OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN “THE CREATIVE ORACLE”

Junior Graphic Designers – to report to Senior Designers

•  must have a passion and talent for artwork and all things creative
•   highly innovative, organized, motivated and possess strong drawing and computer skills..
•   thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
•   using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
•   proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
•   contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
•   keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media
•   Ability to work under tight deadlines.
•   working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account              executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
•   Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
  

Senior Designers – to report to Art and Creative Directors from Cape Town, New York and Paris

• Ability to lead  and manage creative projects from concept to completion
• estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• strong design or copywriting background an advantage
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography
• A strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development,  and creative process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Passion, Integrity, and Energy.
  

Please mail your details and a brief summary on why you are perfect for this job to cv@grconcept.com

Wanted: Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo

Organized by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Image Council, is an artist in residence program which aims to provide three outstanding young animation artists from around the world with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture.

All of the following is provided to the successful candidates:

1. Travel expenses : provided
2. Living allowance: provided
3. Travel insurance: provided
4. Rental accommodation: provided (including workspace)
5. Location: Tokyo
6. Materials stipend: provided (within limits)
7. Expert assistance: provided
8. Opportunity to present finished work: provided
9. Opportunities to interact with Japanese creators: provided

Selection

A selection committee composed of experts in this field will make a first selection based on submitted documents and a second selection after conducting interviews (via the internet) to arrive at a preliminary list of candidates to be invited to participate in the program. Those selected will be contacted in the middle of October and once all conditions of participation have been confirmed the selection will be formally announced.

Closing Date:
Application forms and all required documents must be received by September 10th, 2010

For full details and application documents visit Animation Artist in Residence

Corporate Video Competition

First Prize R5000.00 cash, Second Prize R3000.00 cash and Third Prize R2000.00 cash.

Closing Date: 31st August 2010
The video is a branding exercise and the intent behind it is to further our brand footprint.

The video:

Premier Assist wants a short 20 to 30 second video depicting our services, entrants are to upload it to our website. The video is to show / explain what our services are about – we have lots of examples of happy clients on our testimonial page on our website. We particularly want the video to show how Premier Assist stands out from other similar services that are available to people.

On our website, we have provided a toolkit that gives all the logo’s for the competition, some hints and tips and more information on our services, these are all available to download on the website as well as the terms and conditions for entry and a number of release, consent and permission forms that are required. Merely log onto our website and click on the “Enter Competition” , which will redirect you to the relevant information page.

                                   A little bit about us

Premier Assist is a telephonic work-life balance / concierge service which offers services and products designed to help one manage a busy lifestyle and save money at the same time. The concept has previously only been available to the corporate market by way of employee retention strategies; however, we are now marketing these services to the public at large. For a list of services and products on offer, please look at our website www.premierassist.co.za

 

TLTL - Too Little Too Late - Award

The Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design in Durban’s CBD will host the Annual Graduation Dinner, Fashion Extravaganza and TLTL Awards Ceremony – themed “Celebration” at the DLI Hall in Greyville on Friday 27 August, 2010.

A highlight of the evening is the tertiary institution’s acknowledgment of unsung heroes instrumental in weaving the complex fabric of our community. “The TLTL - Too Little Too Late - Awards are given to individuals who contribute unselfishly to the community without the recognition they deserve. Most South African artists have highlighted the plight of the struggle for freedom, and through their work people were able to break the silence,” said CFAD founder Nanda Soobben.

This year the TLTL awardees all share a literary heritage. Three respected authors with strong Durban connections who have contributed meaningfully to the process of reconciliation, cultural awareness and nation-building through their writings, will be publicly applauded.

  

Durban-born retired accountant Aziz Hassim’s debut novel, The Lotus People served as a form of catharsis for Hassim – a personal TRC. He also wished to record a past he is convinced has disappeared forever for the younger generation who think he is "making up stories" when he tells them about that era.

Prithiraj R. Dullay was a student leader at Springfield College and his exposure to contacts with other student leaders such as Steve Biko, Strini Moodley and many more shaped his political consciousness. Dullay’s 278 page acclaimed book Salt Water Runs in My Vein” was launched in May 2010. A second book is due to be published at the end of 2010.

Ashwin Desai, the holder of a Masters degree from Rhodes University and a doctorate from Michigan State University is an unusually prolific and a wide-ranging writer whose work has been published in academic and popular books and periodicals around the world. He has recently published Inside Indian Indenture: A South African Story.

The Edge Award, also to be presented at this gala evening, for Art and Media achievement goes to Jan Jordaan. This award celebrates her contribution and pays tribute to local heroes who have received little or no recognition in the media.

Jan Jordaan initiated the UDHR International Print Portfolio for Artists for Human Rights in Durban, South Africa. He has held many exhibitions both National and International. Presently, he lectures printmaking at the Durban Institute of Technology and functions as director of Art for Humanity.

For more information contact:

Illa Thompson
Publicity Matters
arts, theatre, culture, festival, social justice and events publicists
tel / fax 031 201 1638
mobile 083 326 3234
illa@pubmat.co.za
www.pubmat.co.za

 

Erosion of media freedom in South Africa

Nineteen civil societies have signed a memorandum to the government expressing their deep concerns about the roll back in democratic freedoms in South Africa and the recent attempts to strangle the media and the freedom of expression in South Africa.

The Protection of Information Bill creates obstacles for civil society and media groups seeking to expose official malpractices by giving the government extensive powers to prevent the communication of information in the "national interest" on the pain of draconian punishments ranging from a minimum of three years imprisonment, extending up to 25 years. Read the full article here...

Vacancy: SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER - University of KwaZulu-Natal

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
(GRADE 9)
AUDIO VISUAL
UNIVERSITY WIDE
REFERENCE NO.: AV01/2010



The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to employment equity.

The Senior Graphic Designer creates the visual components of various types of media including
broadcast, electronic and written material. The designer takes verbal and or written ideas from a
client and develops a creative way to effectively communicate the message.
The applicant is expected to undertake University wide graphic design, media production,
photography, digital imaging and printing in a professional manner and in line with the University
brand.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• 3 year relevant qualification or degree in graphic design, which must include computer
graphics.
• 4 years relevant work experience in a graphic design environment.
• Good working knowledge of all aspects of design and ability to convey concepts and
information effectively.
• Sound computer experience and proven ability to work in Windows and Mac applications.
• Proven knowledge and experience of professional graphic design and DTP programmes.
• Experience in photography and digital imaging.
• Presentation of graphics portfolio.
In the absence of the minimum qualification, the applicant should have Grade 12 and 6 years
relevant experience, and will have to successfully pass a competency test

PREFERENCES/ADVANTAGES:
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Creativity and ability to work with various people in different settings and varied budgets.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Self motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to multi task, undertake simultaneous projects and work under pressure to meet
deadlines
• Willingness to work after hours when required.
• Knowledge of computer generated motion graphics and animation.
• Experience in video production.

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE RANGE: R166,790– R250,186 per annum, inclusive
of benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 August 2010.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available
on the Vacancies page of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za Completed
forms may be sent to recruitment1@ukzn.ac.za Please state the advert reference
number in your subject line.