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

Recent GRC Students Design Exhibition Posters on Display

Posters from last semester's 7th CSN Design Exhibition are now on display in the Morse Arberry Jr. Telecommunications Building.

Following the exhibition's "Dirty" theme, the posters can be see in the north hall on the ground floor.
Not shown are the four select posters from the show whcih will be on display downtown at Art Squared, curated by Brett Sperry of Brett Wesley Gallery.

AIGA CSN Student Group Starting Up

CSN Graphic Communications Program is seeking this semester to start an AIGA Student Group.
Anyone interested in participating can learn more at www.aiga.org.
Contact GRC faculty Dan McElhattan or David L. Hardy for more information.

Advanced Student Design Show Posters

Posters from the 5th and 6th CSN Graphic Communications Student Advanced Design Show have been brought to campus and indefinitely posted on the walls in Room 1738 of the Telecommunications Building on the Cheyenne Campus.

In Room 1738, posters from ArtPhoria (CSN Design Exhibition 05), bottom, and The Persistence of Vision—VI (CSN Design Exhibition 06), top.

These posters represent the work of students during Spring and Fall 2012 in GRC 207, the advanced design course at CSN and provides some inspiration for students working on their Graphic Communications degrees.

GRC 207 is taught by Dan McElhattan III, who arranges the event each semester as part of the course work. Students take the responsibility of choosing the show's theme and each contribute a poster to the show. The theme for this show was The Persistence of Vision.

AIGA Las Vegas Presents Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman, a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the radio show Design Matters will be speaking for a special engagement on January 25 at the Clark County Library Main Theater. It is sponsored by the local chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design.
She will discuss failure and how the worst moments of your life can turn out to the best thing that ever happened.
This event is open to the public and seating is limited.
Please R.S.V.P. online early to ensure seats and accommodations.

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