**Help Wanted..Graphic Designer/Production Artist....come to the dark side!!!

Well there are two HAMBers here already, why not make it three. Goodguys is hiring a Graphic Designer/Production Artist. Basically the position creates ads,postcards and flyers within our style and gets them ready for print, does magazine layout, and gets to look at cars all day long. No assholes need apply. It's a pretty fun place to work, but can be fast paced and is obviously deadline driven. Brandon says that I should tell you guys where we are - Pleasanton, CA. Oh, and it's a full-time position.


The official ad reads:



Production Artist/Graphic Design Assistant

We are a leading automotive publication/event-promotion company seeking a dynamic Production Artist/Graphic Design Assistant to join our dedicated and fast-paced design team. This position is for a creative team player with a great attitude. The Production Artist/Graphic Design Assistant will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the production of printed magazines, flyers, postcards, nationally printed advertisements and other supporting materials. The position works closely with both the Production Manager and Art Director, depending upon the task assigned. The ideal candidate is proficient in Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. We are looking for someone who is organized, confident, knowledgeable, eager, able to follow direction, prepares files properly for print, has a keen and up-to-date sense of design, is creative, and able to work with deadlines. Be prepared to show off your portfolio to people who care about great design and are proud of what they produce. We are at the forefront of our industry and strive to lead in everything we do.

A minimum of 3 years professional experience required. We need you to hit the ground running!


Qualifications:

-Production: Excellent production skills with strong attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of current 4/c printing techniques. High level of attention to detail and able to follow direction. Catalog, advertising, direct mail etc.

-Design: Strong layout, typography and color skills. Ability to design within given parameters but also bring new ideas to the table. Magazine layout, logo design, posters etc.

-Communication: Self-starter who works well independently and is also a strong team player who is able to communicate positively and effectively with others.

-Adaptability: Ability to learn and adapt quickly. Enjoys challenges and picks up new skills readily regarding production, design and software.

-Deadlines: Excellent time management skills with the goal of meeting every deadline in an often fast-paced environment. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Be proactively aware of recurring monthly deadlines.

-Software: Proficient in Quark Xpress, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Working knowledge of HTML a plus.


If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter to kirkj@good-guys.com. Primary consideration will be given to applicants able to provide 4 samples of previous design work in PDF format.

When applying, please indicate "Production Artist/Graphic Design Assistant " in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

 

Geeezzz, that's what I would apply to!
That is just my job! To bad I cannot get a work permit...

 

repoman in need of new jobgas is killing me) skills can steal anything even if its locked down bolted down or no wheels, can type with one hand or peck with both, only needs coffee and smokes. can drive anything (no matter what that Trooper says). and for above ad can color between the lines.
see ya
Richard

 

Man.....couldn't you guys have waited about 2 1/2 years to post this....I'm currently in college at the Art Institute of Colorado majoring in graphic design. I'm pretty proficient in all the programs listed as well. I love graphic design, have always been a fan of Goodguys, and I have always wanted to be in California....Well I hope another opportunity like this comes along later. In the meantime if you guys would want any freelance work I would be honored to do something for you guys!

Just email me at downtowndb05@hotmail.com

...and I would be happy to show you guys some of my work!

 

PM Sent
_travez

 

I'd probably be sick to my stomach to hear how much they pay in CA for what I do here for peanuts. I know the cost of living is higher, but...

 

he has a point you know...but pratical back up with theory can usually make more money in the end...

 

I have a degree in GD, know all those programs well (Kindy rusty on Quark, I like Indesign), have about 3 years experience, although Salinas to Pleasenton would be a long daily-trip, and I've been pretty busy lately too...hmmm

I just might apply...

-Juan

 

amen,,, only thing i learned in art school is that most fashion majors are guys, interior design isnt just for homos and generaly, art teachers are people who cant hack real production.

i did make some killer connections though

 

There is one BAD thing though...I'll be your boss.

As for school, I could care less what piece of paper you have. Good designers are not made, they are born. The design eye is just as important as the ability to work the computer.

 

I am a firm believer in education. That said, style and creativity can not be taught in any university. And never, ever, ever mistake a filter for an idea.

Best of luck with your hunt.

and Juan............I think you would be a fantastic addition.

 

Cool! When is the cut off date? I want to apply, but need to get together some pdfs of work I've done. I went to school for graphic design and have 4 years experience. I am familiar with the area too...I used to live in Benicia.

 

Sounds like a cool gig too bad it is a long commute

 

Ideally by the end of next week for resumes.

 

Maybe they will let you work from home.

Or you can borrow Kirk's jet,once the marble hot tub is installed.

 

yea, nobody in design cares anything about education. I've got that piece of paper and the only thing it got me was people wanting me to do professional work for minimum wage. Experience is everything.

By the way this sounds like a heck of an oppertunity. It's hard to get a good oppertunity in graphic design, especially one in the automotive industry.

 

Id apply do stick men count

 

Doesn't that rule out most of us

 

Slightly O/T but I might as well mention it here. I just got the Nostalgia Drags flyer, great graphics! I like it when that subtle connection is made by using nostalgic style graphics for a Nostalgia event.

 

Hey, thanks. It's the poster art I did.

 

Sounds like a good opportunity. I hope ou found the right person.

 

I do graphic design but am still in college as well.. mine leans more towards web development and design. I love graphic design but also like putting together a website. Also know a wide range of PHP, MySQL etc.. I just mix everything in lol .. my newest fetish is doing a site in CSS only, now that I know it I disable CSS styles on every site i go to to see if they coded it all in CSS.

Good luck to everyone on this, hope you find the right person as well!! anyone needs some web development help.. email me info@alienworx.com

 

Do you have a link to that poster?

Sounds like a cool job, would love to apply!!! But Denmark is maybe a bit to far from CA!! But its pretty close to what I dream off!!

Mikael

 

PM sent. very interested.

 

killer poster! reminds me of the style that the "Endless Summer" posters are done in.

 

10 years ago I DREAMED of a SoCal car related design dream job.

I am pretty entrenched into Chicago now though, no matter how much I DESPISE the winters.

 

sorry to bust your bubble, but this gig is "hella" NorCal

(though i wouldnt mind working for a trading house out there in Chicago)