SOMArts Seeks Fall Semester Graphic Design & Communications Intern

SOMArts Cultural Center embraces the entire spectrum of arts practice and cultural identity. It is a multicultural, community-built space where cutting-edge events and counterculture commingle with traditional art forms. The Design & Communications Intern will work with the Director of Communications & Community Engagement to create web graphics and promotional materials related to SOMArts? many events, classes and exhibitions.

Assigned projects may include: photo editing and layout of SOMArts? weekly e-newsletter, development of photo-illustrations and other graphics for online avatars, banners and invitations. In addition, the Design & Communications Intern will help develop and update print materials such as flyers, education materials and postcards. The intern can expect to work independently and in a team to learn how to apply creative concepts in a non-profit setting and how to use a project management systems such as Basecamp to organize work flow.

QUALIFICATIONS
? Demonstrable experience in designing graphics for both web and print
? Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and HTML
? Strong photo editing and illustration skills
? Must have understanding of design fundamentals such as layout, typography, hierarchy, color, scale, etc.
? A wholehearted, enthusiastic, genuine passion for design, the web, web technologies
? Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
? Ability to work in a self-directed manner
? Organization skills, follow-through and attention to detail (including spelling)
? Bonus skills: video editing, flash & motion graphics

TIME REQUIREMENTS
Three-month commitment of 10 hrs per week beginning in September (start date negotiable); day-to-day schedule may vary.

TO APPLY
Please send your letter, c.v. with contact information for two references and 3-5 work samples to press@somarts.org with the subject line ?Design & Communications Intern?. For full consideration, please apply by September 2, 2011.

Please, no phone calls or faxes. Due to the volume of applications and our limited resources, we will respond only to applicants we intend to interview. If you receive our automated thank you, we have received your resume and there is no need to follow up.

Principals only. We do not accept resumes from third parties and we will not pay fees to any agency or firm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SOMArts fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of San Francisco. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include ? but are not limited to ? age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.

Source: http://www.somarts.org/somarts-seeks-fall-semester-design-intern/

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