McLaren are looking for a Year Out Architecture Student or Interior Design graduate

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 11th June 2011, Job Opportunities

McLaren are looking  for a part-qualified Architect or Interior Designer.

 Salary of approx £24K plus benefits. Applications by 12th June 2011. 
 
Professional skills and knowledge: To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate good AutoCAD LT 2007 (or later) skills with an ability to generate 3D images. A knowledge and understanding of mechanics and/or electrics and Solid Works would also be useful, but not essential.
 
Personal  attributes: You should be an enthusiastic ‘all rounder’ who will take advantage of the opportunities presented by this unique environment, and be able to demonstrate:
 
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* An enjoyment of challenges…and the ability to work under pressure.
* The ability to work on several projects at the same time.
* A positive and ‘grounded/can do’ attitude.
* A flexible approach to working hours.
 
You would be employed as an AutoCAD Operator, reporting to the Building Projects Manager on a 11-month fixed term contract. The role is a fixed-term contract for one year, with a probation period of 3 months.
 
Salary approximately £24k + employee benefits, which include 25 days holiday, private medical insurance and eligibility for the car and pension scheme after 6 months.
 
Based in the Norman Foster designed Technology Centre, there are very good staff facilities, including a fitness centre and pool on site.
 
Woking Station is 20 minutes from Clapham Junction by train. There are regular shuttle buses running to and from the Technology Centre.
 
To apply for this position, please send your CV, with a covering letter to Llewellyn on shiona.llewellynassoc@btinternet.com by June 12^th 2011.
 
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in an informal telephone interview with Shiona at a mutually convenient time during and immediately after the application period. Candidates that reach the final shortlist will be interviewed by the Building Projects Manager, Rachel Downs, on site. You would need to be able to start in September 2011. 
 

Work experience for a Graphic Designer to work with the London Arts Orchestra

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 11th June 2011, Job Opportunities

The London Arts Orchestra is an exciting new orchestra which combines orchestral music with other art forms. Their performances feature actors, dancers, comedians, artists and historians.

The London Arts Orchestra  (a registered charity) are looking for a graphic designer who would like to gain some experience over the summer. The role will involve creating material, with an overall look and concept, to support the London Arts Orchestra's upcoming season of concerts. This will include: six concert posters, an education workshop leaflet, a season brochure for all events and further developing the website, logo and online content.

The London Arts Orchestra  are hoping to find are hoping to find someone  with creativity, an awareness of marketing, energy and a passion for music. They will offer a dynamic start up environment and flexible working hours but this role will be on a volunteer/work experience basis.
 
If this is of interest please send an example of your work, and short statement of why you would like to design for the London Arts Orchestra to:  concerts@londonartsorchestra.co.uk
 
More information on the orchestra can be found at www.londonartsorchestra.co.uk
 
Deadline: Friday June 17th 2011 

Artists and Photographers are invited to submit work for exhibition at the Riverside Gallery Richmond

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 10th June 2011, Shows & Exhibitions

Artists and Photographers are invited to submit work for the annual open exhibition which this year is titled ‘Brave New Worlds: Utopias/Dystopias’. The exhibition  will run 3^rd September – 5^th November 2011.
 
For further information see:  http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/arts/riverside_gallery/riverside_gallery_exhibitions/brave_new_worlds_exhibition.htm
 
The deadline for submissions is 15^th July 2011
Please direct any queries to curator Mark De Novellis at m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk
or call 020 8831 6000. 

Intern required over the summmer to help develop a pilot website for company based in central London

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 10th June 2011, Job Opportunities

A small team of 'would be entrepreneurs', working on an idea for a new revolutionary web based P2P service, are looking to enlist  a talented post-graduate student in graphics/creative design as an intern. 

The role will be to help develop the company’s new website working from the initial concept brain-storming to the development of a pilot. It is anticipated that the person will be required once a week (about 4-5 hours) for about 5-6 weeks until the pilot website design is completed.

The company are looking for a talented  and dynamic student, who while being great at graphics design, is not afraid to experiment. He/she will be mentored/supported by one of the co-founders who was an IT director at one of the index trading organisations in the City of London. The internship will hopefully help him/her add valuable experience to their CV.

All the meetings/discussions/development processes will be held in central London and all reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

If this is of interest please contact Praveen Mahadani, email: praveenmahadani@yahoo.com
as soon as possible and before 23^rd June 2011. 

Kingston University Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture Degree Show

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 6th June 2011, Shows & Exhibitions

The Degree Show is now open until Friday 10th June.

This includes student work across the Schools of Architecture & Landscape, Design, Fine Art, and Art & Design History.

Venue: Knights Park Campus, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2QJ (nearest train stations Kingston upon Thames or Surbiton)

For further details see: http://fada.kingston.ac.uk/ 

Fashion Workshop, July - August 2011

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 28th April 2011, Events

Limited places are available for a Fashion Workshop which is being held in the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture during July and August 2011. The workshop is intended to give participants an insight into the professional world of fashion design. For further details see: http://fada.kingston.ac.uk/fashionworkshops/ 

The Association of Art Historians annual Career Day

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 23rd February 2011, Events

The Association of Art Historians (AAH) is organising its annual Career Day at Kingston University on 4th March 2011.  For further details see: http://www.aah.org.uk/page/3172 

This event is now fully booked.

Junior Designer - Freud Communications, London

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 18th February 2011, Job Opportunities

Freud Communications, a PR Agency in central London, are looking to appoint a Junior Designer.  If you are a recent design or graphics graduate looking for an entry level role into the world of PR this may be of interest.

For further information and to apply for this post please contact:
Rhian Sherrington, HR Coordinator at Freud Communications  
Email: rhian.sherrington@freud.com
 

Fashioning the Future Awards

Posted by Joanna Bailey on 18th February 2011, Awards

Fashioning the Future Awards is the leading international cross-disciplinary platform for celebrating innovative initiatives towards fashion design for sustainability, its development and communication.

Now in its third year, Fashioning the Future Awards 2011 invites students and recent graduates to provoke and nurture ‘Unique’ responses to our collective desire for a thriving world. The 2011 awards are a showcase for exceptional work that celebrates ‘Unique’ ways to create our futures.

Students and recent graduates (from 2008, 2009 or 2010) can apply from any university or college worldwide across the disciplines of fashion such as design, promotion, management, photography, styling, retail, buying, journalism, media and more.

Outstanding work will be recognised in 5 awards categories around the theme of Fashions Campaign for Unique.
 
Fashioning the Future is designed and coordinated by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion
 
Deadline for submissions: 15 June 2011
 
http://www.sustainable-fashion.com/fashioning-the-future/ 

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