October 2010 Archives

Junior Designer

Future US Music Division is seeking a talented, energetic and creative junior designer to join its team. Reporting to the Design Director, this person will primarily be responsible for marketing and promotional materials as well as contributing to a monthly and two bi-monthly music magazines. This job is located in the Flatiron District of New York City. Job Responsibilities • Work directly with the Sales and Marketing team to create and update banner ads and eblasts (Flash/HTML knowledge a plus but not required), media kits, presentations and mock-ups. • Work on front- and back-of-the-book sections of our magazines and occasionally on feature stories. • Assist the art department with organizational and administrative tasks, including archiving, scanning, invoices and returns.

Complex Media, Inc. Art Interns

Complex Media, Inc. wants creative interns that meet the following criteria: Available 2-3 days a week, can work on tight deadlines, and effectively use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Daily responsibilities: Ideation and creation of relevant ideas for Complex.com; general support to the art team. We want people who are eager to create new content, learn about the publishing industry and become trusted members of our art team. For the interview, please be ready to discuss your likes/dislikes of Complex.com and Complex Magazine. Internship is PT unpaid. Please send your cover letter, resumé, work samples or online portfolio and Winter 2010/11 availability to jobs@complex.com IMPORTANT: Please write "ART INTERN APPLICATION" in the subject line of your email.

Production Assistant/Show Coordinator

Your primary duties will be related to our juried competitions. You'll be responsible for logging in entries into our database using FilemakerPro, preparing pdfs for judging, communicating with entrants, gathering the hi-res files of the winners, sending out winner announcements requesting credits, sizing images and making tiffs of all winning entries. In addition you'll be proofreading text and other administrative duties as related to our shows. We have three shows with 3x3 and four shows with Creative Quarterly plus our twice-annual 3x3 Magazine, our quarterly magazine and annual 3x3 Directory. In addition you will be responsible for updating our database, updating our 3x3 web site with each new issue, photoshop work, answering the phones and supervising our weekly mailings of magazines and books. Hourly salary is commiserate with abilities plus we do have a transportation allowance. Hours are 10:15am to 6:15pm M-F. We're located in Brooklyn, 45 minutes from Union Square on the F/G Train. The studio is located one block from Prospect Park.

Junior Designer -Women's Health Magazine

Women's Health Magazine is currently seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Junior Designer to join the Art Department in our New York City location. Responsibilities include: - Designing front and back-of-book sections - Assigning illustrations - Collaborating with editors and the photo department - Assisting with ongoing assignments such as scanning and updating the art room wall with current layouts and updating all layouts for the review book - Scanning and cataloging images for art and photo department - Working with the Creative Director to assist with travel expenses, scheduling shoots and appointments - Assisting with local photo shoots (on an as needed basis) Ideal candidate will possess: - Strong design skills - Attention to detail - Organization, integrity, and the ability to effectively manage multiple design projects - Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) - Strong communication and organizational skills are a must Please send PDFs of your work along with your résumé. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Freelance Photo Editor for Clear Channel Digital

Clear Channel Digital is searching for an freelance online photo editor for a three week period. The Photo Editor will work closely with the existing photo team to create format specific galleries to run on our network of 750 websites. The music formats range from Rock and Pop to Country and News, so the ideal candidate will have a vast knowledge of not just different music genres, but entertainment as well. Although the current photo team will be supplying several gallery concepts to the freelancer, this position works differently than many photo editing positions. The candidate will also be responsible for not only finding photos for the existing gallery concepts, but helping to come up with new gallery ideas, research them, find the photos as well as caption.

Graphic Designer

Bullfrog & Baum, a full-service Public Relations and Marketing firm, is seeking a highly-creative Graphic Designer for their in-house design studio, the Hop Shop. The position requires a responsible, proactive person to help ensure that the Hop Shop functions as efficiently as possible. Creative input on projects is a must and project management skills a plus. Flexibility, the ability to multi-task and excellent organizational and communication skills are a must along with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the department, including but not limited to: • Creating thoughtful and innovative designs under tight deadlines • Managing billable hours and creating invoices • Understanding and interpreting already established branding guidelines • Working with client teams on requirements, timelines and budgets • Management and coordination with outside vendors (i.e. printers, etc.) • Assist in the management of daily, in-house design projects for Bullfrog & Baum • Assist in the management of Bullfrog & Baum's press clips and archival system

Art Director for Health magazine

ART DIRECTOR Health magazine is looking for a talented Art Director to join their New York City staff. This position reports to the Creative Director The Art Director must have a strong creative vision, a high level of design sophistication, and strong typography and conceptualization skills. The position requires significant experience in InDesign, as well as a keen eye for color correction. Strong organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must have 5+ years of magazine design experience, managerial experience, and a thorough knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Woodwing or K4.

Data Visualization Designer

Young, fast-growing digital media startup seeks data visualization or UI designer. The position could be filled with contract work or a full-time hire, depending on talent and fit. We place a high value on versatility, passion, scrappiness, and a sense of urgency. Based in Raleigh, NC, but you can work remotely. Strong candidates should exhibit: -A proven track record in interface design or data visualization -Strong creative vision -Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets (some proprietary, some third party) -Comfort with rapid prototyping -Ability to communicate effectively with a developer -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Strong project management skills -Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure -Strong organizational and problem-solving skills -Must work well in a team setting and independently Interested? Contact ellen@theEMRC.com.

Editorial Designer - amNewYork

amNewYork seeks a full time Editorial Designer to produce quality visuals and innovative design that will enhance and contribute to the overall editorial content of the paper. Will conceptualize and execute attractive design layouts and special sections, catalog and file work and partner with newsroom staff to meet daily deadlines and projects. Must be able to support Editorial staff work week schedule Sunday through Thursday's weekly. The ideal candidate should have a sophisticated visual type and design sense, be able to work under tight deadlines, be open to critique and able to follow direction. Qualified candidates should have at least 1 to 2 years of related experience (preferably in a daily newspaper or magazine). Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is a must. Knowledge in HTML and web will receive special consideration. Please send a cover letter, resume and a PDF with samples of work (no more than 5mb total), with hourly rate requirements. No phone calls, please. amNewYork is an "Equal Opportunity Employer".

ART INTERN: Details magazine

Responsibilities of the job include assisting and working closely with the Design and Art Directors while developing the opportunity to design smart, thoughtful front of book layouts for the monthly magazine. Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), strong communication and organizational skills are a must. Other responsibilities include general Art Department administrative duties. This is a non-paid/credit only internship.
For consideration, please submit your resume and samples to Nathalie_Kirsheh@condenast.com

Penton Media ART Intern

The Penton Electronics Group of Penton Media is interested in starting an 
internship program for any interested Design students who would like the
 opportunity of having professional experience at a New York City media 
company.



We would like to have an intern with experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and
 Photoshop commit up to 20 hours a week here in our NY Chelsea office. Experience with video editing, Flash or Web
based software would also be helpful but not mandatory.



The intern would work directly with the Art Director or the Group Design Manager in the creation of technical diagrams in Illustrator, processing of photographs for 
Web or print use, editing of video, and layout of one of our ten 
publications.



The New York offices of Penton Media are conveniently located on 17th Street 
between 7th and 8th Avenues.


Interested students should contact the Art Director: Dimitrios.Bastas@penton.com or the Group Design Manager: Tony.Vitolo@penton.com



This is an unpaid internship; for college credit only. … MORE

People Magazine on the IPAD is looking for full-time freelance associate print designers.

Responsibilities include translating print design into ipad cells, creating additional interactive content solely for the tablet, and working closely with editors to ensure continuity of the People brand. The job offers an opportunity to get first hand experience creating and using this new technology. This is strictly a design position, applicants should have an expert knowledge of indesign and be familiar with the entire adobe creative suite. This is a demanding position that requires multi-tasking. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Hours are Friday, Monday and Tuesday, 12pm to 12am each day. Please send a resume and samples of work (no more than 5mb) or a link to a website to David_Schlow@peoplemag.com.

Mobile App & Online Designer

Looking for immediate freelancer and/or full time. Experience with mobile or web is a big plus, but if you are organized, fast and experienced with complicated magazine pages you could be a great fit. • Design smartphone apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android, plus new platforms. • Design web sites • Work with a small fast-paced team of designers and technical staff to build, update and enhance Clear Channel web properties • Other responsibilities include general Art Department administrative duties.

Good Housekeeping Magazine 2010 Fall Art Intern

Good Housekeeping magazine is looking for a 2010 Fall ART INTERN. The right candidate will hold many of the same responsibilities as a full-time staff member, which include conceptualizing art for stories, collaboration with the editorial and photo staff, and designing layouts. Also, the internship candidate will help with everyday tasks such as updating the mock-up wall, scanning, or running errands etc. The intern will also have the opportunity to help style and prop in-house photo shoots, allowing he/she to follow his/her vision through from concept to finished product. The candidate should be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop. Illustrator skills are a plus. Please email resume and at least 8 PDF samples of your design work (or a link to portfolio site) to ghartjobs@hearst.com This is an UNPAID internship and the candidate MUST receive academic credit.