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The People Network, a staff recruiting agency, seeks candidates for two industrial design positions for an electronic product development company in Dunwoody, Ga. One position is for a junior designer and one position is for a mid-level designer. Learn more on CareerBuilder.com.
Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking an assistant director of media and publications. Learn more and
apply.
Log onto Alumni Central for more information about the following two job opportunities:
Martha Stewart Omnimedia (NYC) is seeking an assistant art director, Body and Soul Magazine. Job ID# 1778090.
The Children’s Place (Seaucaucus, NJ) is seeking a senior art director Job ID# 1779620.
The following new job opportunities have been added to the College Central Web site. To sign in or register and learn more about these and other jobs, visit Alumni Central.
Pacific Sunwear (Pac Sun)
Senior buyer men’s (job ID# 1773616)
Associate designer (job ID# 1773621)
Perry Ellis International (L.A. and Irvine)
Graphic designer (job ID# 1773650)
Fashion interns (job ID# 1773664)
Forever 21
Fashion production coordinator English and Chinese (job ID# 1773670)
Technical designer (job ID# 1773680)
Fabric and color coordinator (job ID# 1773682)
Field artist (job ID# 1773684)
Motion Theory
3D generalist (job ID # 1773715)
CBS Television Distribution – E Entertainment/The Insider
TV intern (job ID # 1773732)
Confidential job openings:
For more information about these job openings, e-mail Stacy Aldrich.
Accessory designer with three to five years experience.
Graphic/product coordinator/accessory designer.
The Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity is opening a Habitat ReStore, a retail business that accepts donations of gently used building materials and supplies and sells them to the general public. Habitat ReStore is seeking a full time ReStore Manager to coordinate the start up of the new business and manage the business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrates commitment to Habitat Savannah’s families and mission
• Effective communication and listening skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and with other staff and volunteers
• Ability to provide direction to other staff and volunteers
• Ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• At least 5 years of experience in retail management
• Experience in volunteer management
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office package and other computer tools
• Strong problem-solving skills
TIME COMMITMENT: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
• Working with the ReStore committee, develops and implements store policies Trains senior staff on these policies
• Acts to ensure that all Habitat Savannah policies and procedures are adhered to by staff and volunteers
• Acts to ensure that all donors, customers, and volunteers are treated equally, fairly, and with dignity
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Regularly reviews the financial transactions in the ReStore
• Develops an annual budget
• Works with staff to ensure that the budget projections are met
• Reports financial anomalies to the Accounting Manager when they occur
• Researches grant opportunities and pursues them when appropriate
• Reports income to the Accounting Manager on a regular basis. Provides the Accounting Manager with further information upon request
• Provides a quarterly sales analysis to the Executive Director and staff bookkeeper
PERSONNEL
• Develops job descriptions for all volunteers who will work in the ReStore
• Provides direction and supervision for senior staff
• Conducts a weekly staff meeting with senior staff
• Provides the necessary training for staff
• Provides sweat equity opportunities for interested partner families
• Thanks volunteers regularly for their contributions
PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Aggressively pursues media opportunities in radio, print, and television
• With the ReStore Committee, plan and execute special events for the ReStore
• Pursue public speaking opportunities to provide information about the services that the ReStore has available
• Working with the affiliate Executive Director, address any positive or negative stories that are in the media regarding the ReStore
• Address and attempt to resolve any customer complaints that aren’t able to be resolved by the Assistant Manager
MARKETING
• Develops an annual advertising budget
• Oversees the use of the advertising budget, including all media buys
• Oversees the development of all marketing materials (i.e., commercials, print ads, etc.)
• Develops, implements, and reviews the ReStore marketing strategy
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
• Works to develop positive relationships with related governmental agencies. Works with those agencies to promote partnerships and possible grant dollars
• Works with related industries to promote the services that the ReStore provides to the community
GROWTH/LONG RANGE PLANNING
• Works to ensure steady and sustainable growth in all areas of the ReStore
• Provides recommendations to the Executive Director regarding expansion
If interested, send resume to:
Virginia W. Brown, Executive Director
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity
1106 East 70th Street
P. O. Box 13211
Savannah, GA 31416
Email: brown@habitatsavannah.org
Telephone: 912-353-8122
Web Site: www.habitatsavannah.org
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A well-known New York City art gallery seeks an assistant director. Reporting to the gallery owner/president, this position is responsible for strategies to promote the growth of the gallery including managing activities for current and new gallery artists; negotiating agreements, building alliances with curators, museums, and arts organizations; and overseeing special projects. More details available at artstaffing.com.
Robert Ogden (B.F.A., video/film, 2004) is managing a casting call for figure drawing models for the world famous artists of DreamWorks Animation located in Redwood City, Calif. The modeling sessions will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Both male and female models over the age of 19 are needed. Models need to be comfortable holding five minute poses clothed, nude, or costumed. If interested, contact Robert Ogden at 415.370.2169.
David Stark Design and Production seeks a full-time designer to be a part of this leading event design and production company responsible for creating some of the most celebrated event experiences worldwide for a broad range of clientele in the entertainment, fashion, publishing, arts, media and consumer products industries.
Key Responsibilities
-Attend kickoff meetings for assigned projects.
-Lead brainstorming sessions internally with the design department to come up with a range of ideas for each new event.
-Report results of brainstorm to the creative director and work in tandem with him to explore, refine and finally select a creative direction for an event.
-Develop the creative direction into specific décor elements. Research materials and methods, obtain quotes from multiple vendors, foresee obstacles and brainstorm solutions.
-Work closely with the given project manager of an event to develop a décor budget based on the proposed elements.
-Create both floorplans and renderings for both internal ideation and reference, and for client presentation.
-Revise both floorplans and renderings throughout the process with the opinions of the client and creative director in mind, as well as the limitations of the budget and venue.
-Design, oversee, and sometimes produce studio samples for both internal reference and client review.
-Design all décor elements with streamlined, efficient production in mind, as well as the safety of both on-site installation crew and guests.
-Create clear technical drawings for both the DSI studio and outside vendors to produce all design elements.
-Purchase all décor materials and be responsible for all receipts.
-Be responsible for quality control of all purchased and produced décor elements.
-Direct an onsite team during event installation and be responsible for quality control of all décor elements.
-Attend project review sessions after each event and give constructive criticism and useful feedback.
Experience and Qualifications
-Bachelors Degree in Art or Design, Industrial Design a plus
-2-3 years experience in design firm or production environment
-Strong conceptual abilities and original thinking
-Self-directed, responsible and able to meet deadlines
-Superior communication and presentation skills, to vendors, clients and internally
-Skilled at translating three dimensional spaces into plan/elevation drawings-Complete proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and AutoCAD Lt
-Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook fluency
-A professional demeanor
-Must be able to both work independently and as part of a team
Please submit resume, link to online portfolio/samples of work AND salary requirements to:
Juliana Jaramillo
Design Director
David Stark Design and Production
87 Luquer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Fax: 718-534-6770
Email: juliana@davidstarkdesign.com