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Wanted: three squared, inc. creative group
Motion Graphics Artist/Designer
This position is Contract based in Atlanta Georgia.
The position requires working with the three squared Creative Directors and Art Directors to create imagery that best fits within the client’s specifications and best fits their expectations, ensuring that the Creative Director’s vision, quality bar, design concept, and directives are maintained and consistent through all design and conceptual work. To provide constant feedback to team members while always working in a collaborative mindset.
You will be involved in all phases of the design process, including concept development, storyboarding, animation, graphic design, and production. The works we create vary greatly in mediums and types including Internet video, commercials, animated shorts, trailers, product demos and post-production. To work with the Creative Directors and Art Directors to develop and create the design concept, style, and quality bar required for the production, and working within the schedule and budget.
· To build strong communication and consistency across the creative department, aiming at creating a strong, inspiring, and productive team atmosphere.
Duties and Responsibilities
Experience as a Motion Graphics Artist and Designer – skilled in the use of the Adobe suite (specifically After Effects) of tools, with knowledge of Shake, Nuke, Final Cut Pro and Maya a plus.
You must understand the art of telling a story and conveying a message by combining motion graphics, video and music.
To design and build compelling high quality animations and video productions
Using conceptual and design skills to bring ideas to life
Shaping the details of motion projects by providing cutting edge techniques and technologies
Education: MS/BA/BFA Degree in Fine Arts or Commercial Arts Field.
A strong understanding of design trends
· Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills. Must easily collaborate and be team focused.
· Proven abilities in conceptualizing, organizing, and managing projects from concept to completion.
· Ability to create a positive, productive, and exciting work environment through his/her own ability to inspire others.
To apply please send portfolio, resume and cover letter to Lindsey Gall at lgall@threesquared.com.

Wanted: Intern, Video Director / Editor
D5M, LLC, is a music, media, management and marketing company representing emerging and established musicians, producers and performers within and around the Atlanta arts community. We are looking for an impassioned, high-caliber video director and editor to intern with us. Tasks include orchestrating the full production of music videos, producing viral Web content and miscellaneous videography needs. Qualifications must include the following: artistic inclinations, Final Cut Pro fluency and working knowledge of a Canon 5D Mark II (provided) or similar equipment you own. There is the potential for employment afterward, and past videographers have gone on to work with serious talent in the area. If interested, please e-mail your resume and a link to your portfolio to Chris at Internship.d5m@gmail.com.

Graphics Assistant; Program Events Assistant | Applications sought ASAP for July 15
Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions (GEARS) Inc. is a management consulting firm founded in 2002. We are a woman-owned business with offices located in Decatur, Ga., Boston, Mass., and Leesburg, Va., with access to a wide variety of expert consultants. In 2004, GEARS was certified as a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, and benefits from services specific to the small disadvantaged business sector.  GEARS is organized into three divisions: Division of Evaluation and Applied Research, Division of Organizational Management, and the Division of Information Technology Services, reflecting core competencies utilized to provide our clients with a range of services that allow for optimum professional and organizational management/development.
Why we need volunteers
GEARS understands that volunteerism is a critical component in helping companies operate at an optimum level. Utilizing student volunteers is also an opportunity for students to gain hands-on learning experience and apply the skills learned outside of the classroom setting. Therefore, offering this invaluable experience to future leaders of the workforce will not only help to enhance GEARS’ delivery of services, but also give help foster a level of service—use of volunteers—not typically displayed in large companies.
The Division of Organizational Management at GEARS Inc. is currently seeking highly motivated, organized, creative and skilled students to assist in the development and implementation of several major conferences within the private and public sectors. Volunteer opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students in the following areas:
•    Marketing/Recruitment
•    Committee Management
•    On-site Confernce Management
•    Graphic Design
•    Business Communication
•    Conference/Meeting Planning
For more information, e-mail Annette Mitchell, GEARS Volunteer Committee Co-Manager, or call (404) 328-9850.

VisionFest | Deadline: July 28
VisionFest is a juried student animation festival and competition, will be held Oct. 22-24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Ind. High school, undergraduate and graduate students from around the globe are invited to submit their work. Category winners in each student division are selected by a jury panel of industry experts. Submission deadline: July 28. There is no entry fee. Competition Categories: Animation (2D & 3D) and Games/Interactive Arts. All entries meeting submission requirements will receive written critiques from jurors. For more information: www.visionfest.org, www.facebook.com/visionfest, www.twitter.com/visionfestinfo, www.youtube.com/visionfestanimation .

YAF 10 – Envisioning Breuer
First Annual Photography Competition | Deadlines: Aug. 16th (Professional); Sept. 15th (Amateur)
The Young Architects Forum (YAF) Atlanta Chapter is launching its first Annual Photography Competition with the theme YAF10 –Envisioning Breuer. This event is a part of YAF’s commitment to the great architecture in Atlanta. All photographs must have an architectural theme or contain some element of the built environment. Entries will be accepted from now until Monday, Aug. 16 for professional entries, and until Wednesday, Sept. 15 for amateur entries. Prizes to be announced! This YAF competition aims to challenge photographers to creatively capture images of the Atlanta Central Library designed by Marcel Breuer, which is located at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Photographers will have an opportunity to showcase their talent at demonstrating thought-provoking and visually innovative images. The winning photos will be displayed at the 2010 YAF Photography Exhibit in October as part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) events and at select library locations through January 2011. More information about the competition and complete entry requirements can be found at www.photography.yafatlanta.org. Submissions can be sent via e-mail yafphotography@gmail.com or via mail to YAF10 – Envisioning Breuer Photography Competition, YAF Atlanta – AIA Atlanta, 113 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Download entry forms on the competition website. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $5 for amateur entries and $30 for professional entries. Exhibition will be open from Oct. 14 – Nov. 28 at the Atlanta Central Library.

The Aldo Foundation
The Addo Foundation is asking artist to donate work for their first Silent Art Auction to take place in September.  The proceeds will help local youth arts enrichment programs. All mediums are welcome. Deadline is September 1st.
Send your submissions to AddoFoundation@gmail.com
www.TheAddoFoundation.org

Joan Derryberry Art Gallery | Deadline: Sept. 1
The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., is seeking artists for solo exhibitions for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. A large gallery space, free admission, will award a substantial stipend along with expenses. All media will be considered, and exhibitions run approximately four weeks. Images must be submitted on CD containing nothing but JPEG files approximately 2 MB (no folders), 300 dpi, 7 inches or 2100 pixels on longest side. No slides, no PowerPoint or other presentation formats; no iPhoto or other proprietary image software information. Mail entry to: University Art Committee, attn: Janis Nunnally, Box 5194, 1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38505. Deadline is Sept. 1.

DESIGN21 Deadline: September 7
DESIGN 21 is now accepting entries for the Crafting Excellence Competition. Interested designers are asked to create a logo for the Award of Excellence for Handicrafts for the chance to win $3,000. For more information click here.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS
IKEA & GCAPP (Georgia Council for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) is hosting its 3rd annual “IT’S ABOUT TIME PROJECT.” Artists will be selected to modify an IKEA clock as part of a red-carpet Celebrity & Artist fundraiser for GCAPP that will take place October 26. Click here for more information and to download an entry form.

ShopSCAD Entries
SCAD is accepting submissions from students, alumni, faculty and staff members for shopSCAD, committed solely to the sale and exhibition of SCAD-related art and designs. Submissions may be made by mail, e-mail or appointment. Artists are encouraged to provide samples or provide images via CD, JPGs or photographs (no slides). Include information concerning size, materials, prices and contact information. Resumes and biographies are helpful but not required. All artwork and design submissions should be sent to Amy Zurcher at akeith@scad.edu. For more information, contact 912. 525.5180.

SCAD Web site home page
SCAD students and faculty are encouraged to submit images of their work for consideration as home page images on the SCAD Web site. High-resolution JPEG format images only, with the smallest dimension greater than 1,000 pixels. Images may be cropped to fit the landscape orientation of the site. Student artwork should include the name of the student, hometown, degree sought and major; title of the work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Jane Smith, Brookline, Mass., B.F.A. student in painting, Morning Dew, oil on canvas, 8” x 10”, 2003). Faculty artwork should include faculty member’s name, position and department; title of work; medium; dimensions (when appropriate); and year work was produced (e.g., Mary Williams, professor of illustration, Tybee Pier, chromogenic print, 2004). Submit your images to webdesign@scad.edu.

Designers sought for logo competition
Working Class Studio, SCAD’s product development venture, is seeking talented designers to assist with a prestigious corporate logo design competition. Interested participants are invited to submit three to five samples of previously developed logo designs for review. Qualified candidates will be contacted with further information and details about the project. Artists whose designs are chosen for submission will receive monetary compensation for their work. For more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Jonathan Ashley Osborne or Working Class Studio at (912) 525-6993

For more calls for entry and related opportunities, visit the SCAD Web site at http://www.scad.edu/events/exhibitions/callsforentry/index.cfm.