Job Postings

Job Title: Graphic Design Internship
Posting Date: 1/10/2012
Job Type: Internship

Expires: 02/09/2012

Company: Design Matters

Job Type: Internship

Degrees Wanted: Associates, Bachelors

Majors Wanted: Graphic Design/Graphic Technologies

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description: The position will range from 12-20 hours per week (during regular business hours). Hours per week will depend on the candidate's skills, availability, and the current workload at Design Matters. We seek a friendly, creative, outgoing intern. Qualified candidates must be self starters and have strong communication and computer skills. Multi-tasking skills with a strong attention to detail a must. Duties are varied and change from day to day. Our intern should be able to work with little supervision, and willing to take initiative to perform duties. Candidates must be upbeat, and able to work well in a team environment. We prefer individuals who demonstrate excellent communication. Education: Graphic Design degree, or working towards a degree in Graphic Design (4 year degree + strong academic record preferred) Specific Knowledge: Must have strong design sense, ability to prioritize and multi-task. Comfort with technology and ability to learn new design and web programs a must. Experience with publication design, or web design, or illustration a plus. Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency in any or all of the following programs preferred: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and MS Office products. Experience with Flash and basic HTML and CSS knowledge is also valuable. Knowledge of domain name registration, e-mail account set up, and basic Mac trouble shooting would be a bonus. Position Summary: This position is a support role for the primary designers at Design Matters. We would be willing to provide some training to the right candidate. Duties may include: Print design, web design, design production. Web site updates - simple text and image updates (using Dreamweaver and CMS tools), registering domain names, setting up e-mail accounts and contact us forms, testing links on web sites, and converting files to web format. Receptionist - answer the phone, take messages, check voice mail Pricing Estimates - get quotes and pricing estimates for services including printing, trade show booths, shirt embroidery and more Errands - mailing letters and packages, purchasing office supplies etc, picking up/dropping of files from client and vendors Image management - downloading image comps, getting pricing/ copyright info. for images, purchasing & downloading images Purchasing - replenishing office supplies, comparison shopping for low prices online, shopping for client gifts Assembly - binding presentation booklets, putting together client gift baskets, collating/folding/trimming client projects such as invitations Text edits - typing in proofreading edits for e-newsletters, brochures and publications Data maintenance - update customer contact information and log-in information for multiple applications Time tracking - document and record your time Light cleaning/organizing - maintaining files and storage area, cleaning the office, watering plants Proofing edits - reviewing text edits done by others Image research - searching for stock images Client research - review competition for our clients with online research, help determine client's competitive edge Writing - assist in writing proposals and creative briefs for clients Other duties as needed - when things are hectic in the office, or there is down time, the intern may be asked to pick up lunch, mail personal packages or other duties as needed.

Minimum of 3.00 GPA
Contact:

Email: jobs@designmatters.com

Apply Online: http://www.designmatters.com/jobs/jobs.html

Application Instructions: To apply for this position please go to: www.designmatters.com Please no phone calls

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Internships, Freelance Programming, and small job/project Opportunities

Jeff Gullion - DMACC

There are many opportunities that come across my desk. Many of these are positions, jobs or projects related to web design and Internet programming opportunities. Some of these opportunities are for pay and some are volunteer. Many of these opportunities are informal and unposted therefore they don't last long and can come at any time from many different sources. These opportunities are open to students of any DMACC IT related degree. It is also open to past and present students of these DMACC programs. If you already have a job please be forewarned that those in the process of looking for employment and opportunity will get preference. If you are interested in being referred for opportunities in internships or web design/programming or Internet programming projects I need the following things from you:

1. A MEMO to me indicating the types of things that you would like to do. Whether or not you are willing to look at a volunteer job. Anything else that you believe I should know about you and your skills that will encourage me to refer you for a position. This memo should also contain contact information that I can use and provide to potential employers.

2. A COVER LETTER that I can pass on to the perspective project manager. This should address your skills and abilities and interests that relate to this field. Basically this tells the potential project manager why they should talk to you about their project. This should not be aimed at a specific project, more about you and your skills, experience and background. I need this in both written and paper forms. I can print them if necessary. If you want them on different stationary or paper then please supply those to me.

3. A current RESUME that I can pass on to a perspective project manager. I need this in both written and paper formats. I can print them if necessary. If you want them on different stationary or paper then please supply those to me.

I will try to refer people to opportunities that match their strengths and characteristics whenever possible. This is a win-win situation for all of us. It provides you an opportunity to practice your skills and expand your experience. It also provides the community with more awareness of DMACC's ability to meet their business needs. For more information contact:

Jeff Gullion
Instructor, Information Technology
DMACC
Ankeny, IA
515-964-6367
jhgullion@dmacc.edu

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Internships, Freelance Programming, and small job/project Opportunities

Jeff Gullion - DMACC