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RIP Command Save. Long Live PSU.GD!

So pleased to announce that Portland State Graphic Design has a new online home! Please update your roladexes accordingly and direct all future PSUGD inquiries towards PSU.GD! This new site was expertly built by assistant professor Ian Whitmore with sweet, sweet type illustrations by former adjunct Frank Chimero (we miss you Frank!) and lots of nit picky suggestions and unwelcome advice by assistant professor Kate Bingaman Burt. PSU.GD will house all upcoming events, job opportunites, the blog formerly know as Command Save, PSU.GD people profiles and so much more. We have only just begun. Come and join us! 

The Portland State Vanguard is hiring graphic designers!

Designers at the Vanguard are involved in developing page layouts, graphics, and the occasional illustration. The newsroom is a dynamic environment, so designers must be flexible with their work and capable of designing quickly. This is a paid position. Hours range from 10–20 a week. The ideal candidate will have passed the Sophomore Portfolio Review and be well versed in Adobe InDesign CS5 with a strong background in page design.

To apply for this position, please email Ben Patterson at [email protected] with a link to your portfolio and a short description of why you're interested in working with the Vanguard.

Internship: FIR Advertising (PSU Ad Agency)

Internship opportunity for ADVERTISING/MARKETING, GRAPHIC DESIGN/ART, COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS: Gain advertising agency experience while earning course credit --ACCEPTING JOB MATERIALS NOW-- The PSU School of Business has an exciting opportunity for those looking to gain out-of-class experience working on a real advertising campaign.

FIR Advertising is a student-run agency that develops advertising campaigns for local Portland businesses. Working with real clients, real budgets, and real accountability, this is a unique and tremendously valuable opportunity for students looking to get a leg up on the post-grad job market and continue developing the FIR brand within the community.

FIR’s existing client roster includes Portland State Vikings Football and Indow Windows, with several prospective accounts currently under negotiation. Of particular interest is a fall project working with a national brand and local advertising agency.

NYC Housing Works Needs A Design Intern!

In case you are unfamiliar with us: Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain our efforts. 
If you know anyone in the NYC area who might be interested, please send them to our online micro-site that has all the details and application: http://www.housingworks.org/marketing/intern/

Digital Design Internship // Michael Patrick Partners

Design Firm: Michael Patrick Partners

Position Summary: Our Portland office is looking for a senior or graduate level graphic designer with a concentrated studyand a demonstrated experience in “digital/website/interactive design.” A BS in graphic design and/orcomputer science is preferred.This is a fast paced program where interns are exposed to a wide variety of branding practices. At the completion of the program interns will have acquired a good understanding of a design firm’s role in developing brand strategy, stewarding design communication tactics, production processes, and assignment organizational procedures to support corporate marketing communications and product marketing groups. Interns also perform general administrative tasks and processes related to businessdevelopment and operations. Interns report to, and work with, creative directors and design teams.

Internship opportunity: I.C.E. Bands Northwest

Term: Fall 2011
Student Major: Marketing or Advertising Management, Graphic Design
Intern Title: Marketing Planning Intern
Company Name: I.C.E. Bands Northwest; Location: Beaverton
Application Deadline: October 7, 2011

Social Media Internship Opportunity At Alicia Nagel Creative

ALICIA NAGEL CREATIVE: Graphic Design & Brand Identity 833 SE Main St., Suite 330 • Portland, OR 97214 • 503.847.4974 • [email protected] • www.alicianagel.com

JOB TITLE: Social Marketing Intern ORGANIZATION: Alicia Nagel Creative, LLC (ANC) Application deadline: September 2nd Start date: Late September TBD

POSITION PURPOSE: To manage ANC’s social media sites and write content (Twitter, FB, LI, blog, etc.) in order to assist the company with increased market presence, while enabling an opportunityhands-on experience for a marketing student, under theguidance of an experienced professional.

Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer/Trade Show Material Design

Job Title: Graphic Designer-Trade Show Material Design-Temporary; Location: Hillsboro, Ore. Compensation: $15/hrPosition

Overview: The purpose of the Graphic Designer is to assist in the production of material for upcoming trade shows. This position will require strong print design skills and mastery of the adobe creative suite. Responsibilities: Assist in the creation of print and online marketing materials

Job Opportunity: Technical Communications Advisor

Job Title: Technical Communications Advisor; Location: Vancouver, WA. Compensation: $36-$38K/yr

Position Overview: The Technical Communications Advisor will work with the marketing and education departments to maintain the company website, marketing materials, and courseware. Additionally, the position will manage and maintain all documents, educational materials, and templates. The ideal candidate has experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. The ideal candidate also has experience writing HTML, CSS, and at least one scripting language.This is a dynamic position that provides communication and print support services for all functional areas within the company. Typical tasks are updating content on the company website, printing books, flowcharts, CDs, and other instructional materials in support of classroom activities. Additional tasks are editing content written by other writers, producing forms, and writing marketing collateral for upcoming events.

Volunteer internships with OPB, a nonprofit employer

OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) Internship terms begin in September, January, March and June. Positions available include:
Graphics Work with an energetic creative team to conceive, design, and create graphics to support radio programs, TV programs, web and other institutional needs. The intern should have a strong knowledge of design and production processes, typography, and proficiency with MAC software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Come be an intern at ADX! Yeah!!

Graphic Design and Marketing Intern:

ADX is seeking an intern with a background in graphic design and interest in business operations to join our team. This intern will work with marketing and administrative staff to plan, promote, and execute membership drives and events. He/she will also offer support in touring the facility and signing up new members, interacting with our digital audience, and researching new avenues for getting the local community excited and involved. This unpaid internship, which will run for 90 days, should qualify for school credit, and requires approx. 15 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in graphic design software

• Interest in social media

• Outgoing personality

• Ability to multi-task

• Comfortable taking direction on a project and running with it!

DUTIES:

• Developing graphic design concepts for our special events and promotions (e.g. electronic flyers, posters, etc)

• Basic website entries/maintenance (blog posts, minor changes and additions) • Maintaining active social media platforms

• Mailing list maintenance and expansion

• Assisting with tours/membership inquiries

• Distribution of promotional materials

• Acting as an ambassador of ADX during business hours and special events

• Lending a hand with various other tasks as needed

Shop/Fabrication Intern

ADX is seeking a shop and fabrication intern with a perfect storm of practical and technical skills to learn the ropes of operating a fabrication business. The unpaid internship, which will run for 90 days, must qualify for school credit and requires approx. 15 hours per week. This intern works alongside our staff to complete a diverse range of fabrication projects to enhance the ADX facility and will make sure members are using our shop facilities and tools safely, and help keep the shop space clean and maintained. This role will also include assisting with planning & executing special events when appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiar with wood and/or metal fabrication

• Well-versed in shop safety

• Likes to work collaboratively

• Knows how to help people use tools safely

• Knows how to maintain tools

DUTIES:

• Assisting with wide range of fabrication projects

• Staffing and cleaning shop during member hours

• Performing tool maintenance

• Helping develop and operate ADX material and tool store/library

• Helping plan, promote, and execute special events

• Other duties as assigned

Interested candidates should email a resumé and any relevant portfolio items to [email protected] using "INTERN" as the subject line. Please call Meredith at 503.915.4342 for more information