PAID Product Development Internship - Summer 2019

9333 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, Illinois 60714-1393

847-966-2770

Fax:  847-581-8630

www.TheBradfordGroup.com

 

The Bradford Group is a world leader in direct marketing and provider of limited-edition collectibles, gifts, home décor, and jewelry. Founded in 1973, we have an unyielding commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service which has helped us become one of the premier direct marketing companies in today’s international economy.  Each of our business units specializes in a particular product line; together we form a focused, concept-driven whole that shares collective knowledge, infrastructure and resources.  We hire top talent; we support initiative and encourage creativity.  We expect to have internship opportunities on various business divisions, including our Jewelry, Home Décor, Hawthorne Villages, and Apparel teams.  If you are an innovative, results-oriented individual, The Bradford Group may have an opportunity for you.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INTERN:

Product Development Internship – Various Teams

We are looking for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the product development field who are seeking hands-on experience.  The Product Development Intern will be responsible for assisting Product Development teams with concepting new products and preparing those concepts for presentation to the company.  Ideal candidates should possess strong traditional artistic and illustration skills, as well as demonstrated experience using Adobe Photoshop. This is a full-time, paid internship.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting product development managers in concepting and developing product series
• Preparing product for presentation to the company
• Mock-ups, sculpture critiques, photo manipulation, and rough concept drawings
• Research and other administrative project management tasks

 

Required Skills:  

• BA, BFA, MA, or MFA,  in progress or completed with a major in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, or Fashion Design, or another art-related field is required
• Experience in a clerical and/or art/craft environment is a major plus
• Must possess excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills – both verbal and written
• Must be detailed-oriented
• Knowledge of MAC/PC including MS Office and Adobe Photo Shop is required; familiarity with Illustrator and/or databases (such as File Maker Pro) is helpful

We seek results-oriented, motivated individuals with high-energy, passion, and a commitment to quality.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Tekky Design - Intern Wanted

Tekky Design the creator of the famous, “Jumping Spider,” and a leader in animated Halloween Décor Company is looking for Candidates pursuing a career in the design field. Tekky is a long standing innovative leader in the Halloween industry and you will be working side by side with the professionals that bring ideas to life!  Some of the current Tekky customers include Spirit Halloween, Party City, Home Depot and Cracker Barrel.  This position will not only allow you to be able to enhance your knowledge of illustration, packaging, photography and video but also give you a feel for what it takes to be a professional in the design world.  This position will allow you to participate in all areas of new product development which includes creative meetings and product research.  Tekky takes a hands-on approach that will allow you to be involved at every level of the creative process and will help you build the skills necessary for a career. If you are creative and looking for a unique opportunity, then Tekky Design is for you!

Candidates must have the following:

Good attitude and work ethic

Willingness to help and learn

Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop (Illustrator a plus)

Reliable transportation

If you have your own laptop with MS Office and Adobe software, a plus!

Location:

Tekky Design - 11415 West 183^rd Place, Orland Park

Allowed School Years

This internship is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors as well as post grad.

This position is also open to former students and graduates.

Minimum GPA - 3.0

Allowed Majors - All Product Design/Packaging, Fine and Studio Arts and Design and Applied Arts

College Credit Possible

Position to start immediately

Compensation to be discussed. 

This could lead to a permanent position for the right individual.

To Apply

Email resume, contact info and work samples to chris@tekkytoys.com

Resources for Artists

Resources for Artists

Associations:

AIGA, the professional association for design, http://www.aiga.org/

Graphic Artist Guild, https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators -Illinois Chapter, http://www.scbwi-illinois.org/index.html

International Game Developers Association, http://www.igda.org/

National Association of Independent Artists, https://naia-artists.org/

College Art Association, http://www.collegeart.org/

Association of Teaching Artists, http://www.teachingartists.com/

Illinois Art Council, http://www.arts.illinois.gov/

Chicago Artist’s Coalition, http://www.chicagoartistscoalition.org/

Naperville Art League, http://www.napervilleartleague.com/

Elmhurst Artist Guild, http://www.elmhurstartistsguild.org/

Oak Park Art League, http://www.oakparkartleague.org/

Nature Artist Guild, http://natureartistsguild.com/

Women Who Draw, http://www.womenwhodraw.com/

Online Resources:

Chicago Artist Resource, http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/

Self Employment in the Arts, http://www.selfemploymentinthearts.com

Professional Artist Client Toolkit, http://www.artpact.com/

New York Foundation for the Arts, https://www.nyfa.org/

Empty Easel, http://emptyeasel.com/

South Shore Arts, http://www.southshoreartsonline.org/

Art Business, http://www.artbusiness.com/index.html

Online Stores for Artists:

Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/

Society 6, http://society6.com/

Redbubble, http://www.redbubble.com/

ArtPal, http://www.artpal.com/

Café Press, http://www.cafepress.com/

Yessy, http://yessy.com/

Print on Demand/Merchandise Manufacturers/Printers:

Art of Where, https://artofwhere.com/

Vida, https://shopvida.com/

White House Custom Color, https://www.whcc.com/

Moo, https://www.moo.com/us/

Vistaprint, https://www.vistaprint.com/

Nuvango, https://www.nuvango.com/

Zazzle, https://www.zazzle.ca/sell

Arts Add, http://www.artsadd.com/

Oak Creek Printworks, http://www.oakcreekprintworks.com/

Events:

Self Employment in the Arts Conference, http://www.selfemploymentinthearts.com/#!annual-conference/c136t

Creative Chicago Expo, http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/creative_chicagoexpo.html

Local Art Centers:

Beverly Arts Center, http://www.beverlyartcenter.org/

Hyde Park Art Center, http://www.hydeparkart.org/

Riverside Art Center, http://www.riversideartscenter.com/

Lillstreet Art Center, http://lillstreet.com/

Art Center Highland Park, http://www.theartcenterhp.org/

Evanston Art Center, http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/

Brickton Art Center, http://www.bricktonartcenter.org/

South Chicago Art Center, http://www.happyartcenter.org/

Zhou B Art Center, http://www.zhoubartcenter.com/

Bridgeport Art Center, http://bridgeportart.com/

Chicago Art and Design Center, http://chicagoartanddesigncenter.com/

Addison Center for the Arts, http://www.addisoncenterforthearts.com/

Frankenstone Art Center, http://www.frankenstonea.com/

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, http://www.cedarhurst.org/

Contemporary Art Center – Peoria, http://www.peoriacac.org/

David Adler Music and Arts Center, http://www.adlercenter.org/

Fine Line Creative Arts Center, http://www.finelineca.org/

McLean County Arts Center, http://www.mcac.wildapricot.org/

Chesterton Art Center, http://www.chestertonart.com/

Vogt Visual Arts Center, http://www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/Parks-Facilities/vogt-visual-arts-center.htm

Art Fair Resources:

Art Fair Calendar, http://www.artfaircalendar.com/

Illinois Art Fair Directory, http://illinoisartfairdirectory.org/

Amdur Productions, http://amdurproductions.com/

Art Fair Insiders, http://www.artfairinsiders.com/

Freelance Job Websites:

Elance, https://www.elance.com/?r

Freelancer, https://www.freelancer.com

Freelance Jobs Chicago, http://freelancejobschicago.com/

Guru, http://www.guru.com/

IFreelance, http://www.ifreelance.com/

Fabricators Wanted!

Illumivation Studios is Hiring Fabricators

Illumivation Studios is looking to add carpenters, sculptors, painters, and welders to our team:
Compensation ranges between $16-17 per hour depending on skills. The position is freelance, meaning that employment after this project will depend on the company's workload. We are a flexible workspace with the ability to work around your schedule. Advancement opportunities are regularly available within this expanding team.

Illumivation is a close-knit community of artists and craftspeople of diverse backgrounds. Our team values problem solving, communication, and attention to detail. We are motivated by the challenging, creative projects we take on. Illumivation is a great place for early-career fabricators and fine-art masters alike and provides a stimulating opportunity to expand your skill-sets.

Skills & Qualifications:
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctuality
- Woodworking, Metalworking, Sculpting skills a plus

To Apply:
Send Portfolio and Resume to Sarahkopp@illumivation.com

Realistic painting skills wanted - Simes Studios

FINE DECORATIVE PAINTING STUDIO seeks freelance and possible full-time artist. Artists must have extremely strong realistic painting/drawing skills and mural or faux finish experience is a plus. Reliable car is a must. Should be able to work as a team in a high energy environment with positive, organized and professional demeanor. Please send resume, educational background in fine arts and color photocopies of most realistic 2-D or decorative painting work, along with three references. Indicate if applying for full-time or freelance position. Chicago area residents only, no exceptions. Send to: Simes Studios, 1809 W. Webster Avenue, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60614. Or you can e-mail to: simes@simesstudios.com. Applications accepted through March 8^th. No phone calls.

Call for Art - Gallery 1070

Gallery 1070 on Granville, in Chicago, is looking for artists for their February Show. The new gallery is owned and operated by Edgewater Artists in Motion. The same organization that puts on the Edgewater Arts Festival every September. We are located at the corner of Granville and Winthrop.

We are looking for artists of all ages and experience who would be interested in showing some of their work in our upcoming February show? We're in a very narrow time frame and need to move quickly.

We will be loading in January 26-27. Opening February 2.

There will be a small Valentines gift show included at one end of the gallery, but this is not necessarily a themed show. If you have any works of a romantic or humorous nature, that would be great. It is not a qualification.

A variety of media types will be accepted. Paintings, photography, sculpture and prints. Anything on paper must be framed. Paintings on canvas should have finished edges

There is a $30 hanging fee and the gallery takes a 30% commission on all work sold.

Email to the address below for an application.

Thanks so much. I look forward to seeing all your wonderful work

Laura Luisa Cowell

Acting Curator

Gallery 1070

lauraluisapainter@yahoo.com

773 368 5760