04.26.13
i have so many friends with jobs and great opportunities opening up and i wanted to share with you the details in case you are on the lookout for work. you can always click that link up top in my navigation bar that says “jobs” to check the job listings on a regular basis. see if there is a position you might be the perfect fit for! (i’ll be adding even more soon!)
see the list below for job listings near you! keep in mind it is always best to send all appropriate links & materials when submitting for the positions. we can’t wait to hear from you. -bri
DESIGNLOVEFEST & BLOGSHOP JOBS AVAILABLE:
company: designlovefest | Los Angeles, CA
job title: creative contributor; photographer, stylist (prop or wardrobe)
tasks include: we’re always on the hunt for creative people to help us create compelling content. we’re constantly putting together photo and video shoots and have room to expand our team. have a talent we didn’t mention? feel free to send your portfolio our way!
more details: from food to events to style to food, our influx of projects calls for more contributors. if you have something you’d like to share that we didn’t mention, we’d love to see it!
contact: please send portfolio with links and a little bit about yourself to: jobs@designlovefest.com
MY FRIENDS HAVE JOBS FOR YOU TOO…
company: modshift | Los Angeles, CA
job title: video editing intern (pay based on job)
tasks include: assisting on video shoots & editing video content. file management and post-production.
more details: must have experience with Final Cut Pro. must live in LA and have your own laptop. interns must be able to commit to 2-4 days (15-20 hours a week) which could include various hours during the week and/or weekends. must be naturally prompt and responsible.
contact: please send samples of videos you’ve worked on and a little bit about yourself to: studio{at}designlovefest.com
company: shark pig | Los Angeles, CA
job title: full-time office manager / wedding department co-ordinator
tasks include: we are looking for an office manager to help us handle our wedding department! the job will involve organizing and maintaining our wedding database, corresponding with clients via email/skype/phone including handling bookings and scheduling, and general office maintenance for our wedding and production office.
more details: we’re looking for someone well organized and responsible, as well as personable and friendly. working knowledge of excel, google drive, dropbox. knowledge of wordpress, photoshop, final cut pro, or camera equipment is a plus but not necessary.
contact: please send inquiries and resume to human@sharkpig.com
company: Ann Street Studio | New York, NY
job title: post-production assistant (part-time with potential to become full-time)
tasks include: post production of cinemagraphs, video and still images. we’re looking for a creative person with a technical side to join our team.
more details: experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop is a must. experience shooting with RED cameras and medium format still cameras is a definite plus. the workload is 60% stills, 40% video editing/cinemagraphs, so day to day work will include basic retouching using Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge, while specialized projects will include video editing and cinemagraphs.
contact: please send resume and a friendly hello to studio@annstreetstudio.com!
company: Smilebooth | anywhere
job title: graphic designer
tasks include: work closely with our project managers across the united states to handle design development for all corporate accounts. able to develop creative, deliver high-quality graphic design under tight deadlines. able to maintain integrity of brand, including identity, color palette and typography, when extending the Smilebooth brand and our clients’ brand across a broad range of design solutions.
more details: qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic/web design. intermediate knowledge and experience with HTML, and CSS. expert knowledge in graphic applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. intermediate knowledge and experience with photo editing and lighting for product photography. has an online portfolio that demonstrates strong, versatile web and print design experience within a creative team. is flexible and able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. big plus if you have: online shopping design experience, videography and video editing experience, great verbal and written communications skills, illustration ability, product / fashion design experience.
contact: please submit your resume and cover letter to ashley@smilebooth.com with the subject line: graphic designer & your name. include in your resume with links to your online portfolio in the body of the email. candidates without an online portfolio will not be considered.
company: Poketo | Los Angeles, CA
job title: graphic designer
tasks include: develop creative, visual product imagery combining beautiful product photography and typography for web and print projects. deliver high-quality graphic design under tight deadlines. lead efforts to optimize site architecture and user experiences, creating wireframes and specifications as needed. maintain integrity of brand, including identity, color palette and typography, when extending brand across a broad range of design solutions. assist and lead new product creations and design.
more details: has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic/web design. intermediate knowledge and experience with HTML, and CSS. expert knowledge in graphic applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. intermediate knowledge and experience with photo editing and lighting for product photography. has an online portfolio that demonstrates strong, versatile web and print design experience within a creative team. is flexible and able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. big plus if you have: online shopping design experience, videography and video editing experience, great verbal and written communications skills, illustration ability, product / fashion design experience.
contact: please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@poketo.com with the subject line: graphic designer & your name. include in your cover letter, resume, and salary requirement with links to your online portfolio in the body of the email. candidates without an online portfolio will not be considered. let us know a little bit about yourself and why you think you’d be a good match for a position at Poketo.
company: Poketo | Los Angeles, CA
job title: experienced retail associate
tasks include: provide excellent sales and customer service in an energetic retail store and gallery setting. replenish products, and keep the store looking clean and displays fresh. maintain visual merchandising standards including signage, fixtures and product merchandising. assist with special store/gallery events as needed. assist all departments as necessary. maintain a high level of product knowledge by asking questions and doing research. maintain brand identity and integrity.
more details: 1 -2 years of previous customer service experience a must in a preferably specialty/ boutique setting. excellent communication skills, positive attitude, friendly, upbeat, helpful demeanor a must able to operate an electronic point of sale system. cash-handling skills a must. creative, self-motivated, assertive and takes initiative, dependable, trustworthy and consistent. must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
contact: please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@poketo.com with the subject line: retail associate & your name. include in your cover letter, resume, and hourly requirement. let us know a little bit about yourself and why you think you’d be a good match for a position at Poketo.
company: roomforty | Los Angeles, CA
job title: events coordinator
tasks include: walking prospects through the sales process, coordinating their event details from a catering perspective. experience in client services, events, rentals, venues, and all of the coordinating details of this industry. a critical distinction for interested parties is that our product is food AND service–to that end, propsects, need a great food knowledge or be a very quick study. articulate communicator (both on the phone and in emails), psychotically organized, comfortable with the negotiation process, natural at selling, and can maintain grace under pressure. creating proposed menus and contracts is a big piece of the scope of work. to that end, this position juxtaposes the creative/intuitive (understanding the client’s vision and providing a resonant menu) and the administrative (minding the numbers of the contract, revising the contract, coordinating the details).
more details: this position is not the only “sales” arm of the company. to that end, part of the scope of work would have an “office organizing” component to it–so someone who is comfortable both implementing and creating office systems. salary would be a combination of base plus sales incentives/bonuses.
contact: please email cover letter and resumé to steve@roomforty.com
company: Urbanic Paper Boutique | Los Angeles, CA
job title: retail associate & design coordinator
tasks include: we’re looking for a part to full time addition to our team who is great with people and is experienced in retail sales. this position includes entering, receiving and selling product, working with brides to coordinate wedding invitations and fulfilling web orders. multi-tasking and great personality is a must.
more details: you might be exactly who we’re looking for if you have an affinity for design and paper, talent in gift wrapping, and proactive when it comes to projects and merchandising. bonus points if you are fun, appreciate snail mail and have good style.
contact: please send a resume with any links, and a little about yourself to: jobs@urbanicpaper.com
company: For the Makers | Brooklyn, NY
job title: crafting intern
tasks include: NYC-based DIY intern to assist in blog posts, DIY parties and events, project planning, designing prototypes, and sourcing the market for DIY supplies.
more details: ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a variety of arts and craft skills and an attention to detail. we’re looking for someone with a good working knowledge of materials, techniques, and basic photoshop/illustrator skills and a familiarity with popular DIY projects. paid 5-10 hours a week, schedule is flexible. an upbeat and adventurous attitude is a must.
contact: please submit resume, examples of DIY work, a list of applicable skills, and a bit about yourself with subject line ‘craft intern’ to: janet@forthemakers.com
(photo in poster by max wanger)
04.17.13
today’s question: “how do you invest in your business?”
KATIE’S ANSWER
i’m not really at a point to invest in my business yet. as soon as i get there i would probably start renting a studio space to work out of. it would be nice to separate home and work. and! with that comes the adventure of furniture shopping!
i’d also like to find an accountant that works with freelance designers to make sure i’m actually doing everything the best i can. i currently work with a lovely H&R Block woman named barbra for my taxes. she told me she was proud of how organized i was this year vs. last. she is great but i just wonder if i’m getting the best freelance advice. i would also get a lawyer and have him/her go over all my paper work and make sure my business is set up the best way. since i wrote this post about getting paid i’ve had a couple of sticky situations come up. it would’ve been nice to have some heat backing those emails i was sending.
i assume that if i’m profiting enough to put money back in my business i’d be crazy busy. i might want to hire an intern to help out a couple days a week. i’d try to find someone from a local art college to help out. i love working with students. they’re so ambitious and excited. i like to think that i’m helping them on their career path like my mentors once did for me. my mentors help me make my career. every big job came from someone recommending me. it’s really all about word of mouth.
so…one day…that’s the plan.
BRI’S ANSWER
i have definitely learned the importance of putting money back into the business. sure, we’d all love to get a paycheck in the mail and take it straight to the bank…and then to the mall. but it doesn’t really work like that.
i am going to focus on the expenses of a blogger for this one…
1. employees & contributors: my biggest expense! in the beginning this expense scared me the most because it’s sure not cheap! but when i was really able to evaluate the income before i had the extra help and then after, i realized the value right away. i needed to free up some of my time so i could think further into the future and stop spinning my wheels.
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