Careerbuilder.com
Junior Web Designer
jobs.nj.com
Manager, Web Publications, Princeton University
indeed.com
Web Designer/Developer, Allentown, PA
The 3 job search engines listed above were comparable to the UX at monster.com.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Technology, Soft/Hardware
When reviewing potential employment opportunities be sure to focus on the technology, software and hardware the job requires. Towards that end, I’ve reviewed and edited 3 of the 5 jobs I found on monster.com. Looks like I’ll be in community college for the rest of my natural days accumulating the technology requirements for some of these jobs - except for the Freelance Production Artist, which sounds kind of entry level and doesn’t capitalized on any of the skills I’ve learned since returning to college.
Interactive Design Assistant
Technology: Advanced understanding of HTML, CSS; experience coding for various email applications (Outlook 2007 required); knowledge of Cross-browser compatibility issues, ActionScript skills and/or experience working in a .NET environment a plus
Software: Expertise in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks; Intermediate experience using Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Freehand/Illustrator; Outlook 2007
Hardware: Experience working in both Mac and PC environments
Freelance Production Artist
Technology: Prepares/corrects computer layout files for "pre-press production" with correct handling of imported text, graphic elements, and type fonts; constructs grids for fill-in and dimensional dummies as required for production; draws sample of finished layout and presents sample to art director for approval; marks up, pastes, and assembles final layouts for printer
Software: Quark Express, InDesign, Freehand or Illustrator or Photoshop, FlightCheck, and Microsoft Word
Hardware: Not specified
Interactive Artist/Designer
Technology: Hands-on knowledge for a variety of interactive projects, including websites, emails, ad banners, Flash applications, widgets, and more; an understanding of the traditional print process for those occasional non-interactive gigs; working knowledge of information architecture, user experience, and the development process is very helpful… and a sense of humor is a BIG plus; prefers to review an online portfolio
Software: Not specified
Hardware: Not specified
Interactive Design Assistant
Technology: Advanced understanding of HTML, CSS; experience coding for various email applications (Outlook 2007 required); knowledge of Cross-browser compatibility issues, ActionScript skills and/or experience working in a .NET environment a plus
Software: Expertise in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks; Intermediate experience using Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Freehand/Illustrator; Outlook 2007
Hardware: Experience working in both Mac and PC environments
Freelance Production Artist
Technology: Prepares/corrects computer layout files for "pre-press production" with correct handling of imported text, graphic elements, and type fonts; constructs grids for fill-in and dimensional dummies as required for production; draws sample of finished layout and presents sample to art director for approval; marks up, pastes, and assembles final layouts for printer
Software: Quark Express, InDesign, Freehand or Illustrator or Photoshop, FlightCheck, and Microsoft Word
Hardware: Not specified
Interactive Artist/Designer
Technology: Hands-on knowledge for a variety of interactive projects, including websites, emails, ad banners, Flash applications, widgets, and more; an understanding of the traditional print process for those occasional non-interactive gigs; working knowledge of information architecture, user experience, and the development process is very helpful… and a sense of humor is a BIG plus; prefers to review an online portfolio
Software: Not specified
Hardware: Not specified
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
In-class exercise
- What software do you know?
- What creative skills and talents do you have?
- What are you favorite things?
- What are you interested in?
- What are you passionate about?
- What do you HATE, can't stand or despise?
Career Search Links
Find Jobs: Search millions of jobs now Monster.com: "Interactive Design Assistant"
Not sure if I successfully/satisfactorily linked this job search result to my blogspot blog (from yesterday.)
Not sure if I successfully/satisfactorily linked this job search result to my blogspot blog (from yesterday.)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Career Search
As a result of a major company-wide downsizing in May 2003, my former employer was compelled to eliminate several positions, including mine. Shortly after resuming my employment search, I resolved to expand my education at Mercer County Community College in 2005. I anticipate receiving my Web Site Design Certificate in May 2009.
With recently acquired skills, I’m hoping to incorporate 15 years of pre-press (production) and design experience into a relevant career which embraces current employment and technological criteria.
That said, I’m not sure which career path to take. If my internship experience last summer (June – July 2008) is an accurate barometer, potential employers seek candidates who possess web, print and interactive (Flash) expertise. Realizing my strong suit probably remains my print production (and some design) background, I suspect my career path lies in print. However, I’m only too aware of the pitfalls of being a “one trick pony.”
Since I already had an account at monster.com I started my job search there after updating my Profile. Using the keywords “digital media artist” in an intentionally vague effort to maximize the results, monster found 300+ listings (in a 40 mile radius of my home.) Some of these jobs were more within the scope of my expertise and interest than others; and a significant number were quite dated.
Generally, I found the site to be easy to navigate – with rollover/pop-downs for a more detailed description of the job listed; a ‘save job listings’ button; a ‘quick apply’ button for the job selected… seems monster has thought of everything.
With recently acquired skills, I’m hoping to incorporate 15 years of pre-press (production) and design experience into a relevant career which embraces current employment and technological criteria.
That said, I’m not sure which career path to take. If my internship experience last summer (June – July 2008) is an accurate barometer, potential employers seek candidates who possess web, print and interactive (Flash) expertise. Realizing my strong suit probably remains my print production (and some design) background, I suspect my career path lies in print. However, I’m only too aware of the pitfalls of being a “one trick pony.”
Since I already had an account at monster.com I started my job search there after updating my Profile. Using the keywords “digital media artist” in an intentionally vague effort to maximize the results, monster found 300+ listings (in a 40 mile radius of my home.) Some of these jobs were more within the scope of my expertise and interest than others; and a significant number were quite dated.
Generally, I found the site to be easy to navigate – with rollover/pop-downs for a more detailed description of the job listed; a ‘save job listings’ button; a ‘quick apply’ button for the job selected… seems monster has thought of everything.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Textbook
Compared price of Designing a Digital Portfolio on half.com and amazon.com. Prices nearly identical. Went with amazon because I've dealt with them before.
DDP published in 2003? I guess some things are timeless (as opposed to dated?)
Intriguing websites (i.e. layout, interactivity, just-kind-of-like-it factor, etc.):
tribalddb.com
emilianorodriguez.com.ar
engagestudio.com
evergrowing.net
heavyform.com
provoxmarketing.com/index-eng.html
movedesign.com
s-v.de
transporter.at
saatchi.com/worldwide/ideas_gallery.asp
howarddesign.com/
DDP published in 2003? I guess some things are timeless (as opposed to dated?)
Intriguing websites (i.e. layout, interactivity, just-kind-of-like-it factor, etc.):
tribalddb.com
emilianorodriguez.com.ar
engagestudio.com
evergrowing.net
heavyform.com
provoxmarketing.com/index-eng.html
movedesign.com
s-v.de
transporter.at
saatchi.com/worldwide/ideas_gallery.asp
howarddesign.com/
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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