About an article!

I read the article   Top 10 Online Job Search Tips  that you'll find in this web site: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-703-Job-Search-Top-10-Online-Job-Search-Tips/ Well to me it was good information! and totally true, I mean a lot of people looking for a job don't really know what they are looking for really; now things have gotten easier with the networking sites such as  LinkedIn.com, facebook.com and it's much safer for your security, A thing I picked up and haven't thought about it was to make my web portafolio so it would be easier, instead of making a resume just send my link! or, if someone needs a graphic designer and are searching  in the web they'll find me. Some good tips to know...!

"THE" job, Art Director

To be an art director it's something I would like to be, or to work on... I'd like to be managing branding and corporate identity! sounds like a lot of work, but it is something I like! (definatly have to improve my web skills.. and other stuff though) 

Job Details

Company:	Orange Square
Location:	US  – Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Job Level:	Mid-Level Staff
Field:	Graphic Design
Job Functions:	Art Direction, Branding & Corporate Identity, Design

Description

Orange Square is currently looking for the brightest, most creative, detail-oriented, and organized graphic designer in New England. You are not only an amazing and skilled designer, but you are passionate about developing simple, yet beautiful brand identity solutions and your portfolio proves that.

• We value experience and process and we believe whole-heartedly in connecting strategy to design (Refer to bullet #7).
• We provide an environment that encourages creativity and discovery. We reward smart solutions and hard work while having fun.
• Qualified candidates must have seven or more years experience as a senior designer or art director in print and digital media design within a design firm.
• You are able to design an entire identity system from concept through completion.
• Attention to detail, killer typographic skills, and an obsession for organization is a must.
• You have impeccable skills working directly with clients and in communicating via email and the phone.
• Your portfolio MUST demonstrate the ability to apply strategic thinking to conceptual and well-executed identity solutions. In other words, if you don’t prescribe to our mantra that “design follows strategy” (see the work on our website), please don’t apply.
• You will be responsible for creating an entire brand identity which will include items such as, websites (excluding coding), electronic communication, print collateral, logos, stationery, annual reports, advertising, trade show displays and more.

This is a full-time position performed on site. Yes, we really do come to a cool office every day.

Company Info:
Orange Square is a leading strategy and design firm that works with mission-driven companies and is headquartered in Rhode Island. We help mission-driven organizations redefine, articulate, and align organizational values and brand. We translate those values into the right audience-centered marketing communication messages and materials that connect with audiences, raise awareness and inspire action. We specialize in all elements of strategic visual communications (i.e., branding, corporate identity programs, marketing/sales collateral materials, annual reports, environmental design, trade show displays, websites, and print advertising).

Specific Skills

Additional Requirements:
• BA or BS in graphic design, or equivalent required
• Expert in Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign – Mac platform)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines
• Organized and articulate communication skills
• Strong client interaction experience
• Proven experience with all aspects of print production
• Web coding a plus

http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_details.asp?job_id=38379&job_category_id_13=13

Finding two jobs! Logo Designer!

Hi guys!! I'm choosing two jobs...the one I can do now (with little experience) , and THE dream job (when I get more experience). The first one is the one I can do now, since its a new company its better to make something completly new! and the designer will also be needed in other ocasions. 

Job Details

Company:	Evriholder
Location:	US  – Anaheim, California
Job Level:	Freelance
Field:	Graphic Design
Job Functions:	Branding & Corporate Identity, Design

Description

Seeking a talented Logo Designer for the development of a logo and logotype, that will represent our company personality. Estimated timeframe is from March 15 – April 1st and the designer is expected to work remotely with some required onsite meetings.

Specific Skills

Duties of the Logo Designer
• Develop 6-9 logo concepts and 4-5 logotypes in adobe illustrator.
• Present design concepts as a formal PDF presentation in both black and white and color.
• Revise 2-3 logos based on Marketing feedback and re-present to team logo and color revisions.
• Finalize the final chosen logo.
• Create alternatives of the logo chosen for different media including.ai, .eps. pdf, .jpeg and .psd versions in both black and white and color.

http://www.coroflot.com/public/job_details.asp?job_id=38405&job_category_id_13=13

Interviewing a Graphic Designer!

So after giving my opinion and researching a bit of what graphic design is...I interviewed a friend, graduated from URBE, great graphic desinger, right now working on a magazine, the best part of design for him is digital design, editorial design, illustration; his name is Victor Rosales, he has been graduated since 2010. This is what he said:

1. Could you please define Graphic Design in your own words?

     Grafic Design to me, is to program, project, coordinate, select and organize a serie of elements to produce visual objects and comunicate specific messages to people.

2. What influenced you to pursue graphic design?

     As a kid I felt the need to trasmit to people what I felt and show my experiences with my paintings and drawings.

3. Could you please describe the educational process required to become an graphic designer?

     I had to learn the process on how to draw with tecnique and manage composition laws of design to become a good graphic designer with arguement and knowledge.

4. What are the skills you need to be a good graphic designer?

      I think the most important thing to be a good graphic designer is to have creativity, a lot of people say to themselves " they must be very good drawing"; some are born with the skill of how to draw, but you get to learn it and practice it and you can develop that skill. It's also important to have aesthetic appreciation, imagination and originality, to make new projects, creative and valuable. You also have to have a critical sense to make decisions, analize, explain and argue everything you do. 

5. What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?

     Since I've been graduated I've had the opotunity to work with 2 regional magazines; this is where I got to learn and like the editorial design. I learnt to work with others and get my professional experience. I am also a freelancer and have my clients.

6. What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?

     Being in a school where art was present through all the year; with all kind of shows, presentations; you had the liberty to think freely and express yourself with the activities.

7. from your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an graphic designer student?

     The most dificult part of being a graphic designer is to have to convince your client that the price that your giving to your art is just. That the client needs to understand that a good design is a good investment he's not just spending money.

8. What are your plans for the future?

     To have my own company and/or products where I could promote or sell a good image and design in my country or other countries.

9. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in graphic designer school.

     There were many moments of joy when I showed my projects and designs to teachers and classmates and they complimented my work;  but I have to say the biggest gratifying moment for me was when I finished my thesis and all of my teachers evaluate and congratulate me with honors.

10. Why would you recommend graphic designer as a career?

     First I would recomemend it to people that have qualities, heart, analytic and creativity since the main idea of graphic desing is to transmit ideas, or a message clearly, and directly so that anyone can understand. 

                            This is Victor! he's a very good graphic designer, and a good friend too! 

Graphic Design..in my opinion...

Well, for me graphic design is everywhere... it is an universal language, you don't need words to express, just images...and you will understand the meaning. You will find it in house decoration, in illustrated books, in products, in magazines, computer, buildings, publicity; every day you see graphic design. Many people think "oohh you study graphic design! so you are really good at drawing..:" ... and i just look at them, and think (Here we go....)

I read something and put it together to summarize what graphic design is:

Graphic design is a creative process - most often involving a client and a designer;

it is a profession that use visual elements to persuade people in general to buy stuff a graphic designer is offering; and you will not only find it in products! photography too..so it is definatly a form of communication.

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