Monday, 13 February 2012

Artworker - True North, Manchester

Artworker

We’re searching for an amazing artworker to join our True North team.

We’re looking for someone with an eye for detail, who’s both organised and creative, and has a technical mind to boot.

We’re not looking for a frustrated designer…
The ideal candidate must work well as part of a busy studio team, perform under pressure and take a central role in managing work through the studio in order to meet client deadlines.

All applicants need to be able to use the usual software.

If you think you’re up for this fantastic full-time opportunity, please send your CV including a cover letter and salary expectations to Tree Tabernor at tt@thisistruenorth.co.uk

Friday, 10 February 2012

Congratulations Sangita

Final year graphics student Sangita Kumari has just received some good news. Not only will her design be shown within Type Tarts Manchester exhibition in Media City, but it is also to be included in a limited edition 'zine' sold to raise money for local charities with a concern for the plight of trafficked women in the sex industry.

For more information about Type Tarts visit:

Nick Stapleton - graduate success - The Hidden

Graphics Graduate Nick Stapelton has been in touch to tell us about his latest music production. Nick has high hopes for this track. See what you think...

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Freelance Designers, Artworkers & Copywriters - Propaganda, Leeds

Freelance Designers, Artworkers & Copywriters

We’re looking to expand our pool of freelancers.

If you’re a Designer, Artworker or Copywriter, have a lovely portfolio, good experience, great attitude, and are based in the north, please get in touch.

Please email Richard Bibby: richard.bibby@propaganda.co.uk

www.propaganda.co.uk

Junior Graphic Designer - Sherry

Junior Graphic Designer
Sherry is a creative design agency based in the Old Street area of EC1. Visual communication and brand development is what we do both on and offline. We pride ourselves on our creativity and our ability to always find the answer. To keep things interesting we work for lots of different clients from many different sectors music, sport, science, transport, live events and entertainment are just some. We’re looking for a talented designer with a genuine love for all things creative. You’ll need to be full of ideas, highly motivated with excellent attention to detail and want to work as part of a team. You’ll want to work in a studio with room to grow.

You’ll also need:

- to be brimming with ideas and creativity,
– to manage your time and steer projects within tight deadlines,
– to assist in all areas of keeping the the studio running smoothly,
– an awareness of design trends and digital innovations,
– an understanding of flash and XHTML would be preferable.

If this is you then send your CV and work examples toellie@sherrydesign.co.uk

The salary for this position is 18K per annum. Find out more about us and our work at sherrydesign.co.uk

Junior Graphic Designer - Revolution Inc. Sheffield

Junior Graphic Designer
Due to some tasty projects coming in we are looking to bring on another designer, requirements:

• Design experience for Print & Digital Media
• A keen eye for layouts
• Brand aficionado
• Confidence to present ideas and get involved with the team

You will be working on Branding Projects, Web Design, Brochures, etc. So your portfolio should display some shit-hot samples of these.

Send CV, PDF Portfolio (under 5mb) and Salary Expectations todave@revolutioninc.co.uk

Graduate Internship

Design Graduate Internship at Rinse FM / Ammunition
Rinse FM, the London based radio station and record label are looking for a talented graphic design intern to work out of their East London Studios.

Under the Creative Direction of Give Up Art, the successful candidate will be working with the Rinse team helping out on a variety of design projects. Give Up Art are the design studio responsible for the identity and design for Rinse FM, Tempa and FWD>>.
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The ideal candidate should posses the following skills:

• Graduate with BA in Graphic design or a design related degree

• Preferably have completed previous internships and have some studio experience

• Strong design and typography skills

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Be able to work independently and under pressure

• Experience of preparing and submitting artwork to print

• Be experienced and competent in Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac

• Familiar with basic HTML and CSS styling

• Basic video editing ability (Premiere Pro, Final Cut etc) a bonus
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How to apply:
• Please send a PDF showcasing examples of relevant work (no bigger than 3mb) AND a link to your online portfolio to: team@rinse.fm
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About Rinse
For almost two decades Rinse has been pumping uncompromising music out of its London heartland, built by the community, for the community. Like an aerial on a tower-block it has acted as a focal point for successive musical waves from Jungle to UK garage, dubstep to funky and beyond. Through its transmissions, nights, releases and compilations it has inspired a community of producers, DJs, singers and MCs to collaborate and create music they want to hear.

Graphic Designer - Ideas Factory, London

Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

Our busy studio is seeking a talented mid-weight graphic designer.

The successful applicant will be a talented, creative, conceptual, team player, ready to push the boundaries, ability to work under pressure whilst upholding creative excellence. The ideal candidate will have a beautifully crafted portfolio which is presented to the highest of standards, showcasing highly creative projects that you have designed from concept through to delivery. We are a small studio, so everyone gets involved in everyday projects, working together and with direct involvement with the clients too.

About Ideas Factory 
Based in Wimbledon, SW London, we are a boutique design studio with a strong background in the premium property and travel sectors. Our work involves identity design, printed matter, digital design, art direction and advertising.

We help our clients understand how they can develop and transform their business by increasing their brand’s value. Creating impactful design crafted with our trademark attention to detail and concept led approach is key to our success.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV, portfolio and salary expectations to mark@ideasfactory.co.uk

www.ideasfactory.co.uk

Designers

Reaktion Books, London are looking for freelance book designers to work in-house on a regular basis or out-of-house, according to our work load. If you have several years of experience as a book designer and a firm knowledge of typography and QuarkXpress, please apply to our Production Manager, Ken Macpherson: info@reaktionbooks.co.uk

Quark/InDesign operator

Reaktion books London is looking for an experienced Quark/InDesign operator to input text corrections working in-house on a regular or irregular basis according to workload. Please contact Ken Macpherson at: info@reaktionbooks.co.uk