Location
Culver City, CA

Job Description
WANTED: TALENTED DESIGNERS WHO WANT TO DO CUTTING EDGE WORK AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. NEEDED FOR METH PREVENTION PROJECT AND MORE!

Eyes of the World Media Group is looking for talented web designers for the following:

- Design social media website about methamphetamine prevention targeted towards adolescents. (Now)

and/or

- Join a team of creatives committed to using our skills and visions on projects that will make the world a better place. (Ongoing)

Even if you're not available to work on the current project, please get in touch if you want to do other socially relevant design work so we can consider you for future projects.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In addition to a strong portfolio, the right designer must have the following experience:
- Designing for social issue projects (non-profits, public service projects, etc.)
- Experience designing in web 2.0 environments a plus (ex. profiles, forums, user contributed content)

Software proficiency:
- High: Illustrator & Photoshop
- Medium: Dreamweaver & Flash.

Able hands, artistic eye, and warm heart required!

PROJECT DETAILS

Start date: January
Pay: $5,000-10,000 depending on experience and final scope of project
Estimated hours/week: 30-40
To Apply: Email portfolio link/pdf to connect@eowmg.com

Designer can primarily work offsite, but would need to regularly meet at our Culver City offices.

Company Profile
Eyes of the World Media group specializes in producing media that makes the world a better place. We create video, motion graphics, print and web design centered on raising awareness of social issues to create positive change. Join us!

Submission Email (or URL)
connect@eowmg.com

Submission Requirements
To Apply: Email portfolio link/pdf to connect@eowmg.com

Hiring Company URL
www.metro.net

Location
One Gateway Plaza, LA, CA 90012

Job Description
Production / Trafficking Coordinator

Metro Los Angeles' Creative Department is seeking a Production/Trafficking Coordinator to assist our Production Manager with the trafficking and monitoring distribution of a wide range of Metro communications jobs on a project-by-project basis. Selected candidate will work on-site in Metro's downtown headquarters and have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a fast-paced, award-winning in-house communications department. Interested applicants must be available to work up to 40 hours per week for approximately 1 year or more.

Scope of Work
The selected Production/Trafficking Coordinator will:
Coordinate production schedules and track print, photography, signage, and interactive jobs
Provide job status reports and conduct regular traffic meetings
Regulate the flow of work between Project Managers / Account Executives and Creative staff
Improve efficiency and effectiveness by ensuring job initiation completeness and information sharing
Work closely with Creative staff and Marketing staff to prioritize deliverables and deadlines and resolve schedule conflicts
Identify and/or recommend media extensions
Maintain distribution database and records
Ensure timely distribution and delivery of materials

Organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail is required. Strong communications skills a must. Mac and PC experience preferred. Print, signage or interactive production or prior ad or design studio experience and project tracking experience highly desired. College graduate preferred.

Evaluation Criteria
Qualifications/Skill Sets - 40%
Work Experience - 40%
Fee Proposal - 20%
Select candidates will be invited to interview.

Compensation
Compensation range: $20 to $25 per hour based on level of qualifications and experience. Metro will pay against submitted invoices every two weeks in accordance with purchase order language. Services will be provided as an independent contractor and do not include medical, dental, pension or other benefits.

Period of Performance
Start ASAP through June 30, 2009 and ongoing at the discretion of Metro.

Deadline/Submittals
Submit requirements via email only as outlined above by 5:00 pm on 1/9/09.

Email: Carolynne Clifford, cliffordc@metro.net
Subject Line: Production/Traffic Coordinator

Submission Email (or URL)
cliffordc@metro.net

Submission Requirements
Submittal Requirements
Cover letter of intent
Qualifications (resume and 3 references)
Proposed hourly rate of compensation

Deadline/Submittals
Submit requirements via email only as outlined above by 5:00 pm on 1/9/09.

Hiring Company URL
http://www.titanbooks.com/home/us

Location
LA

Job Description
Short term (2-3 mth)/high intensity (usually takes 4-6 months ) project for an "art of" book celebrating a feature film franchise and a forthcoming summer '09 tentpole release by a major Hollywood studio. Project begins immediately. MUST have extensive experience in book design, particularly art, photography, architecture...visually driven books of any type. MUST be available to make this project top priority during the design phase. All work will be conducted and managed locally in LA with approvals run through studios and London office by project manager. Pay commensurate with experience. Will be working with top notch film production team as well as extremely seasoned book publishing staff on the book side. Standards, expectations & pressure will be high; rewards will be too. Will include title credit; excellent resume builder project. If it goes well, future work likely to follow...we're looking to build an LA-based team long term.

Company Profile

Submission Email (or URL)
lisa@swanmediaagency.com

Submission Requirements
Please submit resume and/or client list, work experience and samples of past books (a few PDF pages etc. will do).

Hiring Company URL
http://www.culturela.org/

Location
Los Angeles/Guadalajara

Job Description
The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment of the Arts that will provide funds for the creation of a temporary Pavilion exhibition space for the Guadalajara International Book Fair 2009 (FIL). Los Angeles has been named the Guest of Honor at the 2009 FIL.

We are seeking innovative, creative and functional design proposals.
Wherever possible, proposals should adopt practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier, and environmentally sustainable conditions by promoting credible and practical green building approaches.

Important dates and times:
Pre-Proposal Conference: January 15th at 9:30 a.m.
Department of Cultural Affairs
210 N. Figueroa Blvd. Suite 1400
Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Proposal Receipt Deadline: February 13, 2009 5p.m.

Anticipated Award Notification: March 2009

Tentative Execution dates: November 23 - December 8, 2009

*This is a one-time project. Please visit our website for all of the details regarding this special opportunity.*

Company Profile
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Arts Endowment is the largest annual national funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) generates and supports high quality arts and cultural experiences for Los Angeles residents and visitors. DCA advances the social and economic impact of the arts and assures access to arts and cultural experiences through grant making, marketing, public and community arts programming, arts education, and creating partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in every community in the City of Los Angeles.
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DCA grants $3.4 million annually to over 300 artists and nonprofit arts organizations and awards the Artist-in-Residence (A.I.R.) and City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Individual Artist Fellowships. The Department provides arts and cultural programming in its numerous Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers, theaters, and historic sites, and manages several arts and education programs for young people. It directs public art projects and manages the City's Arts Development Fee and Percent for Arts Programs, and the Art Collection and Murals Programs. DCA markets the City's cultural events through development and collaboration with strategic partners, design and production of creative promotional materials, and management of the culturela.org website.
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Founded 21 years ago by the University of Guadalajara, the Guadalajara International Book Fair is the largest Spanish publishing market in the world. Each year more than 17,000 book professionals, including publishers, literary agents, translators, librarians, reading advocates and distributors travel to Guadalajara for commercial and professional exchanges. With them half a million visitors from within Guadalajara and other Mexican cities come every year.

The 35,000 square meters of the exhibit hall contain more than 1,600 publishing houses from 40 countries. There are more than 90 activities per day; more than 300 book presentations take place during the Book Fair. In the cultural arena, the Book Fair has become an international reference, with a program offering a broad range of cultural expressions centered every year on the featured Guest of Honor.

The Book Fair has a $50 million dollar economic impact in the city and is visited every year by more than 100,000 young people. It hosts more than 1,600 journalists from 20 countries, being one of the more prominent cultural encounters on the continent.

Submission Email (or URL)
http://www.culturela.org/events/guadalajara.html

Submission Requirements
Please visit the Department of Cultural Affairs website for a detailed RFP.

Hiring Company URL
www.clarionrecords.net

Location
Brentwood, CA

Job Description
Hiring intermediate to advanced freelance graphic artist to design CD, DVD, and promotional print materials for emerging new instrumental artists.

Should know all necessary graphic programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign...ect

Submission Email (or URL)
talk2cara@verizon.net

Hiring Company URL
www.iedesign.com

Location
Hermosa Beach, CA

Job Description
2009 Spring Semester Internship

IE Design + Communications is seeking an intern who is eager to learn in a fun and fast pace environment. Projects will vary from day to day. Interns will assist the creative team in various print design projects and/or web projects. Interns will gain real-world design experience by working on live jobs and by being actively involved in our creative process. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail oriented, reliable, and enjoyable to be around. Experience in other design studios is not required, but basic program skills are a must.

Company Profile
IE Design + Communications is an established, full service graphic design agency specializing in corporate communications marketing. The firm’s creative expertise and unique focus on the flow of information enable clients to engage their audiences and stand out among peers. With 100’s of awards and over 10 years in business, IE remains committed to the passion of design in communication and creating exceptional work that does just that.

iedesign.com

Submission Email (or URL)
nicole@iedesign.com

Submission Requirements
2009 Spring Semester Internship

To apply, please email your resume and a pdf with 4-6 pieces of your best/relevant work to nicole@iedesign.com

Now excepting applications.

Hiring Company URL
simplehuman.com

Location
Torrance, CA

Job Description
The Graphic Designer is responsible for collaborating with team to create innovative packaging, web, sales and marketing collateral for the simplehuman brand. The candidate must be comfortable working in a team environment. Education & experience requirements: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a comparable field. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is a must. HTML and Flash skills are a plus but not required. Must be able to manage multiple projects. 2-5 years experience

Company Profile
Founded in January 2001, simplehuman is a leading housewares company committed to developing products that help people become more efficient at home. The fast growing company was named in 2004 as one of the top corporations for Industrial Design Excellence by BusinessWeek/Industrial Design Association of America, and has garnered international design awards from organizations including the International Housewares Association, and I.D. Magazine. simplehuman products are available at Williams Sonoma, Bed Bath and Beyond and other specialty retailers. www.simplehuman.com

Submission Email (or URL)
designjobs@simplehuman.com

Submission Requirements
link or pdf of portfolio, please no submisssions over 5MB