A week after the Creative Freelancer Conference wrapped, and we're still getting amazing stories from attendees who are rethinking the way they do business. You'll find a whole list of links to photos (including the one below by Nicholas Nawroth) and posts on the CFC Blog, but the story that rocked my world today came from freelance writer Sarah Daly, who wrote to say that she walked into a client meeting last week armed with renewed confidence in her work and her fees—and she landed a brand-new gig! Seriously, we can't make this stuff up.
 

Graphic Designer
Poulin & Morris

Graphic 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.

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.

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The London-based design firm Airside has just created Alphabunnies, an amusing take on the alphabet. It is hand screen-printed on high-grade 216g Astrolux paper. Limited edition of 100 with each print signed and numbered by the designer. Some of letters might be NSFW, depening on where you work, but the "A" is just cute.

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Junior Graphic Designer
Kidrobot

Kidrobot 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.

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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.

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.

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Offer a $320 "award" to anyone who can please you with their "design" of your logo. Oh, you'll get lots to choose from, but do would really want any of them? (Bad logos make my stomach hurt. Really!)

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