Design Internship - Morningstar

Design Intern U.S.A. The Team: At Morningstar, we believe design enhances a company`s image, products, and bottom line. Effective design is a core strength at Morningstar, because putting investors needs first means delivering financial information in a form that they can understand and use. Designers at Morningstar specialize in making complex financial information easy to understand through the use of meticulous typography, grid systems, best practices in usability, and intelligent visualizations of data. The Role: Design Interns will work closely with staff designers, product managers, copywriters, programmers, website builders, and other internal groups to develop design solutions for print and web communications. Our designers are involved in all stages of the development process, from product and marketing strategy to conceptualization, design, and production. Morningstar Design Internships are available for local students on a year-round basis (20-25 hours per week during the school year) and/or during the summer months (40 hours per week). These paid positions are based in our Chicago office. Requirements + Demonstrated enthusiasm for website design, electronic media, information architecture, and interface design. + Excellent typography skills as well as strong communication, presentation, and technology skills. + Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. + Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash knowledge is a plus, as is JavaScript and HTML experience. + Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program throughout the internship, preferably one with an emphasis on design. Please specify your cumulative G.P.A. in your resume, indicate your work availability in your cover letter, and attach design samples (or include a website) in your online application. Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please visit the Morningstar career page or contact Lindsay Sandbothe in Career Services at (312) 697-3138.

 NATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

33 Contemporary Gallery in collaboration with the Zhou B. Art Center present:

 

Facemask

Exploring the "other" behind our social meia face

 

8th Annual National Self-Portrait Exhibition 2012

Over 10,000 sf of gallery space in the first floor of the Zhou B. Art Center

June 15 to August 11, 2012

ABOUT

Multiple Personalities And Social Media: The Many Faces of Me by Megan Casserly FORBES "In the beginning, social media was a personal platform to market myself," says Ashley Brown. "But as the number of platforms increase, it's amazing to watch the way that we are adapting to multiple networks-and our ability to communicate and connect with different audiences through different voices online." "What this means is that while social media has afforded us many things-FarmVille, unflappable knowledge of everyone's birthdays, countless memes-it's also given the uncanny ability for a single person to become many different people. All at the same time." Read entire article

Facemask is not an exhibition about Facebook /Twitter or other social media. Rather, it is a self-protrait exhibition that evolves in the middle of a "social media" revolution. Curated by Sergio Gomez 

Facemask explores the hidden personality behind our social media face. Such personality here described as our "other". 

This exhibition will take place in the main gallery of the Zhou B Art Center and it is the theme of this year's 8th Annual National Self Portrait Exhibition. We are inviting artists nationwide to submit works exploring the other, not often seen, side of themselves.

The main gallery of the Zhou B. Art Center will become a national laboratory for the exploration and visual representation of the "self". The exhibition will include works ranging from representational, non-representational and conceptual ideas of the self. It will feature works in a variety of media. The Zhou B. Art Center is home to 33 Contemporary Gallery and it is located at 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609.

The National Self-Portrait Exhibition has become one of our most viewed and anticipated exhibitions. Now in its 8th year, the self-portrait exhibition will focus on the "other" self. All works selected will also be part of the online exhibition. This exhibition showcases high quality works from artists from all over the United States working in a wide range of media and styles.

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition Dates: June 15 to August 11, 2012 

Deadline for Submission: Sunday, May 27th

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS 

Internship Opportunity - Design

Shared by an Academy graduate and current intern:

Art Licensing Internship

We are a West Loop art licensing agency that represents independent artists in the apparel, home decor, gift and stationery product categories. We're currently seeking a part-time design intern who can help us create product concepts on average of 20 hours a week. This is a work-from-home internship for the most part so candidates must have the Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to work fairly independently. 

If you have product design experience, the technical and creative ability to help design trend-forward patterns and product designs, and strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, please send us your cover letter, resume and samples of your portfolio: Olioport@yahoo.com.

Call for Artists - Dungeons and Dragons

From the D&D Website: 

Dungeons & Dragons will be implementing an art test for prospective illustrators starting with the next iteration of the game. Why?
Two reasons:

1. I am looking for art samples that can be used in the discussion about what the next iteration of D&D should look like. Having art samples that are based upon the same art orders allows us to have a apples-to-apples conversation about style, render techniques, medium, etc.
2. I’m always looking for new artists, or want to see samples from known artists that are looking to show new visions.

Beyond those reasons, I am looking to set base expectations for the art directors when assigning work to freelance illustrators. In particular I am looking at a participant’s style, adherence to the property and consistency of quality.
Style: I am looking for a consistent style that you will be providing to represent your work. If you have multiple styles this will represent the main style that you would like to present yourself to the D&D brand with.
Adherence to the Property: This will determine how well you can follow and interpret the established looks for characters, races, monsters and locations in our style guide. D&D has a great emphasis on presenting a coherent and consistent vision of our worlds to our customers and it is essential that our illustration represent that.
Consistency: This is to check that the artist can maintain an overall level of quality over a series of pieces. Also, this is to see the artist’s comfort range when dealing with character, item, architectural, and environmental pieces so that the art director can better determine the artist’s strengths.
The Test: The art that you supply should look like it would fit in or belong with the concepts supplied. We are not expecting you to emulate the illustration style, unless your style is already similar.
—Jon Schindehette
Creative Director of Dungeons & Dragons

For more information, visit http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Feature.aspx?x=dnd%2Ffeature%2Fdndarttest

Call for Artists - The Art Center, Highland Park

BLOOM

"Tulips," Iris Allen

Deadline: 

5/4/2012

BLOOM

An exhibition of work celebrating nature 's moments of flourish.

Entry Deadline: May 4th, 2012 (postmarked or delivered)

The Art Center is seeking artists whose work reflects the beauty of nature, and the excitement of growth and life. Open to all artists age 18 and older. All original works must have been created by artists in the last 5 years. All media are eligible. The exhibition will take place in The Art Center's Fireplace Gallery.

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
(Award amounts contingent upon TAC receiving 30+ entries.)

For more information on BLOOM or to download prospectus, visit http://theartcenterhp.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bloom_CFEForm_2012.pdf 

Posting Organization

The Art Center (TAC) of Highland Park

URL: 

http://www.theartcenterhp.org.

Organization Main Email: 

drousso@theartcenterhp.org.

Contact Information: 

1957 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, Il 60035
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Founded 50 years ago as the Suburban Fine Arts Center, we welcome you to The Art Center, our home at 1957 Sheridan Road. We offer classes and workshops in the visual arts, gallery exhibitions, special events and performances. People at the beginning of their creative journey – or established, working artists enjoy our small classes, well-equipped studios, and outstanding faculty. Our commitment – through teaching, exhibitions and cultural programming – is to bring the arts to all members of the North Shore community.

Contact Information

Contact Name: 

Stephanie Lentz

Contact Email: 

slentz@theartcenterhp.org

Contact Phone Number: 

(847)432-1888

Contact Fax Number: 

(847)432-9106

Contact Information: 

1957 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
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URL: 

http://theartcenterhp.org

Intelligentsia Cafe - Call for Art

Artists wanted for Intelligentsia on Randolph

Intelligentsia Coffee is looking for artists who want to show their work in a large cafe downtown with tons of foot traffic. We are looking for contemporary artists exploring new terrain. Personal, social, material art themes. Science Fiction minimalism. Abstract, algorithmic humor. Printing, painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, etc.

 

Send us an email with a few images please. 

 

 

Contact Information

Contact Email: 

tbreen@intelligentsiacoffee.com

Careers in Animation - Panel Discussion

Careers in Animation A panel discussion with Tom Cardone, Greg Couch and Sang Jun Lee Saturday, April 21   2-4pm Join us for a look at the art, design and thinking behind the creation of an animated feature film from the perspective of these three veteran artists from Blue Sky Studios. They will share information about their industry experience and careers in this ever changing and competitive field. Brunch at the Society! April 21st,   11am - 3pm The Society will also be offering an elegant brunch buffet in our Hall of Fame Dining Room.  Indulge in our savory and sweet selections while surrounded by the historic works of Al Hirschfeld.   If you are interested in attending the panel discussion after brunch please email  RSVP@societyillustrators.org to purchase the $35 package.  Tickets    $15 Non-members, $10 members, $7 student   Purchase tickets here.  Click here to learn more about the guest speakers.