[spectre] V2_ Summer Internship: Graphic Design for the Web

[V2_]

V2_ Institute for the Unstable Media is looking for an inspiring and
motivated graphic designer with web designing skills, available from
June until end of August.

V2_ is an interdisciplinary center for art and media technology in
Rotterdam (the Netherlands). V2_'s activities include organizing
presentations, exhibitions and workshops, research and development of
artworks in its own media lab, publishing in the field of art and media
technology, and developing an online archive.

Work activities

- Create new identities for projects/organizations based on a textual
concept;
- Present a design proposal to a group of people;
- Define the project functional requirements and convert these to a
sophisticated interactive design;
- Implement graphic designs for websites, multimedia elements and
presentations within the established timeframe.


What we offer:

- You will be the leading graphic designer and will work directly with
software developers;
- An international and dynamic working environment: involving artists,
scientists and engineers;
- Preferably a 32 hours / week job;
- Stipend;


Profile:

- Strong background in typographic design;
- Excelling in Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or open
source design software;
- Some knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.
- Understanding of information and interaction design;
- Knowledge of web usability;
- Affinity with the cultural and social aims of our projects;


Your response:

Applicants interested in the internship are requested to send an open
application consisting of a cover letter, your CV and portfolio by
e-mail to rui at v2.nl until June 11th. Additionally, you are free to
impress us by sending a re-design proposal for the front-page of www.v2.nl.

T: 010 - 206 7272