Job Opportunities & Resources

• Inkling, a new company developing textbooks for the iPad, has openings for an editorial assistant, a digital content production manager, and more. Check out the full listing at www.inkling.com/jobs.
• Twitter is hiring a technical writer to work on the Twitter engineering blog. Applicants should take pride in clear, concise prose; have an eye for metaphor and visual documentation; and be active Twitter users.
• Are you a student in Michigan who is interested in microblogging, analytics, and social networks? TechSmith has a social media internship for you.
• Mango Languages is hiring a full-time interactive designer. The digital language learning company is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• The New York Times has fall internships available in multimedia. They are seeking a front-end interactive designer, a motion design storyteller, and an interactive flash journalist.
• NPR is looking for a web editor, interactive designer, marketing manager, and several other positions in D.C. and California. Check out the full list here.
• There are several communications jobs and internships available at PBS in Arlington, Virginia. Check out their job database for position and application details.
• The Atlantic needs a design intern in New York City to create marketing materials and in-book comps. Applicants must be current students or recent graduates.

Inspiration

• Quite Strong: This collaborative of five talented, Chicago-based females recently launched a website. It’s full of inspiration, from the site design to the projects to the ladies themselves.
• Showcase of Single Page Websites: Web Designer Depot has a great collection of innovative single-page designs that make the most out of the format.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• Bloomberg has posted 20 editorial positions for a new web-based information product that will report on, analyze and quantify the impact of government actions on business and industry. The jobs are in DC and include graphics editor and editorial assistant.
• Want to work for Facebook? The social networking site is now hiring for several positions in design and user experience, communications, and software engineering.
• The University of Chicago is looking for a graphic designer (job #085372) with magazine/newsletter design and layout experience.

Recommended Reading

• What advice would you give to a design student?: Designer Frank Chimero sums up what he knows about graphic design, including words of wisdom like “[t]he best communicators are gift-givers” and “Design is just a language, it’s not a message.”
• An Open Letter to New Graduate Students: In this article for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Brian Croxall covers the unwritten rules, norms, and quirks of academia for students just beginning graduate school.

Tools & Resources

• Learn Web Design: Think Vitamin has a slew of free web design tutorial videos to help beginners learn about web design. The videos cover HTML5, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, and more.
• Design Is History: Created by designer Dominic Flask as part of his graduate thesis, this site gives a great overview of centuries of design as well as a list of additional resources to learn about design.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• Gowalla has several openings right now, including digital illustrator, university coordinator, and developers. Gowalla also wants to hear from anyone doing great work on the web, so if you’re a designer, writer or simply doing crazy, adventurous stuff with a mind for greatness, get in touch.
• Lowercase Capital is in need of a Cowpoke/Intern. Check out the fun listing to get an idea of what this technology start-up investing company is all about.
• DBA in New York City is looking for a graphic design intern who is versatile, good with type, and understands the basic stylistic guidelines of the company.
• Tips for maintaining your CV: The Chronicle of Higher Ed has an open thread going about how to keep your CV up to date and easy to revise.

Recommended Reading

• No One Nos: Learning to Say No to Bad Ideas: Why is it so difficult to say no when it comes to our work? Learn how and when to say no to bad ideas in this A List Apart article by UX design consultant Whitney Hess.

Tools & Resources

• 10 solutions to easily create your online portfolio: If you are in need of a portfolio but don’t want to build one from scratch, check out this roundup of available platforms that are great for both coding novices and experts.
• What managers look for in designer/developer portfolios: Cameron Moll shares why it’s so important for designers and developers to show complete creative processes in their portfolios, not just end products.
• A style guide for PHP developers: Design Luv offers this style guide for PHP developers who want to improve their coding style and improve overall readability using conventional formatting methods.
• Business Card Design Starter Kit: Need business cards? Smashing Magazine has put together a great kit to get you started, including samples, tutorials, and templates.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• OptionsXpress, an online brokerage based in Chicago, is looking to hire a PR copywriter. This job involves writing and editing marketing communications and website content, and applicants should have some experience with both print and digital media.
• Kettle is looking for a front-end developer. The NYC interactive agency needs someone with 1-2 years of experience hand coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• If you’re interested in “rewriting the rules of digital marketing”, check out the several positions at Oneupweb in Traverse City, MI. Positions include interactive web developer and SEO strategist.
• Elizabeth Spiers, media launch consultant, entrepreneur, and writer extraordinaire, needs new interns. Learn more about Spiers and the work she does to see if you’re a good fit.

Recommended Reading

• Lazy Hammer: What do dinosaurs have to do with design collaboration? Frank Chimero explains in a call for designers to use their skills to work with others to create new things.

Publishing

• Audio pioneer buys Newsweek: After two and a half months since the announcement that Newsweek was on the market, the Washington Post Company has found a buyer: Sidney Harman. The entrepreneur and founder of Harman International Industries says he is eager to take on the challenge of keeping the newsweekly running.
• Barnes & Noble Considers Possible Sale: Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest book retailer with 720 stores across the US, is exploring its options as share prices continue to drop. The company has formed a committee to determine its next step, and aren’t ruling out the possibility of a sale.
• Mass Paperback Publisher Goes All Digital: Publishers continue to adapt to the changing landscape of the industry, and the latest news is of Dorchester Publishing Inc., one of the country’s oldest mass paperback publishers, abandoning its traditional print books and making its titles available in digital format and print-on-demand only.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• NPR is looking for a Senior Interactive Designer to join their Digital Media team in DC. This job requires expert-level Photoshop and Illustrator skills, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of typography, color theory, usability, and web design.
• Ziba, a design and innovation consultancy in Portland, OR, has several openings right now, such as communications designer and interaction designer. Visit their career page to see all current jobs.
• 37signals is hiring an iOS/mobile developer who can help enhance current applications and build more. Applicants should have experience developing and shipping iOS applications, and knowledge of Ruby on Rails is a plus.
• Think Detroit PAL is looking for a communications officer to support media relations, marketing, and social media strategy. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and familiarity with social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
• If you’re interested in WordPress design or programming, check out WP Jobs, a job board and career resource site for the WordPress community.

Recommended Reading

• A Real Web Design Application: Jason Santa Maria started a conversation about the tools used for web design last week, calling for the need for an application that fills the void between designing in a browser and designing in a desktop app.
• Designing for iPad: Derek Powazek shares what he learned about designing for iPad while leading MagCloud’s iPad app design team.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• Lansing Symphony is looking for a new Marketing & Development Director. Job requirements include 2-5 years in marketing and/or fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for music and the arts.
• The Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, AL is looking for a writer/associate editor. This position is a part of the Teaching Tolerance project, which includes a semiannual magazine and website. Applicants should have experience with writing and editing for both print and digital publications.

Recommended Reading

• The Web Means the End of Forgetting: This New York Times Magazine article was widely circulated last week, and rightly so—it’s all about reputation, privacy, and permanence in the digital age.
• See no boundaries: In this short essay, Liz Danzico talks about why learning to see no boundaries while designing for people is a valuable lesson for young designers.

Publishing

• E-books, the Kindle, and Publishing: The biggest publishing news this past week was mainly driven by Amazon. First the company reported e-books for the Kindle are outselling hardcovers. Then Amazon acquired exclusive rights to publish 20th century classics on the Kindle in what is being called Odyssey Editions. This deal with the Wylie Agency quickly prompted strong reactions from the industry.

Tools & Resources

• Designing Style Guidelines for Brands and Websites: Smashing Magazine covers why developing a style guide for your websites can help protect your design after you deliver it. They also offer several examples of what you should include in your guide, from typography to CSS naming conventions.
• Flipboard: If you own an iPad and are an avid user of social media, check out Flipboard. This free app turns your Facebook and Twitter content into a “personalized, social magazine.” There is currently a waiting list in place to handle the high level of interest, so if you weren’t among the early downloaders, you’ll have to reserve a spot.

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Job Opportunities & Resources

• Melville House Publishing in Brooklyn, NY is looking for an art director. Applicants must have some experience in book design and be able to show samples of cover and interior design. The publishing house is also looking for a director of digital marketing and publicity. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in book publicity. This job requires a strong writer skilled in marketing and publicity to manage websites, blogs, and social networking sites.

Recommended Reading

• My Portfolio: Then and Now: Graphic designer Mig Reyes shares past portfolio designs and shows how you can learn from past creative processes.
• On Writing: Spencer Fry of Carbonmade talks about why entrepreneurs should write as a means of thinking through ideas, promoting yourself and your product, and networking.
• reSPECt: Spec work and whether or not it has a place in the creative community has been widely debated. In June, the AIGA Metro-North chapter brought together both advocates and opponents for a panel discussion about speculative branding and design work, moderated by New York State Supreme Court Justice Colleen D. Duffy.

Upcoming Events

• Brand New Conference is a one-day event about brand identity. Organized by Under Consideration, the conference will be held November 5 in New York City. If you can’t make it in person, there are virtual passes available. There are also limited discounts available for students.
• Did you miss out on TEDxDetroit last year? Be sure to apply to attend TEDxDetroit2010 as soon as possible, as there are limited spots. This year’s event will take place September 29 at Wayne State University.

Tools & Resources

• Wireframing Tools for Designers: In this Mashable article, Designer Grace Smith highlights wireframing tools that designers and developers can use for rapid prototyping. Bonus: they’re all free.
• Icon Reference Chart: Hicksdesign has an ongoing project to chart icons by device, context, size, corner radius, and format. This is a great resource for anyone needing to look up specs and notes while designing their own icons.

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