Job Alert: Producer at Wisconsin Media Lab

The Wisconsin Media Lab is looking for a producer with a strong background in interactive media design and a deep passion for public media and education to develop and manage the production of interactive educational media for use in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools.

Interested applicants should submit their application online no later than February 6th, 2015.

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Job Alert: Assistant Professor of Design, Advertising and PR at WKU

The nationally recognized School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University seeks a talented and cutting-edge designer who can teach advanced interactive design concepts and skills across platforms. Applicants should also be able to teach a course in basic Public Relations and/or Advertising. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include research/creative work, student advising and service to the School and University. Employment begins in August 2015. Description Ideal candidates must demonstrate excellent user interaction design abilities by applying strategic thinking to their designs and by understanding the importance of user feedback and the relationship between visual design and interaction. Qualifications include: Master’s Degree appropriate to the appointment Minimum of 5 years of professional media experience or a terminal degree (could be nearing completion) appropriate to the appointment plus 3 years of professional media experience. Record of exceptional teaching and service in a professional and/or university setting. Apply An online portfolio is required.…

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Job Alert: Assistant Professor of Design at Syracuse University

The Multimedia Photography & Design Department at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications seeks an accomplished human-centered design professional to be an innovator in their program. Review of applications will begin on January 12th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Description This position requires design practitioner with a strong professional grounding in design across platforms, including print, web and mobile. The designer also would be knowledgeable about UI/UX and comfortable leading students in future applications of design. The ideal candidate would be capable of teaching at levels ranging from beginning graphic design to advanced design courses. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate students, while contributing to collaborative projects of local, national and global significance. A master’s degree in a communications-related field is preferred and prior teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Apply For full position description and online application instructions,…

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Now Hiring at MediaStorm: Motion Design Intern

We are looking for a highly motivated motion designer to collaborate with our motion graphics and design team on projects for MediaStorm’s clients, workshops and publication. The ideal candidate will be able to assist in conceptualizing and executing stand-alone motion graphics, as well as graphics packages that integrate into multimedia projects. An overview of motion design in past projects. See the project at http://mediastorm.com/clients/2013-motion-design-reel Description The ideal internship start is April 2015, but we are flexible on the exact start date. The Motion Design Intern will assist in creating animation assets, design and animate motion graphics as well as work with lead designers and producers to create production timelines. While this position is an internship it is our goal to add a full time staff position to the motion graphics team in 2015. Applications are due February 2nd, 2015. Qualifications The Motion Graphics Design Intern should have: Advanced Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills…

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‘Hungry Horse’ Is an Offical Selection of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

We are pleased to announce that Hungry Horse: Legends of the Everyday has been chosen as an official selection of the 2015 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. The film series and photography project, created by internationally acclaimed photographer Pieter ten Hoopen in collaboration with MediaStorm, is based on over ten years of work in and around the small Montana town of Hungry Horse, and was made possible in part by the MediaStorm community's amazing show of support on Kickstarter. Hungry Horse will screen as a part of Big Sky's official lineup on February 6th - 16th, 2015 in Missoula, Montana. Visit BigSkyFilmFest.org for more information.  

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