flash residency at the nelson-atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum is looking for 5-7 individuals to participate in a 4 day lab event that is both collaborative and highly interactive. 

Selected lab residents will collaborate with Museum staff and visitors to produce a short (3-6 minute) video exploring a museum collection object, The Officer's Sword. While working in the Nelson-Atkins Creative Café, lab residents will explore innovative ways of interacting with the community and telling new stories with art objects.

Those working in any discipline are eligible to apply. We welcome individuals with a special interest in community engagement and arts investigation. Pre-established collaborations/groups are welcome to apply.

Learn more about the Flash Residency

design internship at sporting innovations

Sporting Innovations is starting a a summer internship program and are looking for a design intern to join KCAI Graphic Design alum Luke Babb and the other designer on their team. The main focus will be UI/UX design for mobile (iOS and Android) and web platforms. The intern will also have the chance to learn the agile development process...getting a feel for where the designer falls in the process, learning best practices, etc.

Feel free to email Luke at lbabb@sportinginnovations.com

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production assistant needed at tivol

TIVOL, a 103-year-old, family owned fine jewelry retailer, is seeking an
entry level Production Assistant to support the Marketing Department in
its daily activities and promotional efforts. This position reports to the
Director of Marketing.

The Production Assistant -- under close guidance and supervision of the
Marketing Director -- will be responsible for creating window clings;
print materials such as postcards, brochures, billboards, miscellaneous
signage, advertising for newspapers and magazines as well as high-end
invitations; digital media such as banner ads for TIVOL.com and ads for
partner websites; e-blasts; and assisting in the creation and editing of
business-related videos as required. Twice per year, the Marketing
Department produces a high-end publication titled TIVOL Magazine. This
position will be responsible for the layout and design of its local
editorial pages, as well as assisting in the selling of local ads.

Graphic design is only half of the story, however. This role will also
assist in the coordination of the numerous special events held both
off-site and at TIVOL throughout the calendar year. Organization is key.
Responsibilities will include the hiring of caterers and providing
assistance in menu planning, hiring DJs and overseeing other detailed
event logistics. Attending these events, which are often held on evenings
and weekends, is necessary and mandatory. In addition, this position will
track and process donations to charitable organizations and related
special events that benefit the community.

Other duties include but are not limited to helping maintain TIVOL's
Intranet content, as well as maintaining inventory on TIVOL.com

The Marketing Department at TIVOL produces all of its communications
internally, so it is essential that the Production Assistant comes to work
every day with a willingness to work on a variety of projects, both small
and large. The desire to collaborate, exchange ideas in a team environment
and to welcome positive criticism is an absolute must. Keeping print and
digital files carefully organized is also important, as well as
maintaining a tidy workspace.

Position breakdown
Graphic Design: 40%
Event Coordination: 40%
Miscellaneous Projects: 20%

Minimum requirements
- An Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications
and/or Event Planning (a BA or BS is preferred)
- Demonstrated artistic ability
- Strong knowledge of Adobe CS 5.5
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- A comfort level working in both PC and Mac environments
- Ability to work in fast-paced work environment
- Ability to be a self-starter who can manage deadlines and workflow
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to be a flexible and positive team member
- Knowledge of Adobe Flash, HTML 5 and content management systems is ideal
but not essential

Candidates should submit a resume as well as a portfolio of design work
that includes at least 10 samples.

Contact Adam Gebhardt, Director of Marketing at Adamg@tivol.com

part-time assistant needed at zahner

Zahner, a local architectural fabrication company is seeking a part-time office assistant to work 24 hours a week, $15/hour.

Please contact Jo Ann Mendenhall at jmendenhall@azahner.com with a resume and letter of interest as soon as possible. Zahner would like to have this position filled by the first week of April.

creative internship position at ER marketing

ER Marketing is seeking eager, talented, dreamy-eyed candidates to assist with creative projects; someone to gain real-world agency experience ranging from production design and interactive support to participation in campaign and brand concepting. Yes, actual design work that gives you experience and marketable skills (versus spending three months making coffee and relabeling file folders.)

PS: this is a paid internship.


er marketing internship info

regional community arts specialist

The University of Missouri Extension has an opening for a Regional Community Arts Specialist in Lexington, MO. This position is part of a project focused on using the arts as a tool for community and economic development and requires a Master's degree.

See the posting here. 

KC peace intern positions

The American Friends Service Committee is looking for peace interns who will engage youth and other young adults in discussions and activities relating to social change and activism. Peace interns work 8-10 hours a week from August-May and receive a stipend of $9.25/hour. 

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paid summer internship at typefounding in st louis

ben kiel is a designer and educator who formerly worked for house industries, where he has a number of typeface designs under his belt. he's taught at washington university, MICA, university of delaware (with ken barber), and has a master's in typeface design from the university of reading in the UK.

stipend is $3500, applications due by april 30.

view the full write-up here.

Hanesbrand Inc needs designers for new retail department

positions opening at Hanesbrand Inc, in their new department focusing on retail apparel:

Creative Director 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related creative art equivalent 

• Ten plus years of experience in apparel graphics design for the retail market, at least 5 of which is management/leadership roles 

• Experience with Screen pint & illustration ON fleece & jersey garments is highly preferred 

• Experience with fashion-forward graphics design in mass retail distribution is highly preferred

• Proficient in Adobe suite as well as PowerPoint  

The Creative Director demonstrates passion for apparel graphics design and graphic trend research & development. Creative Director will focus on the development of industry-leading graphic design; highly illustrative and complex in its attribution. The director is responsible for art direction of all graphic designs associated with men's, women's, boys' and girls' sportswear, casual wear and athletic apparel with an emphasis on jersey and fleece products. The director establishes the strategic direction to achieve timely seasonal sample lines insuring that all final art is completed according to established policies & procedures.  Additional responsibilities include direction & management of graphic design projects and presentation collateral. The creative director will establish and maintain strong business partner relationships with sales management, clients, and other business constituents. The director works directly with the production facility on all final art insuring top quality & efficiency while driving new decoration techniques & possibilities.  Provides mentoring, professional and skills development and support of graphics team associates.

Creative Designer (Men's) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry related experience 

• Six years related experience in apparel graphic design for the retail market(s)

• Mastery of Macintosh computer and graphic design software

• Experience with screen print & illustration on fleece & jersey garments is highly preferred 

• Experience with fashion-forward graphics design in mass retail distribution is highly preferred

The Creative Designer creates print and embroidery graphics, via sketch or electronic media for sales presentations, sales sample lines and special projects according to standard protocol and systems. Offers excellent creative design skills with an in-depth knowledge of production & manufacturing needs.

Creative Designer (Women's / Girls)

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry related experience 

• Six years related experience in apparel graphic design for the retail market(s)

• Mastery of Macintosh computer and graphic design software

• Experience with screen print & illustration on fleece & jersey garments is highly preferred 

• Experience with fashion-forward graphics design in mass retail distribution is highly preferred

The Creative Designer creates print and embroidery graphics, via sketch or electronic media for sales presentations, sales sample lines and special projects according to standard protocol and systems. Offers excellent creative design skills with an in-depth knowledge of production & manufacturing needs.

Merchandising Artist

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry related experience

• 2-3 years of experience in the field is preferred

• Mastery of Macintosh computer and graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator)

• Understanding of basic graphic art concepts such as composition, color relationships and balance

The Merchandising Artist supports the Hanesbrands Inc. Retail graphics team through the creation of graphic oriented collateral. These tools include sketches, namedrops packages, digital image requests, garment collections and four-way fixture boards etc. May do light design work or heavily modified base art conversations dependent on divisional needs

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paid creative internship at vml

Did Benjamin Franklin spend his days staring at kites on the floor? Did Shakespeare use up his free time admiring how white and pristine a piece of paper could be? No. They saw possibilities in the things around them, and that’s what we thrive on.

VML is a place that covets the human spirit. We appreciate passion, creativity and the thought that if it doesn’t exist, it can be created. We’re a full-service interactive agency where reality becomes inspired, and inspiration becomes a reality. We thrive where grounded solutions meet the blue sky of possibilities. And rather than turning away the near impossible, we welcome it with open arms.

We’re looking to hire both Design and Copywriter interns for our 2013 summer program, but we’d be willing to discuss spots during the year, too. It’s a 10-week program in either our New York or Kansas City office – both of which are pretty rockin’ places. Wear jeans, hang out in a creative environment and get your foot in the door of a top-rated digital agency with a pretty stellar list of clients. And don’t expect your hard work to go unrewarded – we’ll gladly pay you for your time.

Oh, and designers? You’ll get extra bonus points for having design skills in Flash, so make sure to let us know your level of expertise.

To get the ball rolling, submit your resume, cover letter and work samples to Farrah McGuire (fmcguire@vml.com), Senior Talent Manager, by April 5^th. An online portfolio is ideal, but we’ll look at work samples or your entire portfolio sent through email, too. Either way, bring your portfolio to your interview as well.  Part of the WPP Group, VML is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To learn more about us, visit www.vml.com.

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graphic and web designer position at Kansas State-Salina

K-State in Salina, KS is looking for a new graphic/web designer who will be responsible for branding/marketing materials and maintaining their website.

required: Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years graphic design experience
$35,000-$45,000 starting salary (based on qualifications and experience)

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apprenticeship at firebelly design

Firebelly Design in Chicago is looking for apprentices/interns for the spring and summer. the focus of this position is on branding, and print and web design, and will provide you with real world experience as you join their creative team. 

-position starts in April and runs through August, giving you the ability to attend their annual "Camp Firebelly" (a weeklong apprenticeship intensive for emerging designers) for free!
-$1,500 stipend/month

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graphic design internships at the nelson-atkins

as part of the KCAI-Durwood internship program, the Nelson-Atkins museum has two graphic design internships available, one focusing on signage and the other focusing on photography's role within the museum.

these internships occur during the summer, fall and spring semesters. also, they are paid. 

click here for more information or talk to Rishad Gandhi. 

part-time studio assistant and social media intern at ampersand

Ampersand is looking for a studio assistant intern working 5-10 hours a week to help with administrative tasks in the office, manage and coordinate their etsy shop, collaborate on design projects and assist with social media marketing.

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job opportunity at barkley

production-based position at Barkley that includes prepping/finishing files for print and digital (site/email/display) such as cutting out backgrounds, color correction etc. requires familiarity with photoshop.

for more information please contact April Adams at aadams@barkleyus.com or click here.