Wednesday, September 18, 2013

design job cover letter writing


**JOB DESCRIPTIONS BELOW

COVER LETTER OUTLINE
Graduate of UM Art + Design Program

DESIGN HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ASPECT OF MY LIFE

Teaching
·      financial, branding, marketing, and scheduling management of my own tutoring company
·      designing lesson plans and curriculum for:
o   advanced mathematics (Calculus, Pre-Calculus etc.), to college level Italian, Art and Design history, theory and practice

Design (Internships/Work)
Adams/Gilpin Studio, AA, MI
·      Description: Worked as a creative director for Robert Adams’ Adams/Gilpin Studio in Ann Arbor on a large scale construction project commissioned by organic food store Plum Market
o   Duties:

§  Managing material costs and procurement, budget, timeline, and outsourcing of labor

§  Worked in tandem with a group of Master of Architecture students and fellow designers to create a full-scale 3d model of the finalized product (new age storefront including an all metal progressively designed shopping cart housing system)

·      technologies used: software programs AutoCAD, Python, Adobe Creative Suite, and CNC routing, laser cutting and 3d printing technologies

Second Design Internship: (need to get one of these)






Design Experience/Prior to UM
Results Educational Fund, Washington, DC
·      Before attending school, I also worked with RESULTS Education Fund in graphic design and printing of reports on disease and poverty intended for the World Bank on Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe

Renacuajo Productions, New York, NY
·      managed the promotional materials for Yasuni Man, and independent film

Queens Pride House, New York, NY
·      as well as AIDS brochures, program descriptions and educational materials for Queens Pride House

SKILLS:
·      Required knowing how to quickly design in both 3 and 2 dimensional programs,
·      Personal skills and research relevant to understanding audience, both the company employing me and their customer base

Artwork
My own artwork has a strong design sensibility/element:
·      Research/Writing Process
o   I love working with objects and considering how they can communicate a concept to a targeted audience most effectively.
o   Each object is a denotation but has a rich visual, conceptual, cultural and identity driven connotation.
o    When working, I write, speak to people who use the object, look into its history, write some more, and begin a  complex process of 2d and 3d design, followed by material acquisition and potential outsourcing to make the work as realistic and flawlessly executed within a specific budget and timeline as possible.
o   The emphasis should be on the emotions the object calls to mind, the range of experiences and feelings it has the power to evoke, rather than its execution.
o   This means each object must be flawless.


·      Design Process
o   employ a variety of 3d and 2d design programs to visualize the work
o    

·      Material/Execution Process
o   work in metal, wood, plastic, rubber, ceramic, glass, fabric and neon, video, photography, print
o   constantly exposing myself to new challenges and learning the properties of new materials
o   how to best and most cost efficiently manage their creation with different materials
o   Technologies Employed
§  Machines:
·      3d printing (need names of machines)
·      small, medium, large scale vacuum-formers
·      laser cutter
·      Zund
·      Waterjet
·      CNC Router
·      3d scanning technologies

o  outsourced a lot of work in: (neon bending, large scale wood sculpting, glass and metal casting, metal plating automotive finishes, 3d modeling and printing)
§  have learned to work to effectively communicate my ideas to experts and manufacturers in chosen fields to realize my idea
§  use comprehensive 2 and 3d representations to ensure accuracy
§  understand the material properties/costs to carry on an informed conversation with the manufacturer in question
§  be firm but flexible- know when to stand my ground and when the idea has to change over time according to cost and material demands.

Designwork (Not made yet)
I have also included a specific line of products here:
§  geared towards the feminine in design (although I can design for a broader audience)
§  This innovative line of jewelry, furniture, lighting, and tableware questions the notion of nurturing, nostalgia, safety, and the home.
§  It is meant to be both progressive and familiar, new yet comforting, cutting edge but with a sense of the warmth of human relationships



INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Location: San Francisco, CA Posted: Sep 17
Job Description

LUNAR is looking for an Industrial Designer to join our San Francisco studio. You’ll be part of a team that’s made up of world class talent. The creative bar is set high…and you’ll bring inspired work that reaches above and beyond expectation. We seek creative energy that’s boundless, and provide an environment where those with initiative and vision can thrive.

About you: You don't just want to work for any award-winning design firm; you want to work for LUNAR. Your vision is unique, your point of view is distinctive, and your aesthetic sensibility is well developed. Creative and passionate, you possess exceptional verbal presentation skills, crave any creative challenge, and are a relentless pusher of boundaries. You have more than just another portfolio of technical skills and shiny renderings to show us - you've crafted a body of work that’s got depth and a creative soul…you’ve got work that truly expresses your mastery of design poetry. 

About Us: LUNAR is a leading creative force in the practice of design, product development, and design thought leadership. With offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Hong-Kong and Munich, LUNAR’s broad international perspective enables us to design for a global audience. Our passion is creating beautiful, ingenious and charismatic products that are relevant to the people who use them. Our diverse designers, engineers and thinkers draw from many viewpoints, sources of inspiration, and histories to infuse our award winning work with emotion and meaning, as well as functionality and brand presence. This position is in our San Francisco office.
Application Details
To Apply: Will your work peak our interest? Please submit a resume and samples of your work that best demonstrate your skills and experience (both process and final work). Submit your portfolio electronically either by sending a PDF enclosure (no more than 6MB) or by sending a URL where it can be viewed. Please do not send CDs or hard copies. Resumes and portfolios may be sent to hr [at] lunar [dot] com; please put "Industrial Designer" in the subject line. No phone calls please…we’ll be in touch.

Furniture Designer
Location: New York, NY Posted: Sep 18
Job Description
Lajobi markets bedroom furniture for infants and toddlesr. We are searching for experienced freelancers that work on an hourly or project basis. We also have openings for staff furniture designers in the NYC area. The designers must have strong sketching, rendering and Cad abilities (AutoCAD Inventor). Designers must be current with fashion trends and have the ability to design Traditional.,Transitional and Modern furniture. Please send resume and portfolio(less them 4MB please) to samples to careers@lajobi.com.

Product Designer - Sewn Goods / Casual Furniture / Consumer products
Location: Atlanta, GA Posted: Sep 17
Job Description
Product Designer - Sewn Goods / Casual Furniture / Consumer products 

Liberator is seeking a talented product designer to join our rapidly growing company. We’re an awesome brand category in the sexual wellbeing space and as an eco-friendly company we repurpose our polyurethane foam scrap & trim into a line of vacuum compressed casual furniture for mass market. Visit www.liberator.com or www.jaxxliving.com or www.Fab.com and see what we mean. Also check out our factory tour at http://www.liberator.com/aboutliberator.html 

As our product designer you will dig into the details of our markets and current selling methods and design & invent products that will shape the future direction of our business. This position requires a team player that will work closely with all facets of the company constantly collaborating with production, planning and operations teams. 

You will also work closely with our creative / marketing group as well to provide support to multiple objectives, while being responsible for the day to day functioning of multiple business projects. 

You…
• Have an incredible portfolio – talent is more important than experience. 
• Will be responsible for the development, execution and communication of product strategies across multiple markets. 
• Are excited to be on the front lines of a fast-paced and growing team in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment. 
• Have the analytical ability to understand business trends and provide forward-thinking insight. 
• Will be given the opportunity to have your voice be heard and your opinions taken seriously. 
• Should be creative and excited about working cross-functionally with manufacturing and marketing.
• Ideally have experience with Lectra or Gerber fabric cutting software or we will train. 

We…
• Value positive energy - often over career experience
• Work hard because we love what we’re doing
• Believe that it is our pride and heritage to cut, sew and manufacture in America. 
• Will reward you with cash, bonuses and stock as you contribute to our growth. 
• Are excited to hear from you!
Please send your portfolio to the attention of Louis Friedman, CEO, Liberator, Inc.
This position is available immediately.
Application Details
More information contact Louis Friedman, CEO 770-246-6440
How To Apply

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