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Graphic Artist

11.03.09

Develop & create cutting-edge graphics to support Arizona Public Media, Southern AZ’s PBS & NPR affiliate. Salary: DOE + outstanding UA benefits! Applicant review begins Nov 9. For complete details & to apply, see job# 44161 at www.uacareertrack.com/. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

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Part Time Design Assistant

10.25.09

Position Overview

• Developing a variety of marketing materials for sophisticated clients using established graphic standards
• Creating HTML emails in Dreamweaver
• "Tightening" up layouts to prepare for printing
• Maintaining and organizing libraries of samples, paper, etc.
• Coordinating shipments, deliveries and ordering
• Work will vary on a daily basis

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of print and web production
• Typographically sensitive
• Must work in both Adobe Suite and Quark
• Working knowledge of Powerpoint & Dreamweaver
• Good hand skills (comping / drawing)
• Courteous communication and phone skills
• Highly organized and methodical
• Detail oriented

Desired Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required with a minimum of three years related experience

Environment
Small firm. Quiet environment. Biltmore area.

Hours
Part time / mornings. 10 - 15 hours a week to start.

Please submit resume (including personal interests and references) and portfolio samples to phxdesignjob@live.com

Full Time Copywriting Position

09.22.09

Blind Society is on the lookout for an amazing copywriter who’s skill set and talents are better than most and equal to none. We are a Consumer Connections company that deals in everything non-traditional. We need a conversation starter who is capable of creating a lasting relationship between our clients and their consumers through the written word and alternative high-impact marketing campaigns. Someone who doesn’t mind working on high caliber clients such as AT&T, Arizona State University Athletics, THQ Games, Disney Pixar, Drive Time Car Sales, and Mojo Yogurt.

THE IDEAL PERSON FOR OUR SOCIETY:

• 2-10 years of copywriting experience (agency exp. preferred)
• Has a versatile portfolio that includes conceptual and copy expertise
• Comfortable with any media including TV, radio, interactive, print, and non-traditional
• Accomplished in areas of enthusiasm, passion, drive, and dedication
• A conceptual Superstar who is not afraid to get their hands dirty

TO APPLY: Please use “Conceptual Superstar” as the subject line. Submit a cover letter that lists; the reasons why you will make a true impact to our team, a resume, and sample work to tim.brennan@blindsociety.com (.pdf of work and/or links to online portfolios only need apply)

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION and we are looking to fill it immediately.

Visual Communications Manager

09.01.09

Position Overview: The Visual Communications Manager is responsible for supporting various organization-wide initiatives through developing visual elements and standards related to: branding, marketing, communications, development, program needs, and general graphic/web design development. New Global Citizens operates in an entrepreneurial environment in which individual staff members own, manage, and lead certain functions within the organization to keep the movement growing in an innovative and efficient manner. To that end, Visual Communications Manager owns the following functions:

• Develop and maintain the organization branding by assuring articulation of NGC’s desired look and feel, ensuring consistent communication of look and feel throughout the organization, and communication of look and feel to all constituencies, both internal and external
• Develop visual content to support marketing strategies, campaigns and collateral materials including, but not limited to, the following areas:
  • Alumni Program: Creation of all new collateral materials with unique branch of the visual identity, a new and robust portion of the website which will most likely be released in phases.
  • Online Marketplace: Creation of materials for the online marketplace which will include new t-shirt designs and other relevant items for revenue generation purposes, tailored to at least three different clients: partners, students, and donors.
  • New Curriculum: Creation and development, in conjunction with the Program team, new online trainings, a printed action manual, updates to existing collateral, a more standardized and specific visual language, and a newsletter design.
  • Team Recruitment: A new version of the existing collateral, new presentations for all staff to use, advertisements for various website dimensions, maintenance or creation of presence on social media sites: WiserEarth, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.
  • Development: Creation of materials for fundraising events, and materials which will accompany efforts to develop new individual funding stream; creation of packages to send existing donors to show impact and encourage stronger relationships between them and the organization.
  • Partnerships: Creation of new materials with unique branch of the visual identity, design for a new portion of the website, a more intuitive tool for navigating partnership projects for students, new materials to digitally send partners to encourage stronger relationships with organization and students.
• Manage relationships with web consultants and printers; maintain NGC’s website

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to work in an open, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience in managing relationships with diverse constituency.
• Excellent written and oral communication, consensus building, and follow-up skills.
• Experience with and commitment to communities and issues of the developing world.
• Experience with and commitment to youth development leadership.
• Experience with traditional design and video software, along with PC/Mac fluency

Desired Education and Experience: Bachelors degree required with a minimum of three years related experience. Preference will be given to candidates with marketing and/or communications experience in addition to design experience.

New Global Citizens is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from qualified persons of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and a portfolio or design sample to: Chantal Sheehan at join@newglobalcitizens.org.

Web Designer

07.24.09

Job Description
Capitol Bancorp Limited, with offices located in Phoenix, AZ, is currently looking to fill the position of Web Designer. This position is responsible for creating and updating pages for individual bank Internet sites and for the Capitol Bancorp Intranet. This requires working closely with the Marketing Department, the Electronic Banking Manager, and the designated Internet Banking contacts within each affiliated bank for internet updates and working with all Capitol Bancorp departments for Intranet updates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily updates to the Bank web sites and Capitol Bancorp Intranet.
2. Codes and implements the changes to the Internet Banking web pages for the CBC banks and holding companies.
3. Implement changes in the Capitol Bancorp Intranet system at the direction of the Senior Web Designer or Development Manager.
4. Create new sites for De Novo Banks and re-designs for scheduled Banks.
5. Register new domains and set up the DNS server and email settings.
6. Using version control and the web site promotion process (test, staging, and production).
7. Implementation of Internet sites following established standards.
8. Implementation of SharePoint Content Query Web Parts and Workflows.
9. Work with helpdesk / end users to resolve SharePoint issues.
10. May perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain backup copies of the Internet Banking source files at a CBC location.
2. Provide consulting support for Internet activities to CBC management.

Job Requirements

1. Ability to code web pages and to debug as needed (XHTML, XSL, HTML, CSS, ASP, XML, DHTML, SQL, and JavaScript) and use appropriate web design tools (including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Dream Weaver and Swish Max).
2. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 development experience, including page creation using SharePoint Designer, Web Part configuration, including Content Query, XLST Styling for Web Parts and Workflow implementation.
3. Excellent understanding of Windows-based Operating Systems and productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
4. Good oral and courteous communications skills and able to relate well to employees and to users who need assistance.
5. Ability to work in a Unix environment, good understanding of Apache and Red Hat with ability to troubleshoot administrative system problems.
6. Creation and deployment of IIS web sites, including .Net

Training/Preparation Required

1. An Associate’s degree in a related area or at least 3 years of related experience in Graphic/Web design.

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The Art Center Design College in Tucson Arizona Graphic Design Instructor

07.01.09

The Visual Communications Department is currently accepting resumes from professional Graphic Designers interested in part-time instructor positions.

We are looking for individuals with strong design and communication skills who understand high standards and are passionate about their field.

Applicants are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. Web Design experience and skills in Dreamweaver, Flash, XHTML, CSS, Javascript are beneficial.

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications is required.

Candidates have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the field.

No previous teaching experience is necessary.

Please send your resume via e-mail to hr@theartcenter.edu