Monthly Archive for April, 2011

Pothole art!

Trendland has just published an article about Juliana Santacruz Herrera. She decided to decorate Paris’ potholes with colorful strips of yarn, creating beautiful art pieces on the street. Winnipeg street artists take note!

We have so many potholes in Winnipeg – why haven’t we done any “pothole art” yet?!

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Should I work for free?

A friend of mine sent me this nice little chart – great thing to take a look at if you’re a designer who is just getting out of school and looking to expand your portfolio or even just thinking about doing free work! Enjoy!
(Click for larger image)

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Graphic designer – multimedia, interactive or new media

Skill Requirements:
Education:
Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university
Title: Graphic designer – multimedia, interactive or new media (JUNIOR Graphic Designer)
Terms of Employment:
Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Evening
Salary:
To be negotiated, Dental Benefits
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba (1 vacancy)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Design Specialization: General graphic design, Technical illustration, Commercial art, Visual art, Animation, Exhibits, Product packaging, Corporate identity, Advertising, Publications, Books, Greeting cards, Multimedia, Forms Continue reading ‘Graphic designer – multimedia, interactive or new media’

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Graphic and Web Designer/Marketing

Genuwine Cellars Inc. is seeking a creative, talented, and technically savvy individual with outstanding design skills.

The designer will work to redesign and constantly improve our website and online store.

Ideal candidates must possess:

  • Great talent for creating fresh, unique and professional designs
  • Experience creating graphics for web environments
  • Understand the latest web technologies and capabilities
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web standards
  • Strong website usability and content organization skills
  • Create digital marketing
  • Creative ability for marketing and print advertising
  • Detailed oriented, organizational and prioritization skills
  • Able to work in a fast paced, high productivity environment with tight deadlines.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team – please submit links to your portfolio along with your resume to: mailto:Robb@genuwinecellars.com

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Jade SignWorks – Designer

Jade SignWorks is seeking a career minded individual.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Wage is negotiable and will be based on experience.
Please send resume via email to: mark@jadesignworks.ca

For more information click here.

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Score Advertising – Junior Web Designer

Special consideration would be given to recent or soon to be graduates of Red River College’s Digital Multimedia Technology program with a Major in Web. This is a summer position, which could lead to a full-time position if the selected candidate is willing to put in hard work. The position will provide the candidate with the opportunity to get their career underway or some valuable industry related experience for the summer.

For more information click here!

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Graphic Artist Character Designer Needed

We are looking for a versatile graphic artist with web interface and 3D character animation experience to participate at ground level in designing the look and feel for an exciting new cross-platform game using the latest technologies to create an integrated web/mobile/social networking gaming experience. This is an augmented reality project.

Artistic and creative instruction – ZenFri Inc.
Technical instruction – Talking Dog Studios

To reply, please email your cover letter and resume to info@zenfri.com by April 15, 2011.

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Damn you auto correct!

I’ve had my own problems with auto correct with my iphone texting…
Here are a few from the damnyouautocorrect.com website. Enjoy!

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UPS – GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Emphasis will be to design and layout files for print as well will be trained in customer service in a retail work environment.  Seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working with people.  Must possess organizational and multi-tasking skills.  Enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment.  Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Software and Microsoft Office software in both Mac and PC platforms.  Must be ready to be trained in working with printing and finishing equipment.  Must be creative.  Must have good listening skills.  Good understanding of basic math skills important. Base salary $10 per hour (40 hours per week, weekdays and some Saturdays) in addition to secondary rate of pay for graphic design work. Email resume to hr@store380.ca or fax to (204) 257.5651. For more information about The UPS Store Kenaston Common, visit www.theupsstore.ca/380.

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39 articles freebies and tutorials

There are some really great articles on this site including a Freebies page that has wordpress themes, plugins, illustrations, inspiration… Also some great tips and tutorials for everything from photoshop to motion and web design. Enjoy!

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