Art / Media / Design - New York

Creative Instructors wanted to teach at Purple Petals Studio located in Maspeth Queens. You can visit our website at www.purplepetals.net to see what we are all about. We are now creating a fall catalog with special classes and want to bring in some additional classes and workshops.

Email doriwolt@aol.com

Hall of Fame Tattoos is looking for a licensed tattoo artist who is looking to work full time at our shop in Jamaica Queens. We are located in a legendary location and have a long standing following from our two previous businesses. We are looking for some one clean and professional who is a team player.

Please contact us at 718.658.4900 or email hfmstudios@gmail.com

Digital City Services LLC, commercial digital printing company is looking for a Print Production Manager. Applicant MUST have experience WORKING AT A PRINTING COMPANY. Looking for organized; detail-oriented, and personable individual who can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Must be familiar with print production procedures, estimating, work order, scheduling, etc..
- Traffic projects through production and approval processes
- Coordinate details of production between internal staff and customer
- Manage and procure print materials, prepress services and contracts with a variety of vendors
- Review proofs prior to submission to client.
- Perform press checks for color accuracy as necessary
- PO generation and approval for all projects
- Reconcile and approve invoices against PO’s
- Manage and maintain quality control


Qualifications:
2 years minimum experience in project production on manufacturing side.

Production experience in:
- Offset printing
- Digital Printing
- Foil stamping / Embossing
- Die cutting

Please note: This internship has potential to turn into a full-time Assistant Art Consultant position, so please read the following qualifications:

- Degree in Art History or Fine Art (preferred)
- Previous experience within the art world (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Works well in a team oriented environment
- Passion for art
- Awareness and interest in contemporary art
- Professional demeanor
- Meticulous and extreme attention to detail
- Can follow instructions well

The Michael Ingbar Gallery has been in business since 1977 (33 years) and has been specializing in architectural imagery of NYC for most of the last 17 years. We also show landscape photography and non-representational abstract paintings.

Our internship program was established in 1986. See http://www.artnet.com/michaelingbargallery.html to get a bit familiar with the art the gallery deals in.

The gallery is a division of MFI Art Company Inc. MFI Art specializes primarily in corporate and residential art consulting. We deal with contemporary works on paper, photography, sculpture and paintings in all genres. See http://www.mfiart.com to learn more.

The intern¡¦s duties involve working with both the art gallery and consulting division. The intern is responsible for day-to-day gallery operation. Duties would include (but are not limited to) the following:

-gallery reviews of new artists
-working with other galleries
-updating files
-1-2 hours per day making phone calls to update mailing list, invite clients to openings
-artist consignments
-gallery openings and planning
-gallery maintenance
-interacting with artists and their artwork
-scanning slides
-handling artwork
-hanging shows
-researching art for clients
-helping with presentations
-client installations
-client updates
-online research

We are looking for a person with an art background that would gain from the experience of working for an art consulting company and gallery. We believe this internship can help someone as a stepping stone to other art related work or as a way of helping an artist with their career by understanding the workings of a gallery. Interns will gain experience in all aspects of the company, as our thorough intern manual goes through mostly everything you will ever do here. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in the art world.

It is very important that you can follow instructions well and can ask questions when not sure of something. We want this to be a good educational experience for you!

The full-time internship is for three months for a total of 66 actual days. The stipend for the three months is $660, or exactly $10 per day (this is to cover your travel and lunch). You will be paid this stipend every two weeks, or if you wish, at the end of the internship. We ask that you are available and are willing to make the commitment for the entire three months before we would consider you for this position.

The hours are typically 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, sometimes alternating with Tuesday through Saturday. It is possible that at some point during your internship, your hours will switch to 10:00 a.m. ¡V 4:00 p.m. You are required to work five days a week and six hours each day. We¡¦re sorry but we cannot make exceptions to the schedule, as there is nobody to fill in for you.

This internship will begin ASAP, and will end sometime in November, (whenever your 66 days are completed). If you are returning to school, and these hours conflict with classes, or have travel plans, other than over the holidays, you would not be eligible for the internship at this time. Depending on the economy, there may be a full time paid position open. There is no promise, but we do need someone!

If you are interested in the position, please call 212-334-1102 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, to set up an interview appointment. Do not send your resume but bring it with you on your appointment.

We are located at 568 Broadway (just North of Prince Street.) Take the R or W to Prince, the #6 to Spring, or the B, D, F, or M train to the Broadway/Lafayette stop.

 
Overview of Position:

The Manager of Visual Communication and Special Projects supports numerous communication operations across VM / ME group. S/he will act in support of the Director of Communications, VPMD, and CP groups as well as supporting leadership level (GVP, SVP, VP) presentations. S/he will employ technical and media skills and project management abilities to proactively resolve issues and meet departmental deadlines.
Key Accountabilities:

• Manage Webinar Presentation support needs and technical support for VPMD, CP, GVP, SVP and Communication teams.
• Presentation Support - Responsible for Video and script support for the variety of the VM / ME and Corporate presentation PPT needs in coordinator with Director of Communications
• Manage Virtual View scripts, floor planning, digital file assets and oversee implementation from vendor to MST / Communications portal. Actively look to develop more assets for virtual / media communication opportunities - such as Standards
• Manage the Logo Library - Responsible for validating, updating and maintaining logos in the online library through partnerships with Creative Planning and Graphics
• MSN Video and technology coordination - manage all scripts, collateral and digital assets for the MSN production process for the VM / ME group.
• Manage file transfer and quality control for Graphics/Creative Planners to Communications: Check and troubleshoot file saving, naming and technical errors, Support Graphics team and Creative Planners on turn-in and file formatting process.
• Keeping apprised of current digital technologies, materials and products to provide the best possible design solutions. Utilization and creation of PDFs and other digital files for uploading to corporate intranet.
• Support other Communications and information flow projects and needs as required.

Strong design and Macintosh design software skills. Ability to follow projects through to completion. Strong sense of urgency. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Outstanding organizational skills.

 

Technical skills required: Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, PPT, Final Cut and Sharepoint

• 4-year college degree preferred
• 3-5+ years of retail selling management or visual merchandising preferred
• Sales driven, passionate and committed to excellence and high standards
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding creative merchandising skills
• Effective fact-based negotiator that gets others to support suggestions and take action
• Able to coach, train, and mentor
• Able to motivate team towards common objectives

Pro sound engineer with club/tour experience wanted for The Bowery Electric
Solid work for the right person.
responsibilities: great sound, care of house equipment, clearing and setting up stage for weekend
shows.
1 to 2 Shifts per week.
OPEN CALL - Come in person with resume and 2 references
Saturday July 31st ONLY.
5-7PM
327 BOWERY, NYC
NO CALLS, NO E-MAILS PLEASE

SPECIAL EVENTS - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
New York based special events firm seeks creative, ambitious event design & operations Director to join team.
Position with unlimited potential for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience and skill, benefits provided.

Requirements:
Minimum 3+ years in Special Event Design & Operational Experience
Dedicated & loyal Team Player
Strong Operations Management, Negotiation & Planning skills
Ability to work to Deadlines and Multi Task strengths
Creative and Solution oriented personality a must
Business Client-contact Appearance essential
Organized and Detailed Work Style
Strong Proficiency with Microsoft office
Adobe Suite a considerable plus

Responsibilities:
Designing and managing events
Negotiating with selected vendors
Venue and vendor selections
Staff training and management
Proposal writing and layouts
Strong communications skills with clients, colleagues and vendors
Creative and totally professional execution of events from inception to completion
Managing budgets and reconciliations for all projects
Assist with sales and project presentations to clients

Please send resume and references with salary requirements to: resume4design@aol.com

UrbanDaddy.com is a free exclusive email magazine that covers the latest in restaurants, nightlife, fashion, experiences and products for trend-seeking professionals (you can check out archived articles at www.urbandaddy.com). We are currently seeking an enthusiastic photography intern to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be a college student or a recent graduate who studied photography at a reputable art or design school. The position is part-time for 2 months. Previous experience using digital cameras to photograph venues is a big plus, as well as using Photoshop to color correct, retouch, apply gradients, and resize images. This is great opportunity to gain valuable experience with a fun, hip company based in Union Square.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and links or portfolios to lalbaugh@urbandaddy.com

Position Title: Project Manager
Full Time Position
Hours: Monday - Friday (9am-6pm)
Reports to: Sales Manager

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and result-oriented individual to join our growing sales team as a full-time Project Manger. This is a unique career opportunity for someone who is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and seeks unlimited earning potential.

Aronson’s Floor Covering is one of the premiere floor-covering showrooms in New York City. Founded in 1867, Aronson’s has continued to work with clients to design, supply and install innovative floor covering solutions. During the past 10 years, Aronson’s has further transformed itself to become one of the most refined and competitive carpeting and rugs suppliers and installers in New York City. Our clients include general contractors, interior designers and architects. Our projects involve furnishing luxury hotels, hospital complexes, residential apartment buildings and corporate building interiors.

Our Project Managers:

• Solicit, cultivate, and manage existing and new accounts with interior designers, architects, and general contractors.
• Are responsible for the overall successful completion of projects, and
• Are professional, well organized, confident and charismatic.

The ideal candidate should be extremely proactive in bringing in new business and sustaining relationships with existing clients. Must have a proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales quotas -- $1.2 mm minimum gross sales per year; $100,000 per month.

Preferred Experience and Skills are:

• The ability to quickly conceptualize a client’s project requirements, and offer the appropriate options and alternatives based on available products and resources.
• 3-5 years of inside / outside sales experience in a high-end luxury brand environment.
• Proficiency in reading floor plans, Mac OS, Filemaker and CRM.

Aronson's offers a collaborative and creative work environment, competitive salary and commission structure, and comprehensive benefits.

Visit our websites (www.aronsonsfloors.com and www.ktcolorusa.com) to learn more about us.

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs[at]aronsonsfloors.com. Instead of [at], please type the @ when replying. Thanks.

25 year old brooklyn kitchen and bath dealer seeks professional kitchen designer for high volume showroom
Must have 20 20 experience
car necessary
Great work envirnment

Jewelry Designer needed to join this global luxury company. The successful candidate will have 5 years of experience designing for a high-end jewelry collection. This position will be responsible for producing the majority of the jewelry pieces from the sketching process to securing one-of-a-kind materials for high end lines.

Qualifications:
- Must have 5 years experience in jewelry design
- Must be familiar with private label business
- Must demonstrate a high taste level and clean aesthetic
- Must have creative design and technical design knowledge
- Must have great hand sketching abilities

Please send resume and jpegs of work to ny@fourthfloorfashion.com

fourthFLOOR fashion has freelance opportunities available with some of the biggest names in the business. We are actively interviewing Graphic/CAD Associates and Assistants who have print and graphic production experience with repeats, recoloring, retouching, etc. Expert proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator required. Positions will pay according to experience. Please send print artwork along with resume to nyfreelance@fourthfloorfashion.com

Mid sized national medical supplies distributor is looking to fill the position for layout designer/copy editing. This is a full time in-house position for a graphic designer/ writer to work on our upcoming 2011 print catalog.
WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS ONLY. (Position will last until projected mid December finish date)

Responsibilities:

· All aspects of page layout & page design
· Entering editorial revisions
· Adjusting the layout accurately through proofing stages

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of how images and copy interact on a page. Catalog will be around 600 pages with many product codes and small differences in description between products – This work is very detailed oriented, requiring not only great design skills but also keen attention to what is written in the body copy.

Requirements:
- Ability to write concise informative product descriptions
- Professional knowledge of In Design and Illustrator
- Previous experience with multi-page layout projects
- Ability to solicit and accepting feedback on all work.
- Ability to tack charge of a project work independently, and prioritize on the fly

Not required, but a strong plus:
- Previous creative writing work
- Large multi-page project experience
- Knowledge of standard printing procedures
- Some familiarity with medical products
- Web design
- Standard SEO practices

While there is flexibility in determining the full time schedule, punctuality and reliability will be expected. Please respond with attached resume, some samples of your work, and salary requirements/ history. Only candidates who provide this information will be contacted.

CASTING FOR "THE INCREDIBLE LATINO TALENT?

Are you an incredibly talented and dynamic HISPANIC person doing something unique and amazing? Have you ever dreamed of being a TV STAR??

Whether you possess the talent of George or Jennifer Lopez we WANT YOU! Powderhouse Productions is looking for unique Hispanic talent for a major TV network.

If you are interested in sharing your story, here is what we need from you:

? BRIEF BIO: In a short write-up, tell us about you and what you do. Tells us what you could offer in a TV show.

? PHOTO: Send us a photo of your face, or a headshot.

? 5-MINUTE VIDEO (Max). Talk to the camera: introduce yourself; show us what you do that?s special. If you can sing, belt your heart out. If you can cook, teach us how to whip up a family favorite.

Please email/mail documents and videos to our casting producer, Stephanie Carter:

Stephaniecarter@powderhouse.net

-or-

Powderhouse Productions Casting

212 Elm Street

Somerville, MA 02144

Now in our 55th year as one of America’s Leading Home Fashions Photography Studios, we presently seek an experienced PHOTOSHOP PRO for Freelance In House projects. 

All work will be done here in our Studio. 

* ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 Proficiency is required
* APPLE Expertise is expected
* Color Correcting to match Fabrics
* Cleaning up Files 
* Correcting Parallax Perspective 
* Work both in RGB and CMYK color spaces
* Work with “adjustment layers”
* Make intricate selections with the “pen tool”
* Comfortable working with masks
* Please be motivated, timely and professional
* Minimum 3 years working in industry

Email resumé to setup a PROFICIENCY TEST Interview 

You will be paid at the conclusion of each week's work. 
Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
We are located directly across from the NYC SUBWAY & the LIRR

Project Manager for Rapidly Growing Product Development Company

Immediate need for an experienced Project Manager with 3-5 years experience for growing company.

Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and expert at scheduling.
Full time or Temp-Perm

New York based Gift, Home Accessories and Stationery products company is seeking a production artist with a strong production background. The individual must be able to work on a deadline driven schedule in a fast paced environment with quick turnaround for layouts and production.

Ideal Candidate will have a 1-2 years of work experience, exhibit professionalism and be able to work as a team player. Artist must be skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and MAC OSX.

Salary commensurate with experience. Great career opportunity for the right person!!

Please respond to resumes@karlyn.com with an attached resume preferably in *.doc format, portfolio or work samples, salary requirements and availability to interview. If you are looking for a position but are not a match for this, PLEASE do not apply here, but instead go to our website, www.karlyn.com and register with us. You can also see all our openings at www.karlyn.com, jobs.

Very busy sign shop located in Edgewood, suffolk county specializing in high-end window displays needs full-time vinyl technicians with many years of experience laminating, mounting, weeding, masking and installation. Flexible schedule is required, including evenings, late-nights and weekends.

RESPONSIBLE AND DEDICATED WORKERS ONLY.

Please e-mail you resume. Thank you.

Position: Copywriter/ Art Director hybrid - freelance, 1 week
Location: Manhattan
Status: Freelance
Estimated Duration: Days
Starts: Fri or Monday
Rate: $30ph


Job Description:
Our client is a boutique agency who is presently looking for a freelance ART DIRECTOR/ COPYWRITER HYBRID for an assignment.

You will be working on concepts for a liquor brand, majority will be print, potentially some other media. Your should be a conceptual genius and be able to blow out the ideas for the copy and design aspects of the projects.

Starts: Friday, 7/30 or Monday, 8/2 for about 1 week, on-site

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: NY20@jobalert.creativecircle.com

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

NYC’s Premiere Broadway Theatre Concessions and Catering Company seeks part time interns for the Fall season.

We are seeking someone to work part time in our main office and in our theatres in Midtown for approximately 20 hours/week, effective immediately. The internship would entail collaborating on the set up and physical design of our theatre concessions. This position is ideal for theatre set design students and those interested in the field. Some office work, including answering phones and filing may be a part of the position, depending on the needs of the Company.

Please apply if you are the following:

-Creative minded with a designers’ eye for detail
-Highly organized and motivated
-NYC Theatre knowledge or background preferred
- Professional, courteous and polished demeanor and appearance
- Strong communication – both oral and written
-Some knowledge of the NYC event planning world preferred
-Proficient in all Microsoft office applications
-Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Illustrator strongly preferred

Creative, energetic individuals will excel at our workplace. Please email resume, cover letter and photo to the above address. Include the title, Fall Internship, in the Subject line of the email. No phone calls. Thank you.

Flexible hours.

Compensation to be determined.