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EPT Internship

opendoordesign — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:29:04 +0000

East Tennessee Public Television (ETPtv), Knoxville’s local PBS affiliate, is offering an internship position for the Fall 2009 semester. The position will work with members of the Outreach Department to help ensure strategic plans and goals are met.Position: Graphic Design Intern. Will assist with the drafting and graphic creation of station’s broadcast, web and print marketing materials such as event and programming logos, web and newspaper advertisements, brochures and other visual communication.

Qualifications. Must be proficient in print and web production; excellent computer skills (experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are required); self-motivated and creative; ability to meet established goals and deadlines. Flexible hours and schedule.

Submit cover letter and resume to Carla M. Pare: cpareATetptvDOTorg. Visit us online: www.ETPtv.org And check out ETPtv on Facebook and Twitter

Overture, hit the lights

opendoordesign — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:35:54 +0000

This Thursday is our annual Showcase event—a one-night-only exhibit of graduate design portfolios. Design professionals drop by to pick up resumes, and families get to see what all the fuss has been about. As usual, David Gilbert has arranged for food and live music. The new AIGA student group is also assembling some very cool gift bags and door prizes. The beautiful poster this year was designed by Franny Priestly.

4-8 pm Thursday, April 23, 2009
Bagwell Center for Art and Media
Pellissippi State Technical Community College

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Professional Practices Resources

opendoordesign — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:02:44 +0000

I posted last week about teaching a professional practices course. It turns we already have an MDT Professional Practices course that our students can take as an elective. My students should enroll in that course, since it covers some of the same issues we face as designers. For the rest of you out there, here are some links to great articles and books on this thang we call the graphic design business.

AIGA Articles
Design(ing) Network(ing)
Presenting your portfolio
Insights on writing your résumé
Design Business and Ethics
Position on spec work
What every business needs. And how.
The State of our Contracts

Books
Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design, 2nd Edition
Designing a Digital Portfolio
AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design: American Institute of Graphic Arts

Dishing Out a Great Student Design Conference

opendoordesign — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:05:58 +0000

I just heard about a great student design conference that’s happening in Nashville in just two weeks. It called Dish, it’s just for graphic design students, and it’s sponsored by the great folks with AIGA Nashville. The conference kicks off Thursday night, February 7 and lasts through Saturday afternoon. We will carpool down Thursday after noon stay in a downtown hotel, and meet lots of designers and design students over the weekend. Check out the conference web site here. There will be events focused on job hunting, portfolios, and inspiring presentations from other professionals. Register online and let me know if you are going!

Good News: Former Pellissippi students now attending Watkins in Nashville have invited our students to roll out a sleeping bag at their condo to save on hotel bills. Leave a comment below if you’re going to Dish and you want to take them up on this offer.

Update: Nashville is known world-wide for it’s honytonks, so we’re going to check out a few of them after ice skating on Friday night. In the meantime, check out iHonkytonk, my podcast guide to Nashville’s Lower Broad music scene.

Design Jobs

opendoordesign — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:04:06 +0000

Yes, Virginia, there is employment after graduation. I just got and email from Avigail Manneberg at Scripps about some positions for which they are hiring. Check out their website for details, and give Avigail’s name as a referral. (photo: Mike Johnson)

Front End Developer (Knoxville and NY)
Sr. Visual Designer (Knoxville)
Art Director (NY)
Director Web Application Software Engineering ( Knoxville)
Application Software Engineer IV (Knoxville)
Director Software Development (Knoxville)
Data Architect IV (Knoxville )
Systems Analyst (Knoxville )

Update: I got an email today from Ross Croley, President of In10sity Interactive. They are seeking part time / full-time help developing very large web sites for companies clients including Goody’s Family Clothing, Rack Room Shoes, Shell Oil, and Russell Athletic. He is looking for an energetic, self starter with drive, intelligence, and a strong work ethic. They will provide training. Students can forward resumes directly to Mr. Crowley: ross(AT)in10sity(DOT)net.

Spring Semester Internships

opendoordesign — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:20:24 +0000

Students are beginning to think about design internships for spring, so I thought I would list employers who are actively looking. If you know of others, please contact me. Students work for 90 hours under a designer, typically in a design studio, ad agency, or marketing department. I’ll update these listings as I hear about more internships.

The Wilson Group is looking for an intern starting in December with print knowledge. Web knowledge also a plus. Projects include newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, displays and other collateral. Anyone interested should be well-versed in the usual Adobe spread: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Some knowledge of Dreamweaver and/or GoLive would be helpful. He or she should also have strong typographical and layout skills. Contact Sam Morris, 865.824.2020

Jessup and Associates is seeking for an intern with a strong portfolio and knowledge of Creative Suite to assist with marketing a national brand with a retro Americana style. Creative environment, serious deadlines, strong portfolio potential. Contact Eric McNew, 865.694.1063.

University of Tennessee Press can use an intern for their Design & Production Department. The student should have a strong portfolio in typography and print, be reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently. InDesign experience a plus. Call Barbara Karwhite, 865.974.3321

The Knoxville Chamber is looking for upper level design students for internships. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are essential. Web skills are a plus. Call Kellie Hamblin at 865.637.4550 or email her at khamblin(AT)knoxvillechamber(DOT)com.

The Bingham Group is interested in an intern with a thorough knowledge of Creative Suite, a strong creative portfolio, and a professional attitude. Call Lisa Bingham at 865.523.5999 or email lisa(AT)binghamgroup(DOT)com.

One Stop Knoxville is interested in graphic design or web development interns. Contact webmaster Christopher Pennington at 865.691.8474.