Potential Internship : JCDeCaux

http://www.jcdecaux-oneworld.com/internship-junior-design-trainee/

Internship: Junior Design Trainee

JCDecaux OneWorld (the international sales and marketing unit of JCDecaux Group, the world’s leading outdoor advertising company) is offering an internship of 3 months, to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will assist the Senior Designer in design projects from ideation to completion. Typical tasks will be photo manipulation/retouching, creating digital newsletters and internal documents, creating appealing PowerPoint templates and sourcing, maintaining and managing the Group’s photography resource. Additional tasks will include content collation/production, online marketing, video editing, web design, and any other graphical duties needed by the department.

This will be a great opportunity to apply a diverse skill-set in a working environment while gaining valuable experience and insight into the Outdoor Advertising industry.

Essential:

• Broad proficiency and knowledge of multimedia design
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Graphic design skills (well versed in visual design, layout and typography)
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software
• Knowledge of Mac/PC compatibility issues
• Basic video editing skills
• Ability to approach tasks/briefs creatively
• Ability to respond positively to direction and feedback
• Ability to quickly produce work to a high standard

Desirable:

• Web design skills (HTML and CSS)
• Knowledge of recent technology and trends
• Experience in social media marketing

Start date: ASAP (flexible)


Initial length of internship: 3 months


Location: Paddington, London


Remuneration: £700 per month

• Your CV
• A selection of your portfolio – in PDF format (6Mb max)
• Any relevant links to your work online (optional)

Deadline: Wednesday 14th March 2012

Hello, 

I am emailing you in response to the ad for an internship opportunity at JcDecaux OneWorld. Attached to this email is the PDF of my portfolio and my CV at the back of it. Also, here is the link to my website with more and regularly updated new work. 

www.designbysai.co.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you

(Sai) Praefa Uennatornwaranggoon

Creative Milkround 2012

 

Dear Creative Students,

 

The University of Leeds, in conjunction with Leeds College of Art and The Met would like to invite you to attend Creative Milkround 2012. This event is aimed at helping final year undergraduates from all three universities to receive feedback on their developing portfolios from some of the best creative professionals in the UK. 

 

When?                Wednesday 7^th March 2012 2pm - 6pm

 

Where?               School of Music, University of Leeds

 

Who? 

·        Saatchi & Saatchi - Global advertising agency

·        Hallmark – The UK's leading greeting card publisher

·        Tigerprint – A design led greeting’s business who supply exclusively to M & S

·        Christies – the world’s leading art business

·        Dubit - Specialises in Virtual Worlds and Casual Games for kids.

·        West Yorkshire Theatre Network – Connecting all creatives in West Yorkshire

·        Clearsilver Marketing – A full service brand marketing agency

·        Orchard – Digital, Creative and Marketing Recruitment

·        Numiko - A digital media agency who work with leading broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV and Sky.

·        Two Birds One Stone -  A Leeds-based creative agency that specialises in working with brands that target the youth market.

 

 

You will get the opportunity to attend companies presentations, who will be offering any top tips including, what qualities they look for in new recruits, how you can stand out and how to make an impact considering the tough competition in this sector.

 

      You will also be able to show your developing portfolios of final year work and get to speak to up to 3 employers on a one to one basis. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH YOUR CHOICE OF UP TO 3 EMPLOYERS THAT YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO BY MONDAY 5^TH MARCH AT 4PM. THESE WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

 

Kind regards,

Hello, 

I'm a third year graphic design student at the Leeds College of Art and I'm really interested in attending the Creative Milkround. 

Here are the names of the studio/ agencies who I would really love to speak. 

1. Clearsilver

2.Numiko

3.Two Birds One Stone

Looking forward to hearing back from you 

Praefa Uennatornwaranggoon (Sai)

 

MA in Brand Development

Deadline : 31st March

Before completing your application, please make sure you have:

• Your educational history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
• A soft copy of your academic reference
• Contact details of a second referee
• Your pre-prepared personal statement (not essential – you're also able to complete this during the application process)
• A soft copy of your educational transcript (not essential – please include it if you have it)

DRAFT

MA Brand development

I am currently in the last term of completing my degree in graphic design and the main focus of my design practice is branding. The reason why I am applying to do an MA in Brand Development at Goldsmiths is because I would like to acquire a much more in depth understanding of what branding really is. Although my work is conceptually driven, it is still design based and practical rather than theoretical. I feel that by gaining knowledge in the history of branding, current brand strategies and the future development of branding. This course, I hope would offer me new perspectives to effective branding.  Instead of purely coming from a designer’s point of view, I would also have the ability to provide a more academic approach to the development of brands. Learning about different factors effecting brands such as geographies, culture and consumers will greatly improve how I embark upon producing effective brands.

Even though my discipline focuses mainly on the printed media within branding, I also have an interest in creating complete brands.  I also take into considerations, the effective use of media for effective brand development. This involves digital media such as web and moving image, and environmental design such as way finding and signage. Although it is not the focal point of my design practice, sustainability is something that is very important to me. It has become more and more significant to me as I become better informed through my current design practice and the completion of my dissertation which investigated the possibility of a designer becoming sustainable whilst still working with in the consumer culture which helped me gain a much more in depth understanding into the consumer culture as well as the issue of sustainability.

I believe that good design and good branding is something that is good for the people. In all my projects I consider the environmental and social impact each of them will have and his includes my design methods, choice of materials and my choice of clients.

 I have completed two paid work placements during my bachelor’s degree. The first one was at Siam Toppan Packaging Co. LTD, a packaging company and printers based near Bangkok, Thailand. I also completed a two-week placement at Brass Agency, a strategic and creative marketing agency in Leeds.  At both placements I worked closely with the designers in many collaborative projects. I worked especially close to the creative director at Brass on a branding project, which helped me to get a better grasp of what it is like to work on real life branding briefs. 

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Networking through Behance

I recently joined behance ( well, I joined a while ago but actually activated it recently) because I wanted to enter a project into the behance student showdown.

The day after I joined ( today) I received a message from a Gabby Tate

I love behance!

Anyway, I have emailed her back showing an interest. The email was quite vague so I think I would like to find out more what kind of work she would like from me.

but to conclude, behance isn't a bad place to find work...

Also, I'm not sure whether she meant paid work or not

Behance Student Showdown

About This Competition 

To kick off the *brand new* Student Showdown Competition Series, we’re asking to see the best student work in graphic design. This month, break out your treasured school project and let’s celebrate student design work from all around the world. All styles and themes are welcome as long as they fall within the scope of graphic design. Existing work is welcome and encouraged. All entrants must be currently enrolled as a student to participate.

By submitting your student work, you will be eligible for a variety of awards and recognition. All submissions will be judged by several world-renowned graphic designers. Winners will get their work featured in front of millions on the Behance Network, a complimentary year of ProSite, a portfolio critique from one of the judges, plus bragging rights. Check out the full list of awards below.

Rules 

Step 1: Join the Behance Network
You must be a Behance Network member to submit work to the competition. If you are not currently a member, join here. Membership is free.

Step 2: Submit your Best Work
To participate in the student competition, submit a project from your Behance Network portfolio that best represents the current theme. Only one entry per user, per theme is permitted. Your entry must be related to the scope of the competition or it will be removed.

Step 3: The Judges
Behance’s esteemed panel of judges will select their favorite student projects based on quality and originality that relate to the current theme.

Step 4: The Winners
Behance will notify winners at the end of each competition and post new competitions periodically. All winners and runners-up will be asked to verify their student status, and can then collect their awards.

Awards 

Behance will notify winners at the end of each competition and post new competitions monthly. All winners and runners-up will be asked to verify their student status, and can then collect their awards.

First Place:
- The winning project featured on the Behance Network, across various Behance Network properties, and promoted through Behance’s social media. That means millions of visitors looking at your work.
- Portfolio critique from one of the judges
- Free year of ProSite
- Designated as the winner in permanent competition page in Behance Network
- Competition Winner Badge to embed and display across the web
- Suite of Action Method products from the CreativesOutfitter.com
- Copy of “Making Ideas Happen” the best-selling book by Behance founder Scott Belsky
Honorable Mentions:
- Free year of ProSite
- Designated as an honorable mention in permanent competition page in Behance Network
- Competition Honorable Mention Badge to embed and display across the web
- A selection of products from the Creatives Outfitter
- Copy of “Making Ideas Happen” the best-selling book by Behance founder Scott Belsky

How the Student Showdown Series Works

The Student Showdown celebrates and rewards excellence in student work from the world’s next generation of creative talent. This competition provides more exposure for student work and ensures the best talent gets noticed.

Periodically, we will host a new competition based on creative field or concept. For example, creative fields could be photography, graphic design or illustration; concepts may include use of color, subject matter, or utility for social good. All submissions will be reviewed by world-renowned creative professionals in the chosen topic, who will judge the competition. Existing work is welcome and encouraged. All entrants must be currently enrolled as a student to participate.

Join the Behance Student Show group to stay updated on the latest competitions in the Behance Student Showdown series, and to connect and collaborate with other students around the world.

Week at Brass

I just completed another week at Brass (over reading week). I worked again on the same big branding project with them and still worked closely with the creative director.

I'm going back in again for a day this week to carry on with the project.  The director also said that he will have a look at my website help me with some feedback. :)

Looking for internships via blogs.

I found a couple of interesting intern opportunities on Behance when registered last week. However, one, in particular that I really liked but its a 3 month intern in New York at a design studio called Squat.

The Best Creative Graphic Design Intern

Squat Design

Posted on: January 3, 2012

Location: New York, NY, USA 

We are a top creative advertising agency seeking an exceptional Creative Graphic Design Intern. Only the ELITE need apply!

This is an excellent opportunity for the best designer to get hands-on agency experience working with the best creative professionals.

Responsibilities:
• Create and apply brand identity requirements/guidelines across all print client deliverables.
• Initiate and develop leading-edge designs
• Contribute innovative ideas
• Present design concepts and rationale behind given design solutions.

Qualifications:
• Creativity is a must
• Typography lover
• A high level of self-motivation
• A keen attention to detail
• Effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in Graphic Design
• Expert knowledge using: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Web design knowledge in flash and html is a plus

To express interest, please email your resume, cover letter and a link to your portfolio that indicates sites and projects you have worked on as well as your proficiency levels in graphic design. (Only those with a link will be considered.)

All work will be of extremely serious nature.

This is currently an unpaid internship position.
College Credit is available with proper paper work provided by you and your institution.
This opportunity will provide you with excellent portfolio pieces for your career path.
After a 3 month Internship commitment, there will be a possibility of a paid full time position.

Only serious inquires please, no recruiters

Thank you!