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DesignerTerp · Feb 18, 2004, 08:16 PM

I was disappointed to find out earlier this week that AIGA has closed off it's national job bank to only AIGA members. Luckily I can still access my local AIGA site; I am hoping this doesn't change, as I only have a few industry-specific sites that I check.

Which leads me to my next question--what sites do you use/have you used? Now I'm down to CreativeHotlist.com, AIGADC.com, HOWDesign.com and my local daily, WashingtonJobs.com.

Am I missing any?

And a rant. What is the deal with advertising for a GRAPHIC DESIGNER, when what they really want is a 90% WEB designer!? I've actually had employers call me to find out more information, only to tell me that they are looking for someone to do 90% web work. Well why was your ad for a graphic designer proficient in Quark and Photoshop!?

Sorry, just a little frustrated at the job market right now. I currently have a job, but I need a new one.

godzookie2k · Feb 18, 2004, 09:54 PM

Because web design falls under the heading of "Graphic Design" which encompasses web, print, etc. Studios these days in this still shaky market tend to be looking more for folk who can wear multiple hats. Versatility is your friend right now... I think.

AIGA has said they were going to do that from the beginning. Its been in "testing" all this time if you read the fine fine print.

You're in maryland, don't forget about the baltimore sun. Its in my experience that I've had the best luck not doing my job hunting via job sites, just because the odds ratio isn't that good. I'd recommend finding studios you'd like to work for, and pop off a package to the c/d or finding a way "in" via a contact or mutual friend.

tpicco · Feb 21, 2004, 03:52 AM

www.mediabistro.com is focused on editorial and art, including all forms of media (ie: magazines, books, TV, etc)

80% of the job listings are editorial, but that's the edit/art breakdown in those businesses anyway...

himself · Feb 22, 2004, 01:36 AM

Try Communication Arts. They have regional job listings, and they typically run the creative gamut.

Amendment to the rant: I've always hated how so many companies nowadays put up a listing for someone who is supposed to be a proficient print designer, an expert web designer, plus fluent in javascript, PHP, ASP, etc etc. I can under stand the print & web skills together, but if a company is looking for someone who can do all three and kick ass in each, they will be sorely disappointed. Plus, that person is likely to be severely underpaid. That's all.

tpicco · Feb 23, 2004, 04:58 AM

I know... I saw an ad last week for 3 years' Mac experience, ability to shop for and interact with printers, must know Quark, Photoshop. Illustrator... Web Design a plus... ENTRY LEVEL!!!

>>>sigh<<<

::maroma:: · Feb 23, 2004, 05:12 PM

Speaking of AIGA, I hate them. I gave them money to become a member (back in college, 4 years ago) and never got my membership. What the hell is with that??

tpicco · Feb 24, 2004, 01:15 AM

Did you follow up?
Was your check cashed?

birdman · Feb 24, 2004, 04:38 PM

Sure, I'll add to your rant: employers today seem to want combination graphic designers/editors/marketing gurus. First off, no one should be forced to proofread their own work, unless they can let it sit for a few days and come back to it; most of the time though, it's rush rush rush last-minute (oops I'm sorry, "fast-paced environment" as the want ads like to call it) and requires someone *else* to do proofreading. Secondly, while graphic designers should have the creativity bug, most of us do *not* have marketing degrees. I too find it laughable when a company advertises a job for a "graphic designer/editor/marketer/web designer/print production specialist to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects at once"... and expect to find someone who can/will do all that for a mere $10-11 an hour. Cripes. And the sad thing is, that seems to be all that's out there at the moment.

-birdman

::maroma:: · Feb 24, 2004, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by tpicco:
Did you follow up?
Was your check cashed?

My check was cashed, but I never followed up. I know, mostly my own fault. That's why I haven't really raised much of a fuss over it to AIGA. It was a student discount rate, something like $25, so it wasn't high on my to deal with list.

I have gotten this far without AIGA, so who needs em now??

godzookie2k · Feb 27, 2004, 03:49 AM

sometimes you get lucky on craigslist. like this beauty i saw today:

I am the managing editor of a new a sportbike magazine coming out for the MD/VA/DC area. We are working on a shoestring budget. In fact, I am working for nothing -- only because it has always been my dream to be the editor of my own magazine. We have a strong support from the motorcycle community to do this, so we think we are going to be a success. Everything is in place, except the graphic designer to help me put the magazine together. So, I am looking for someone who knows QuarkXpress (which I own) or any other comparable layout program. Like I said, this job does not pay, but if you are graphic designer who is just starting out, think of how great it would be to be able to say you put a whole magazine (48 pages) together.

Interested parties, please contact me. Thank you.

-Alex

Compensation: No pay, but great for your resume
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
this is in or around Washington, D.C.

DesignerTerp · Feb 28, 2004, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by godzookie2k:
sometimes you get lucky on craigslist. like this beauty i saw today:

I am the managing editor of a new a sportbike magazine coming out for the MD/VA/DC area. We are working on a shoestring budget. In fact, I am working for nothing -- only because it has always been my dream to be the editor of my own magazine. We have a strong support from the motorcycle community to do this, so we think we are going to be a success. Everything is in place, except the graphic designer to help me put the magazine together. So, I am looking for someone who knows QuarkXpress (which I own) or any other comparable layout program. Like I said, this job does not pay, but if you are graphic designer who is just starting out, think of how great it would be to be able to say you put a whole magazine (48 pages) together.

Interested parties, please contact me. Thank you.

-Alex

Compensation: No pay, but great for your resume
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
this is in or around Washington, D.C.

BWhahah!! I totally saw that and thought "WTF!?"
Ugh.