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JOBS: PACIFIC NORTHWEST

This section now includes limited coverage of areas outside of Oregon. Please see Northwest Job Search Engines at the end of this section for power searches of the region.

Communications Coordinator. Hillsboro, OR. Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is seeking a person to work PT coordinating marketing & publications. Should have good writing skills & some document layout ability. Job involves proofreading, data entry & ability to work independently. Please email resumes & writing samples to philipb@hillchamber.org Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004.

Desktop Publishing/ Digital Pre-Press. Portland, OR. Must be proficient w/Quark, In-Design, PhotoShop & others. Hardware, network & internet skills a plus. FT w/excel benefits. Email resume to: jobs@printserve.com or Fax to 503-620-9793 Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Digital Printing position. Eugene, OR. Good organizing & multi-tasking abilities with excellent PhotoShop, design & communication skills. SEND Resume to: efs@evergreenfilm.com Location: OR Date: 10/30/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Education. Portland, OR. The Art Institute of Portland is accepting resumes for the following faculty positions to begin winter quarter:
INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN: Part-time faculty member needed to teach Database Management Concepts. Candidates must have a Masters degree, teaching and professional industry experience. Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Access is desired.
DESIGN MANAGEMENT: Part-time faculty needed to teach business related coursework in this new, multidisciplinary program. Successful applicants will have a Masters degree, teaching experience, and several years experience in business.
GENERAL STUDIES: Part-time faculty needed to teach English and Mathematics. Must have Masters Degree and 2+ years teaching experience at the college level.
FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN THE AREA OF MATH/SCIENCE. Must have a Masters Degree in mathematics, physics, or environmental science, the ability to teach in several areas of the math/science curriculum, and 2+ years of teaching experience. Deadline for this position is 11/12/04.
MEDIA & GAME ART - MAYA: Full-time cross departmental teaching position serving both the Media Arts & Animation and the Game Art & Design programs. Successful candidate must have a Masters Degree and demonstrated experience with Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After Effects, production experience, excellent design skills and teaching experience. Character Setup and 3D Modeling skills highly desirable. Deadline for this position is 12/1/04. Interested applicants should send letter of interest and resume to: AiPD, Human Resources, 1122 N.W. Davis, Portland, OR, 97209 or email: aiphr@aii.edu. For more complete job descriptions ant to view other job opportunities see www.aipd.artinstitutes.edu

Graphic Artist/ Web page. Portland, OR. Seeking a creative individual to design & maintain marketing website plus conceive & layout visual sales & marketing print pieces for leading Portland special events equipment rental company. Creative, hands-on work. Requires 2+ yrs business experience, expert level proficiency in website mgm't & marketing projects, technical graphic artist skills, attention to detail, & strong talent in conceptual creative marketing. Fax/email resume: 503-294-0616 or hr@wcep.com. See us at www.WCEP.com Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Graphic Designer. Portland, OR. Nat'l manufacturer seeking full-time Graphic Designer. Prepares sales tools, technical catalogs, brochures, ads, and various quality graphic design work for internal & external use. Candidates must have AA + 3-5 yrs exper. Must be proficient with OS X Mac-based design & production in Illustrator, PhotoShop, Dream-weaver & In Design. Experience in web site design and graphics file management preferred. Very fast paced environment; In house production and printing. Ability to manage multiple projects. Edit, produce and maintain a variety of documents: company product literature, brochures, and specifications. M-F, including a 401(k) + benefits. Fax resume and salary requirements to: 503-557-2022. Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Graphic Designer/Prepress Specialist. Portland, OR. Full time day position for a Graphic Designer/Prepress Specialist who will design & typeset a wide variety of brochures, announcements, ads, etc., for CTP output using Quark, Adobe programs, & Freehand on MAC platform; preflight & debug client supplied files. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in a prepress/design environment, have a portfolio of work for review & enjoy a wide variety of work in a challenging, fast-paced, productive work place. Apogee experience a plus. Please submit resume to 8028 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97215 or FAX to 503-255-4632 Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Graphic Design. Dundee, OR.The Opportunity Join the team of Oregon's most outstanding estate winery, Domaine Serene, located atop the beautiful Dundee Hills, 30 miles from Portland.

Major responsibilities include providing graphic format, layout and production of various marketing materials, developing and managing website and online e-commerce, database, and computer/MIS support for the organization.

The Qualifications:
• Proficient in MS Office and Contact Management Databases (Goldmine preferred).
• Format, layout and pre-press skills utilizing industry standard graphics applications including Photoshop, Pagemaker, Quark, Flash, HTML, Dream Weaver, and Adobe are required.
• Experience with mail merge and e-mail marketing campaigns.
• Troubleshoot machines and printers within the networked environment.
• Re-evaluate and recommend secure updates to applications and equipment as needed.
• Must be a problem solver, effective communicator, flexible, hardworking and honest.
• Must be highly organized, resourceful and self-motivated. Excellent planning and multi-tasking skills essential. Able to meet deadlines.
• Must be energetic, have exceptional communications skills, be a positive team player, and detail-oriented.
• MS Office and graphics skills will be tested.

How to Apply:
• Please email resume, professional references, and salary history.
• No relocation assistance provided at this time – in-state applications only. No agencies/ third parties.

Domaine Serene Email: rob@domaineserene.com


Graphic Designer. Portland, OR. Seeking motivated, multi-tasking designer to do brochures, ads, and packaging. Ability to meet deadlines and communication skills. Exper. required. Growth company. Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark. Send resume to: Center Point Graphics, Attn: Graphic Designer, 9943 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216 Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/2004

Graphic Designer / Scanning Operator/ Paginator. Casper, WY. Star-Tribune Pagination Operator We have an immediate opening for someone in our Creative Services Department. Applicants must have proficient computer skills and a good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress and Acrobat. We are looking for a strong team player, who is self-motivated to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish the workload. Must be quality and detail oriented and able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment under daily deadline pressures. Full and or part-time, which will include evenings and weekends. Excellent company benefits. Please deliver or mail resume and portfolio to: Human Resources/Creative Services Casper Star-Tribune P O Box 80 Casper WY 82602 No phone calls please EOE Location: WY Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Casper Star-Tribune

Communications Project Coordinator. Portland, OR. Obsidian Finance Group, LLC, is a private equity group seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to develop and ensure the quality of business presentations, project proposals and other forms of communication. These tasks require strong skills in writing, formatting and editing as well as experience using MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Adobe. Proficiency in web-site design and maintenance will also be necessary. Qualified candidates should have a BA/BS in Journalism, Public Relations, English, or Communications as well as 3-5 years of related work experience. The candidate must be creative and provide attention to detail. Familiarity with general finance concepts is a plus. Obsidian offers a competitive salary plus bonus & benefits. For a complete job description visit the Obsidian website at: www.obsidianfinance.com Please send resumes to: dwheeler@obsidianfinance.com Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/2004

Computer Database Administrator. Eugene, OR. Position in Eugene School District 4J. Experience (minimum 3 yrs.) with Oracle relational database and Oracle tools. K12 student systems and Solaris operating system experience desirable. Formal education in computer science or related field. Salary range $52,214-$65,898, 6% retirement pickup and retirement TSA included in salary plus generous benefit package. Submit district application (Applications are available on line at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobs) and resume before closing date of Wednesday, November 2, 2004 or until the position is filled, to Eugene School District 4J; Human Resources Dept., 200 N. Monroe, Eugene, OR 97402. Eugene School District 4J is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Computer Network Technician. Eugene, OR.High school diploma and a minimum of two years experience in the following: configuration, operation, and maintenance of desktop computers; Windows 98, Windows XP, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10 operating systems; Desktop application maintenance and direct end-user support; design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of switched local area networks; TCP/IP, Appletalk and IPX protocols; configuration, operation and maintenance of Windows and Novell servers. A+, Net+ or MCP type certification is preferred. Salary range $3,046 - $3,967 per month plus an excellent benefits package. Position closes November 1, 2004. Apply to Human Resources, Lane Education Service District, 1200 Hwy 99N, Eugene, OR 97402, 541-461-8202. An official Lane Education Service District application form must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Please see our website at www.lane.k12.or.us for an application packet and more detailed information. Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Computer Senior Java Developer. Eugene, OR. Permanent position in Eugene. Seeking senior level developers with a minimum of 10 years of programming experience and 5 years of Java experience. HTML, Unix/Linx, Oracle, and PL/SQL experience is highly desireable. Manufacturinmg experience a big plus! WEB DEVELOPER Permanent position in Salem. Qualified candidates must have 3 years of experience with IIS, Apache, Linux, and Novell. Qualified? Please send resumes to jobs@infogroupnw.com . InfoGroup NorthWest Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Computer Programmer. Eugene, OR. Eugene's most trafficked website - Addresses.com. We're looking for bright, hardworking people to help us build and expand our website, databases and servers. Excellent, fun, and exciting environment. Compensation based on experience, good benefits. Send resume only: Jobs@addresses.com Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Computer Network Engineer. Eugene, OR. Gillis Software & Development, LLC is seeking additional full-time network engineers. Applicant must have in-depth knowledge of Windows servers (2000, 2003) and desktop operating systems (98-XP). Applicant must be able to operate independently and have excellent communication skills. MCSE certification is not required, but is strongly encouraged. E-mail resume' to: HR@GSDllc.com . Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Desktop Publisher / Graphic Designer. Portland, OR. Portland based eLearning company seeks individual with at least 3 years experience publishing manuals and other large documents in a PC based environment. Candidate should have expert level knowledge of common publishing software such as Word, Quark and/or InDesign, and have experience publishing documents to internet based formats such as Acrobat. Candidate should also have solid skills as a graphic designer using common software tools and be able to translate written descriptions into effective graphics. Experience in web-site design/ maintenance using Dreamweaver a solid plus. Send your resume to resume@proschools.com. No phone calls please. Published in The Oregonian on 10/17/2004

Marketing Director. Portland, OR. Direct a fast paced marketing and graphics team in the creation of original promotional material. Responsible for marketing concepts, art direction, product branding and identity. 5 yrs. exper. necessary. Benefits, 401(k). Send res/sal reqt. to: Marketing, PO Box 2503, Vancouver, WA 98668-2503. Equal Opportunity Employer. Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/200

Marketing Communications. Vancouver, WA. Use your copy writing, design and layout talents to produce effective medical marketing, sales and corporate communications solutions for RS Medical, the leading provider of electrotherapy products to US physicians. www.rsmedical.com This is a new position in a growing dept of 5. Medical marketing ex-perience is a definite advantage, with minimum five years in marketing communications or related areas. Creative project coordination includes writing, editing, layout and image manipulation using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and MS Office. Know digital and traditional pre-press. Bachelor's degree. RS Medical is a fast-growing, marketing-driven company headquartered in Vancouver. Qualified candidates should e-mail, mail, or fax resume with salary requirements. Please indicate "MC position" on resume. Deadline for resumes is 11/15/04. No telephone calls, please. Human Resources 14401 SE 1st St Vancovuer, WA 98684 Fax 800-929-6613 jobs@rsmedical.com Job Hotline 866-270-7381 Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Marketing Specialist. Camas WA. Lacamas Community Credit Union. Looking for a new team member for our marketing department. The individual in this position will be assisting the Marketing Man-ager in all aspects of product and promotions planning including branch promotions, direct-mail campaigns, and marketing ma-terial development. Specialized training or education/ Bachelor's Degree in Marketing desired, as well as a minimum of 2 years marketing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Financial institution experience preferred. Public speaking/presentation experience and copy writing skills desired. Minimum of 1 year of computer experience utilizing PageMaker, Corel Draw of PhotoShop or equivalent training also desired. Please mail, email or fax your resume to: HR/Marketing Lacamas Credit Union PO Box 1108 Camas, WA 98607 tamara.smith@lacamas.org www.lacamas.org Fax (360) 817-5988 Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 10/31/2004

Network Technician. Eugene, OR. High school diploma and a minimum of two years experience in the following: configuration, operation, and maintenance of desktop computers; Windows 98, Windows XP, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 10 operating systems; Desktop application maintenance and direct end-user support; design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of switched local area networks; TCP/IP, Appletalk and IPX protocols; configuration, operation and maintenance of Windows and Novell servers. A+, Net+ or MCP type certification is preferred. Salary range $3,046 - $3,967 per month plus an excellent benefits package. Position closes November 1, 2004. Apply to Human Resources, Lane Education Service District, 1200 Hwy 99N, Eugene, OR 97402, 541-461-8202. An official Lane Education Service District application form must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Please see our website at www.lane.k12.or.us for an application packet and more detailed information. Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Publishing Technology Specialist.Eugene,OR. PacificSource Health Plans seeks a Publishing Technology Specialist. This position requires a BS in Computer Science/Information Technology or related degree, or equivalent design work experience required. Demonstrated skills with desktop publishing programs and/or computer graphic design programs. Experience using Visual Basic and Sequel, and skills coding in C++ desired; working knowledge of eXstream Dialogue a plus. Excellent knowledge of database structure required; familiarity with image and relational databases preferred. Ability to produce flowcharts and understand relationships between process and data. Must possess strong knowledge of application development technologies, tools and methodologies. A completed job application is required and may be obtained on line at: www.pacificsource.com/about_us_employment.html PacificSource offers competitive wages & generous benefits in a congenial work environment. Send completed application to: Human Resources 110 International Way Springfield, OR 97477 Fax (541) 684-5404 EOE Pacific Source Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

Production Artist. Bainbridge Island, WA. Poulsbo Sound Publishing is looking for a Part time production person with pre-press experience. Must be proficient in Mac OS and the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (CS), and Quark XPress. Must be deadline-oriented, organized, and have excellent communication skills. Have the ability to work independently as well as a team player. Troubleshooting files and experience with press output a must. RESUME TO: HR/Spooler. Sound Publishing 7689 NE Day Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 OR EMAIL TO: hr@soundpublishing.com Location: WA Date: 10/30/2004 Source: Central Kitsap Reporter

Technology. Portland, OR. The University of Portland is seeking two experienced professionals to join the FT staff of our Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) as Technical Support Director and Web/Portal Development Specialist. TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIRECTOR The incumbent reports to the CIO and leads and manages 7 employees responsible for the Technology Help Desk, Computer Support, Academic Services, and Media Services functions. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills, self-direction and thoroughness in completing multiple projects, excellent oral and written communication skills, an approachable customer-service orientation, and the ability to work with others to find acceptable solutions to new problems. This is a senior level position with a starting salary up to $60,000/ year DOE and an outstanding fringe benefits package including educational assistance also provided. WEB/PORTAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST As a member of the Web Services Team, the incumbent will be responsible for portlet and application support and maintenance on the University Web Portal and other duties as assigned. Salary is $32,000/year with a full fringe benefits package. To view the full job description and application procedures for both positions please visit UP online at http://www.up.edu/jobs and click on "staff positions". A background investigation check is required before final hiring procedures can be completed. The University of Portland is a comprehensive private Catholic institution of higher learning with 3200 students. We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER striving to employ personnel at all levels who will support and enhance our educational mission and purpose.
Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/2004.


Web Graphic Designer. Medford, OR. Musician's Friend, the #1 direct marketer of music gear, is seeking an experienced, talented Web Graphic Designer.  Located in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon, our corporate headquarters is within driving distance of ski resorts, river rafting, the Pacific Coast, and cultural attractions such as the Jacksonville Britt Festival and Ashland Shakespeare Festival. 

Major Responsibilities:
• Designs and updates web graphics and pages using a variety of software applications, techniques and tools (especially Photoshop).
• Works in conjunction with the Creative department to keep a consistent and cohesive design between catalog and web channels.
• Keeps current with new web technologies, HTML, Flash, design software, and other specifications.

Required Education, Skills and Abilities:
• Associates or Bachelor's degree or training in Graphic Design.
• Mimimum of four years experience in web graphic design, E-Commerce experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML.  Ability to write HTML manually (without a GUI editor such as Dreamweaver) is required.
• Javascript and programming experience a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of web design constraints, including image optimization, download times, browser/platform differences, palettes, slicing, and animations.
• Excellent design, layout, and conceptual skills.
• Ability to take initiative, present design concepts, and explain one's design decisions.
• Organizes, prioritizes and coordinates multiple work activities and meets critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Highly productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and benefits packages, and generous product discounts.  For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and URL's of your design work to jobs@musiciansfriend.com, fax to (541) 772-1482 or mail to

Musician's Friend
Attn: Human Resources
931 Chevy Way
Medford, OR  97504

Web Specialist. Portland, OR. The Reed College office of Web & Systems Services seeks a multi-talented individual to design and create web pages for courses, departments and other academic organizations. Excellent collaboration and design skills required, as well as experience with an array of web technologies, including HTML development tools, CSS, Photoshop, Flash, and XML. Experience with PHP, scripting languages, or Java a plus. A full description of the position is available at http://web.reed.edu/cis/ news/jobs/web_specialist.html. Applicants should send a resume, salary requirement, links to at least two web sites you have created, and the names and phone numbers of two references via email to: levayh@reed.edu by Friday, November 5, 2004. Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/2004

Web Developer/Programmer. Grants Pass. The Ken Roberts Company has an opening in our Information Technology team. Requires 2+ years experience in developing full life cycle web/database applications ? from design to implementation, testing, and documentation. Background required in both ASP/IIS/MYSQL and PHP/Apache/MYSQL environments. Knowledge of Cold Fusion a plus. Competitive Salary/benefits. EOE. Send resume/salary requirements to resumes@kroberts.com or visit www.kenroberts.com/jobs Click here for more information and to apply online! Published on 10/24

Web and Database Administrator: Clackamas, OR. Design, develop, improve, and maintain company database, websites and their servers. MS in Comp Sci or equiv 6 mos as Computer Programmer or Web Developer and knowledge of herbal therapies or herbology demonstrated by coursework or certification. Salary range: $37K-$45K. Clackamas, OR. Send resume and cover letter to China Herbs & Natural Products Int'l Corp at 10752 SE Hwy 212, Colonial Business Center, Clackamas, OR 97015 Published in The Oregonian on 10/24/2004

Web Server Administrator. Eugene, Or. City of Eugene Systems Programmer 1 / 2 Information Services Division $48,796-$66,372 Annually The successful candidate will work on the eGovernment team to provide direct support to the City of Eugene's Internet and Intranet Web Servers. This individual will plan, consult, research, program, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and document web server configurations, architecture, web services, and applications. Will also diagnose and resolve complex hardware and/or software problems which impact the network. Will evaluate, test, and implement new web server versions, operating systems upgrades and hardware upgrades. Provides support and technical assistance to operations and technical staff. Requires four to six years experience in systems programming, data communications, and hardware setup, maintenance and installation with major emphasis on Web Server Administration. Requires equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in computer science or related field. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Apply online at www.ci.eugene.or.us or obtain an application packet from Human Resource and Risk Services, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101, Eugene OR 97401. Out of area applicants may call (541) 682-5061 or e-mail application.requests@ ci.eugene.or.us to receive application materials. The City of Eugene values diversity in its work force and is committed to affirmative action. Location: OR Date: 10/24/2004 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)

 

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SEARCH ENGINES FOR NORTHWEST JOBS

May I recommend the following search engines and bulletin boards for those interested in positions in the Pacific Northwest

America's Job Bank. Provides a simple search engine that generates a number of NorthWest jobs. Try, for example, typing in Seattle and using as a keyword photoshop, graphics, web design, or video. Be sure to select the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Media category.

Sakson and Taylor. Most media jobs in the Seattle area seem to be promoted through Sakson and Taylor a Seattle based employment service that specializes in technical communication. The organization fills positions in animation, graphics, media, instructional design, writing and other areas. This seems to be a central connection to the media production opportunities in the Seattle area.

Seattle Times. Seattle area jobs not listed with Sakson and Tayler will be found in the Seattle Times online employment service.

Career Click .COM. This online service allows you to search individual, regional, or national Canadian newspapers for job positions. Remember that Canada has tight employment restrictions for non residents.

Vancouver Sun . The Vancouver Sun provides an online employment section that lists jobs in that great city of the North. These same jobs can be found on Career Click. Com listed above.

Finding and locating positions within the field of multimedia is facilitated with this listing of on-going job boards and job listings. Although we focus on posting those positions we find listed for the North West we also post jobs in other regions of the country as well when possible.

Higher Education Jobs. Online since 1996, this website serves as a clearinghouse of available job opportunities, ranging from such positions as a custodial engineer in a small college in western New York to an assistant professor of Egyptology at a major research university in California. Visitors to the site can begin by searching the new job listings by date, location, institution, or title. Of course, they may also perform more detailed searches as well, courtesy of the nice search engine made available here. Another option is for visitors to post their resume or vita so that employers seeking out new employees will have access to this information. Source: Scout Report.

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JOB BOARDS

Access Jobs in specific categories throughout the nation.

Animation Job Board: Animation World Network. This site provides continuously updated listings of international jobs in the field of animation. Check it out.

Computer Game Design Job Board. This site is provided by Gamasutra.com and lists a wide variety of job opportunities from lead design to 3D artist and programming specialists.

Film and Television Job Board: Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided for many areas both behind and in front of the camera.

Entertainment Careers. Net. Job Board. Entertainment jobs and internships listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, Radio Stations, VFX, Animation,Broadcasting.

Interactive Design. Magazine provides a job board for positions in computer graphics and interactive media.

 

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