OPPORTUNITIES

June 17, 2013

Graffiti Artist Needed

Company opening July, 2013 in Ann Arbor.  We are currently seeking innovative staff members who can teach groups how to design a displayed portrait. Artist must be creative and design original artist work.  Part-time positions are available.  Compensation will be based on experience.

To be considered as an instructional artist, please contact Ms. Vaughn at the following email:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

June 14, 2013

The Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise (for immigrants to the US)

The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise were established in 2009 as a complement to the Vilcek Prizes, to encourage and support young immigrants who have already demonstrated exceptional achievements and who often face significant challenges early in their careers. As with the Vilcek Prizes, the Creative Promise Prizes are awarded annually in biomedical science and in a changing category of the arts, this year recognizing accomplishments in the field of design.

The online applications are currently open for the 2014 Creative Promise Prizes in Biomedical Science and Design. Three $35,000 cash prizes will be awarded in each category. Apply or recommend your friends and colleagues!

- See more at: http://www.vilcek.org/prizes/creative-promise/index.html#sthash.Ibma1TgX.dpuf

June 14, 2013

Call for Sculpture

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2nd Annual Dexter Sculpture Display. Five locations in the
community have been selected as locations for the displays. Sculpture selections will be made by Village
Council upon a recommendation by a Selection Committee of local residents. The art will be on display through
several large community events including the Summer Music Series, Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival, Dexter
Daze, and Apple Daze. Submissions must be received or postmarked by July 12, 2013.

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June 12, 2013

Space Planner for Cabela’s

Cabela’s Retail, Inc is hiring a Retail Space Planner/Signage Specialist to be based out of a retail store in the eastern region.  This position is a critical link to our customers.

This position’s duties include:

• Assures all planograms produced are accurate based on the information supplied and follows the merchandising guideline set by Management and the Regional Merchandise Managers.
• Assures the integrity of in-store signage for all retail departments, all ads and all special events by following the retail signage specifications and guidelines manual. This will include proof reading of signage and conducting quality assurance to ensure accurate signage.
• Assist in conducting, writing, and updating training and procedures. This will include traveling to train new Retail Space Planners and supporting existing Retail Space Planners.
• Communicates the map, planogram and signage related information to store management, store team, and Regional Merchandise Managers. Maintains accurate product and fixture dimensions. Coordinates planning of seasonal rolls. Creates and revises planograms as needed.

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To apply go the Cabela’s careers site for job number 8481BR

June 12, 2013

Industrial Design Fellowship in Cambodia

iDE Cambodia is seeking an Industrial Design Fellow for 14 months in Phnom Pehn.

You will be the Industrial / Product Design Fellow based in Phnom Penh for a 14 month Fellowship starting in late summer / fall 2013. You will play a leadership role in the design research and product design aspects of projects, co-designing life enhancing solutions for the rural poor. You will work with iLab’s team to conduct user research, identify human insights, set design directions, develop low and high resolution prototypes, and glean user input to optimize designs.

This is an opportunity to work on realworld problems alongside a closeknit, diverse, and top calibre team. You’ll wear many hats. You will have a rich experience that will touch the lives of those who most need lifechanging opportunities. And at the end of the Fellowship, if we see a mutual fit, you’ll be offered an opportunity to stay on as fulltime Leader at the iLab.

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June 12, 2013

Web & New Media Assistant Wanted

The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies is seeking a web & new media assistant for THE LIBERATING LENS: JEWISH PHOTOGRAPHERS PICTURE THE MODERN WORLD, a multimedia exhibition and experiential learning first year seminar at the University of Michigan.

Job and Schedule Requirements:

• Experience and knowledge of WordPress
• Photography experience
• Audio recording and production experience
• Video production experience
• Graduate or undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor preferred, but not required
• 10-15 hours per week during University of Michigan Fall 2013 Semester
• Availability August 19th through December 20th, 2013

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June 10, 2013

Call for Art/Proposal “Perspectives on African-American Experience: Emerging Visions”

Applicants sought for solo exhibition in the RCAH LookOut! Art Gallery at Michigan State University from January 20-February 14, 2014, including 6-day teaching residency January 20-25 for artist’s talk, class visits, workshops, and campus engagement on MLK, Jr. Day.  Honorarium ($3,000), transportation, meals, and lodging paid. 

All media considered; $750 maximum to cover shipping.  Please send CD or equivalent with 20 jpeg images available for this exhibition and numbered to correspond to image list with dimensions, 250-word artist statement, cv, and SASE for return of materials to: Carolyn Loeb, LookOut! Art Gallery, RCAH, Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, Michigan State Uuniversity, East Lansing, MI, 48825.  Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for further info.  Application deadline: August 30, 2013.

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June 6, 2013

Graphic Design Intern for Styleshack

Styleshack is seeking a qualified individual to handle graphic design related responsibilities. Tasks include but are not limited to:

Front-end design for website
Promotional material, marketing templates ( Design and build graphics for contest pages and promotional materials for the marketing team )
Branding material
Assistance in creative design for branding
Editing photos

Qualifications:
1-2 years experience designing for a website
Must be proficient in the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Excellent sense of typography
Experience working with websites (we use Wordpress as our back end)
Photography skills preferred

Styleshack is looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator, team-player and produces quality work and is able to take direction well.  Payment is negotiable and working remotely is possible.

Please send resumes to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

June 5, 2013

Social Justice Art Fair Call for Art

The third annual Social Justice Art Fair will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm at the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work. The event aims to explore how art can be used as a therapeutic tool and mechanism to promote social justice and/or change.

Although the Social Justice Art Fair is not affiliated with the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, we are conveniently located adjacent to the South University Art Fair, making our location ideal to drop in as you explore the city’s many wonderful activities.

Are you interested in becoming involved? We are seeking individuals to submit art and volunteers to help before and during the event.

Click here to submit your art by July 7, 2013

Click here to learn more about the Social Justice Art Fair

June 4, 2013

HWD Call for Sculpture

HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is a juried exhibition celebration three-dimensional artwork by artist from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania or West Virginia.  Established in 2007, HWD is the region’s only gallery exhibition focused exclusively on sculpture.

ELIGIBILITY
    - All types of three-dimensional mediums are accepted including wood, fiber, stone, metal, glass and mixed media
    - Artwork must be able to fit through the 79 x 34 inch gallery entryway
    - Artwork must be created within the last four years

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June 3, 2013

2013 USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Fellowship

The 2013 USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program is a fellowship for arts, culture and entertainment editors, producers and writers. During this intense ten-day program, fellows will attend performances and exhibitions, and visit private studios, rehearsal rooms, architectural firms and art schools for behind-the-scenes opportunities to meet renowned artists, arts directors, curators, administrators and accomplished journalists. There will also be a Think & Do workshop in conjunction with the Annenberg Innovation Lab, and other opportunities for balancing meaningful face-to-face dialogue with skill-building practice.

2013 fellowship dates: October 23-November 2, 2013

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June 3, 2013

Opportunities with Visify Books

Visify Books converts business and self-help books into short animated video summaries that deliver the essence and core ideas of the books in 20 – 25 minutes. It is co-founded by 3 passionate students from University of Michigan, Brown University and Academy of Art University. We are currently looking to expand the team to include creative, passionate and hard-working individuals to work with us for the summer.

Duration: Summer
Full time: 40 hrs per week
Work Location: Ann Arbor

Positions available:
Editor
Illustrator
Motion graphic artist

The deadline for all the positions is 06/09/2013
All the positions will get paid at the rate of $12/hr. (~$2,200/month)

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June 3, 2013

Freelance Design for CampDoc.com

CampDoc.com is the leading electronic health record system for camps, designed by camp doctors, nurses and directors.  Our mission is to bring the lightweight-side of the medical industry, including camp clinics, daycare centers and schools, onto the web.  We are a bootstrapped and profitable startup servicing tens of thousands of campers and growing incredibly fast.  We are looking for a creative graphic designer to help us create a marketing campaign to reach out to the camping community.  We will be working on flyers, direct mail campaigns and print advertisements, among other things. 

Please submit 2-3 samples of previous design work to Michael Ambrose .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by July 1, 2013

Compensation involved
Internship experience with $100 compensation for each design created (likely 2-3 designs needed, with possibility for future opportunities as well)

May 22, 2013

Internships with Anthem Press

Anthem Press

Our London office offers full-time and part-time internships of varying lengths and of different type throughout the year. Since we are a small and informal international publishing house, you will be exposed to different stages of the publishing process. You will have the opportunity to do real work and get real credit for it.

We are only interested in detail-oriented applicants who can demonstrate a serious interest in publishing. Office hours at 9.15am-5.15pm Monday to Friday.

We are also willing to entertain applications for ‘remote’ internships.

Type of Internships

Editorial – work may include editorial or marketing research, some work on book proposals and manuscripts, web content editing and general administrative support.
Sales / Marketing – such placements tend to be longer than the average internship.
Design – work may include book cover design and designing print and online marketing material.
Publicity / Social Media – proficiency in the use of technology desirable.

Length of Internship: Variable

Location: London, United Kingdom (or ‘remote’)

Application Due Date: On-going

Remuneration: Unpaid, although travel costs in London are covered.

How to Apply for this Internship

If you are interested, send us your resume/CV, along with a cover letter indicating which type of internship you are seeking and of your interest in publishing and what you hope to achieve from an internship with Anthem Press. Also indicate your preferred start date and length of internship. Send by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

NB: Because of recruiting volume, we are only able to contact those selected for interviews. Candidates may also be requested to complete a brief intern evaluation test.

May 20, 2013

Carpet design competition

The carpet design competition is open to students and young designers who have an interest in product design and textiles.

A panel of judges featuring individuals with extensive carpet experience will undertake the initial round of judging. A second panel of esteemed judges will select the top three designs in each category, which will represent the finalists in each category.

Each finalist will receive a 5’ x 7’ carpet of their design handmade in Afghanistan and the winner of each category will receive a $1,000 cash prize.

The winning designs will be featured in HALI (the leading international quarterly magazine for the rug and textile market) and be displayed at DOMOTEX 2014, as part of The Carpet Design Awards.

Carpet importers will attend DOMOTEX and view the winning designs; increasing the potential for commercial production.

The winners of each category will have the opportunity to travel to Hannover to receive their awards during DOMOTEX 2014. Travel expenses will be provided.

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