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Attn: Students - Editing and screen play work (Canyon Lake)

I am looking for a student of film or editing to edit two published book and develop them into screenplays. The fee is negotiable depending on experience and timeline. All suggestions involving the published material will be considered. One of the books is open for a new title. Student film makers are welcome to inquire about this material.

Please respond immediately to the above address. Serious inquiries only!

Thanks

CE

Graphic Arts Design Contest

Weekly Art Design Contest: $777 in Cash and Prizes

Tattooed Steel works with the artist community to create original and unique stainless steel jewelry and accessories. Currently, Tattooed Steel is offering a weekly contest for artists to submit their designs for a chance to have their art placed on a limited edition stainless steel cuff. Artists can submit their work by visiting our website, www.tattooedsteel.com.

Each week a designer’s artwork will be chosen and offered as an exclusive item, purchasable only through tattooedsteel.com. Winning artists designs will be added to our limited edition “777” series and the winner will receive $500 CASH and $277 in FREE Tattooed Steel merchandise credit.

Designs are accepted based on creative content, good use of color and overall composition. Winning designs will be based on a combination of average scores, number of comments and the support of our staff. To assist the artists in generating traffic for their designs, Tattooed Steel provides each artist with a 3D widget displaying their work, and directing viewers to vote! The widget code is provided to anyone to use at their discretion on MySpace, Facebook, blogs etc.

ENTER NOW! Submit your design at TattooedSteel.com for a chance to win $500 CASH and $277 in FREE Tattooed Steel merchandise! With the holidays rapidly approaching it is a great way to make some extra money and increase your exposure as an artist.

www.tattooedsteel.com

Animator/Enviornmental Artist (Austin TX)

Ambush Studios a division of Cyberhull is anchored by established mobile development veterans that are committed to building the highest quality mobile games possible. We pride ourselves in providing a creative laid-back work environment with a well balanced work-life that ensures our mission to deliver the best mobile games in the business.

We are currently seeking creative and ambitious people in the following Areas:
•Artists I-II
•Software Engineers I-II

General Requirements

• This is not a SENIOR position, only a few years experience preferred.
• We are NOT sponsoring any visas.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities and meet project deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic gaming knowledge
• Self starter

Art Candidates must have experience with:

• Sprite / Pixel creation and 2D animation
• 3D animation
• Concept art
• Photoshop
• Environments
• 3D polygon modeling
• UV texture mapping
• Maya

Other desirable skills
• Graphic User Interface (GUI) Design
• Level/Game Design
• GIMP
• Blender
• Professional video game experience
• Passion for creating top notch games
• Mobile game industry experience

Location

These jobs are located in Austin TX, and NO relocation provided.

Contact

To maximize your chances of being considered please follow our submission guidelines:
-Send your application to ambushstudios@gmail.com with the subject of the position you are applying for: 'Artist','Software Engineer'
-Applicants are asked to attach a resume, and include a cover letter in the body of the email.
-Please avoid attaching images or samples of your work.
-All artist applications must include a link to an online portfolio within the email.

Graphic Artist - Freelance (Central Austin)

Small firm looking for freelance graphic artist to assist, initially, with slick professional presentations to investors and other potential funders.

We anticipate additional work as we further develop our patents, structure designs, business plans, and presentations.

The graphic artist must have a solid proficiency with the key design applications and a good sense for utilizing type and design within composition.

Computer Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite

Please submit your resume to a.reyes@innov8transport.com and include and include a link to your online portfolio.

Graphic/Web Designer with eCommerce experience (Austin)

Looking for someone to do part-time contract graphic design for webpages.

You'd be working with our wireframes, sketches, and directions to flesh out website and landing pages. There will be plenty of tweaking and redoing along the way.

This work will be done primarily off-site, though you will need to be available for occasional meetings in our east Austin office.

Please respond with "Contract Web Design" in the subject head and include a resume with samples of your work.

Need a Vinyl wrap design for Vehicle (Northwest Austin)

My 2001 Ford Taurus got dung to hell last spring with the hail storms. I would like to have a vynle wrap created for it that would make the vehicle represent Austin. If you are interested in designing something for my vehicle and have the talent, please contact me to submit a bid and/or your ideas.

MTV is casting people who are relocating for love IMMEDIATELY! (TRUE LIFE)

This is UNPAID. Seeking people who are relocating to be with a loved one late NOV or early DEC only. Must DEFINITELY be relocating!**

Is your long-distance relationship more about the distance than the relationship? Has the physical separation between you and your loved one become unbearable? Are you now considering a major life change in order to be closer to that person? If you're planning on relocating to be with your loved one in spite of major obstacles, MTV wants to hear your story.

Maybe you're feeling pressure from your significant other to move closer to him or her but you'd be leaving everything and everyone you know behind to make the leap? Or maybe you're struggling to pay for the move and have no idea how or if you'd be able to find work on the other end? Perhaps your partner lives in a foreign country where you wouldn't speak the language or have a handle on the local customs? Or maybe your loved one wants to move to be with you and you're not so sure he or she will fit into your life away from home?

If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 25 and would like to share your relocating for love story, email us at Relocating@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship and your plans to move. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other if possible.

This listing can be verified at our casting page:

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/castingcall/index.jhtml?castingId=1610594

After Effects for Music Videos (Remote/Central)

Looking for an After Effects artist to create synchronized visuals for electronic music.

The idea is to have an abstract visual element matched to each instrument or audio track...if the sound changes the visual changes (e.g. notes go up, visual moves up. If no notes played then the visual stops or disappears). Composite all the elements into one video that clearly visualizes the music.

Experience with Trapcode SoundKeys, Form, Echo a plus. Some work might also be done with Apple Motion and/of Final Cut.

Web Designer/Developer (Austin, TX)

We are looking for a very talented Web Designer/Developer to build multiple websites. All components of web design will be required including: logo design, color scheme, image/art selection, page layout, navigation, and overall look/feel/organization of content. You will work closely with management to determine functional requirements and engineering to implement the technical requirements.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Expert in HTML,CSS,AJAX. Must understand how these technologies work and not purely rely on WYSIWYG code generators.
2. Experience developing sites in ASP.NET with MS SQL Server is required.
3. Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or other graphics software for image creation and manipulation.
4. Experience storyboarding sites and working with management team to design sites that focus on specific products and audiences. Strong eye for design and abundant creativity.
5. Previous experience designing specifically for projects that have strong web marketing focus. Understand how to design a strong call to action and create pages optimized for conversion.
6. Previous experience and involvement in A/B or Multivariate testing for conversion optimization.
7. Experience with analytics packages such as Google Analytics and Google Website Optimizer is a Huge Plus.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Very dependable and detail oriented. Ability to set and achieve deadlines.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and code end-to-end web sites. Strong focus on maximizing conversion rates towards specific calls to action.
2. Create logos, color schemes, image selection, content creation, page layout, etc., for multiple web properties.
3. Interface with management team to understand requirements that will influence design concepts.
4. Interface with engineering team to integrate designs into production.
5. Monitor web analytics and make recommendations on ways to improve desired consumer behaviors. Implement and test these recommendations.

This is a full time contract position working remotely (40hr/wk). Compensation is competitive. Opportunity to become a full time salary employee with excellent benefits is available if results are demonstrated.

Please include a resume and cover letter. Candidate must be local to Austin, TX for regular weekly in-person meetings. Please be as detailed as possible in the cover letter, explaining your experience, motivation, and desired compensation for this position. A link to an online portfolio of previous design work is required.

Graphic Artist for Apparel (183 and Lamar)

Company: Viatran Inc.
Job Title: Production Artist
Field: Apparel Industry

Job Functions: Maintain Aesthetic of Company, Create artwork for licensed college apparel as well as custom designs for local accounts.

Please send a resume and portfolio.

Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Create cohesive image based stories
•Archive/organize artwork history
•Ability to follow procedures for production work
•Conceptualize and design apparel for customers
•Oversight of press runs and production approvals
•Special projects as needed
•Output separations for screen-printing presses.
•Fast paced production - time management

Specific Skills
REQUIREMENTS:
•Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Freehand a must.
•Knowledge of Macintosh computers
•Capacity for rapid career growth
•Clear knowledge of target customer
•Excellent multi-tasking skills
•Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
•Proactive attitude
•Desire to handle significant responsibility from the onset
•Team-oriented with strong management skills and attention to detail

Graphic Artist/ Webmaster (Central Austin)

Tesoros Trading Company seeks a full time graphic artist/webmaster for its wholesale and retail importing Folk Art and Craft business. Previous experience in Small Business required. Experience with Filemaker Pro, In Design, My SQL, Digital Photography and. related programs. Position will entail parts of production of print advertising design, digital photography, Filemaker Pro data base management, and web work, as well as limited product design. Bi-Lingual with Spanish is very desirable. $28-36 K per year, plus good benefits offered. More information about the company available at: www.tesoros.com. Please email resume. Acct2@tesoros.com.
In House- Full Time Position, please do not send information if you are interested in a Free-Lance Position

Digital Photographer (Central Austin)

Need in house photographer for website production work. Must be able to work with little suppervision. Job can be full or part time with flexable hours but are daytime Monday-Friday.
Must be knowledgeable of photoshop and basic camera operations.
This is a great starting position someone in school or if you want a low pressure job with steady paycheck. A big plus would be if applicant can create ads for retail print along with email promos.

please respond by email with resume of all work experience and salary requirements.

MOMS: Get Paid to Watch TV (North Austin)

We are conducting an exclusive study with mothers of children ages 2 – 14 who watch television with their kids.

You can participate in media research studies and receive a $20 VISA Gift Card for every hour you spend in our lab. As a panel member, you will be contacted by our staff to come in and watch television for 1 - 2 hours followed by a survey about your opinions on television shows for kids and family.

To become a regular panel member with The Media Panel located in North Austin, please go to www.themediapanel.com and use registration code: MCL1109.

The Media Panel is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau.

Temporary/Freelance Visual Designer I (on site in Austin)

frog design is a global innovation firm.

We work with the world’s leading companies, helping them create and bring to market meaningful products, services, and experiences. Our multidisciplinary process reveals valuable consumer and market insights and inspires lasting, humanizing solutions. With a team of more than 400 designers, technologists, strategists, and analysts, we deliver fully convergent experiences that span multiple technologies, platforms, and media. We work across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, media, education, finance, retail, and fashion. Our clients include Disney, GE, HP, Logitech, Microsoft, MTV, Seagate, Yahoo! and others. Founded in 1969, frog is headquartered in San Francisco, with studios in Austin, New York, San Jose, Seattle, Milan, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, and Shanghai.

A person in the Visual Designer I position creates compelling, original designs for interactive platforms ranging from websites to software applications to consumer electronics. A Visual Designer I is able to translate client business requirements, user needs, and technical capabilities into designs that are visually exciting, easy to use, and emotionally engaging.

This is a 10-12 week temporary assignment in our Austin studio beginning on 11/30 and estimated to be completed on 3/5/2010. We do not expect that candidates will be required to work between 12/24 and 1/1/2010. Otherwise, candidates must be able to work on-site, 40-hours/week (Mon-Fri) with the project teams.

Responsibilities for this assignment include:

Create visual designs that effectively communicate product function and brand identity, including the design and production of screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements, and icons.

Produce design specifications, storyboards, scenarios, and design prototypes.

Successfully communicate conceptual ideas, detailed design, and design rationale, both verbally and visually.

Participate as a contributor to an interdisciplinary team that includes creative leads, other designers, project management, business and brand strategists, and hardware and software developers.

Qualifications

At least three years of user interface design experience.

Strong and flexible skills in visual design and interaction design.

Knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology, particularly as applied to Web-based applications and consumer electronics.

Proficiency with design and prototyping tools; particularly exceptional skills in PhotoShop and InDesign.

Experience designing motion graphics with tools such as Flash or Adobe After Effects is a plus.

Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of Web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, Flash, and CSS.

Bachelor's degree in graphics design, interaction design, fine arts, or a related design discipline.

A passion for creating products that resonate on an emotional level.

Meticulous with detail and have a good eye for pixel level detail.

Please submit your resume online to: http://www.frogdesign.com/about/careers
Please include an url with your online portfolio.

frog design is an equal opportunity employer.

Art/Design Enthusiasts that enjoy taking Pictures and Video Wanted (Austin or Surrounding Areas)

Art/Design enthusiasts wanted to SELL and CREATE and MARKET Virtual Tour Business Listings:

To view a video introduction of the position please click the following link: http://www.BizGlimpz.com/SalesPosition

We are an Internet based company named BizGlipmz.com. Our company offers comprehensive business webpages that we call "BizGlimpz.com Business Virtual Tours". We are currently looking for candidates to bring on board to SELL to and CREATE these Virtual Tour Listings for businesses.

We're looking for energetic, outgoing, independent-minded individuals with a professional demeanor. Individuals should be self-starters.

We offer a substantial commission starting at 50% total sale. The position is entirely commission based, and you would be an Independent Contractor to the company.

Potential earnings as a BizGlimpz.com Design/Marketing Consultant:
Minimum sales commission per transaction is $49.50 (no design component)
Maximum sales commission per transaction is $368.50 (full design component)
Five sales per week at maximum commission is $1,842.50
Five sales per week for fifty two weeks maximum commission is $95,810

The process is challenging, but can also be very fun. You would be wearing the multiple hats of sales agent, photographer/videographer, web designer, Internet marketer/advertiser, and web publisher. The position allows you to be creative and artistic, and you get a nice reward of helping a business increase their success.

You should enjoy taking pictures AND videos, and you must have skills using computers and the Internet. You will need your own lap top computer and video camera (high end equipment not required).

You also will need to be creative in generating your own leads and referrals.

Please see the following BizGlimpz.com Business Virtual Tours to see samples of what you would be selling and creating:

http://www.bizglimpz.com/AuraSalon&DaySpa

http://www.bizglimpz.com/SandysTanDownUnder

http://www.bizglimpz.com/DrGraciaCua,DMD

http://www.bizglimpz.com/BMIHobbies

http://www.bizglimpz.com/LindaBurroughsDesignSolutions

http://www.bizglimpz.com/DemitrisTaverna

http://www.bizglimpz.com/LeamyPrinting

http://www.bizglimpz.com/SchneidsSmokeShack

http://www.bizglimpz.com/VikiHallStaffing

http://www.bizglimpz.com/CornerStoneRepair

http://www.bizglimpz.com/BrandedMeats

http://www.bizglimpz.com/HotCookie

http://www.bizglimpz.com/BlossomAsianBistro

http://www.bizglimpz.com/Storyville

http://www.bizglimpz.com/VentureBuilding

http://www.bizglimpz.com/ValleyCheerAndDance

http://www.bizglimpz.com/DrDavePawlowskiDCofPremierChiropracticClinic

http://www.bizglimpz.com/Fiores

If you have serious interest, if you are not intimidated by the sales process, and if you have exceptional attitude please contact us.

Thank you,

BizGlimpz.com Marketing Division

commercial photographer looking for photo and social media intern (austin)

austin-based, award-winning stock photographer jack hollingsworth is looking for a combined photo and social media intern. willing to offer course credit. a modest transportation stipend is also available to the right candidate. minimum requirement is 20 hours per week.

ideal candidate must have their own transportation, own a mac, and be able to work off of a 'things to do' list. looking for a new breed of assistant who has skills, competencies and experience in both digital photography assisting and social media. position could easily grow into a full time staff position. current needs are for the next 60-90 days (nov 09-jan 09). immediate start. but will look at a longer term internship, if required.

this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn the inner workings of a successful, commercial photographer workflow. and be able to showcase their skills for possible full time, staff employment (at the end of the internship). before responding, please look over the qualifications posted below. it is not necessary to possess all of these skills, but you must have familiarity with each. the perfect candidate would be more versed in multimedia (stills and video) rather than just stills only, since this is where the market is obviously headed.

photographer will give full permission to chosen candidate to use any project deliverables that they work on during this internship...for their own personal portfolio. again, this is a post for a 'next generation photo assistant'. someone who can seamlessly cross between disciplines of photography, video and social media. this internship could also result in occasional paying/freelance gigs, as well.

INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT:
- must live and breathe all things MAC (apple)

SOFTWARE:
- photoshop
- aperture (optional)

WORKFLOW:
- shoot, download, and archive RAW and JPEGS
- understand how to caption, keyword, and embed metadata

VIDEO SHOOTING AND EDITING:
- shoot HD video
- edit in either imovie (APPLE) or final cut pro

SOCIAL MEDIA:
- must have a working knowledge of twitter, facebook, flickr, youtube, friendfeed, etc.

ADMIN:
- must be able to type, email, text message, etc.

if you believe you qualify, email your resume to jack@jackhollingsworth. all qualified candidates will be contacted via email. no calls please.

Creative Intern-Bazaarvoice (Austin, Texas)

Description

Creative Intern
Reports To: Creative Director

Creativity helps fuel Bazaarvoice everyday in every department. As we continue to grow, creativity will ensure Bazaarvoice maintains its integrity as a company.
This role touches on many spheres within Bazaarvoice:

You will interact with Sales to help close deals
Collaborate with Implementation to help clients go live
Work with Marketing to promote our brand
Join forces with Product Management to help build new products

This role will have exposure and impact across almost the entire organization here at Bazaarvoice. Your day-to-day includes making updates to websites, finding stock photography, crafting graphics for our client’s websites, creating info graphics for presentations and mockups of our products for prospects. There is absolutely nothing routine about this Creative Internship.

Bazaarvoice is unique, as is this internship opportunity. You will be doing real work that will go live on our website, marketing materials, and our client’s website. You will be part of one of the strongest in-house design teams in Austin, learning how build great products and design marketing materials that work.

Candidate Requirements:

Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaever),
HTML
CSS
MS Office
Great eye for design, attention to detail
U.S Work Authorization

The in-house design team at Bazaarvoice possesses its own character. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is confident in their ability to solve problems on their own, but humble enough to know when to ask for help. Good sense of humor and a great work ethic prove crucial. Additionally, the candidate must be passionate about design and user experience.

The 5 Stars of Culture: KNOW THEM.

PLEASE APPLY AT: http://www.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oaGeVfwJ&s=Craigslist

Art Director/ Graphic Artist & Web developer (Austin)

Our small "family like" company is seeking (3) talented individuals with Art Director experience. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, as well adobe photoshop & illustrator is required. There will be a good mix of graphic/web development to create simple projects for our clients like. Virtual book cover designs, twitter and youtube backgrounds, advertising buttons and banners and custom wordpress blog themes.

We do a large number of small jobs, it's kind of different, fast paced and fun.

Please send links to examples of your work to austinmarketingguy@gmail.com for consideration. This position is available now.

Product Designer (Round Rock, TX)

We are looking for a designer with experience in home decor. This position would initially be project based vs. full time.

UI Designer: User Experience Group (Austin, TX)

UI Designer: User Experience Group

Do you architect screens in your sleep? Design interaction metaphors for fun? Dream of a future where technology is so seamlessly integrated that we don’t even notice it? Feel it's your duty as a good citizen to not only point out unsatisfactory product experiences, but to also offer tactful and realistic suggestions for improvement? If so, you may have found the ideal home here, among your unique kind, at projekt202.

Job Description

The projekt202 user experience designer is a rare bird indeed. This job requires an experienced GUI designer who is also equal parts investigator, crafty strategist, information architect, usability engineer, convincing communicator and all-around problem eliminator.

General Requirements:

• 2-5 professional years of dedicated GUI-design and product strategy experience, with emphasis on requirements gathering, information architecture and interaction design for software applications (not just informational websites). Portfolio to support.

• Experience leading the UX-design projects. Ability to work directly with clients, users, project stakeholders and the projekt202 team to gather requirements, help define the overall user experience strategy, create the interaction model, architect effective solutions using wireframes solutions and prototypes, iterate upon them, and then effectively communicate the details and benefits of the solutions back to our clients.

• Concrete understanding of UCD, usability and HCI principles and techniques, especially as related to GUI design for desktop, web and wireless applications.

• Amazing analytical skills – ability to identify and communicate clients' usability challenges. Experience performing heuristic evaluations and usability tests, as well as documenting results and translating the findings into design improvements.

• Ideal candidate will have broad and/or deep knowledge of the capabilities and constraints when designing for these technologies and media: C++, Java, Web technologies (HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash, etc.), mobile technologies (WAP, xHTML, Brew, Symbian, etc.). Please note: This is not a development/coding position.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Factors, HCI, industrial design or related area.

Specific Skills and Experience Desired:
• Experience working from product MRDs
• Generative & evaluative user research
• Information design & navigation systems
• Application workflow diagramming
• Wireframing & schematics
• Low-fidelity and hi-fidelity prototyping skills (HTML, Flash, Director, etc.)
• Excellent documentation skills (functional spec’s & UI standards)
• Great listening skills and articulate presentation style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and often intense project environment
• Extreme level of attention to detail

Job location: Austin, Texas

To apply: Please send your resume, and links to your online portfolio or digital samples to: jobs@projekt202.com. No phone calls, please.

More about projekt202:

We make software make sense. projekt202 believes that technology should make people feel good. We’re devoted to changing the human-computer relationship for the better.

We count among our clients some of the biggest and most influential software companies on the planet. Do we do consumer applications? Of course. Do we do business applications? Absolutely -- and we love 'em. And if you’ve got experience with hardware and software integration, then you’ll fit right in.
We offer a casual work environment that recognizes the importance of employee freedom and the kindling of creative fire. In our professional work, we make a point of having fun. Full-time employees enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, excellent health coverage, a generous vacation plan, numerous paid holidays and a happy work experience.

Read more about us at www.projekt202.com.

UI Designer: Visual Innovation Group (Austin, TX)

Do you know the font size on a screen just by looking at it? Recite the hex values of each color from memory? Cannot stand the thought that one pixel cannot be divided any further? Want to change the world one pica at a time?
If so, you may have found your perfect sanctuary amongst the other brilliant minds here at projekt202.

Job Description:

As a UI designer within the visual innovation group at projekt202, you must have excellent digital media related visual design skills. You must be up to speed on the latest visual trends and advancements in technology. You will often have to work under tight deadlines and, not to deter you, but you will also have to contend with a feisty German Creative Director.
Our visual designers help give our clients “The Look.” They understand how software products work, what's good, what’s bad, and how to spot UI possibility in what often seems like endless constraints.

Requirements:

• 2-5 professional years of dedicated visual GUI-design experience, with emphasis on design language creation, screen layout, color composition skills and visual specification design for software applications. If your previous work experience was purely in websites and not traditional software, your visual skills will have to be exceptional. Portfolio to support.

• Experience participating in and leading the visual design stages of software development. Ability to work directly with clients, users, project stakeholders and the projekt202 team on numerous deliverables including the creation of mood boards and multiple distinct visual design directions that address business, brand, market and user requirements; often iterating upon the solutions, and communicating the details and benefits back to our clients.

• Basic understanding of usability/HCI principles and techniques, especially as related to GUI design for desktop, web and wireless applications.

• Outstanding visual design skills including the ability to establish new innovative look and feels for our clients that are brand conforming and in line with project strategy, the ability to support our UX team with visual solutions to challenging screens, the ability to take wireframes and apply an already established design language, and the ability to build extremely detailed online styleguides that communicate our new designs.

• Ideal candidate will have broad and/or deep knowledge of the capabilities and constraints when designing for these technologies and media: C++, Java, Web technologies (HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash etc.), mobile technologies (WAP, xHTML, Brew, Symbian, etc.). Please note: This is not a development/coding position.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in graphic design or related area.

Specific Skills and Experience Required:

• Expert in the standard visual design packages, such as the Adobe Suite
• Ability to create mood boards, concepts drawings, texture and color studies
• Understanding of technology limitations that influence design decisions
• Experience working with both low-fidelity and hi-fidelity prototypes (HTML/DHTML and Flash)
• Excellent documentation skills (UI specifications and standards)
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and often intense project environment
• A ridiculous (well, highly mastered) level of attention to detail
• Ability to survive “happy hour” with your mad-partying German boss

Job location: Austin, Texas

Reposting: Please feel free to repost this listing on other relevant websites.

To apply: Please send your resume, and links to your online portfolio or digital samples to: jobs@projekt202.com. No phone calls, please.

More about projekt202:

We make software make sense. projekt202 believes that technology should make people feel good. We’re devoted to changing the human-computer relationship for the better.

We count among our clients some of the biggest and most influential software companies on the planet. Do we do consumer applications? Of course. Do we do business applications? Absolutely -- and we love 'em. And if you’ve got experience with hardware and software integration, then you’ll fit right in.

We offer a casual work environment that recognizes the importance of employee freedom and the kindling of creative fire. In our professional work, we make a point of having fun. Full-time employees enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, excellent health coverage, a generous vacation plan, numerous paid holidays and a happy work experience.

Read more about us:
www.projekt202.com

Design Researcher: User Experience Group (Austin, TX)

Design Researcher: User Experience Group

Do you secretly spy on the ways people use and interact with the tools in their lives? Do you document user pain points for fun? Dream of a future where technology is so easy to use that we don’t even notice it? Feel it's your duty as a good citizen to not only point out unsatisfactory product experiences, but to also offer tactful and realistic suggestions for improvement?
If so, you may have found the ideal home here, among your unique kind, at projekt202.

Job Description
As a Design Researcher at projekt202, you are primarily responsible for planning and facilitating field research and lab studies, conducting statistical and qualitative analysis, performing user needs analysis and heuristic evaluations, providing insight and vision based on research findings, and converting user insights into professional presentations/reports with actionable recommendations to inform and validate product strategies and design.

General Requirements:
• 2-5 professional years of user research experience, with emphasis on software applications (not just informational websites). Work samples to support.
• Experience leading the UX-research stages of software development. Ability to work directly with clients, users, project stakeholders and the projekt202 team to lead field research, facilitate analysis activities, craft personas, communicate findings, and provide actionable recommendations to the design team.
• Concrete understanding of UCD, usability and HCI principles and techniques, especially as related to GUI design for desktop, web and wireless applications.
• Amazing analytical skills – ability to identify and communicate clients' usability challenges. Experience performing heuristic evaluations and usability tests, as well as documenting results and translating the findings into design improvements.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Sociology, Psychology, Human Factors, HCI or related area.

Specific Skills and Experience Required:
• Screener & protocol preparation for both generative & evaluative user research
• Contextual Inquiry & ethnography
• Persona creation & validation
• Usability testing & facilitation
• Familiarity with RITE Methods
• Qualitative & Quantitative analysis techniques
• Collaborative workshop facilitation
• Keen observation and analysis skills
• Excellent documentation skills (test reports and research analysis documents)
• Finely tuned listening skills and articulate presentation style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and often intense project environment
• Extreme level of attention to detail
• Great personality & enjoyable presence

Job location: Austin, Texas

Reposting: Please feel free to repost this listing on other relevant websites.

To apply: Please send your resume, and links to your portfolio or work samples to: jobs@projekt202.com. No phone calls, please.

More about projekt202:
We make software make sense. projekt202 believes that technology should make people feel good. We’re devoted to changing the human-computer relationship for the better.
We count among our clients some of the biggest and most influential software companies on the planet. Do we do consumer applications? Of course. Do we do business applications? Absolutely -- and we love 'em. And if you’ve got experience with hardware and software integration, then you’ll fit right in.
We offer a casual work environment that recognizes the importance of employee freedom and the kindling of creative fire. In our professional work, we make a point of having fun.
Full-time employees enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, excellent health coverage, a generous vacation plan, numerous paid holidays and a happy work experience.

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Associate Game Designer (TEMP), DC Universe Online (Austin, TX)

Sony Online Entertainment

Position: Associate Game Designer (TEMP), DC Universe Online
Location: Austin, TX

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

This position is a TEMPORARY assignment and will be working through our Staffing partner.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist the designers building DCUO in any way possible to ensure the completion of an AAA title.
• Support design staff with data entry, bug fixes, file organization, and general data support work.
• Manage work to deadlines and actively seek out opportunities to support the design staff.

Requirements:
• Must have extensive experience playing MMO’s and console action games across multiple platforms and genres.
• Proven ability to manage time, organize efforts, and deliver results to deadline.
• Demonstrable creative ability through work or hobby, playable game mods, maps, or demos preferred
• Excellent communication skills and professional standards required
• College education preferred
• Scripting or experience with Unreal tools a plus

Please send resumes to: austinresumes@soe.sony.com.

Please Note: Selected applicants will be hired on a temporary assignment through a staffing partner and will not be hired on directly by Sony Online Entertainment.

Editing Clerk - Night Shift (Austin, Texas)

THIRD SHIFT
11:30 PM - 8:30 AM. This position requires excellent computer skills. You must have experience using MS Office and other computer programs to apply for this position. You will be editing, copying, lableling and moving files on a proprietary software system. You will work independently repeating the same task for th entire shift.

Please email a MS Word formatted resume and indicate that you are interested in the third shift position. Please email resume to mark.turpin@htstaffing.com.

FULL-TIME GRAPHIC DESIGNER WANTED (South)

FULL-TIME GRAPHIC DESIGNER WANTED

PrintGlobe, Inc. is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer with a strong background and/or knowledge of the printing industry.

PrintGlobe (www.printglobe.com) brings the flexibility and ease of the Internet to the print world. We have one central mission: to provide the most complete selection of business printing and promotional products to small and mid-size businesses, delivered on time and on-target! You name it, we print it: promotional products, brochures, folders, binders, business forms, signs, banners, flags, computer accessories, mugs, caps and apparel, just about anything that will take ink.

Job Summary:
Graphic Designer for PrintGlobe, Inc. This position involves performing all production and design for PrintGlobe clients in addition to ongoing projects for the business itself. The job is extremely fast paced, and requires a solid proficiency with the key design applications, attention to quality control, and professionalism in dealing with all customers, internal and external. The perfect candidate will have the ability and desire to serve multiple clients and understand that their success is dependent upon the success of the client.

Design Skills:
• Effective understanding of managing print and design issues with design software including color separation, trapping, and four-color process.
• Excellent sense for utilizing type and design within composition
• Marketing and branding background contributes to creating strong design concepts promoting the customer goals.

Computer Skills:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, some knowledge of Dreamweaver; Microsoft Office Suite

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform timely completion of projects within Design Department
• Recreate files in vector art, including illustrations and logos
• Work closely with Sales Department to manage client and production
• Other projects include, but not limited to, designing and maintaining monthly HTML newsletter and continuous HTML marketing pieces
• Develop corporate identity design solutions in a wide variety of industries; i.e. High-Tech, Politics, Custom Home Design, and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Develop promotional marketing materials for national companies

Interaction with:
Customers
Vendors/suppliers
Staff

Working Conditions:
Urgent/strict deadlines

Needed Attributes:
Excellent client/vendor relations
Detail oriented
Comfortable with multitasking
Confident and Courteous
Responsible, reliable and loyal

Please apply by sending cover letter, resume and salary requirements to kelli@printglobe.com

Graphic Artist iPhone/UI needed (Austin)

We are looking for an experienced graphic artist with iPhone experience to lead the creation of art for our custom branded mobile environments. CS2 or higher proficiency, PC or Mac, solid resume and portfolio. Looking to hire ASAP.

Only local candidates will be considered. This is a contract to hire position for the right person.

NO Agents or Recruiters
NO International
NO BS

Video Game Artists (Austin, Texas)

Founded by Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (JPS) joined Disney Interactive Studios (DIS) in September of 2007 and is quickly growing. While DIS is part of the larger Walt Disney Company, we still have the autonomy of a smaller developer/publisher without many of the risks and restrictions associated with start-ups.
Comprised of experienced game developers from places like Origin, Looking Glass, Electronic Arts, Sony, Sony Online, Digital Anvil, NC Soft, Rare and many more, we believe long-term success can best be achieved by delivering games of the highest quality – in game play and presentation, notably on time and budget. While hard work and commitment to quality is important, quality of life is equally important and our goal is to create an environment that fosters a superior work/life balance.

We are currently looking for an Associate Artist, Artist (Outsourcing), and Temp VFX Artist (6-8 month). If you’re interested in joining the DIS Junction Point family, please submit your resume to DISJunctionPointRecruiting@disney.com.

Associate Artist (pay-rolled through a staffing agency)
Primary Responsibilities
• Creation of conceptual art, illustrations and storyboards
• Assist in establishing the overall art style for production
• Create inspirational renders and orthogonal drawings for the production of game assets.
• Illustrate and iterate on existing characters and create new designs.
• Execute environment designs, background paintings and texture samples.
• Participate in concept art critique meetings
• Actively engage in artistic and game design problem solving.
Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Industrial Design, Architecture or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience as an artist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Corel Painter.
• Strong traditional drawing and painting skills.
• Thorough understanding of real-time interactive 3D game graphics.
• Advanced knowledge of color theory, anatomy, art history and architecture.
• Receptive to art direction and perform well within a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Maya or equivalent.
Preference to applicants with:
• A solid understanding of composition and form.
• Specific experience developing on console platform.
• Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines according to schedules.

Artist (Outsourcing)
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide texturing, lighting, and model placement for designed levels
• Create game worlds using our in-house editing tools
• Give input on level design issues and provide creative solutions
• Work from concept art to create environments
• Communicate with designers, programmers and other members of the art team
• Communicate art direction to external vendors
Qualifications
• 3-6 years of relevant development experience
• Strong background in art or architecture
• Understanding of how the environment affects game play
• Experience using game level and world building tools
• Knowledge in Photoshop, Max/Maya
• Prior experience in level design is a plus
• Creativity, innovation, and problem solving
Experience/Skills:
• Candidate should have at least one shipped title to their credit
• Must be fluent in either 3ds MAX or Maya, as well as Photoshop
• Understanding of real-time modeling and texturing constraints, and the ability to work within them
• Ability to translate concept and reference artwork into 3d game assets, efficiently and within game engine specifications
• Able to work within a schedule and adapt quickly to changes
• Traditional art skills and conceptual abilities are a plus
• Experience with real-time shaders and applications a plus

Temporary VFX Artist (6-8 month and pay-rolled through a staffing agency)
Primary Responsibilities
• Create visual effects in Maya and other tools.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers and other members of the art team and works closely with the tools and engine depts. to prototype and test new technology
• Work from specs, concept art or photo reference to create visual effects and animated events
• Actively seek review and input from other artists, designers, and Art Lead
• Ability to provide accurate schedule estimates and hit dates
• Lights game levels and cinematics
• Sets up lights using both traditional methods and global illumination solutions using Maya, etc.
• Sets up scene lights to match color keys and concept art
Qualifications
• 3-6 years of experience as a VFX Artist
• Must have a strong portfolio (on CD or website) of 3D effects and animations
• Post secondary degree in computer graphics, illustration, or fine art preferred from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference to applicants with:
• Shipped title experience

Art Director (Austin, Texas)

Print & Web Graphic Design Position (Austin, TX)

Graphic/Web Designer - Macintosh based graphic designer for high end print magazine and web design. Must have experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, Dreamweaver and HTML. The position will include magazine design, ad design, web design, and supply press-ready files to printer. Please send resume as well as portfolio examples.

2 Positions: Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture

Hard Core Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture

Positions:
1. Sr. Game Dev.

Responsibilities:
Building and Innovating the latest/Greatest Games on the planet.
Must be able to “work it” from concept to code to delivery.

2. Director of Game Platforms - Architecture

Responsibilities:
Working with multiple groups/studios/platform.
Deep knowledge and experience building games.
Strong understanding of all needed technologies (i.e. embedded, C++…)
Management Experience required, small group 5-10 people.
Ability to lead, and influence.

Areas of focus include:
- Developing client-side network code and data models
- Owning new features from end-to-end and start-to-finish
- Building it all – UI to Game
- Architecting a platform of technology to support multiple feature releases over many years

Qualifications/Skills:
- At least 7 years of Game development
- Strong optimization skills in a low-level environment
- Broad and deep console video game development expertise
- 3D graphics experience
- Experience in multiple engines and middleware packages
- Client/server networking experience a plus
- Dynamic UI systems experience a plus
- Knowledge of game content pipelines
- Art tools (Maya API, Mel scripting, 3D Studio Max Plug-ins) experience a plus

• Must be willing to relocate, if required.

Send your resume to: anne@ricertrue.com

Firmly Established Austin Area Tattoo Shop Looking For Artists. (Austin - NAustin Area)

Atomic Tattoo Is looking for Tattoo artists at 3 of our 5 Austin area locations. If you feel you may be qualified (in the top 15%) for one of these positions please contact me.

Justin Edwards
GM Atomic Tattoo LLC
Austin, Tx
512 689 0880

Qualifications: Full Detailed Portfolio, Professional Tattoo Shop Experience, Self Motivated. If you DO NOT feel you are in the top 15% of tattooers in the Austin area (or any other area) PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND.

Please send portfolio links and contact info to triblk6spd@yahoo.com

Arts Instructors (10 Temporary Part Time Openings) (Dougherty Arts Center)

Posting Title: MuniProg, Paraprofessional - Arts Instructors (10 Temporary Part Time Openings)

Job Requisition Number: 066138
Position Number: S93005
Job Type: Part-Time
Division Name: Parks & Recreation

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age with some college coursework in related field plus 6 months related experience.

Notes to Applicants:
Pay Range: $10.00 - 12.00 an hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6:30 (20 hrs per week)
Department: Parks & Recreation
Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits)
Location: Dougherty Arts School - 1110 Barton Springs Road

Preferred Qualifications:
--BA/BFA in Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, or Education with a demonstate background in the arts is preferred.
--Applicants should have previous experience working with children. Applicants should be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
--Experience or knowledge of behavior management practices a plus.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
--Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related
duties may be assigned.
--The Dougherty Arts School is seeking visual arts and performing arts instructors to develop and lead daily after-school arts classes for children.

1. Prepare lesson plans to meet course objectives.
2. Plan course content and method of presentation or delivery.
3. Select and assemble materials, equipment, and other instructional aids.
4. Conduct classes and workshops.
5. Adapt workshops and classes to student age, physical ability, and interests.
6. Make modifications to classes and workshops to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.
7. Observe students as they practice and provide individual coaching.
8. Ensure safe and proper use of equipment and materials.
9. Select, store and inventory equipment and supplies.
10. Maintain student records and provide data to program personnel as required.
Other related duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
--Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or
without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

This position requires a criminal background investigation

EEO/ADA:
--City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

No phone calls please. To apply for this position, please follow the directions for "Artists for Hire" on our website (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/jobs.htm).

Culture & Arts Education Specialist (Part Time, Temporary) (Dougherty Arts Center)

Posting Title: MuniProg, Paraprofessional - Culture & Arts Education Specialist (Part Time, Temporary)

Job Requisition Number: 066136
Position Number: S93005
Job Type: Part-Time
Division Name: Parks & Recreation

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in programming cultural arts programs. One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Notes to Applicants

Pay Range: $12.29 - $15.79 per hour
Hours: 20 hrs per week, Monday through Friday.
Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits)
Location Dougherty Arts School - 1110 Barton Springs Road

Preferred Qualifications:
--Successful applicants will have experience developing, implementing, and monitoring arts education programming and have experience working with children.
--Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills and be proficient with various types of computer software, including marketing software.
--Must have valid Texas Driver's License.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
--Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
--Position will develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate workshops, activities and events, and will design and produce promotional materials for the assigned programs.

1.Conduct needs assessments for assigned programs.
2.Develop and schedule workshops, activities and events.
3.Implement, monitor, evaluate, and improve programs, workshops, and special events.
4.Design and produce promotional materials for assigned programs.
5.Schedule and conduct guided tours.
6.Conduct workshops, classes, and demonstrations both within City facilities and in the community.
7.Register participants for activities.
8.Recommend operating procedures for programs and services.
9.Recruit, supervise, and train temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers.
10.Supervise temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers, assigning tasks and monitoring their proper
completion.
11.Maintain and care for the facilities, collections and equipment associated with the assigned programs.
12.Assist in monitoring, updating and improving the facilities, collections, and equipment
13.Recommend purchases or deaccessions to existing collections.
14.Assist colleagues in the management and care of their assigned programs
15.Receive fees, issue receipts, and account for all money according to established procedures
16.Coordinate with other organizations as necessary to implement programs and activities.
17.Solicit donations.
18.Develop and monitor program budgets, including estimated revenues as well as expenditures.
19.Order, issue, receive, and maintain inventory of equipment, and supplies.
20.Compile and submit data for reports.
21.Provide participants and the general public with information about programs and other PARD services.
22.Ensure all events and activities conform to appropriate safety and other rules.
23.Perform routine administrative operations.
24.Other related duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
--Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or
without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

This position requires a criminal background investigation

EEO/ADA:
--City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

No phone calls please. To apply for this position please email a copy of your resume and a City of Austin Application (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/downloads/coa_app.pdf ) to DACSchool@ci.austin.tx.us.

NEW TV SERIES: CASTING CALL (AUSTIN)

NEW TV SERIES: CASTING CALL
- YOU CAN STILL HAVE YOUR DREAM HOME -

An independent television company is casting for a new show on HGTV!

Sure, times are tough and housing prices are still soaring, but the home of your dreams can still be yours if you are flexible and resourceful. This new series will follow a group of friends/acquaintances/strangers who have collectively purchased (or are currently seeking to buy and renovate a property) which they will live in and own together.

Independent couples/families/singles who have banded together to pool their resources to purchase something better are also welcome to submit their story.

Examples:

- Two couples and a friend who buy an old apartment complex to renovate and rebuild
- Three people who buy a triplex that would be more economical (and better) to live in than anything they could afford individually

So if you are:

• Between 25-45 years old
• Single or in a relationship; with or without kids
• Are part of a group looking/thinking about buying a home together

PLEASE CONTACT
jules@triconfilms.com
WITH YOUR INFORMATION (AND DETAILS ON YOUR STORY)

Artist Needed - All Mediums

Artist needed:
All mediums for representation to sell to the Textile, Home Furnishings, Paper, Apparel industries for print and weaving.
Work on a comission basis to create a body of work for re-sale. Your work should be created in a format that is easy to transport and mount. These works will be sold and all rights will be relinquished at time of sale. Ideal pieces would be:

Computerized prints in repeat ( not required) (Photoshop or Illustrator)
Hand painting
Printmaking
Mixed media
Knitdowns (small knitting or crocheting patterns)
Fiber Arts
Calligraphy
Quilting

Categories for consideration: (not exclusive, others will be considered)
Floral
Contemporary graphics
Textural
Ethnic
Conversationals (kitsch)
Retro
Traditional
Asian
Holiday graphics (Xmas, Halloween etc)

Very large pieces will not be considered!

Please be conscience of the audience and submit 3 pieces in JPG format (stamped for non-reproducible and include size) for screening. We would like to have a good grouping of art from each artist to represent. We will contact you after screening is complete. Questions will be answered.

Darkroom assistant & animal caretaker - really cool student job (North Central Austin)

Really cool laid back job, ideally you will have traditional B&W darkroom experience. Some photoshop. You will be working
on our fine art, I don't have time to teach, but I can help refresh you.

You will also be animal caretaker for my animals. Experience with birds a plus, must be dependable and not flaky.

I need you to work mornings and weekends. Being able to work these holidays for nice bonus on top of pay a real plus.

MUST!!!! Have dependable transportation. A bicycle or bus is not what I am talking about :) there will be errands.

Will do some personal assistant work, organizing and administrative stuff. You need to be timely in the mornings, alot
of flexability for your schedule. The animals are fun and cool. We are laid back and this is in a home work environment.

This is really a student oriented job, we pay cash every 2 weeks - contract labor. Let me say again dependable and responsible a must.

Must be at work 9:00 am or earlier, so you need to live north of Town Lake. Competitive student part time pay.

Thank you very much for applying.

Artist/Designer for Facebook social networking game (Austin, Texas)

The artist will be working with the visioneers and developers, creating art assets that drive the user interface and visual identity of the game and web presence. Artist will create in-game artwork and placeholder artwork as needed by developers and managers. The artist must be flexible enough to handle 2D art, icons, flash animation, web ready art, advertising, etc.

Be a part of an exciting new social networking start-up based in Austin, Texas and Madrid, Spain!

3D Game Artist/Animator (Austin TX)

Cyberhull Austin is anchored by established mobile development veterans that are committed to building the highest quality mobile games possible. We pride ourselves in providing a creative laid-back work environment with a well balanced work-life that ensures our mission to deliver the best mobile games in the business.

We are currently seeking creative and ambitious people in the following Areas:
•Artists
•Software Engineers

General Requirements

• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities and meet project deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic gaming knowledge
• Self starter

Pluses
• Professional video game experience
• Passion for creating top notch games
• Mobile game industry experience

Art Candidates must have experience with:
• Maya and/or 3D Studio Max
• 2D/3D animation
• Sprite / Pixel creation and animation
• 3D polygon modeling
• Photoshop

Other desirable skills
• Concept art
• Environments
• UV texture mapping
• 3D rigging and character animation
• Graphic User Interface (GUI) Design
• Level/Game Design
• GIMP
• Blender

Location

These jobs are located in Austin TX, no relocation provided.

To maximize your chances of being considered please follow our submission guidelines:
-Send your application to cyberhull@gmail.com with the subject of the position you are applying for: 'Artist','Software Engineer'
-Applicants are asked to attach a resume, and include a cover letter in the body of the email.
-Please avoid attaching images or samples of your work.
-All artist applications must include a link to an online portfolio within the email.

Packaging Model Makers (N. Austin)

Packaging Model Makers

We are a rapidly growing Packaging Design and Engineering company located in Austin, Texas. Our 12-year old company works with Fortune 500 global customers as well as regional companies, to design, engineer, and prototype packaging for products including electronics, mobile phones, medical devices, and consumer products. Our fast growth requires us to increase our prototyping team. We are currently looking for a talented group of individuals to assist our core team in the construction of prototypes.

Immediate Openings

Positions are on an “on call” basis. We will have flexible schedules available, including evening times. Candidates include individuals that can assemble and construct structural packaging design pieces to working prototypes. The areas of your experience and knowledge can include Modeling, Scrap Booking, Wood Working, Hobbyists, or other modeling fields. The packaging designs can include corrugated cartons, paper inserts, or attach graphic sheets. We will provide all packaging components; you will professionally assemble the packaging prototypes. Attention to detail and quality is a must. You will be compensated, EOE. Please send email describing how you can contribute to this team including special expertise to >>>>. Including a resume will be helpful.

Packaging Workshop Focus Group (N.Austin)

Packaging Workshop Focus Group

We are a rapidly growing Packaging Design and Engineering company located in Austin, Texas. Our 12-year old company works with Fortune 500 global customers, as well as regional companies, to design, engineer, and prototype packaging for products including electronics, mobile phones, medical devices, and consumer products. Our fast growth requires us to increase our design team. We are currently looking for a talented group of individuals to contribute to in-house workshops to develop world class product packaging.

Immediate Openings

Positions are on an “on call” basis. We will have flexible schedules available, including evening times. Candidates must be open minded, free to share ideas, and creative. The areas of your experience and knowledge can include Industrial Design, Packaging Designers, Sketch Artists, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Designers, Artists, or other artistic and creative fields. No equipment or software required only your thoughts and ideas. You will become part of a focus group. You will be compensated, EOE. Please send email describing how you can contribute to this team including special expertise to >>>>. Including a resume will be helpful.

Social Network Marketing Administrator (Austin)

Austin based innovative music and entertainment company seeks a Social Network Marketing Administrator to assist the sales and marketing team.
This position requires experience and skill in updating news feeds and key company messages via social networks.
The position also will require organization and administrative tasks necessary to manage artists and artist relations and other marketing projects.

Responsibilities include:

Managing social media networks is a MUST including but not limited to updating news feeds and key company messages for external facing initiatives.

Keep timelines for all marketing projects including media insertion orders, ad placement and editorial copy.

Assist in selection and placement of media channels (web, print, and other) to place company's marketing media campaigns.

Manage Artist Relations administrative efforts.

Qualifications necessary:

Experience with social networking is "A MUST HAVE"

BA or equivalent

Self starter

1-3 years experience in a marketing role.

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Please send salary requirements and resume for consideration.

Designer (Austin)

ptarmak is a unique and sublimely casual designery with a difficult name. we specialize in creating flydeas and getting them off the ground.

right now, we’re seeking a designer with at least five years of experience in graphic and packaging design. the designer will report to an art director and will be responsible for designing with passion... that, and generating effective design solutions that ruin the competition’s day (from concept to completion). initially, work will be on a contract basis - concentrated on a couple large CPG brands. experience in brand strategy is a +.

TYPICAL PROJECTS
+ branding (incl. expression of standards)
+ packaging design
+ packaging illustration (mockups)
+ consumer promotions / point-of-sale materials
+ prospective / conceptual design (innovation)
+ production (mechanical drawings / dielines)
+ some copy writing & photography
+ support to sales/mktg design

SKILLS / SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
+ Adobe Creative Suite (CS3 or 4)
+ color correction
+ press management
+ some copywriting a plus
+ some photography a plus
+ some industrial design a plus

please submit résumés and samples to: work@ptarmak.com

thank you,
ptarmak, inc.

Full time Interactive Art Director Designer (Austin Texas)

The Art Director works closely with the Creative Director and development team to define and execute solutions that communicate the site’s strategic goals
and brand message within an online environment. A high level understanding of UX / UI and Usability best practices and techniques is a given…
A well groomed aesthetic and champion of style is a given… An interactive portfolio of dynamic “design focused” solutions is a given…

Some responsibilities include…

Work closely with the Creative Director of Product Development and a core team of developers to architect and design solutions

that meet business goals outlined in creative briefs for a diverse portfolio of websites.

Work closely with production / project managers and marketing staff to define timelines and deliverables.

Create rapid prototypes (flat mockups as well as coded prototypes), diagrams and presentations that communicate

your ideas and designs effectively.

Required / Preferred skill sets…

Critical: Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator (and /or Freehand), Intermediate Flash and Power Point.
Working Knowledge and hands on experience with raw HTML, CSS, JavaScript…

Hands-on knowledge and high level experience with PC and Mac platforms.
Understanding of differences between all widely used browser types.

7+ years professional experience with at least 5 years web design experience

Please respond only if you have a strong online portfolio, the experience listed above, and
can excel using current industry standards.

Team player with a sense of humor and the social skills to collaborate within a diverse environment supporting multiple skillsets and disciplines.

Some of our brand portfolio...

www.cortevents.com

www.apartmentsearch.com

www.cort.com

Senior Graphic Designer (Arboretum)

This position is for a senior web designer who will build highly-targeted microsites and landing pages for a range of online marketing efforts. Applicants must be web designers with in-house or agency design experience.

Brightfire is a Austin-based startup providing technology, marketing and operations expertise to online marketers. We work with a small number of clients to deliver outstanding services and incredible results. More importantly, we make sure that we enjoy our work and have fun doing it.

The successful candidate will need to work with our marketers and engineers to build compelling, engaging and attractive web pages that effectively convert email, web and search traffic into actions. This position will design the logo, look and feel, layout of content, navigation and select images for each site in addition to generating the basic HTML and CSS to hand to the implementation team.

Job includes an excellent salary, 4 weeks of paid vacation and health/dental coverage with no employee contribution. This is not a contract position and we will only consider candidates in the Austin area for full time employment. Agencies and firms will not receive any consideration.

The ideal candidate will have:

5+ years in-house or agency design experience
1-2 years markup experience (HTML/CSS)
Experience in building and optimizing websites for online marketing
In-depth knowledge of Adobe CS suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks)
A strong sense of aesthetics combined with an ability to find what works
Motivation as a self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced environment
A desire to work closely with your peers in a highly interactive and engaging office

Please include a link to your online portfolio with your resume.

Production Graphics Specialist for local online sign shop (North Austin)

OVERVIEW:

As Buildasign.com grows, we are constantly working to improve our production process. We currently work with a number of wide-format digital printers for both rigid and flexible materials, and we now have a screen printing facility for large-volume orders. We are seeking a motivated individual with the ability to function independently and as an integral part of our team to help develop procedures and streamline production workflow as it relates to graphics. The Production Graphic Specialist will be required to gain an intimate understanding of all our production processes and established workflow in order to assist in a variety of issues that may arise. This person will learn the ins and outs of our review processes and our own BuildASign DesignerTM.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as the point person for all problematic files and rip issues
* Troubleshoot and resolve problematic file issues in a timely manner
* Aid in ensuring files for new products and production processes are appropriately inspected and ready to produce efficiently
* Work closely with Marketing, Graphics, and Customer Service teams to monitor the quality of all files before they are sent to print
* Communicate noteworthy trends with the appropriate parties
* Assist in developing streamlined solutions to improve our system
* Prepare files for digital printing and screen printing facilities in Photoshop and Illustrator

In addition to the Production Graphic Specialists' job duties, we are looking for someone who is versatile and learns quickly - who can complete daily tasks and help out in other areas of the company when needed. We need an individual who can be flexible and adapt well to changing protocols and practices. Therefore, the more knowledge of different aspects of design and printer related software and internal systems and software, the better.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
-Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
-Ability to vectorize a raster image quickly
-Knowledge of RGB and CMYK color spaces
-Knowledge of different file types (JPEG, EPS, TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP, PDF, etc.)
-Experience with color matching
-Experience with digital printing process, including preparing files for printing with full bleed
-Experience with screen printing process
-Experience with rip software
-Experience with color profiling
-Good eye for detail
-Must be flexible
-Must be a quick learner
-Must be self-motivated, with ability to process a high quantity of work daily with little direct supervision in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as position may require communication both internally and with customers via email or phone

COMPENSATION
• Competitive hourly wage
• Full Health and Dental coverage
• 401K with company match up to 4%
• 16 days Paid Time Off annually
• Paid holidays

TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter to www.buildasign.com/careers

ABOUT US

BuildASign.com integrates experience with innovation to form one of today’s premiere e-commerce companies. We are revolutionizing production while incorporating the latest in e-commerce technology and aggressive business techniques to produce faster, smarter, and more creative solutions for our customers.

Junior Graphic Artist (Jonestown)

We are searching for a talented junior graphic artist to work with clients
who publish editions for the Coffee News franchise. Coffee News is a
newspaper which advertises for small business owners. Our director of
graphic design is in need of assistance to help her with template layout, ad
design and ad insertion. You must be able to work in our office, which is
located in Jonestown. The job is part time at 15 to 20 hours per week.

Requirements:

1. Thorough familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent base experience in graphic design

3. Web and computer literate with base understanding of image types and
standards for both print and web

4. Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced customer service
environment

5. Ability to work independently, manage multiple clients and meet deadlines

6. Hard working and goal-oriented with the ability to proof your own work

7. Have good organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

8. Excellent communication and time management skills.

9. Previous print design experience

Designer w/ Web & Print Experience (Austin, TX)

The Whelan Group is a rapidly growing interactive/print/direct mail marketing company, located in Austin, TX. We are currently looking for a talented Designer with experience in designing for the Web (full sites, micro sites, email campaigns & landing pages) and experience in designing for print (publications, direct mail, brochures).

The ideal candidate will be able to create functional and fluid designs for micro sites, email campaigns and landing pages. In addition to designing, they will need to be able to create them using HTML and CSS. We would prefer that the candidate also have some experience in designing for print (direct mail, publications and brochures).

Requirements:
- 3+ years professional experience designing for the Web - full websites, email campaigns, landing pages
- Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite - Flash/ActionScript is plus
- Ability to take web design concept and build them using HTML & CSS (we like pretty code as much as we like pretty designs)
- Knowledge and understanding of best practices for Web design
- Samples of previous work (both interactive and print) - an online portfolio is best
- Ability to multi-task under deadlines
- Hard working and goal-oriented with the ability to proof your own work

Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of JavaScript is a plus
- Strong communication skills and proper grammar
- Basic understanding of SEO principles & how to apply them

If you’re looking for a fun work atmosphere, work well with others and are an extremely talented designer, who has the ability to self-check your work, then send us a short cover letter, resume and samples of your work!

GLASS CUTTER (JONESTOWN)

All-girl art glass studio seeking experienced glass cutter. Non-experienced need not apply. Part-time to full-time. Salary commensurate with experience.

Web and Print Designer (Austin)

We are looking for an in-house Web and Print Designer who will partner with the current team of developers and designers and work under the guidance of the manager of the creative marketing team. The candidate must possess a solid mixture of print design and formatting skills as well as web/email design and development skills. The Web Designer’s role includes designing and implementing web pages and online content, banners, graphics, icons, collateral, direct mail collateral, emails, microsites, powerpoint, etc.

We require a candidate who is passionate about designing and coding attractive and effective design solutions and intelligent user experiences for web, email, and print projects. It is imperative that the candidate is reliable, consistent, meticulous, quick on the uptake, a clean coder, and puts quality first. You must be able to proof your own work to ensure accurate and error free content.

We offer a compelling work environment with a team of seasoned professionals. You’ll have a view second to none in the city to inspire you to creative greatness and design excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Take submitted design briefs and produce deliverables that communicate the information in a clear, concise, error free, and compelling way
•Work closely with and fill in for the development team by programming HTML emails, microsites, web site pages, etc.
•Work closely with and fill in for the design team by producing collateral, event materials, ads, web graphics, PowerPoint presentations, and general marketing collateral, etc.
•Design and code deliverables to technical and brand requirements, always aligning with best practices
•Produce design ideas, concepts, and final deliverables
•Implement feedback in a timely fashion

REQUIREMENTS:
•Expert HTML and CSS skills (Hand-coded)
•Expert with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash
•Solid understanding of design principles (typography, color, layout, proportion, motion, etc.)
•Solid understanding of web technologies/standards/accessibility
•Experience with and ability to maintain a CMS website, experience with Drupal is a plus
•Extreme attention to detail
•Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with concurrent deliverables
•Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
•Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
•2+ years prior experience as a web designer in a corporate marketing environment
•1+ years of development in HTML, CSS from your own designs
•2+ years prior experience as a print media designer in a corporate marketing environment

•Enthusiasm for a fast-paced and collaborative environment
•Experience with email development and deployment a plus.
•PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, AJAX skills a plus
•Understanding of WEB 2.0, SEO and other search engine techniques.
•Ability to design, code, load, and manage a website, hand-coded, and using CMS tools is a plus.

This position will work onsite in our Austin office. We will review interested contract, part-time, or full-time candidates. Please be ready to provide a portfolio of your previous print and web design and development work, salary history, and references.

Designer w/ Web & Print Experience (Austin, TX)

Interactive Agency in Need of Contractors: Audio, Video, Photo, Flash (Downtown)

Enspire Learning, an Austin based interactive agency specializing in educational Flash based media, is ramping up for upcoming projects.

We are looking to build a pool of talented individuals to work on various projects. Please send your resume and reel or portfolio to gigs@enspire.com and list the position(s) you're interested in.

Sound Engineer: Record voiceover narration and dialogue using Logic Pro. Must have extensive experience with recording VO/dialogue (mic placement, compression, avoiding plosives and sibilance etc)
Dialogue/VO Editor: Edit voiceover narration and dialogue using Sony Sound Forge. Must have experience editing VO/dialogue (removing plosives, redrawing waveforms, mastering, etc)
Sound Designer: Produce original hard fx, ambiences, gui sounds for interactive media, video games, video, motion graphics
Composer: Produce original music for interactive media, video games, video, motion graphics
Voiceover Director: Provide direction to VO talent during recording sessions. Ensure talent adheres to script and log circle takes.

Video Editor: Edit HD & SD video for online media and do basic primary color correction.
Photographer: Photograph studio and on location shoots. Having your own light kit and knowledge of green screen work is a plus.
Hair/Makeup Artist: Style talent for photo and video shoots.
Wardrober/Costumer: Procure wardrobe and style talent for photo and video shoots.
Production Assistant: Assist with pre-production, production, and post-production of photo/video shoots, voiceover recording, sound design, etc.

2d Motion Graphics Artist: Strong flash production and animation(motion graphics) skills. Ability to work in AEX and other Adobe products recommended. Familiarity with Actionscript is a plus.
3d Modeler/Animator: Ability to export 3d models and animations for integration into interactive flash applications or video motion pieces
Illustrator: Develop vector and bitmap illustrations that can be transferred into animation/interactive assets
Flash Developer and/or Designer: Strong Flash production skills and intermediate to advanced knowledge of AS 2-3
Web Developer and/or Designer: Strong knowledge of current web technologies including CSS, XHTML, etc.

Art Director/ Graphic Artist & Web developer (Austin)

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