Paid Part-time Personal/Professional Assistant in Creative Industry

Rachel Cline Arts is looking for a Personal/Professional Assistant to serve in a paid, part-time entry / intern position. This is a flexible position (8–12 hours per week) located in the Las Vegas Arts District.

Job brief:

She is searching for a “star” assistant to provide personalized secretarial, administrative
and other support in a well-organized and timely manner.

You will work independently and on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related primarily to professional tasks and communication. Role will at times include responsibilities related to personal affairs and tasks.

Generally, the successful candidate can help assume some of her day-to-day responsibilities to help my life run more smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the point of contact for select service providers
• Organize and maintain physical and digital inventory
• Run errands as needed
• Manage and schedule appointments
• Manage event details
• Take dictation and minutes
• Update and maintain address book and client lists
• Document and graphic production

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Mac computers and Apple software
• Proficiency with ADOBE products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Website design or management experience
• Passion for art and design
• Working knowledge of office equipment (printers, scanners, etc.)
• Professional and positive appearance and attitude
• English proficiency
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Up-to-date with latest office applications such as MS Word and Excel and/or Apple Pages and Numbers
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• High School diploma
• Reliable automobile and valid driver’s license
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Must be comfortable with a diverse and changing daily schedule
• Plus/Advantage:
• PA diploma or certification would be an advantage
• Personal laptop
• Interest in sales

Résumé and minimum three references require; submit to rachel@rclinearts.com.

Informal interviews tomorrow (Sept. 13) for jobs with Movies Totally Obsessed

Movies TO (moviestotallyobsessed.com), a dynamic Company designing and powering some of the hottest technology in the entertainment business, have a variety of positions opening up with immediate starts. Positions are in marketing, Social media, design, websites and basic advertising & design.

The company develops companion apps synchronized with the world schedule for Movies & TV; they have a music app in Beta testing .

Those with any experience or particular interest in these areas, contact

Many of our current content writers are students from various colleges and universities around the world, so we have a passion and desire for seeking out strong young talent and giving them opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in our interesting world of technology.

The company runs 24/7, so a variety of schedules and weekend/evening shifts are available to fit in with most schedules with out affecting classes.

If interest, send a resume to Heather King, VP of Corporate Operation at shk@flink.to or call her at 702-901-3880 to attend an informal interviews tomorrow.

National Las Vegas Company looking for entry level Design Coordinator

Wagon Trail RV of Las Vegas is looking for an entry level Design Coordinator with skills in

• Web Design (HTML/CSS/etc.)
• Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Basic Office Skills (Excel, Word)
• Light Photography
• Programming knowledge a plus

Wagon Trail RV is a nationwide company looking for a coordinator to work directly with
the Marketing & Advertising Director. Wagon Trail owns an RV company as well as three dealerships nationwide.

The job is perfect for college students pursuing a career in graphic design according to  Brittany Sword, who is the current Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant at Wagon Trail RV.

Wagon Trail has a "cool office environment" and is "a great company
to work for" and it involves "fun content to work with", Brittany said.

Those interested can send their resume to andrew@wagontrailrv.com and brittney@wagontrailrv.com.

Join CSN AIGI Student Group now

The Fall recruitment campaign for CSN's Graphic Design Club {CSN AIGA Student Group}
is in progress.

Sabrina Weldy, AIGA Student Group President, said that she "would like to invite you to join our club! By doing so you will have access to student organized workshops, study groups, and meet ups."

"We are a casual club made up of students striving for a GRC Degree. We assist each other with assignments, give each other feedback and promote a positive growth experience here at CSN."

She boldly stated that "our members are more likely to end the school year with higher grades, more enriched with creativity, and possess a higher chance of finding work in the Graphic communication field. All it takes is your participation."

Signing up has no cost. However you are required to join AIGA Las Vegas (the “Parent” Organization of our club) in order to be considered a full member.

Non-AIGA Las Vegas members can still be apart of the student group and participate in all of the group's activities, but some events are Members Only and others may have higher costs to attend without membership.

If you have any issues with joining AIGA, or if the membership cost is an issue, please contact Sabrina on campus or by emailing her at GTW702@gmail.com.

Great opportunities for students up to Sept. 7

Zappos is offering College Internships

When you intern with Zappos, you get more than just "real world work experience."

Details at internships.zappos.com.

CSN Athletics Looking for Intern

 

 CSN Athletics is looking for a person (CSN student or not) that might want some experience in the graphic design world of athletics. It involves creating basic graphics and preparing flyers to help market their athletic contests.

If you are interested in this unpaid opportunity contact Terry Cottle, Coordinator of Athletic Development and Game Management, at terry.cottle@csn.edu.

Free Series for Designers from Skillshare

Enroll for free in a new Design & Creativity series from Skillshare and learn the building blocks of creativity. From vintage hand-lettering to branding new logos, you're bound to find a class to expand your skill set.

Possible Internship Opportunities

It will be the first of what is intended to be an annual occurrence:
CSN Speed Networking Event
Friday, March 21, 2014 • 12 noon to 2:00 pm • Whitley Student Lounge • CSN Cheyenne campus.

This is a great opportunity for students to get real feedback during an interview for potential internships at a number of local organizations. Get feedback on dress attire, handshake, communication skills, résumé quality, level of professionalism, attitude, preparedness, technical knowledge, etc. 

Sign up today.

But you must apply. Seating is limited. 
Download the flyer about the event with an  an application form.

Students will be given five minutes to sell themselves to the interviewer and his/her company on why they are the “best fit” based on the interview questions you have over the course of five minutes.  After five minutes, you will have an opportunity to be critiqued on how to improve your interview skills and and to learn about any available internship opportunities at their company.  There will no obligation for the company to provide an internship; the interview feedback alone will be invaluable. 

What is “Speed Networking”?

Like speed dating, it is an accelerated way of connecting and getting right down to the point.  CSN is basing this Speed Networking event on Michigan State University’s Speed Networking event and the University of Rhode Island’s “Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good” interview.

These brief videos demonstrate how this works.  

Michigan State University Speed Networking (2-minute clip):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX6M9RKiMec

Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good (3:26-minute clip):

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Cyww7eRVj3E

Student Web Developer and Project Assistant Positions

HIRING NOW.
The Graphic Communications Program at CSN is offering students a paid opportunity to help develop a web resource that will eventually serve as a Digital Hub of information for graphic design and communications in Las Vegas.

Workers receive $15 per hour and can work according to their schedule, though a weekly meeting will be required for coordinating with others on the team.
 
Positions available:

Web Designer
Design and build the front-end architecture of a professional website and web app. Proficient skills in HTML5, CSS3, and image processing in Photoshop are required. Knowledge of responsive design, best practices for online forms and interactivity, and semantic coding practices are essential. Create all necessary web forms.

Web Developer
Build the back-end architecture, create and manage databases, and assist with online forms and custom web application development. Proficient skills in a dynamic programming framework, mobile app development, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Javascript are required.
Work with Web Designer.

Project Assistant
Manage application development and rollout schedule, research market data, gather relevant content for inclusion into website / web app, develop community liaisons, and conduct usability testing. Research and gather information; input data into database.

Contact either Ed Kanet (ed.kanet@csn.edu • 702-326-9240) or David Hardy (david.hardy2@csn.edu) immediately if you are interested.

CSN Student Internship Opportunity: Nellis AFB Marketing Department

This non-paid internship program provides students an opportunity to enhance their education with career-related experience and gain practical experience working alongside professionals in the Nellis AFB Marketing Department. Students can earn 1-2 credit hours of GRC 290.

Internship Duration: Jan 2014 to May 2014 (75-150 hours)
Application Deadline: January 22, 2014

Job Duties:

• The program provides students with hands-on experience in all areas of the Marketing Department to include: Graphic design and development, web page support, promotional support, etc.
• Interns will be provided training and guidance that will enable them to conduct work comparable to that of an Air Force Marketing staff member. 
• Students will have opportunities to shadow key management personnel throughout duration of program.

Requirements:

• Must be a current CSN student 
• Must be a current U.S. citizen 
• Requires energetic students pursuing a degree in graphic arts
• Strong written & oral communication skills 
• Ability to demonstrate independence in work related projects/assignments
• Professional appearance and conduct 
• Must provide own transportation 

Application Procedure:

Send résumé and cover letter expressing your interest in this internship to the Nellis AFB Marketing Specialist, Ms. Takeira Jones-Bolden at takeira@nellislife.com

Web Designer

Online Client Services is looking for a website designer who can work well with a small team in a production heavy environment. This is a full-time, in-house position, with benefits after 90 days.

Qualified applicants should:

• Know HTML/CSS -Have experience working with WordPress

Bonus points for the following:

• PHP -XSL/XML -Photoshop
• Knowledge of social media/Internet marketing is a plus

Please send an email to shu@onlineclientservices.com with a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Make the subject of your email “Website Designer”.

Las Vegas Color Graphics Seeking a Designer

A leading commercial printing company in Las Vegas is seeking full-time in-house Graphic Designer. Must have two or more professional years experience with graphic design. 

LVCG works under short deadlines, so the candidate must be detail-oriented, quick, confident, and able to multi-task a variety of projects. This position will work closely with management to bring concepts and marketing to life through layout and design. 

The full-time position is for Monday through Friday, 9:30am–6pm.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

·      Computer skills: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, HTML and CSS

·      Advertising and marketing principles knowledge

·      Must have excellent communication and social skills to meet with our clients in professional settings

·      Social media knowledge.  Management and maintenance of accounts

·      Understanding of the pre-press production process including knowledge of graphic/image preparation for print and online

·      Able to work in a fast-paced environment

·      Ability to work on multiple projects with effective follow through to meet tight deadlines

·      Ability to manage change in a positive manner

·      Strong project management skills

Candidates must have a portfolio and take a required design skills test.

Las Vegas Color Graphics offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance (after a qualifying period).

To be considered for the position, please email your résumé to resume@lasvegascolor.com.

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CSN Graphic Communications Program welcomes any postings for jobs, internship or project opportunities for its students or graduates. Submit them to ed.kanet@csn.edu.
Postings will also be sent to those who are subscribe to its job  and internship mailing lists.
Subscribe to them at sites.csn.edu/cg/html/announcements_lists.htm. 

Not the Normal Job Offering for Graphic Students

Our program was contacted by a casting agency in New York looking for people that might be just like you.

Do you Sudoku in your sleep? 

Have you thrown away all your pencils because you do crossword puzzles … in pen?  
Do your friends bribe you to join their trivia teams because you know your quantum physics and Qatari princes? 

If solving Rubik’s Cubes is amateur hour for you and you know that your eye is quicker than a magician’s hand, Brain Games wants to hear from you!

National Geographic's Emmy-Award Winning Series, Brain Games, is looking for their fans to participate in Season 3! They will be filming in New York and Las Vegas, so if you are interested in participating, please fill out their online application.

Fantastic Offer for Adobe Students

Students get Photoshop CC and the ENTIRE Adobe Creative Cloud FREE when they attend the Photoshop World Conference, to be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, on Sept. 4–6, 2013.
And it only costs students $149 to register.

Attendees of Photoshop World who are already members of Adobe Creative Cloud may use their access codes to extend their current membership.

Get all of the details about Photoshop World Conference here.

Position for Creel Marketing Graphic Designer
& Social Business Media Manager

Creel Printing is looking for a creative designer and manager of social business-media to work with its Marketing Department.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create graphic design for sales and marketing campaigns internally and externally
• Graphic design recommendations to support sales and marketing efforts to grow business
• Manage print and web design as it relates to Creel Marketing
• Manage social business-media sites daily, “Join the conversation”
• Demonstrate use and operation of product services
• Create and present PowerPoint presentations
• Monitor and help manage any issues that arise as it relates to Creel Marketing

Education, Experience, Software Skills

• BA or working on BA in Graphic Design
• Relevant knowledge of print, advertising, agency work
• Thorough understanding of social media networking
• Photoshop
• HTML
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Flash
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office Suite
• WordPress

Key Competencies

• Very creative
• Strong communication skills
• Team oriented
• Enthusiastic
•  Customer service orientated
• Adaptable
• Able to take initiative
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Results driven

Please apply on line at www.creelprint.com or email to Maggie.allred@creelprint.com

Web Site Build Opportunity

A proprietor of a product line of jewelry, Ritzybib4me and books, is looking for a web site build.  The prospective client has a web provider (Godaddy) and a domain name (BoutiqueJoAnn.com), pictures and descriptions of all of their products; what they don;t have is someone to assemble all of this to and "make our website attractive".

Also desired is to offer Paypal to their customers.  So, if you are someone who is QUALIFIED to do this and are available NOW to do it, then please contact JoAnn Oppenheimer at 242-4624 or email at her at oppenheimer@cox.net.

Join Mailing Lists to Receive Notifications

The CSN Graphic Communications Program will be actively using several mailing lists for those interested in being notified of upcoming events, internship opportunities, and job offerings sent to the program.

In addition, Advisement lists are set up for those who wish to receive important information from the GRC Advisement Committee concerning your declared major / concentration.

Follow the Email Lists link on the GRC Home Page or go directly to sites.csn.edu/cg/html/email_lists.htm.

You can easily sign up there or by directly sending and email request below:

	GRC Events	Guest speakers Tours Contests
	Internships	Announcements from employers Hints on securing internships Paid and volunteer opportunities
	Jobs & Projects	Part-time positions Full-time openings from employers Individual and team projects Paid, Credit-Only, Experience
	GRC Advisement List	Graphic Design Web Design Multimedia Design Animation Design

Print / Web Graphic Designer

Steelman Partners, a local architecture, planning and design firm, is looking for a designer who is proficient in both print graphic design and web graphic design, with proven talent in each area.

Those who work for the firm put in long hours, but the creative content is super cool and consistently exciting. They produce casinos, resorts, hotels and all kinds of other entertainment architecture all over the world. Branding extends to the overall resort as well as the properties within. Everything from the logo to the video, to the web site to the environmental graphics... all up for collaboration and design with the team. Possibilities are endless and creativity is encouraged.

The print graphic design portion requires a working knowledge of these programs (in order of importance): 1. InDesign CS5 or CS6;  2. Photoshop;  3. Illustrator; 4. Acrobat Pro

The web graphic design portion requires a working knowledge of these languages/programs (in order of importance): 1. HTML;  2. CSS;  3. Wordpress; 4. Joomla; 5. PHP; 6. MySql; 7. Dreamweaver.

In addition, the person needs to be a sociable person, able to communicate easily with other staff members and clients.


Also our ideal person should be fluent in speaking and writing both English and Spanish. Proficient in Macintosh OS 10.6–10.8

This referral came through Dan McElhattan. Contact him with any questions.
 If you meet these qualification directly contact Lauren Brown

Job and Internship Opportunity with Graphics 2000

Graphics 2000, a graphic design, printing, and marketing company, is seeking a full-time Graphic Artist / Web Designer with a minimum of one year experience. Also being sought is a Graphic Artist Intern for 20-40 hours per week.

These positions are involved with designing quality graphics and marketing campaigns for clients, creating and editing images and graphics for print media and website use, meeting with clients and clearly understanding the clients' needs and creative direction, working individually and with a design team.

The successful candidates will have a working understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with some web understanding, good time management and organizational skills.

The paid position starts at $24,960; the internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

For more information or to apply, contact Todd Wirth or Kelly at 702-798-6431. Fax (702-798-6431) or email (todd@graphics2000.com) resume or go directly to 6290 Harrison Dr., Suite 16, Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm.

Full-time Business Marketing Position

While this job opportunity sent to me is beyond what our program prepares students to do, there are many of the qualifications our some of our students could meet. Perhaps there are students in our program for whom this may apply.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Update and proof content on company website;
2. Manage promotional events and Acquired Customer Lists;
3. Manage the timing of all email and fax campaigns, direct mail campaigns and Web Based promotions.
4. Oversea database research and data mining
5. Developing and implementing effective online and social media strategies
6. Support campaigns with basic graphic design.

Basic Qualifications:

1. MUST be detailed oriented; must be comfortable with Internet research.
2. Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications or related field preferred (experience can be substituted).
3. Excellent Administrative Skills; organizing and time management of files and campaigns required.
4. Understanding of Basic Marketing and an eye for Design (basic Photoshop knowledge a plus).
5. Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
6. MUST type and possess strong EXCEL skills.

Advanced Skills or Willingness to Learn:

1. Internet Searching, Excel, Photoshop, Acrobat (PDF Maker), Outlook
2. Broadcast fax and Broadcast email
3. Design and Layout graphically campaigns geared toward targeted markets
4. Understanding of privacy laws and anti-spam/anti-fax rules

Please email resumes to: elizabet@panda-windows.com