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Asset Manager and Production Assistant job at TaskForce

Asset Manager & Production Assistant.
About This Role
TaskForce seeks an Asset Manager & Production Assistant focused on the Into Action Lab. The Asset Manager & Production Assistant works to ensure all content is uploaded to various gif platforms, tagged, and organized internally. The Asset Manager & Production Assistant will report directly to the Graphics Producer & Asset Manager.
We believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge. BIPOC individuals, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
You’ll get to work with tons of artists around the country and a great internal team at TaskForce. Work can be done remotely, even after COVID.
Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Design Team to ensure that content is uploaded and tagged in a timely manner to GIPHY and Tenor GIF platform channels daily
  • Provide quality control for content spelling and grammar
  • Maintain the digital asset management platform
  • Organize and compile GIPHY collections, stories, and sticker packs based off specific topics, events, themes, etc
  • Track for inclusive representation in our gif library
  • Organize client folders on Google Drive and deliver folders to the Partnerships Team
  • Work with the Audience Team to research relevant hashtags
  • Contribute to the content calendar to support on the gif ideation process
  • Manage freelance designer invoices with the accountant to process weekly payments
  • Identify one new gif artist weekly and do outreach to gauge their interest in freelance design work with TaskForce

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience in asset management and production
  • Invested in TaskForce’s vision and mission for positive change through arts and culture
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Collaborative
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent time management skills. Ability to multitask and switch between tasks
  • Interest in digital art and social justice

Benefits
Full insurance coverage and vision/dental benefits.

Here’s the link to apply:
https://apply.workable.com/taskforce/j/2460F56178

MOMA/CUNY programs

MOMA/CUNY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
MoMA/CUNY Alumni Roundtable
Thursday, March 11, 4:00-5:15 p.m. (Online)

What is it like to work in an art museum? How have former CUNY students found opportunities in the visual arts? In this roundtable conversation, hear directly from MoMA staff members who are also CUNY alumni or professors about their own paths to careers in the arts. This conversation is designed specifically for CUNY undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning about and pursuing careers in visual art, arts education, and arts administration. See link for details and registration info.

 
MoMA/CUNY Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
March 24, 10:00-11:15 a.m. (Online)

How can you apply your skills and experiences to opportunities in the visual arts? This workshop will provide an overview to writing resumes and cover letters as well as tailored tips and tricks when applying for opportunities in the visual arts. This workshop is designed specifically for CUNY undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning about and pursuing careers in visual art, arts education, and arts administration. Conversation will be facilitated by staff in MoMA’s Human Resources and Education departments. See link for details and registration info.

MoMA/CUNY Student Ambassadors Program
June 2021 (Online)
Through a series of behind-the-scenes workshops and discussions with MoMA staff across departments, a cohort of CUNY Student Ambassadors will learn about modern and contemporary art, gain unique perspectives from art museum professionals, explore networking opportunities, and participate in a public program. See attached PDF for more information and application details.

EXHIBITION PROGRAMS

Memories for the Future: Garrett Bradley, Tina Campt, and Trevor Mathison in Conversation
March 18, 2021, 5:00pm-7:00pm EST, Online event
Join artist and filmmaker Garrett Bradley, composer Trevor Mathison, a collaborator on Bradley’s America (2019), and scholar Tina Campt, author of Listening to Images (Duke University Press, 2017) for a conversation exploring the presence of archives, and the process of imagining to bring forth histories and memories lost to us, as a practice of archival repair—a theme throughout Bradley’s work.
This special event is the culmination of the Memories for the Future workshop series. Memories for the Future invited audiences of all ages to create short films that remember the places, people, and histories they have lost or left behind. Taking inspiration from Bradley’s interest in repairing archival absences, Memories for the Future considered how sound and moving images can evoke personal memories to transform collective history. A series of workshops facilitated by filmmakers, sound artists, and other visual storytellers, illustrated how to use the filmmaking and scoring techniques. The evening will also premiere a selection of films created by workshop participants.
This program is presented in collaboration with The Studio Museum in Harlem on the occasion of Projects: Garrett Bradley (November 2020-March 21, 2021). Register for the program here.

Black Reconstructions: Cities and Spatial Justice
Monday, March 29, 6:30pm-8:00pm EST, Online event
How do we reckon with the past to create a future? Who tells the history of your neighborhood? How do we attain spatial justice? This discussion will expand and explore questions raised in the exhibition Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America by inviting the panelists and audience members to consider their positions, choices, and personal and collective power in working to protect and create Black urban spaces. This event is moderated by Ifeoma Ebo and is planned in collaboration with the BlackSpace Urbanist Collective. Audiences are encouraged to read BlackSpace’s manifesto in advance of the event. Featured speakers include Mario Gooden, Sekou Cooke, J. Yolande Daniels, Felecia Davis, and Peggy Shepard, among others.
 
This event is free, open to all, and takes place over Zoom meeting. Register here.
 

Free Online Coursera MOOC 

Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America presents 11 newly commissioned projects that reimagine the spaces of Black life as sites of imagination, care, liberation, resistance, and refusal.

Join learners around the world for MoMA’s newest free online course, Reimagining Blackness and Architecture. See video trailer here. Through original films, audio interviews, and readings, you’ll hear directly from Black artists, architects, and scholars and explore the ways Black makers are shaping the world around them. #ReconstructionsMoMA

The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212.708.9603

MoMA is open with new hours and safety protocols. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum. For more information, visit our website at moma.org.

 

The Knight News, Design Internship

Description: The Knight News is looking for a graphic design intern to help put together the layout. You will be required to work with us once a month, as the newspaper publishes monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.
Responsibilities:
  • Update the layout with new stories monthly
  • Occasionally modify photos in photoshop to adjust the needs of the writers
  • Occasionally create simple advertisements
  • Update the media kit once a semester
Skills:
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Publication Design class is a plus but not required
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [email protected] with a design sample.

Paid Spring Design Internship at the Center for Urban Pedagogy

 
CUP is hiring an intern to start in February of 2021!

As a CUP intern, you’ll assist with several projects and learn about CUP’s methods for using design to meet community needs.

+Support in developing and updating content for CUP communications, including website, e-newsletter, and social media
+Research and general support with CUP’s Community Education and Youth Education programs, like Making Policy Public and Urban Investigations
+Administrative work, like database and website upkeep
This is an entry-level position intended for those who haven’t had access to many internships or opportunities to work in an office or nonprofit environment. We’re looking for someone with a passion for social justice, great attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. While research is a part of this position, it’s more of a general support role.
Dates for the internship are flexible, but we’re looking for someone who can work in the office for a minimum of 3, 8-hour days a week, for 10-weeks. Please include your availability in your cover letter.
The internship pays $17 per hour, or you can choose to receive school credit if your school offers it.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references as one PDF (max size 3MB) to [email protected] by January 11, 2021. Please use the subject line “CUP Winter 2021 Intern.”
We understand that meeting this deadline might be a challenge for some this winter. Please email [email protected] if you need additional time.
No phone calls, please.

CUP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas to apply.

Senior Designer Position at WE

Overview

Our WE Codeword team is looking for a Senior Designer/Art Director with strong fundamental design, illustration, and UX skills.
We are in need of a super-organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy art director and designer to work on a variety of projects with a healthy amount of independence. You will be collaborating closely with our team of designers, copywriters, strategists, and account managers, designing a steady stream of visual content for a major tech client. You will be involved in concepting new ideas, producing work, and reviewing work from junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Providing art direction and creative concepting for large tech brands
  • Producing static and animated visuals for social channels and other digital platforms
  • Pushing the boundaries of collaboration tools & non-design platforms, such as Google G Suite (Docs, Slides, Google Sites), PowerPoint, general CMS tools
  • Communicate with and present work to clients
  • Reviewing design work from other team members

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in design, advertising or marketing, or digital publishing
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
  • Art Direction
  • Vector illustration
  • Layout & typography
  • Motion Design
  • Basic web UX/UI principles, and familiarity with Sketch
  • Powerpoint, Google Docs/Slides, and Keynote

About us
WE Codeword is a fast-growing agency that combines content, media relations and thoughtful creativity to build effective communications programs. We work with the biggest and smallest tech companies in the world, and our clients trust us to launch their startups, run multi-channel campaigns, grow their user bases, and lead comprehensive PR and marketing initiatives. We’re storytellers and brand engineers, and we love big ideas that serve a real purpose. We’re a proud member of the WE Worldwide network.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
 
Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

Learn more and apply here.

Paid Cultural Research Intern

TaskForce is an independent agency that builds capacity and community for the most influential nonprofits, brands, and people taking on the most pressing challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. We understand the role that creative culture plays in shaping public opinion and policy and invest heavily in creating lasting relationships with the communities and partners we engage with. We work primarily at the intersection of arts/culture and social change and our work has resulted in some of the most highly acclaimed and influential public will campaigns of our time.
We believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge. We are committed to creating a more inclusive culture for all, starting within our own company. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
TaskForce is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
TaskForce seeks a recent college graduate interested in digital design trends as it relates to current political and cultural events. The Cultural Research Intern will report to the Team Coordinator & Executive Assistant and provide research support to the team.

Requirements

  • Interest in design trends, politics, and data research
  • Knowledgeable about the digital space including gifs and memes as it applies to non-profits and politics
  • Digital design or political science background is a plus

You will learn about

  • Impact of design in the digital space
  • Using data to generate more impact
  • How data and trends can drive artistic approach

Benefits

This is a remote full time paid internship from January 19-March 15, 2021.
Work hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm EST.
Apply Here.

CUNY Design Your City Program

During the Design Your City program, you will develop a proposal for a place-based solution to a real, built environment problem in your community. You will learn valuable skills, tools, and best practices used in community-centered planning, including how to research the community’s history, analyze different data sources, understand the stakeholder landscape, and build support for your idea. At the end of Design Your City, you will pitch your proposal to a panel of professionals – who may be able to help bring your idea to fruition. You will also create an online project portfolio that you can  include on your resume.
Throughout the program you’ll gain
  • An array of skills to add to your resume
  • A portfolio to link to on your resume
  • Exposure to a variety of civic focused career paths
  • Introductions to a vast network of professionals
  • A membership to the Association for a Better New York’s Young Professional Network

 

Design Your City is an 8-week program. The program sessions will run from January 12th to March 5th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-8pm and Fridays from 12pm-1pm.
Sessions will be led by top NYC-based practitioners including:
Government Agencies:
– NYC Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
– NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
– NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
– NYCHA
Consulting and Government Relations Firms:
– Urbane Development
– Kasirer
– 3×3 Design
Non-Profits:
– American Planning Association / NY Metro Chapter
– Project for Public Spaces
– Measure of America
And many more!
Interested in Applying to Design Your City?
Requirements
Current CUNY undergraduate student
Students cannot be in their freshman year
     – Associate degree students must graduate between June 2021 and June 2022
     – Bachelor degree students must graduate between June 2021-Dec 2023
Must be able to attend all sessions
A strong interest in the built environment and how cities are created, including neighborhood development, urban planning, urban design, economic development, urban data, or participatory  planning
Learn more by attending our info session on
December 15th at 4PM EST
Apply by Sunday, December 20th 11:59pm at www.cuny.edu/cipportal

Take ARTS 190 Design Foundations this Winter

This course is primarily for students interested in graphic design, but is also useful for Studio and Photography majors. There are no prerequisites and is open to all students. The class will cover fundamental theories and methodologies of color theory and 2-D design in traditional and digital mediums. Through observation, analysis, writing, exercises, and projects, students begin to develop work processes that involve articulation, visual research, concept generation, form making, and craft skills. Seats are still available for the winter session.

Take ARTS 191 Basic Software this Winter

Looking for a winter course? ARTS 191 Basic Software is an entry course for Design majors and minors with no prerequisites. Open to other majors as well.
The class is an introduction to the fundamentals of prevailing software applications used in design; such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Students work with multiple software applications to create projects that communicate through a variety of forms both digital and in print. This class prepares students with the necessary software skills required for upper level Design courses.