Primitive Spark is hiring a Jr. Interactive Designer
www.primitivespark.com

Do you read Tufte for fun? Light up when you see a really great data visualization? Tweet about a completely new interface design? If so, Primitive Spark is looking for you.

Primitive Spark is a boutique interactive agency in downtown Los Angeles. We’ve won our share of awards for websites and mobile apps, and we’re increasingly becoming known for designing distinctive software interfaces and data visualizations.  It’s our privilege to work with great clients in many categories, but we can’t keep up with all the work coming in.  We need your help.

We seek an Interface Designer with 1 – 3 years of experience and a great portfolio. To qualify you must have experience designing data visualizations, complex application interfaces or similar work. We’ll consider recent graduates with strong student portfolios, but you should also have some work experience in this area. You will report to our Creative Director in downtown Los Angeles.

Opportunities include freelance or part time to start with the potential for a full time position if we work well together. Pay is competitive based on experience. A great working environment and team to work with at our office downtown, with the possibility of working from home occasionally as well.

Requirements

-         Conceptual thinker who can bring big ideas into our work;

-         Great listener who can solve problems with design;

-         Self-motivated to continuously learn and try new things;

-         Collaborative, open-minded and comfortable participating in critiques;

-         Trained in design principles: color, typography, layout, etc;

-         Strong knowledge of interaction design principles;

-         Detail-oriented, even under tight time constraints;

-         Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator;

-         Working knowledge of HTML and Flash;

-         A digital portfolio with at least five relevant work samples;
-         Able to work in our downtown LA office;

-         Bachelors degree or higher in design or visual arts-related field.



Preferences (not required, but helpful)

-         Proficient in HTML and Flash;

-         Experience with a prototyping tool such as Axure;

-         1+ years of work experience in a similar position;
-         Ability to write and present effectively.
Humor, humility, respect and independence are qualities we value.  Our culture is a nurturing place where each team member brings his or her unique vision, style, goals and interests into the mix.  We support and encourage each other to be successful at being ourselves, so be prepared to bring your spark and contribute to the evolution of our team!

Submit your resume, contact info and portfolio to ignite@primitivespark.com.

No phone calls or placement agencies, please.

Steve Turner's Los Angeles Artists Map

http://www.steveturnercontemporary.com/artistmap/index.html

Jr. Designer job opening
* just heard they are looking - let me know if you're interested and I'll send you the contact. they have not posted this job yet.


http://www.wdcw.com/

 DATE: September 28, 2011
TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm
-Registration begins at 6:00pm
-Drinks, snacks and raffles will be included
LOCATION: Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener
8500 Steller Drive Suite 5
Culver City, CA 90232
TICKETS: http://careersparx.eventbrite.com/
Enter code WDCW to receive a $5 ticket.


http://www.wdcw.com/careers/539/a_night_with_careersparx_networking_event/

Installing California Design

http://lacma.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/installing-california-design/

http://aprilgreiman.com/
http://madeinspace.la/

http://www.joelnakamura.com/?q=home

http://fathomaway.com/

Call to Artists

Local Long Beach HOA of Condo complex in Belmont Shore is seeking:
COLORFUL, URBAN, ABSTRACT, LARGER SCALE, MODERN, INNOVATIVE collection (5+ pieces) for newly renovated lobby. 

Submissions asap as work will be purchased to install within a two week period.

If your work is selected, the HOA will purchase it directly through you. 
ART OF LIFE requires 25% of sale.  Please price your work accordingly.

Please send all submissions asap to stephanie@artoflifenow.com

STEPHANIE ZAPALAC
ART OF LIFE
1-714-742-7777
www.artoflifenow.com

CSULB Art Gala Show

Jen So is a studio art student at CSULB and also a marketing minor. She is organizing this event that will take place on September 24th, 2011 (saturday) in the CBA building from 7pm - 10pm. It will be an art show that will feature 15 student artists to help bridge the gap between art and business majors and to network with those colleagues that they will essentially be working with when they graduate. This is especially the case if they get into a career choice such as advertisement or marketing. For the artists and business students, it will give them exposure and help them learn how to market themselves better in today's competitive world by utilizing this diverse network we have here at CSULB.

Facebook invitation link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181948378537728


Contact:
Jen So
CSULB AMA
Director of Social Affairs
562.980.2994
jenso.ama@gmail.com

http://www.dmi.org/dmi/html/conference/annual11/conference.htm

A+D
Architecture & Design Museum

EAMES WORDS
Eames designs the Guest/Host Relationship
- Andrew Byrom is one of the design collaborators for this exhibition
- opening reception, October 6

http://www.aplusd.org/exhibitions-current

Paid to Play: Illustrating LA 1945-1985
at the Robert Berman Gallery
September 17 - November 12, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 17, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
C2 Gallery
http://www.robertbermangallery.com/robertbermangallery/exhibitions.htm

"Good design is good citizenship," Michelle Obama said, quoting the graphic designer Milton Glaser. She said that's because good design makes life better for everyone.

Michelle Obama is teaming up with TV's Tim Gunn to honor some of the nation's top designers — including the creators of popular computer fonts and Swiffer floor-cleaning products — at the White House.

The first lady hosts a luncheon Tuesday to honor winners of the 2011 National Design Awards. The awards are presented by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City.

Earlier Tuesday, Gunn of "Project Runway" fame will host a teen design fair at the Smithsonian to introduce Washington high school students to careers in design.

This year's design award winners include Matthew Carter for his lifetime achievements in typeface designs that include the Verdana and Georgia fonts for Microsoft. The Boston-based design consultancy Continuum wins for product designs including Reebok's Pump shoes and Swiffers.
http://cooperhewitt.org/nda/awards

a big idea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOl4vwhwkW8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTD_RX3J2I&feature=related

AdamsMorioka is searching for a young / mid-career designer that would work well in a corporate-like context. Their client needs a print person & a web person. Pretty high volume. Someone who wants to work in a cool larger organization. Someone who would have no issues implementing systems set up by AdamsMorioka. They will be reviewing portfolios this weekend.

Contact:
noreen_m@adamsmorioka.com

cc: terry@adamsmorioka.com

The Miller Group is looking for a designer with about 5 years of experience:

web http://www.MillerGroupMarketing.com

Noodle Haus is looking for a designer (if you want the info, let me know)
http://www.noodle-haus.com/#mi=1&pt=0&pi=5&p=-1&a=0&at=0

AIGA Student Membership Drive

$50!
Available through the month of September:

http://www.aiga.org/membership-student/

ok, it's been awhile, but I think this might be an effective way to house the resources for my classes in Professional Preparation and Professional Practices at CSULB. Feedback is always welcome.

go, set, ready!