OPPORTUNITIES

November 20, 2009

Pnock Out Pneumonia Event Planner

Would you like to save the lives of children in developing countries?
Do you want valuable, real-world experience in managing an event from start to finish?

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic university student (graduate or undergraduate), to help manage the Pnock Out Pneumonia dodgeball tournament in markets across the country.

Successful applicants will be those with:
- A commitment to humanitarian causes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- The ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter
- Previous experience with student groups preferred
- Experience organizing events preferred
- A strong track record of being responsive and reliable

Terms of Employment
- December through April
- Approximately 10 hours a week
- Stipend of $1000

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November 19, 2009

Illustrator Wanted

Shawn Murphy is looking for an illustrator for a (set of) children’s book(s).  Specifically, someone with the ability to recreate cartoon versions of the characters on a developing show.  The character images can be viewed on the ThinknCap Website.  They can also be viewed in video format on iTunes by downloading the free podcast found by searching the key words: Benny’s Kitchen.  Please send a resume and 3 to 5 samples of your work (or a link to your URL) to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) no later than January 1, 2010.

Compensation will range between $50-$100 a spread (8x16 drawings), averaging 8-10 spreads for the first book.  More could come on future books depending on the success of publishing.

November 17, 2009

Cartoonist/Illustrator Needed

Mike Winstanley is looking for a cartoonist/illustrator to collaborate with on a business book he is submitting for publication. When published, the book will be approximately 250 in pages in length and will have one (1) drawing per page.

Requirements:

* The illustrations will be used to illustrate different one-line phrases about good business practices.
* The main character is tentatively named “Jesse” and represents an “average businessperson”. Jesse is unisex and must be iconic enough to be easily recognizable to the readers. Most of the panels will have Jesse in a variety of simple situations. Jesse must be able to convey emotion. Other characters and simple objects will occasionally be used in the panels depending on the message being communicated by the phrase.
* The drawing style needed is simple black-and-white figures. Stick figures or figures with very simple features and bodies are the idea here.

Please submit one drawing of “Jesse” that captures the essence of the following phrase: “Being a good boss means seeing the diamonds in the rough”. It is meant to convey the idea that everybody has strengths - even the “worst” employees.

The winning submission will be determined by not only the drawing but by the artist’s interpretation of the phrase. Think about communicating a powerful message. But at the same time, think simple.
This drawing will be included with the book proposal being submitted to publishers. When accepted for publication, the 250 drawings will need to be completed by the deadline set by the publisher (TBD).

Compensation to be negotiated on a percentage of the profits from book sales and merchandising with the artist.

Please send submissions to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and include “Jesse” in the subject line.

November 12, 2009

Freelance Graphic Designer Needed

The UM Gilbert and Sullivan Society is seeking a designer to create one show graphic, then posters, mailers, and t-shirts for its Spring production of The Gondoliers. Not a huge time commitment and it involves a $50-100 honorarium. Please contact Taylor Dodson (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

November 9, 2009

Illustrators Wanted

The Michigan Daily is looking for student illustrators to contribute to its weekly news, arts and culture magazine. The Daily’s next magazine editor, Trevor Calero, is making it a priority to increase the quality and quantity of illustrations in the magazine next semester — be it cover designs, illustrations for secondary stories and furniture pieces or cartoons and comic strips.

If you’re interested in contributing to the Daily’s magazine or would like more information, please contact Trevor either by e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone at (248) 798-4554. Also, if you have a digital portfolio, you could send that along in the e-mail too.

Trevor is hoping to have a solid list of student illustrators before winter break. So if you’re interested please get in touch with him before then.

The job doesn’t provide much in monetary compensation. But you will get the opportunity to be published in a nationally recognized publication.

November 5, 2009

Arts Writer Needed

The Michigan Daily is looking for writers for its Arts section.  If you love art exhibitions and galleries, as well as live performances including concerts, plays, and lectures, or just want to be involved with the publication, then you should consider writing for the Arts Section.

E-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for an application.

November 3, 2009

Animation/Film Internship

Artist is looking for a student or recent graduate with film editing and animation knowledge interested in assisting and collaborating on a video project.  Looking for a creative thinker who is organized and reliable. Project to begin in late January 2010.  Please send all inquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by December 23, 2009.

September 24, 2009

Freelance Animator

Corporate compliance is no laughing matter. 

Okay, it could be, in the right hands.  Use your skills to turn routine corporate speak into memorable, entertaining and compelling (and short) animations for the University of Michigan Health System’s seven principles for employee conduct.  Examples include: follow the law, work ethically, spend wisely, be fair and be safe.

Client has a Mr. Bill-style (Saturday Night Live) of execution stuck in their heads, but is completely open to new ideas.  Bottom line is to create engaging shorts that deliver the intended message.  Deadline is to have all seven animations done and posted by late 2009 or early 2010.  Fees are negotiable.  Interested candidates should send a short letter of introduction and a link to their online portfolio to Dave Brudon, Director, Marketing Communications, University of Michigan Health System, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

September 23, 2009

Freelance Illustrator

Q LTD is seeking an illustrator to create four figurative vector line drawings and silhouettes needed for a brochure piece for a client in the medical field. Clean, simple style desired; flat, one-color.

Candidate should be creative, organized, able to collaborate well with others, and communicate ideas clearly. Thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator CS3. Can work on their own time but attend necessary phone/in-person meetings, and deliver artwork following project schedule.

Timeframe: Initial sketches needed by mid-October. Final artwork needed 1-2 weeks following. Budget: $800

Interested candidates should provide résumé and related portfolio work to Alissa Ampezzan: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)