Monday, June 20, 2011

Northern Virginia Magazine Design Intern Needed

Northern Virginia Magazine Design Intern

Northern Virginia magazine, a regional lifestyle glossy, is looking to add a tech-savvy, highly committed college intern to our art department for the fall semester (mid-August through mid-December). We are in search of a detail-oriented design student who is eager for hands-on experience in publication design. The right candidate will be capable of working on a variety of projects—often simultaneously — from concept to completion. This role is ideal for upcoming college juniors or seniors, or recent grads.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Update department pages
Update, collaborate on and design marketing materials
Schedule photo shoots
Assist in ad production & editorial proof cycle
Research stock photo & communicate with vendors for photo submissions
6. Maintain/design collateral/media kit as needed


QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be able to receive school credit
* Strong sense of responsibility and reliability a must-no exceptions.
* Desired time commitment of approx. 20 hours per week. (hours can be adjusted to fit school schedule: 10 hr/wk minimum)
* 2-3 completed design courses, editorial design class desired.
* Strong grasp of Adobe InDesign (if you do not have InDesign experience creating layouts, please do not respond). Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
* Keen eye for typography and use of the grid system.
* Awareness and strong interest in other regional magazines desired.

Please email a link to your online portfolio OR 6-8 PDF samples (under 5 MB)to Elisa Glass: elisa@northernvirginiamag.com. We will only contact those who closely match our criteria.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Drohan Management seeks graphic designer full time position

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Leading Association Management Company in Reston, VA is currently seeking a full-time graphic designer to conceptualize, layout, and produce promotional and collateral materials for conferences, exhibits, and websites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)

· Knowledge of print terminology and processes

· Understanding of website design

· Graphic design degree

For consideration, email your resume and 10 recent samples in a single PDF document or a link to your website to mfrancis@drohanmgmt.com

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts seeking fall 2011 interns

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Internship Program Data Sheet
Organization: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Contact: Erin Perry – Assistant Director, Education Outreach
Department: Education
Address/Location: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Internship Program
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: 703-937-6304 or 1-800 404-8461
Fax: 703-255-1924
Email: internships@wolftrap.org
Web Address: http://www.wolftrap.org/internships
Program Type: Internship
Type of Organization: Non-profit performing arts organization
Organization Description: The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts organization that presents a wide spectrum of the performing arts: music, dance, theatre, opera and related education programs. Wolf Trap presents over 200 performances year-round, attracting more than 500,000 audience members annually. Wolf Trap’s internship program provides meaningful hands-on training and experience in arts administration, education, business administration, and technical theatre.
Number of positions available: 5
Duration of Internship: 12 weeks: Part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week)
Salary: Stipend: up to $174 per week
Credit: College credit may be available through student’s university
Semesters Currently Available: Fall
Requirements: Must have reliable mode of transportation – Not accessible by public transit
Housing: Not provided, but Wolf Trap will help participants find affordable housing
Preferred Student Status: Undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of one year of study, graduate students, recent graduates, and career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program.
Preferred Majors: All majors welcome
Skills/Qualifications: Administrative interns should possess enthusiasm, strong writing and organizational skills and proficient computer skills
Citizenship: Must meet INS I-9 eligibility regulations
Positions Available: Special Events, Major Gifts & Donor Relations, Education, Graphic Design & Web Communications, Public Relations & Multimedia
Individual
Position Descriptions: See Web site at http://www.wolftrap.org/Education/Internships_for_College_Students.aspx
Position Availability: Although beginning and ending dates are flexible, most internships follow these seasonal patterns:
Fall – September through December
Application Requirements: A cover letter with a brief personal statement and an outline of career goals, specification of which departmental internship(s) is desired A resume listing relevant courses, previous experience, and special skills (no transcripts please) Two academic and/or professional letters of reference Two contrasting samples of writing, no more than 3 pages each (except Technical, Scenic Painting, Costuming, Stage Management, Accounting, Graphic Design, Photography, or Information Systems applicants) Graphic Design applicants only: In addition, please include three desktop publishing/design samples
Application Deadline: Fall (September through December) July 1
Send application to:
internships@wolftrap.org