Society of Illustrators - Now accepting submissions!

THE ORIGINAL ART CELEBRATING THE FINE ART OF CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION    Now accepting submissions!

To Enter: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1011223643037-372/2011callforentries.pdf DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES Friday, July 22, 2011  The Society of Illustrators invites artists, publishers, and agents in the children's book field to submit to the 31st annual exhibition of The Original Art. Founded by Dilys Evans in 1980, the show celebrates the fine art of children's book illustration.  It has been sponsored by the Society of Illustrators for the past twenty-one years.  The selection process will be by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, editors, and experts in the field of children's publishing. They will choose the books that will be represented in the show and select gold and silver medal recipients.  Jurying is anonymous, and an artist may have no more than two books accepted for the show. ANYONE MAY SUBMIT Publishers, Illustrators, Agents, and Authors Publishers, please pass along an entry form or information to eligible artists if you are not able to submit their work.  ELIGIBILITY · All entries must be published in the U.S. Books printed overseas are eligible. · Books © 2010 and 2011 and F&Gs © 2011 will be accepted. · Picture books and other illustrated books whose prime market is children twelve years and younger will be considered.    Chapter/young adult book must have at least eight full-page images. No jackets. No textbooks. · Only illustrated books (traditional or digital media) are eligible.  No photographic books. HOW TO ENTER · Submit printed books or F&Gs. Entry material will not be returned.  Entries will be donated to appropriate charities. · Fill in all the information on the entry form and tape it to the back of the book.  Artist's address, not c/o publisher or representative, is required.   ENTRY FEE $30 per title / $20 for SI members submitting their own work Fee must accompany entries. Please make checks payable to: Society of Illustrators.  If paying by credit card   (Visa/MC/Amex), please attach information (type of card, name on card, number, exp. date) on a separate sheet of paper with entry form. AWARDS · Gold and silver medals chosen by the jury. · Lifetime Achievement Awards nominated by a blue-ribbon panel. · Founder's Award presented for best new talent of the year.    Chair: Diane Dillon. Jury: Bob Barner, Diane Goode, Joann Hill AWARDS PRESENTATION Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:00 - 9:00PM Each artist, art director, and editor represented will receive two complimentary tickets.  Additional tickets may be purchased for $30 per person. SI Members $25 per person. SUBMIT ENTRIES TO Society of Illustrators Attn: The Original Art 128 East 63rd Street New York, NY 10065  EXHIBITION DATES October 26 - December 29, 2011

Architectural Illustrator

 Airoom, Chicagoland’s premier design/building renovation company, is seeking an Architectural Illustrator experienced in illustrating exterior buildings and interior spaces. 

 Requirements Skills/ Requirements:
• Knowledge of functional design principles regarding architecture, interior design, lighting design, and color theory
• Capable of artfully communicating architectural concepts to our diverse clientele through renderings
• Strong sense of proportion and scale in placing the subject on presentation page to highlight the strength of the proposed design
• Ability to learn and adapt to Airoom’s rendering techniques standards
• General knowledge of reproducing and detailing material’s texture by hand and in Photoshop
• Ability to use a wide range of artistic styles to built excitement in our target audience
• Create artistic illustrations within a timeline that supports the fast-paced nature of the sales process
• Minimum of 1 year experience specifically illustrating exterior buildings and interior spaces
• Proficient in Photoshop
• Experience working with marker
• Proficient at hand-sketching
Full Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, On-Site Fitness Center, Paid Vacation.
Corporate Overview:
Airoom is Chicagoland’s largest home addition design and building firm, with 2 state-of-the-art Design/Building Showrooms located in Lincolnwood and Naperville. Our 30,000 square foot headquarters is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois (where this position is based). Airoom has executed over 11,000 projects over the past fifty years giving us the experience to know what works, what will last, and what will add value to our client’s homes and businesses. In addition to our quality reputation in home additions and custom remodeling, Airoom also owns and operates an affiliated mortgage company that offers specialized funding options to all our clients. We are positioned to supply our clients with the highest level of quality and workmanship available. Featured in Remodeler Magazine as one of the “101 Best Companies to Work For"
To learn more about Airoom, Inc. please visit our website at: www.airoom.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please submit resume using the "Apply Now" feature.

Call for Artists

The Next Wave Art Salon is an exciting two-day event that brings together Chicago-area artists of different backgrounds and mediums in a found-space in downtown Elgin, IL.
The salon is designed to attract up-and-coming artists with innovative approaches to their art form and is open to artists of all ages and genres.We’ll have painters, sculptors, knitters, photographers, fire performers, actors, filmmakers, writers, and dancers all under one roof, showing their stuff and doing their thing.
Artists will have up to a 10’ x 10’ space to exhibit 2 pieces of their work.  On Friday night, at least three $1,000 cash awards will be given out for the best artwork, along with $2000 in purchase awards, and more. 
Limited time slots are obtainable for performance (stage available), film/video, and dance/performance artists (stage available). For performances a $500 cash prize will be awarded on each night.
 If this sounds good to you, Sign up now and start working on your stuff!
Sign up at: http://www.thenextwave.me/2011/sign-up/ 

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PHOTOSHOP PRO

Real Estate media company is looking for a talented graphic designer proficient in PhotoShop and InDesign.
Position Summary Our ideal candidate is thorough, meticulous, energetic, and meets deadlines without exception. Be prepared to think strategically, work hard, and play nice with others in a small office environment.
Candidate is efficient in processing large amount of RAW Camera files. Must be proficient in establishing correct color temperature and exposure. Must have knowledge of adjustment layers in Photoshop. Experience in print process and page layout. Candidate must also be able to hit deadlines, self-motivated, and an eye for photography. Please attach a link to an online portfolio in your response, not in a separate attachment.
Must have a strong understanding of the principles of photography and optimizing graphics for print and web. HTML and CSS knowledge a plus but not required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Photo selection, photo editing/retouching
• Design and layout print brochures and other marketing materials.
• Work with Marketing Manager/Art Director to accomplish new concepts for all print materials.
• Create/design ad campaign materials, including e-blast campaigns, web updates, & presentations.
• Take creative direction and offer "out of the box" ideas and solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Passion in graphic design & desire to work in a creative environment.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator
• PowerPoint, Word & Excel knowledge a plus.
• Must have portfolio demonstrating your creative ability and talent.
• Excellent multi-tasking & communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field required.

Resumes will not be considered without salary requirements.
job-dbwgu-2464333548@craigslist.org

Design and Multimedia internships

Oceans Interactive is now accepting applications for the 2012 internship program, where designers and developers with a passion for wildlife and environmental conservation will have the opportunity to utilise their passion in an environment relevant to their skill.

Oceans Interactive offers a unique internship whereby design graduates and post graduates who are passionate about the environment are able to gain experience in both design and cutting edge marine research.
Though primarily focussed on providing experience in multimedia development (including branding and corporate identity, web site design and marketing materials), partnership with our sister company Oceans Research means interns will also gain practical knowledge in marine research and conservation, through great white shark behavioral studies, environmental surveys and captive shark research.

for more information :http://www.oceans-interactive.com/#tag03

CONTACT:

Lezanne Vermaak

Head of Recruitment

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MURAL artist needed

Proposals for a Mural for the Eisenhower Public Library District, Harwood Heights, IL

Summary of Project
A 4’ X 21’ mural is proposed on the south wall of Kids World, in the Eisenhower Public Library. Interested parties are welcome to view the space, and preview the existing mural
Theme - Dragons and books.

The Kids department has always wanted to feature this theme in their department.
A patron purchased the poster “Priceless Treasure” by Sue Dawe
(http://home.simplyweb.net/suedawe/gallery.html) for this department. Kids of all
ages loved that dragon. We wanted to create a dragon of our own.
Main Features
The following are things we would like to see included:
1. one or more dragons—dragon should be child friendly but not childish
2. dragon should be reading or flying off with books
3. a forest
4. water
Practical Considerations

Work should be done on canvas. Canvas can depict one long  scene or it can be separated to show multiple scenes
Submit your idea on one (1) 18” x 24” sheet of paper or cardstock. Alternately, you  can submit your idea, and up to five (5) examples of other completed works, on a  disc in JPEG, PNG, PDF, or TIFF format.
Dimensions should be to scale (1 inch = 1 foot).
All submissions become property of the Eisenhower Public Library District,  and will not be returned.

Budget
No budget has been set at this time. However, in your application, under budget,  please include cost of all materials and labor.
Eligibility
This proposal is open to any artist 18 (eighteen) years or older.

Deadline - Please mail submissions by September 1, 2011. Send all submissions to:
Nancy Devlin
Head of Children’s Services
Eisenhower Public Library District
4613 N. Oketo Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706

CHECKLIST
Your response should include:
_____ the completed application
_____ a budget for your services
_____ a maquette or completed reproduction of your vision for the mural
_____ the artist’s website (or up to five [5] examples of other completed works,  on a disc in JPEG, PNG, PDF, or TIFF format)
_____ a time line of completion
_____ a biography of the artist in 500 words or less

Contact - If you have questions, please call Nancy Devlin, 708-867-2244, for questions  pertaining to this proposal.
The proposals will be reviewed by the children’s department of Eisenhower Public  Library. Final approval will come from the director and Board of Trustees of the  Library.
Print application at: www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/KidsWorld_Art_Mural.html
Please note that submission of this application and related materials is not  an agreement with the Eisenhower Public Library District for  compensation. No materials submitted will be returned.

Jr. Designer (Print + Web), Chicago
Starts: Within a Couple Weeks
Status: Freelance/ possible Full Time
Rate: up to $20-$25/hr DOE

Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Jr. Designer with skills in both PRINT and WEB to join their team on a freelance basis. You will be working on a variety of projects to include: marketing collateral, direct mail, banner ads, website tweaks, signage, etc... There will be a good amount of campaign work.
Looking for someone that is skilled in HTML, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Having Flash skills would be a plus.
Can bring in your own MAC or use their PC! Whatever you prefer.
This is a freelance opportunity with full time potential.

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume and samples to: Chicago60@jobalert.creativecircle.com

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com.