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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Studio Coordinator

I am in search of a studio assistant to work with me 8-10 hours a week.

Here are some examples of what you might be doing:

Print limited edition prints
Ship print and painting orders
Maintain etsy shop

Maintain mailing lists
Send newsletters and other promotional items
Help design line sheets, correspondence cards, etc.

Assist with wholesale sales efforts

Help organize and set up studio storage and work environment

Help facilitate the creation of new products:
Find vendors, materials, etc
Gather cost estimates and timelines
Work with vendors to create products

Maintain studio project schedule

Help with special projects as needed, i.e. preparing panels for paintings, gocco printing, designing and making booths for sales and trade shows

Document artwork, maintain digital archive.

Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Organized, focused, detail oriented
* Art and design enthusiast/aspiring or working artist or designer
Motivated, creative and effective problem solver
Entrepreneurial spirit
* Ability to manage projects independently
* Skilled, thorough researcher
* Comfortable and efficient on the web
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Basic photoshop and photography skills. At least enough to scan, color correct and retouch images.
Print design ability a big plus.
Ability to build painting supports is a big plus
* Flexible, positive, and friendly.
Likes cats! We have two co-worker cats.

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications, aspirations and interests. If you have examples of creative work, please include a link to an online portfolio or up to 3 jpegs.

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Paper n Stitch

I just finished adding some of my prints to Paper n Stitch. The site presents a curated, rotating selection of products made by small independent arts and crafts businesses. I like to think of it as a shortcut to finding just the things I would love to buy for the upcoming holiday season, made by like minded small businesses. 

Some of my favorites are joining me in the launch of this new endeavor - fellow Portlanders APAK, Rachel Austin, and Matte Stephens. I also discovered some new (to me) sellers - I particularly like the Buns and Combs Print from Nosideup and the Years Print by essimar.