Associate Designer – Womens Wovens – TEMPORARY (Bellevue, WA)

September 3, 2010

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Purpose:
Design and develop seasonal concepts based on thorough trend and competitive
research and overall creative direction, with direction from Designer. Manage
seasonal product design execution for the business classification to achieve
overall creative and business objectives. This includes fabric and trim
selection, styling, color, textile design, and fit.

TEMPORARY – 3 MONTH POSITION

Core Accountabilities:
· Research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand.
· Work with Designer to formulate seasonal strategies.
· Assist in development of color and concept direction with Designer for
specific classification responsibilities, and execution of related pattern work
and styling.
· Manage creative and technical development of product within the merchandise
assortment strategies.
· Develop technical sketches for new products.
· Develop accurate and technically viable Proto Spec Packages in WebPDM.
· Review all prototype samples for construction, silhouette, fit, and trim
details.
· Collaborate with Design and Merchandising team to achieve product execution
and maintain design integrity.
· Select seasonal fabrics and washes.
· Attend Product Fittings and address fit issues to maintain the design
integrity and ensure the fit is brand appropriate.
· Assist and execute product presentations.
· Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Highly developed sense of creativity for color, pattern, fabric,
silhouettes, and trends.
· Proven ability to manage, coach and develop others.
· Technical proficiency in garment construction and fit execution.
· Team player with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

· Strong presentation skills.
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and calendars.
· Ability to sketch in Adobe Illustrator is highly desirable.
· Knowledge of WebPDM.

WHAT DO WE DO? Eddie Bauer is a specialty retailer that sells high
quality casual apparel and accessories for the modern outdoor lifestyle. Our
brand is authentic. It is named after our founder, Eddie Bauer. This heritage
provides the company with the foundation for the brand: a love for the outdoors,
quality you can trust, passionate product design, great customer service, a
spirit of innovation, and creative marketing.

WHY EDDIE BAUER? We believe that people are the foundation of our
business. Our culture is unique; our values encourage focusing on customers,
quality, curiosity, passion, teamwork, integrity, straight talk / listening and
results. Our teams possess a great sense of pride and energy. Eddie Bauer’s
Associates know they make a difference!

WHAT WE OFFER! Eddie Bauer offers a collaborative work environment,
competitive compensation, product discount and an industry leading relocation
program.

We will personally contact applicants qualified for an interview. No phone calls
please.
Eddie Bauer is committed to equal opportunity employment.

To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

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Full time Floral Designer (Yonkers)

September 3, 2010

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.

Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.

Plan arrangement according to client’s requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.

Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.

Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.

Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.

Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop’s image.

Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.

Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.

Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.

Wrap and price completed arrangements.

Although not required for the position, Driving and being able to make deliveries is preferred:

DELIVERIES ARE MADE IN COMPANY VAN IN WHICH WE PAY FOR MAINTNENCE, GAS, TOLLS AND INSURANCE.

Excellent Pay will be offered for qualified, reliable candidates

PLEASE CONTACT CARL @ (914) 490-5165

IF NO ANSWER LEAVE A MESSAGE

YOU MAY ALSO EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THEKINGCHAZ@AOL.COM

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FEMALE MODELS WANTED for New Jersey’s First EVER Fashion Week

September 3, 2010

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Many female models are still needed for New Jersey’s first ever Fashion Week! We need all styles, all looks, and ALL PERSONALITIES!

This event will be nationally televised and have a live internet feed.

WHEN: October 11th and 12th, models MUST be present Tuesday, Oct 12th

WHERE: West Orange, New Jersey at Pleasantdale Chateau

MODE: transportation may be provided depending on designer and/or sponsoring organization

All applicants must send standard requirements (photos, height, weight, any work history in the industry, etc.) and should be size 0 to 4. Resumes are preferred but not necessary. This event will not pay models but will provide exposure through media and connections to industry personnel that will be present. It is recommended for models to have their model cards available at the event for any networking desired. For more information visit www.newjerseyfashionweek.com. Guests must pay the entry fees, models do not. Models should have fairly flexible schedules to enable fittings and meetings (designers may be flexible as well).

Please respond to DeCristianoDesigns@yahoo.com. Candidates will be contacted via email or phone.

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Interior Designer Position Available – F/T (Midtown)

September 3, 2010

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High-end residential interior design firm in Bryant Park area of Manhattan seeks interior design assistant.

Undergraduate degree, preferably in interior design required, 1-3 years relevant professional experience in administration and/or interior design a plus. Must be skilled with PCs including the Microsoft Office suite, Photoshop, and Outlook, ability to use AutoCAD, In-Design, and facility with computer operations a plus. Experience with accounting preferred. References are required and will be contacted. Please be prepared to present portfolio of work if experienced in interior design or related field.

Candidate must demonstrate a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the firm and a can-do attitude is essential. Other requirements include excellent troubleshooting and communication skills; the sophistication, presence, and professionalism to work confidently with high-net worth clients; and the capability to work well in a fast-paced team-oriented, deadline-driven atmosphere.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Principal, Designers, and Client to develop a vision of the project at inception

• Create schemes from concepts; including finishes, fixtures, furnishings, fabric, and accessories under the direction of the lead Designer

• Responsible for production and preparation of specified client presentation materials

• Contribute to the building of and maintain detailed budgets

• Interpret, produce, and update client to do lists

• Produce purchase orders/invoices and summary invoices

• Maintain working knowledge of client’s purchasing via the control sheet

• Compose communications and correspondence necessary for project execution

• Oversee vendors and production details and schedules

• Track orders

• Execute follow-up on assigned aspects of project

• Exhibit close attention to detail in every capacity

• Ability to multitask on action items for multiple projects at a time

Position offers much room for the right individual to take on exciting responsibilities!

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Assistant Graphic Designer (Gardena)

September 3, 2010

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Home fashions company is looking for an assistant graphic designer.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Using packaging templates to create new packaging

• Photoshop photos

• Assisting with creating and building presentations

• Sending out photos to customers

• Updating the website

• Be accountable, reliable and accurate

• Help with the production and colorways of new products

• Communicate with other departments

Requirements:

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, all others are a plus!

• Strong work ethic- TEAM PLAYER with a willingness to help

• Understanding a sense of urgency- ability to work under a short deadline base environment

• MUST speak English

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Great Health Benefits

• Paid Vacation Days

• Friendly Atmosphere

Please note this is mostly a non creative position. There will be some times that you will be asked to be creative and you will always be asked for your opinion and input. For the right person it could eventually turn into more.

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Graphic Designer (Chatsworth)

September 3, 2010

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READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME

The Basics:

Position: Graphic Designer

Location: Chatsworth CA

Status: Full Time

Salary: Hourly DOE

About Us:Loungefly is a juniors apparel and accessories company located in Chatsworth, CA.

Well known for our skull print totes and wallets, we have also grown to include a wide selection of licensed accessories including Disney, Hello Kitty, Smurfs, and Tootsie.

What We Are Looking For:

PLEASE LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE TO GET A FEEL OF OUR STYLE AND PRODUCTS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME. IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A CORRECT FIT – DO NOT SEND US YOUR RESUME.

www.loungefly.com

Loungefly is looking for an all-around designer to add to our team. We are looking for someone to bring new and interesting ideas that COMPLIMENT our existing line. We are looking for someone who KNOWS what is cool and trendy and has knowledge and interest in juniors fashion.

We are looking for someone who is capable of working with our existing catalog of artwork and product designs – but who is also self motivated to find new bag shapes, develop new products, and design new art that fits in with the Loungefly brand.

The “Private Label” portion of our company is designing and developing new design elements and characters (skulls, gnomes, ice cream, owls, patterns, animals, monsters, you name it) and applying it to products for the Loungefly brand.

Another element of the job is designing licensed goods. We want someone who can take the existing artwork provided by licensers and develop it into something cool and interesting. We rarely use existing style guides and like to take risks and push the limits of our licensed products.

Our main focus is bag design, but we also work on a full range of other accessories including but not limited to jewelry, socks, key covers, apparel, lunch boxes, and knit goods.

Our clients include Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Claire’s and many more. Our licenses include Hello Kitty, Disney, Skelanimals, Hostess, Tootsie, and Smurfs.

This position would also include doing product specifications for factories. You would be working with an art director from start to finish on a product. For example, if you designed a bag – you would also be specifying the size, construction, colors, materials, and applications. This portion of the job can be learned, you do not need to be knowledgeable in this area prior to being hired. But you must be comfortable with this aspect, as it is a large portion of the position.

You must be comfortable performing a wide range of work duties. You shouldn’t feel like setting up a print job, cleaning up photos, or working with certain artwork is beneath you. You must be up for any design challenge we throw at you!

Required Skills:

- EXPERT at Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT YOU MUST KNOW ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR – THIS IS THE MAIN PROGRAM WE USE FOR EVERYTHING

- Must have a working knowledge of all of the Adobe Creative Suite

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Strong written communication skills

- Be able to work in a FAST PACED, sometimes HIGH STRESS work environment

- We work mostly on JUNIORS items – you must be comfortable working within this aesthetic.

- Be able to keep up with trends

- Be able to work on your own and complete tasks without being micro managed

- Attention to detail

- Some fashion and product design knowledge

WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A FASHION DESIGNER – Some fashion design knowledge would be helpful but we are looking for more of a graphic designer, who is interested in fashion.

Other skills that would be helpful but are not required:

These things are NOT REQUIRED – they don’t make it or break it for us– they would just be a nice bonus!

- Experience with photography

- Photo retouching

- Print setup knowledge

- Basic Web Design and HTML Skills

- Flash Knowledge

- Filemaker Knowledge

If you feel you are qualified please email us your resume, and sample links to your portfolio. Thank you!

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Graphic Designer (Chatsworth)

September 3, 2010

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READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME

The Basics:

Position: Graphic Designer

Location: Chatsworth CA

Status: Full Time

Salary: Hourly DOE

About Us:Loungefly is a juniors apparel and accessories company located in Chatsworth, CA.

Well known for our skull print totes and wallets, we have also grown to include a wide selection of licensed accessories including Disney, Hello Kitty, Smurfs, and Tootsie.

What We Are Looking For:

PLEASE LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE TO GET A FEEL OF OUR STYLE AND PRODUCTS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME. IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A CORRECT FIT – DO NOT SEND US YOUR RESUME.

www.loungefly.com

Loungefly is looking for an all-around designer to add to our team. We are looking for someone to bring new and interesting ideas that COMPLIMENT our existing line. We are looking for someone who KNOWS what is cool and trendy and has knowledge and interest in juniors fashion.

We are looking for someone who is capable of working with our existing catalog of artwork and product designs – but who is also self motivated to find new bag shapes, develop new products, and design new art that fits in with the Loungefly brand.

The “Private Label” portion of our company is designing and developing new design elements and characters (skulls, gnomes, ice cream, owls, patterns, animals, monsters, you name it) and applying it to products for the Loungefly brand.

Another element of the job is designing licensed goods. We want someone who can take the existing artwork provided by licensers and develop it into something cool and interesting. We rarely use existing style guides and like to take risks and push the limits of our licensed products.

Our main focus is bag design, but we also work on a full range of other accessories including but not limited to jewelry, socks, key covers, apparel, lunch boxes, and knit goods.

Our clients include Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Claire’s and many more. Our licenses include Hello Kitty, Disney, Skelanimals, Hostess, Tootsie, and Smurfs.

This position would also include doing product specifications for factories. You would be working with an art director from start to finish on a product. For example, if you designed a bag – you would also be specifying the size, construction, colors, materials, and applications. This portion of the job can be learned, you do not need to be knowledgeable in this area prior to being hired. But you must be comfortable with this aspect, as it is a large portion of the position.

You must be comfortable performing a wide range of work duties. You shouldn’t feel like setting up a print job, cleaning up photos, or working with certain artwork is beneath you. You must be up for any design challenge we throw at you!

Required Skills:

- EXPERT at Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT YOU MUST KNOW ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR – THIS IS THE MAIN PROGRAM WE USE FOR EVERYTHING

- Must have a working knowledge of all of the Adobe Creative Suite

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Strong written communication skills

- Be able to work in a FAST PACED, sometimes HIGH STRESS work environment

- We work mostly on JUNIORS items – you must be comfortable working within this aesthetic.

- Be able to keep up with trends

- Be able to work on your own and complete tasks without being micro managed

- Attention to detail

- Some fashion and product design knowledge

WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A FASHION DESIGNER – Some fashion design knowledge would be helpful but we are looking for more of a graphic designer, who is interested in fashion.

Other skills that would be helpful but are not required:

These things are NOT REQUIRED – they don’t make it or break it for us– they would just be a nice bonus!

- Experience with photography

- Photo retouching

- Print setup knowledge

- Basic Web Design and HTML Skills

- Flash Knowledge

- Filemaker Knowledge

If you feel you are qualified please email us your resume, and sample links to your portfolio. Thank you!

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Undergraduate Student Internship Program

September 3, 2010

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Overview: The Seven Bar Foundation is looking for a pro-active, enthusiastic, self-motivated undergraduate student in business, marketing, fashion or communications who would like to work alongside the Seven bar Foundation’s partners. The candidate must have a passion for microfinance and fashion. The candidate will experience the development of a philanthropic brand and deal with major CEO’s in the industry. He/she will learn from the pioneers in the industry in the future of business – profits with purpose. This opportunity will allow the student to take part of a game changing organization. He/she will strive to reach their maximum potential to fulfill the needs of the position by anticipation the partners’ needs.

Job Description: The right candidate will assist the director in overseeing the execution of Lingerie New York, Oct 21st, and all its subprojects. Responsibilities are: manage projects using a project management system, assist in the creation of social media campaigns to expand the Foundation’s demographic sector, present analytical recommendations based on marketing research, set appointments tracking all emails and follow-ups, excellent email business writing skills for potential sponsors, take minutes during conference calls, supervise brand relationships of national cause-marketing with sponsors like Fusion Beauty/Sephora, and Antoine Amrani Chocolates, assist is procuring items and execution of Auction. There may be other minimal administrative duties involved. For more information on the event and the microfinance cause, please visit www.7barfoundation.org

Job Title: Intern

Unpaid Internship

Days / Hours: Mon – Fri / Part Time

Location: New York, NY

Number of Openings: 2

Start Date: Immediate with a minimum commitment of 3 months

How to Apply: Please email a brief cover letter and resume to Analia Ebarb at aebarb@7bar.com

Company Description: The Seven Bar Foundation, a 501 (c)3, is a business model for social impact. It has positioned itself as a philanthropic brand to fuel its microfinance fund on a consistent basis. Lingerie Miami. New York, Los Angeles and 15 other cities serve as a platform for the Seven Bar Foundation brand to reach a critical mass of consciousness. These top couture and luxury lingerie shows allow the brand to provide consistent revenue streams through fashion shows, co-branded products, microfinance investment and video stream technology.

Besides providing consistent funding to microfinance, the Foundation’s overlying goal is to create a blueprint for other non-profits to shift away from the traditional, dependent fundraising model, to a self-sustainable model. This model was developed by Renata M. Black and is being spearheaded by Renata and Kim Hoedeman

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Graphic Designer (West Los Angeles )

September 3, 2010

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Exciting and innovative West L.A. domain management services and search-related technology provider is seeking an exceptional Graphic Designer for a temporary assignment with direct hire potential. We are offering $25-35 dollars per hour (depending on experience) along with a fun and casual office environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid graphic design foundation with a strong visual aesthetic and the ability to clearly conceptualize, demonstrate and execute ideas.

***Candidates must submit online or electronic portfolios.***

Responsibilities
• Create designs that maintain brand identity standards.
• Produce website design, landing pages, and digital creative for high traffic web-based applications and services.
• Design and create sketches and specs for Product Development team.

Desired Qualifications
• 5+Web-site graphic design of high volume sites.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Photoshop Illustrator CS2 or higher as well as coding applications.
• Expert knowledge in the use of design concepts (layout, typography, color, white space, and grid).
• Proficient in Macromedia products (Flash).
• Knowledge of Dreamweaver.
• Awareness of user centered design process and methods.
• Awareness of emerging web, design, and social trends and techniques.
• Knowledge of HRML, CSS, and Javascript is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of print concepts (bleed, resolution, and color).
• Functional knowledge with PC platform.

We have a great work environment and take pride in our innovative technologies and product offerings. Send us your resume, references, salary history and online or electronic portfolio. Click here to apply:

Click here to apply

Please note this job is a temporary, in-house position. Please no recruiters and outsource firms.

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Graphic Designer (West Los Angeles )

September 3, 2010

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Exciting and innovative West L.A. domain management services and search-related technology provider is seeking an exceptional Graphic Designer for a temporary assignment with direct hire potential. We are offering $25-35 dollars per hour (depending on experience) along with a fun and casual office environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid graphic design foundation with a strong visual aesthetic and the ability to clearly conceptualize, demonstrate and execute ideas.

***Candidates must submit online or electronic portfolios.***

Responsibilities
• Create designs that maintain brand identity standards.
• Produce website design, landing pages, and digital creative for high traffic web-based applications and services.
• Design and create sketches and specs for Product Development team.

Desired Qualifications
• 5+Web-site graphic design of high volume sites.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Photoshop Illustrator CS2 or higher as well as coding applications.
• Expert knowledge in the use of design concepts (layout, typography, color, white space, and grid).
• Proficient in Macromedia products (Flash).
• Knowledge of Dreamweaver.
• Awareness of user centered design process and methods.
• Awareness of emerging web, design, and social trends and techniques.
• Knowledge of HRML, CSS, and Javascript is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of print concepts (bleed, resolution, and color).
• Functional knowledge with PC platform.

We have a great work environment and take pride in our innovative technologies and product offerings. Send us your resume, references, salary history and online or electronic portfolio. Click here to apply:

Click here to apply

Please note this job is a temporary, in-house position. Please no recruiters and outsource firms.

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Videographer/Photographer (Part-time) (Los Angeles, CA)

September 3, 2010

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PART-TIME VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER

SUMMARY OF JOB

We are looking for a videographer/photographer to work on a part-time basis of about 20 hours per week and be available on an as needed basis. Their primary responsibilities will be filming, photographing and post-production.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This job role calls for a multi skilled person who is sufficient in both videography and photography and has their own equipment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:

• Multi skilled workmanship on both a stills camera and video camera.

• Consideration for sound and light as aesthetic tools to add to the video and photographs.

• An ability to manage permissions and release forms.

• An ability to deliver to a tight deadline.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and expected hourly to hrexcellence@gmail.com.

*Please be prepared to show samples of your work.

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Fashion Design Studio/Production Room (Santa Monica )

September 3, 2010

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PART- TIME PERMENANT ASSISTANT; Exclusive design studio is looking for a production room pattern maker and cutter. This positon also includes assisting owner/designer in day to day studio duties: helping with photoshop applications, phones, filing, ordering fabrics, making client appointments and helping the salon and studio stay organized. Very good pattern skills are absolutely necessary. We manipulate flat patterns to fit clientele…no computer patterns are used. Understanding draping, shapes, grading and laying out patterns on silks is required. Good knowledge of silk fabrics and cutting with paper under/over is also mandatory. We design and make formal gowns in silk, cut on the bias. If your pattern skills are at a beginning level, please do not apply.

This position is for 25 hours per week. We do not expect this to increase, so please consider if this works for you before applying. This is a unique professional environment and opportunity to work with the best fabrics and designs. We are looking for others who understand that beauty and excellence takes thought, skill , experience and hard work. This is not Project Runway and if you use the term ‘passion for fashion’ your resume will automatically implode.

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Contract/Freelance T-Shirt Graphic Designer

September 3, 2010

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THE JOB SUMMARY

Do you love designing t-shirts? Are you freelancing now? We’re searching for talented freelance designers to create custom apparel graphics for the college market (and especially the Greek System, so if you were in a fraternity or sorority, this is right up your alley). See examples of the type of designs we do. http://www.kotisdesign.com/college/design-archive-search.asp?category=All%20Designs

We’ve created a unique online workflow that we call the DesignNet. It allows independent contractors to design from anywhere. Viewing art instructions, uploading proofs and downloading job files are all done online. Best of all, you choose what jobs and how many to take on.

REQUIREMENTS

• Design degree (students in a design program are welcome to apply)

• All designs must be created in Adobe Illustrator CS4

• Must have high speed internet

• Must do a minimum of 4 jobs a week (16 a month) to remain eligible

OPPORTUNITY

• Choose what jobs and how many to take on

• The job values range from $10-$25+ per job (the average job takes about an hour, some more, some less)

• Residual pay opportunity for designs that are chosen by customers to reuse

(see https://www.kotisdesign.com/college/design-archive.asp)

WHO IS A GOOD FREELANCE DESIGNER FOR THE DNET

• Freelance designers already working at home and wanting more work

• Designers who love t-shirt graphics

• Upper level design student with time to work in between their schedule

TO APPLY

• Download and fill out the dNet Questionnaire https://www.kotisdesign.com/college/dNet_Questionnaire.pdf

• Send a resume, the completed dNet Questionnaire, and samples of your work (pdf or website) to careers@kotisdesign.com

If you’re ready, we have work to be done now.

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User Experience Designer (Redmond)

September 3, 2010

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We are looking for a designer who can:

  • drive the design of our products from initial concept through final implementation
  • design something ridiculously blue-sky OR something immediately implementable
  • lay it on the line by owning the success or failure of the User Experience
  • understand how to evangelize and use research to drive design decisions
  • function in a diverse, friendly and highly technical environment
  • keep their cool when working with many diverse stakeholders
  • negotiate for the best UX without be dogmatic
  • juggle ambiguity without drowning in it
  • communicate, specify and describe their designs to researchers, developers, testers, PMs, senior leadership and other designers without ambiguity and within deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Projects usually start from scratch and require both conceptual and detailed design thinking. This means defining user goals, scenarios, benefits, and flows as well as conceptual designs and prototypes. Typically, these designs are holistic in nature, focusing on the end-to-end experience more than any specific feature(s). We need someone who is able to put themselves in the shoes of End Users. You will have the opportunity to design scenarios that will impact an audience that includes small – large business as well as students in K-12 & universities all across the WORLD.

You will work closely with a team of user researchers, software engineers, product managers, and program managers in a highly collaborative environment. A command of a wide range of tools and methods, and the ability to communicate ideas quickly and interactively are essential. In this role, concepts will be illustrated through sketches, mockups, wireframes, and rapid prototypes. A passion for our customers and creating great product experiences is a must!!

All candidates must send a portfolio or work samples along with their inquiries. Please indicate your specific roles and contributions for each project submitted as part of the portfolio.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in product design/industrial design/interaction design
  • Education requirements include either an MA/MS in interface design, industrial design or highly related field, OR a BA/BS in interaction, industrial design with significant industry experience.
  • Led or Championed the creation of a multi-year UX vision for multiple products or product lines
  • Passion for design and strong command of visual design capabilities, including composition, layout information hierarchy, typography and color.
  • Experience creatively solving hard problems; shipping innovative and complex products within deadlines
  • Proven ability to innovate for new markets
  • Proven experience driving complex design issues across multidisciplinary groups such as Development, Test, Program Management, other designers and research.
  • User-centric approach to design and working understanding of how to apply user research data
  • Proficient with a range of interaction design, visualization, and rapid design prototyping tools
  • Develop and document detailed user experience specifications for highly interactive interfaces
  • A design portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and the delivery of solid end to end scenarios
  • Candidates should have a knowledge of various user research methodologies such as field research, survey creation, and of benchmarking studies is highly desirable.
  • Ability to use humor and energy to keep the momentum going!

This is a six month contract and will extend to 12 months if there is a good fit.

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Graphic Designer (Bellevue)

September 3, 2010

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High profile contract position as a Graphic Designer

- Create user interface for different devices.

- Work closely with customers to refine the UI.

- Work closely with the development team to adjust design during implementation.

Contract opportunity with some flexibility in hours.

Required Skills

- 5+ years as a Graphic Designer.

- Experience working with customers directly.

- Experience in working on UI for devices.

- Fluent with Photoshop

- Flash Development

Qualified candidates please apply here

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Art Director (Seattle)

September 3, 2010

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ZAAZ is hiring both full time and freelance Art Directors. The ZAAZ Art Director is a seasoned visionary creative force that leads design teams in shaping customer experiences in all current and emerging interactive media. Besides a proven ability to create award-winning work, the ZAAZ AD is a thinker, problem solver and conceptual juggernaut. ZAAZ Art Directors must be collaborative and flexible as they juggle multiple projects with ease. You should have 5 years (or more) experience developing, directing, managing and executing big ideas in the interactive space.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Creative Lead on one or more accounts and projects

• Understands the strategic business intent of specific projects and audience/customer goals

• Work with Associate Creative Director(s) and Creative Director(s) to ensure maximum effectiveness of various concepts

• Team player willing to do whatever it takes to make the work better

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated track record in a client-service environment

• Ability to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing work

• Proven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity

• Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, Flash, and HTML

• Professional understanding of typography in both print and screen media

• Strong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the web

• Full understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online design

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Visual Design and Display (Dedham)

September 3, 2010

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Love to sew, paint, sketch, cut, tape, glue, and sculpt? Do you also LOVE fashion?

Join Anthropologie’s visual display team! We are seeking motivated, energetic students interested in visual display, installation, sculpture, and/or visual merchandising for an internship opportunity.

Minimum commitment of 150 hours for 1 college credit.

Requirements:

Attention to detail a must.

Able to following directions.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Energetic and ready to take on abitious projects.

If interested please respond and include the following: Resume and website link or 3 images of your artwork.

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Real Estate Marketing Designer (Galleria)

September 3, 2010

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Growing real estate offices seeks out qualified candidate to add to our marketing team. Qualified candidates should possess graphic flash web design skills, SEO capabilities, PPC experience, and social media experience. Photography experience is helpful and real estate experience is a +. Tasks will include graphic design, photography, and web design. Please email resume, samples of prior work and salary requiremements.

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PHOTOSHOP WIZARD NEEDED

September 3, 2010

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We are in search of a Photoshop Wizard who possesses all the amazing artistic skills of Rembrandt, the tech savvy of Mr. Jobs and the biting wit of Colbert.

Actually, just a really good retoucher, with an artistic flair would work out great.

Please send us samples of work, and contact info so we can check you out.

The position will start with as a paid internship, with the potential to grow into a long term employment opportunity.

We cherish art, and creativity. Wow us!

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Social Media Pro. / Office Assistant (Arlington Heights)

September 3, 2010

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interested in some one creating a minimum of 20 promotional 2 minute videos for a medical practice in Arlington Heights at Northwest Community Hosptial. These would be relatively simple. While familiarity with MS office is important, we would like these videos created using Windows Movie Maker. We would like someone to upload these to social media such as Youtube and Facebook. It is importatnt that you are familiar with these. This project could take up to a year. this project also requires coming into the office to accomplish the videos.

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Animator Needed (Encino)

September 3, 2010

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Animator needed for two minute pilot, a very funny show about golf! We

have a great script and need someone to bring it to life! A great opportunity for

anyone trying to get into the business. Please send a sample of your work, no budget at this time

you will be compensated if the show is greenlit. Thank you!

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Photography/Senior Photographer (Studio# 375/Deerbrook Mall)

September 3, 2010

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The Picture People is a specialty portrait studio focused on creating memories. By producing professional, creative and fun portraits and one-of-a-kind gifts that highlight what makes each family member unique, we’ve changed the face of portraits across America. We have over 170 studios located across the nation, and we are always looking for highly qualified candidates to come work with us.

We currently have an opening for a senior photographer for our local studio in Humble.

Job Responsibilities

* Full Time-Non Exempt- 40 hour work week

* Majority of the time is spent conducting photography sessions

* Evaluates, critiques, trains and instructs photography

* Maintains all equipment (e.g., Lights, Cameras & Printer)

* General studio functions such as Opening and Closing, Banking, Selling, POS, Servicing all customer needs, Housekeeping, Assigned duties (e.g., workflow, associate duties)

* Quality of portraits; produces high quality portraits and monitors the quality for the studio’s photography

* Participates in the creation of studio photography

* Ensures printer is maintained at company standard by completing daily/weekly/monthly maintenance

* Ensures lights, cameras, backdrops and props are in pristine condition and set to company dictated settings/standards

* Instruction, mentoring, critiquing and coaching all photographers in location

Qualifications

* Minimum of two years experience with The Picture People or another volume portrait studio; or degree from accredited photography program

* Conducted or participated in 1,000 photography sessions

* Good employment standing

* Demonstrates understanding ability to apply principles of teaching

* Has completed and passed the 100 series of Photography College courses

* Submitted and has received approval of portraits demonstrating application in positioning, posing, lighting and composition

* Understands and applies principles of posing and the photography fundamentals

* Proficient and skilled in post production software utilized by The Picture People

Please submit your resume, referencing job title, city and studio# listed, to: jobs.plano@picturepeople.com

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Inside Sales Consultant (Part-Time) (Westwood Blvd.)

September 3, 2010

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Fashion Furniture Rental is currently seeking a -Part Time Inside Sales Associate to work in our beautiful Los Angeles showroom located on Westwood Blvd. This person will be responsible for maintaining, growing and acquiring new revenue from the existing base of Fashion customers, as well as, generating new business. Candidate must be reliable, energetic, customer-friendly, detail-oriented, and possess excellent time management skills.

Fashion Furniture provides rental furniture in Southern California to a variety of customers ranging from apartment communities to private homes…home staging to commercial offices… convention centers to movie sets.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day relationships with existing customer base and new prospects in partnership with field counterparts in assigned territory.

• Take orders and inquiries via incoming calls, walk in appointments, and email.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Perform order and data entry with precision in a given time frame.

• Assist with residential and home staging furniture rentals.

• Assist outside sales reps with client issues & various projects.

• Provide support for internal and external customers.

• Assist in producing leads for new business

• Show a willingness to do whatever is needed to support the team

Requirements:

• Must possess excellent telephone etiquette, communication and organizational skills

• Applicants should have exceptional verbal and written skills, specifically the ability to coordinate multiple activities for numerous accounts.

• Candidate must maintain a willingness and ability to learn and understand our products and procedures.

• Effective time management

• Must be computer savvy; experience with MS Outlook and Office required

• 3-5 years of inside sales experience preferred.

• Property Management experience a plus

• Design or merchandising experience a plus

• Retail sales experience a plus

• Must be available to work Saturdays

Our company is a stable, employee oriented organization, providing a fun, team oriented atmosphere.

Hours: Part time (approximately 21-29 hours per week)

3-4 days a week including Saturday from 10 – 3:30.

Compensation: D.O.E. $14-$16 per hour

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Seeking GRAPHIC ARTIST (NY and LA)

September 3, 2010

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GRAPHIC ARTISTS for an array of projects in development. Welcoming new faces- Students welcome- Experience not a factor but creativity and drive a must. Reputable production company looking to expand staffing & freelance options. Knowledge of Photo shop, illustrator, etc requested). Would be responsible for creating key art and enhancing presentations with graphics art. Please send resume, contact info, and sample of work. In subject line please write “GRAPHIC ARTIST”.

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Contemporary Art Internships (Meat Packing) (Chelsea)

September 3, 2010

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The two internships in studio are:
A. assisting with Photoshop and In Design page layout. Must be highly proficient with these skills.
B. working with Rhino and Maya modeling with VRay. Must be highly proficient with Rhino, Maya, and VRay on PC and Mac OS.

University and college level art, art history, architecture, and design students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The internships are for 3-4 weeks with a paid stipend. Interviews are this week. Please reply with a cover letter and resume. Please specify internship. We can discuss schedule with qualified individuals.

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