-national clients across many industries including tourism, real
estate, finance and technology. The environmental graphic designer will
assist and support the environments design team with the design
development of graphics and signage applied to our exhibition, retail
and corporate design projects. This role requires a broad interest in
branding strategy, the ability to visualize in-process concepts and
knowledge of contemporary design practices. He/she should also have a
good working knowledge of signage materials, fabrication and
construction techniques. This designer will participate in projects for
key clients, including conducting conceptual exploration and ensuring
successful implementation of the selected design direction. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 2:47:58 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer
Emmis InteractiveEmmis Interactive (www.emmisinteractive.com), a division of Emmis
Communications is seeking a Graphic/Flash Designer who can hit the
ground running in a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround
times. Emmis Interactive services some of the top media outlets in the
country- including the two biggest Hip Hop stations in America, Hot97
(New York) and Power106 (Los Angeles), as well as Chicago’s top Rock
stations, Q101 and The Loop. In addition, we design and produce
interactive projects for many top name brands. Most recently, we’ve
completed interactive design work for brands such as Puma, Ford, Brand
Jordan and Fox Television. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 2:17:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Job Of The Day
Graphic Design Interns
Fossil Inc.Fossil Graphic Design Internships - at Fossil's award-winning design
studio! Fossil, a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of
fashion watches, apparel, leather goods and eyewear has opportunities
for full-time and/or part-time graphic design internships for the fall
semester in our headquarters in NE Richardson, Texas USA. You must be
currently working on, or have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design,
Visual Arts or related field. Our paid internship program will offer
you hands-on experience in a fast paced, in-house environment. Our
design studio of over 100+ creative people will provide you an enriched
internship experience. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Friday, August 29, 2008 1:41:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Design Manager, Flickr
Yahoo! Inc.Flickr revolutionized photo-sharing with its launch in 2004. Today, it
is the largest and fastest growing photo sharing community in the
world. Our vision is to be the eyes of the world (blog link) and we are
looking for an individual who can share and drive forward our goal by
helping the team execute, execute, and execute. Specifically,
we are looking for someone who can help beat out a rhythm so that some
of the most talented people in the world can not only work together in
harmony, but actually find resonance to achieve world changing results.
If you have a serious addiction to getting things done and you
love working with brilliant, interesting, loving, crazy people, we want
to talk to you. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:10:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Job Of The Day
Creative Group Manager, Fashion & Home
TargetThis is a unique position for someone with extraordinary creative taste
and vision. Someone with the uncommon ability to spot and nurture great
thinking - and effectively sell it through all levels of the
corporation. Finding ways to motivate creative people, guiding them,
inspiring them, and defending their ideas. Bringing great creative to
life without being the "hands on" art director. You'd be
responsible for all things style: design, designers, fashion, home, and
beauty as it relates to everything the guest sees and touches
(advertising, packaging, in store). Here's where your Vogue obsession,
that "people person" point on your resume, and that finger you so
tightly hold on the pulse, culminates into an actual job. We hope you
have creative director experience (or senior account management
experience with a secret knack for identifying and fostering creative).
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:15:09 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Job Of The Day
Art Director - Online
Rodale Inc.Rodale Inc. is currently seeking an Online/Integrated Art Director for
Rodale Marketing Solutions Department, located in New York City. Responsibilities include: *Develop
and create visual design of integrated marketing programs from initial
presentation and comps to execution of program elements including
microsites, online ads and banners, email blasts, in-book advertorials
and high-impact units, direct mail, etc. *Developing strategically sound creative to meet client objectives and creative excellence *Design sales materials including sales presentations and proposals, invitations, corporate brochures, to trade ads *Participate in concept development/brainstorming sessions with marketing and sales team *Interact with all Rodale marketing and art departments -- individual brands, events, books, custom publishing as appropriate *Manage freelance design staff and venders to insure best pricing and production results *Help build reliable freelance creative resources *Work within established budget and maintain cost efficiencies *Collaborate with RMS marketing and sales teams to support overall business initiatives and goals *Position reports directly to the Executive Director, Rodale Marketing Solutions Posted by Megan
Industry News
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:38:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Designing Democracy
On the NYTimes.com Campaign Stops blog, AIGA executive director Ric Grefe and Design for Democracy managing director Jessica Friedman Hewitt urge local election officials to heed new guidelines for better ballot design. AIGA consulted with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to develop the recommendations for ballots and for voting-place signage. See the blog post here and a graphical representation of the proposed solution here. 
Industry News
Monday, August 25, 2008 9:26:57 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Graphic Designer, Business Marketing
Google Inc.As a Graphic Designer with an egalitarian approach toward all programs,
you are able to transform statistics, text and abstract concepts into
persuasive and elegant informational presentations. A requirement of
this job is that you have the ability to create polished presentations
– often with little advance notice. Additionally, you'll assist sales
teams in the field, as well as less-experienced designers, with their
design projects. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, often
unpredictable – but thoroughly enjoyable – environment in which you'll
work closely with Sales teams to create other collateral such as pitch
books, posters, signage, brochures, direct-mail pieces, logos, Web
graphics and other customer print projects for use around the world. Posted by Megan
Industry News
Monday, August 25, 2008 2:58:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Friday, August 22, 2008
News You Can Use
A smattering of news this week from around the design industry: • CTI Paper has released a digital version of its Aspire Petallics Pearl paper, suitable for printing on an HP Indigo digital press. • Smith Micro has launched a free PoserFusion Lightwave plug-in that allows registered Lightwave users to incorporate figures created in Poser Pro into their animations. • Digital imaging s | |