OPPORTUNITIES

November 20, 2009

Call for Apparel Designs

UM Business student Seth Samuels is developing an apparel line featuring unique, creative takes on the university through innovative design cues.  The goal is to create a line of apparel that accurately and creatively represents the university on a more fashion-forward canvas, complements of the student body.

We are looking for students who can accomplish the following - Designs that evoke the memories, images, and emotions that resonate here at the university, from marching with the band to simply chanting “The Victors.” Being that we all have a unique perspective on what the school looks like to us, the possibilities aren’t too limited.

Just as a brief background, our inspiration has come from Louis Elbel, the composer of “The Victors” in 1898 when Michigan defeated the Chicago Maroons.
Please submit a resume and 3 to 5 samples of your designs to Seth Samuels .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Please limit the size of the files to less than 9MB A link to your URL is also acceptable.

The deadline for these initial submissions (initial because we would like to get off the ground with a few-rollout designs, but we’ll be welcome to more in the future), is January 3rd, 2010.

Specific compensation has yet to be determined as product numbers and sales projections have yet to be determined. However, being in startup mode, developing a team, as well as a % commission can be part this compensation.

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

Click here for complete information

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 18, 2009

T-Shirt Design Opportunity

Underground Printing Launches Campus Designers Program

Custom printed apparel maker encourages student creativity while giving back within the campus community
Along with their trademark custom printed and retail apparel, Underground Printing is announcing the launch
of an innovative new program known as the Campus Designers program (http://www.ugpcampusdesigners.com). The
UGP Campus Designers program encourages students to express their creativity through unique apparel designs
that speak to the zeitgeist on campus. Students can submit a finished design, or even just a clever phrase or idea.
Winners of this monthly contest can choose between six free shirts with their design or a $100 gift certificate.

Click here for full details

November 18, 2009

Graphic/Advertising Designer Needed

Interested in the field of graphic design?
Design ads for The Michigan Daily.

The Michigan Daily Advertising Design Department is looking to fill a design position for Winter 2010.
Experience with Adobe CS required.

Please send portfolio sample and résumé to Jason Mahakian .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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 Web Designer Needed

The Ann Arbor Palestine Film Festival is looking for someone to completely overhaul their website. Must be able to design it and code it. Budget is a few hundred dollars. Contact: Laura Deponio (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

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.

October 30, 2009

Want to make art for video games?

Wolverine Soft is currently seeking artists interested in video game development.  We are a club dedicated to developing video games here at the University of Michigan.  We are currently competing with Michigan State to develop a game for Ford Credit, and the winning game will be featured on the Ford Credit website.  Specifically, we are looking for several talented 2D artists for this project, experience in Adobe Flash is a plus.  We are also looking for anyone interested in doing any kind of game art for other projects that the club is working on.

We meet every Thursday from 6:00 - 10:00 PM (YES! please come after the Stamps Lecture) in Windows Training Room 3 and the Advanced Graphics Mac Lab on the third floor of the Duderstadt Center.

If you are interested or have any questions please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)..

October 30, 2009

Art Department members needed for LSA Honors Film Thesis

The art department for an LSA Honors Film Thesis is looking for more members. The short film will be shooting between December and February, but needs help with pre-production before hand as well.  For inquiries and information email Anna McAlpine at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

October 9, 2009

Designers Needed

We need designers to make our award-winning mobile apps rock harder.

Weʼre a local startup building powerful mobile apps to simplify travelerʼs lives. If you have experience designing for the screen (and especially mobile!) weʼd love to have you join us.  Top candidates will have proficiency in illustration, a basic understanding of user interface principles, a sensitivity to typography and color, a general awareness of materials/textures, and a practical grasp of physics and animation.

Check us out on line then hit us up at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

September 25, 2009

Jewelry Design/Fabrication Commission

The client, Amy Kopin, has three rings, some platinum, with diamonds ranging from nearly 2 carats and less, all from various generations of family. She is commissioning someone to come up with a design to integrate all three rings into a single fabulous design that brings all three generations together and could be used as her wedding ring. If you are interested in submitting such a design and ultimately creating it, please contact Amy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Fee is negotiable.