Hiring Entry Level Production Designer (please pass on)

[Innosanto Nagara]

Design Action is currently seeking applicants for an entry-level* Production Designer with the goal of training into a full-time co-ownership position upon completion of apprenticeship program.

Design Action Collective is a worker-owned cooperative design and communications studio that is committed to providing high-quality visual communications tools to progressive non-profit and grassroots activist organizations (http://www.designaction.org) We are located in downtown Oakland, California.

Apprenticeship Program:

The Apprenticeship period will run from 12-16 months, depending on progress made in technical and other job skills. The apprentice will take instruction and supervision from senior collective members on projects and will also have the opportunity to learn about running a businesses cooperatively. Apprentice Training Wage is $17.25/hr + benefits. Upon completion of apprenticeship program, pay will increase to match standard collective rate of $19.25/hr + benefits.**

The candidate will be eligible for ownership position after completing a 9 month Collective Track.

The apprentice will primarily focus on:

1)  print production of multi-page layouts such as reports, newsletters, as well as design of brochures, identity systems, and other print materials.
2)  learning the graphic design process and how to work with clients

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Requirements:

* Interest and involvement in progressive social change work and worker-owned cooperatives

* Proficient in industry-standard graphic design programs such as InDesign and/or Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator.

* Understanding of printing process

* Portfolio containing examples of layout and design work

* Ability to juggle multiple projects

* Ability to follow direction

* Sense of humor

* Attention to detail & appreciation for design
* Fast learner

Pluses:
+ Illustration skills

+ Web Design experience

+ logo design skills

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We are a Mac-based shop. Closed union shop (CWA typographical sector, AFL/CIO). Starting immediately.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

E-mail letters of application, resumes and questions to jo...@designaction.org. No phone calls please. We will read e-mails carefully, and respond to any questions you have.

http://www.designaction.org

* Entry level apprentice positions are not internships. Applicants are expected to be proficient in standard tools of the trade.

** Pay rates are not negotiable.

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Innosanto Nagara

Design Action Collective

1710 Franklin Street #300

Oakland, CA 94612

510.452.1912 x204

510.452.0489 (fax)

http://www.designaction.org