The Faculty of Computer & Applied Sciences at the Modern University for Business and Science is seeking instructors for the following subjects/courses:
- Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Fundamentals I
- Basic Photography
- Web Design
- Rendering & Studio Skills
- Art of Calligraphy
- History of Art
For more details, contact Mrs. Ginane Saeed on gsaeed@mubs.edu.lb
January 23, 2012
January 16, 2012
Web and Graphic Designer - IDS - Lebanon
Immediate opening for a talented Website, user interface and graphic designer who has both creative genius and strong knowledge of HTML/CSS coding, with an excellent knowledge of Macromedia Flash and Adobe Photoshop.
Requirements
This position requires a detailed-oriented, highly energetic and motivated promoter of web-technology in an Intranet and Internet setting. Must have excellent communications skills and be highly proficient in web-content development, with the ability to work together as part of a dynamic team. Responsibilities include working closely with business groups to build positive relationships, analyzing business needs and project planning. Required skills include designing web graphics, GUI, Flash Animations, CSS, DHTML coding, and JavaScript experience.
The ideal candidate must possess and/or demonstrate "all" of the following:
- Extensive knowledge and experience using and experimenting with Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Outstanding examples of Website and Web UI work as well as clear potential for growth.
- Extensive knowledge and experience coding HTML/DHTML and CSS.
- Recommend and enforce website standards, guidelines and style criteria.
- Recommend and enforce website standards, guidelines and style criteria.
- Define and meet with developers to communicate CSS and HTML formatting, for web page efficiencies.
- Create, edit and compose web content.
- Create, edit, and compose graphics and photographic images.
- Analyze, review, document and recommend modification to interfaces, to increase operating efficiencies, enhance user experience and to adapt to new requirements. This includes end-user testing and observing processes.
- Document procedures for reference and audit purposes.
- Prepare daily/weekly status reports to submit to the Project Manager.
- Code HTML, DHTML and customize JavaScripts to create web pages.
- Use standard tools to develop and manipulate images, with an understanding of graphical formats and how they apply to the web.
- Use Macromedia MX products, Microsoft 2000 or XP (2002) Office products on PC based computer systems.
careers@ids.com.lb
Requirements
This position requires a detailed-oriented, highly energetic and motivated promoter of web-technology in an Intranet and Internet setting. Must have excellent communications skills and be highly proficient in web-content development, with the ability to work together as part of a dynamic team. Responsibilities include working closely with business groups to build positive relationships, analyzing business needs and project planning. Required skills include designing web graphics, GUI, Flash Animations, CSS, DHTML coding, and JavaScript experience.
The ideal candidate must possess and/or demonstrate "all" of the following:
- Extensive knowledge and experience using and experimenting with Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Outstanding examples of Website and Web UI work as well as clear potential for growth.
- Extensive knowledge and experience coding HTML/DHTML and CSS.
- Recommend and enforce website standards, guidelines and style criteria.
- Recommend and enforce website standards, guidelines and style criteria.
- Define and meet with developers to communicate CSS and HTML formatting, for web page efficiencies.
- Create, edit and compose web content.
- Create, edit, and compose graphics and photographic images.
- Analyze, review, document and recommend modification to interfaces, to increase operating efficiencies, enhance user experience and to adapt to new requirements. This includes end-user testing and observing processes.
- Document procedures for reference and audit purposes.
- Prepare daily/weekly status reports to submit to the Project Manager.
- Code HTML, DHTML and customize JavaScripts to create web pages.
- Use standard tools to develop and manipulate images, with an understanding of graphical formats and how they apply to the web.
- Use Macromedia MX products, Microsoft 2000 or XP (2002) Office products on PC based computer systems.
careers@ids.com.lb
January 12, 2012
Conceptualiser/3D Designer - RELY Production & Services - Dubai
Job Functions
3D Modeling & CAD, Architect, Design
Description
A renowned display manufacturers in the middle east, based in Dubai, looking for a Conceptualiser/Designer who has worked in a similar industry or in the interior design/exhibitions industry.
Qualifications
- Should have a BA in Architectural Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Fine Art
- Middle East work experience, preferably United Arab Emirates experience
- Should have a minimum of 4 years work experience
- Should have excellent sketching skills
- Should have creative conceptualizing skills
- Should have very good 3D, AutoCad and Photoshop skills
- Should be fluent in English
- Should be a team player
- Should be willing to work long hours whenever required to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure
Send CV and portfolio to mahaba.hamed@rely.ae
3D Modeling & CAD, Architect, Design
Description
A renowned display manufacturers in the middle east, based in Dubai, looking for a Conceptualiser/Designer who has worked in a similar industry or in the interior design/exhibitions industry.
Qualifications
- Should have a BA in Architectural Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Fine Art
- Middle East work experience, preferably United Arab Emirates experience
- Should have a minimum of 4 years work experience
- Should have excellent sketching skills
- Should have creative conceptualizing skills
- Should have very good 3D, AutoCad and Photoshop skills
- Should be fluent in English
- Should be a team player
- Should be willing to work long hours whenever required to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure
Send CV and portfolio to mahaba.hamed@rely.ae
January 11, 2012
Internships - Time Out Beirut - Lebanon
There are three internships available at Time Out Beirut: Editorial, Digital and Online. The intern should be motivated, dedicated, and interested in pursuing a career in publishing. While the positions are heavy on research and administrative work, interns will potentially take on writing/photo/design assignments.
Qualifications
Fluency in English is essential, French and Arabic desirable, and a writing sample is required. Digital Interns must be proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Bridge. Fall interns must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, September - January.
Send CV and portfolio with "Editorial Intern" or "Digital Intern" or "Online Intern" in the subject line to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com
Qualifications
Fluency in English is essential, French and Arabic desirable, and a writing sample is required. Digital Interns must be proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Bridge. Fall interns must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, September - January.
Send CV and portfolio with "Editorial Intern" or "Digital Intern" or "Online Intern" in the subject line to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com
January 10, 2012
Senior Visual Designer - Nokia – London
This is an amazing opportunity to shape the future of Nokia Smartphones, and to help us do this we are looking for exceptional design talent to build a UX Design team for Smart Devices. This group will will be evolving core UI experiences in close collaboration with Microsoft, designing global applications & content for every local need, concepting holistic experiences across the portfolio, and defining the Nokia brand & key signature experiences on Nokia with Windows Phone.
In addition this group includes the Entertainment team which deliver world class applications and experiences across our mobile platforms, web, and other end user touch points. We will continue to expand our breadth and reach to give Nokia users around the world a complete entertainment offering.
Nokia is focused on winning in Smartphones by creating desirable devices that deliver local experiences and global reach through an open and integrated ecosystem. Recent company strategy will allow us to reach this goal through collaboration with Microsoft WP, and there is now an opportunity to be part of one of the biggest changes Nokia has been through.
Key Tasks
- Creates layout guides
- Produces graphics assets (icons and widgets)
- Creates visual language system & UI toolkit.
Description
The Senior Visual Designer is responsible for the creation of all online visual design, including typography, visual concept, logo and icon design for the Internet and interactive platforms. They effectively communicate and coordinate with the information architect, writer and production artists to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications. The candidate must be capable of leading the creative aspects of a project and have demonstrated strong business acumen .Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe after Effects .Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality. Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media. Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure .Ability to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projects
Specific Skills
Experience in a Visual Design role
- Exceptional portfolio, with focus on graphic design for web, mobile web, and/or mobile apps.
- Comfort working across several agile development teams, collaborating with many individual designers and product leads along the way.
- Excellent communication skills. From napkin sketches to high-fidelity comps, you can get your visual and non-visual ideas across to a variety of audiences.
- BA/BS degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Software Product Design, or equivalent.
- Experience in UX / interaction design would be extra nice. Strong technical skills would be a plus, too.
- Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web
- Strong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet.
- Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts
- Strong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, CSS, and AJAX.
lewis.milford@nokia.com
In addition this group includes the Entertainment team which deliver world class applications and experiences across our mobile platforms, web, and other end user touch points. We will continue to expand our breadth and reach to give Nokia users around the world a complete entertainment offering.
Nokia is focused on winning in Smartphones by creating desirable devices that deliver local experiences and global reach through an open and integrated ecosystem. Recent company strategy will allow us to reach this goal through collaboration with Microsoft WP, and there is now an opportunity to be part of one of the biggest changes Nokia has been through.
Key Tasks
- Creates layout guides
- Produces graphics assets (icons and widgets)
- Creates visual language system & UI toolkit.
Description
The Senior Visual Designer is responsible for the creation of all online visual design, including typography, visual concept, logo and icon design for the Internet and interactive platforms. They effectively communicate and coordinate with the information architect, writer and production artists to ensure that the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications. The candidate must be capable of leading the creative aspects of a project and have demonstrated strong business acumen .Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe after Effects .Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality. Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media. Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure .Ability to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projects
Specific Skills
Experience in a Visual Design role
- Exceptional portfolio, with focus on graphic design for web, mobile web, and/or mobile apps.
- Comfort working across several agile development teams, collaborating with many individual designers and product leads along the way.
- Excellent communication skills. From napkin sketches to high-fidelity comps, you can get your visual and non-visual ideas across to a variety of audiences.
- BA/BS degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Software Product Design, or equivalent.
- Experience in UX / interaction design would be extra nice. Strong technical skills would be a plus, too.
- Ability to create superior, original designs for the Web
- Strong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet.
- Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience concepts
- Strong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, CSS, and AJAX.
lewis.milford@nokia.com
January 9, 2012
Web Designer - IDM - Lebanon
Responsibilities
- Developing graphic concepts for web sites.
- Working closely with the design team to develop visual content (images, layouts, movies, animations) according to standard process.
- Translating business requirements into articulately communicated Web sites
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent.
- Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to work with an innovative team.
- Working knowledge of Adobe (illustrator, photoshop and flash is a must)
jobweb@idm.net.lb
- Developing graphic concepts for web sites.
- Working closely with the design team to develop visual content (images, layouts, movies, animations) according to standard process.
- Translating business requirements into articulately communicated Web sites
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent.
- Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to work with an innovative team.
- Working knowledge of Adobe (illustrator, photoshop and flash is a must)
jobweb@idm.net.lb
January 6, 2012
Design Foundation Faculty/Space Studio - VCU School of the Arts - Qatar
Job Functions
3D Modeling & CAD, Architect, Creative Direction, Design, Design Education, Design Management, Engineering, Model Making & Prototyping, Project Management, Research, Strategy & Planning, Styling
Position Description
The Space studio faculty will be an artist, designer, educator and active professional who will teach in the Design Foundation Program. This position is responsible for leading and teaching the foundation-level curriculum for the “Space” studio. The Space studio is designed to cultivate the ability to think, perceive, visualize, design and build in three dimensions. This position will utilize a contemporary mix of experimental design studio processes to develop a student’s ability to understand, envision and communicate effectively about space, objects, scale and the relationship of the body to the built environment. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in building, constructing, fastening and shaping via hands-on projects that introduce tools, materials, and specialized techniques vital to understanding three-dimensions.
The Space studio is built on the following principles; spatial problem solving that engages the student in spatial thinking; ability to combine conceptual thinking with development of tangible form; ability to understand and master principles of construction; technical/analytical drawing, exploration of a large variety of materials, conceptual design thinking, design and prototyping, documentation and communication; critical design thinking; innovative approaches and strategies that enable the student to understand how to utilize and apply the learning in future designs.
Applicants with expertise in design, architecture and sculpture are invited to apply from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This position will join an active Design Foundation faculty team which has four full-time faculty, each responsible for one area of the four pillars of the Design Foundation curriculum that represent basic tenets of Art and Design: Drawing, Surface (2D), Space (3D) and Time (storytelling through media). This position will work closely with the faculty and the Director of the program to develop and build a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum. All faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation and support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional creative research, and participation in faculty governance, service, student advising, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will work in a team oriented small-school environment with practicing, experienced and dedicated educators. Opportunities for regional and international collaboration abound.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree in design or related field and a minimum of two years teaching experience in art and design related to the principles of the Space Studio. Candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level with an established record of accomplishments in research or professional work in design strongly preferred. Strong digital, collaborative and communication skills are required. Experience teaching introductory studio level is preferred. Experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse work environment is required. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU and VCUQatar.
Benefits
- Competitive international salary
- Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
- 30% Off-shore supplement to base salary
- Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
- Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
- Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
- International Professional Development and Research Opportunities
Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, twenty (20) examples of personal work and twenty (20) examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five (5) references including email and telephone contact information to Tomaree L. Porter (tlporter@vcu.edu) Human Resources Administrator, Qatar Support Office. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit
www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar
tlporter@vcu.edu
3D Modeling & CAD, Architect, Creative Direction, Design, Design Education, Design Management, Engineering, Model Making & Prototyping, Project Management, Research, Strategy & Planning, Styling
Position Description
The Space studio faculty will be an artist, designer, educator and active professional who will teach in the Design Foundation Program. This position is responsible for leading and teaching the foundation-level curriculum for the “Space” studio. The Space studio is designed to cultivate the ability to think, perceive, visualize, design and build in three dimensions. This position will utilize a contemporary mix of experimental design studio processes to develop a student’s ability to understand, envision and communicate effectively about space, objects, scale and the relationship of the body to the built environment. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in building, constructing, fastening and shaping via hands-on projects that introduce tools, materials, and specialized techniques vital to understanding three-dimensions.
The Space studio is built on the following principles; spatial problem solving that engages the student in spatial thinking; ability to combine conceptual thinking with development of tangible form; ability to understand and master principles of construction; technical/analytical drawing, exploration of a large variety of materials, conceptual design thinking, design and prototyping, documentation and communication; critical design thinking; innovative approaches and strategies that enable the student to understand how to utilize and apply the learning in future designs.
Applicants with expertise in design, architecture and sculpture are invited to apply from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This position will join an active Design Foundation faculty team which has four full-time faculty, each responsible for one area of the four pillars of the Design Foundation curriculum that represent basic tenets of Art and Design: Drawing, Surface (2D), Space (3D) and Time (storytelling through media). This position will work closely with the faculty and the Director of the program to develop and build a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum. All faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation and support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional creative research, and participation in faculty governance, service, student advising, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will work in a team oriented small-school environment with practicing, experienced and dedicated educators. Opportunities for regional and international collaboration abound.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree in design or related field and a minimum of two years teaching experience in art and design related to the principles of the Space Studio. Candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level with an established record of accomplishments in research or professional work in design strongly preferred. Strong digital, collaborative and communication skills are required. Experience teaching introductory studio level is preferred. Experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse work environment is required. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU and VCUQatar.
Benefits
- Competitive international salary
- Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
- 30% Off-shore supplement to base salary
- Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
- Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
- Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
- International Professional Development and Research Opportunities
Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, twenty (20) examples of personal work and twenty (20) examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five (5) references including email and telephone contact information to Tomaree L. Porter (tlporter@vcu.edu) Human Resources Administrator, Qatar Support Office. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit
www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar
tlporter@vcu.edu
January 5, 2012
Junior Designer - Time Out Beirut - Lebnaon
The Junior Designer is a team player, and must work well in a group and independently. She/he should also be able to meet short deadlines, while maintaining flexibility in his or her work.
Responsibilities
- Pre-layout for each issue
- Edit photos for print
Qualifications
Candidates must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Send CV and portfolio with "Junior Designer" in the subject line to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com
Responsibilities
- Pre-layout for each issue
- Edit photos for print
Qualifications
Candidates must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Send CV and portfolio with "Junior Designer" in the subject line to jobs@timeoutbeirut.com
January 4, 2012
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant - Mixed Media
As the two positions of Graphic Designer and Production Assistant will be merged into one job role, your primary task will be to oversee creative layouts of ads, leaflets, brochures, invitations and the flagship title, Canvas magazine and produce professional print-ready hi-res files in Adobe InDesign, in addition to the following skills:
- Proficiency in In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Photo retouching and colour correction (taking into consideration the type of printing and the paper used)
- Knowledge of Packaging:
. Checking high-res images and retouching
. Ability to trace efficient die cuts
. Attention to detail: checking colour uniformity, font style, size, etc.
. Checking pagination
- Prepress settings and procedure of offset and digital printing:
. Ability to check printed samples and sheets and perform any necessary corrections with a focus on replacing the right pages and maintaining the correct pagination.
. A keen interest in graphic design and an artistic flair. A team player, ability to multi-task, ;take high-resolution photographs when required and handle printing requests.
. Applicant must be fluent in English.
. Experience in Arabic design is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Additional notes concerning work on Canvas magazine
- Checking on a wide range of images and reporting analyzing their size, quality and dimensions.
- Working closely with the Art Director and Editorial department to fulfill main tasks and take of any other tasks as needed, including files from the archives, pdfs, print jobs and any- necessary graphic related tasks.
- Finalizing articles to place on the magazine book after completing the notes mentioned above, and maintaining an eye for detail as changes in some sections may affect others.
- Creating mock-ups and clearly briefing the Production Manager on any special operations, supplying each brief with printouts and a description to the job.
Send CV with recent work samples to hr@mixed-media.com
(Please note that we are not looking for senior graphic designers)
- Proficiency in In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Photo retouching and colour correction (taking into consideration the type of printing and the paper used)
- Knowledge of Packaging:
. Checking high-res images and retouching
. Ability to trace efficient die cuts
. Attention to detail: checking colour uniformity, font style, size, etc.
. Checking pagination
- Prepress settings and procedure of offset and digital printing:
. Ability to check printed samples and sheets and perform any necessary corrections with a focus on replacing the right pages and maintaining the correct pagination.
. A keen interest in graphic design and an artistic flair. A team player, ability to multi-task, ;take high-resolution photographs when required and handle printing requests.
. Applicant must be fluent in English.
. Experience in Arabic design is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Additional notes concerning work on Canvas magazine
- Checking on a wide range of images and reporting analyzing their size, quality and dimensions.
- Working closely with the Art Director and Editorial department to fulfill main tasks and take of any other tasks as needed, including files from the archives, pdfs, print jobs and any- necessary graphic related tasks.
- Finalizing articles to place on the magazine book after completing the notes mentioned above, and maintaining an eye for detail as changes in some sections may affect others.
- Creating mock-ups and clearly briefing the Production Manager on any special operations, supplying each brief with printouts and a description to the job.
Send CV with recent work samples to hr@mixed-media.com
(Please note that we are not looking for senior graphic designers)
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