Viralocity Studios LLC., an entertainment company founded in 2010, combines social gaming, electronic media, and product marketing in exciting new ways.

Founders Joel Goodrich and Damion Matthews are looking for a graphic designer/illustrator who can create vector graphics for flash to design clothes, boutiques and models for a cool new fashion-related social media game. If you’re interested in the position, please contact Joel or Damion at joel@viralocitystudios.com or damion@viralocitystudios.com.

For more info about their company you can visit: viralocitystudios.com.

Attention San Francisco-based Fashion Journalism students (or anyone else who might be interested): The SF lifestyle publication 7×7 Magazine is looking for interns for Fall 2010.

Candidates must be students (either on summer break or currently enrolled in classes; graduated seniors do not count) and must be available to work 2-3 full days each week. The program will start in September and end in December.

If interested, submit a resume and 3 writing samples to 7×7 Assistant Editor Allison McCarthy (amccarthy@hartlemedia.com) no later than August 1. Please no cover letters. Duties will include everything from fact checking and researching to story writing. Job responsibilities will be discussed in detail if chosen for an interview.

7×7 Magazine [Official Website]

This is a bit last minute, but we thought you would like to know anyway…

DNA is growing at a fast pace and we are looking to build a team of hustlers. We are hiring for an intern to start July 26th through end of September. We work with emerging and contemporary fashion designers and produce pop-up shops and fashion events in NYC, SF and L.A. We need one intern to be based in the San Francisco/Bay Area, able to commute and telecommute and handle multiple tasks in fashion PR and events production. Essentially, we are looking for someone to assist as a liaison between the designers and us. This is a great chance to learn about the fashion industry and if internship works out, there is opportunity for hire. We have a heavy lineup of high-profile projects and events, so we need someone reliable, smart, fast on their feet and punctual.

Responsibilities:
- online research for event logistics (venues, sponsors, catering, etc)
- writing press releases
- trend & editorial stories for blog
- assisting in models casting, pre-event production prep and front-of-house duties at pop-up’s & fashion shows

Requirements:
- for academic credit only (must be in school)
- work independently, commit minimum of 20 hours a week
- strong interest in fashion and be outgoing/proactive
- excellent communication skills
- proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, big plus if you have Adobe Photoshop skills
- must have own laptop/computer
- savvy in social media platforms

Email brief cover letter and resume to dnaintern@gmail.com. You must be available for interview week of July 19th (that’s this week!)

For more info, visit their website: www.designers-artists.com

These places are hiring — and from the sound of the job descriptions, they are fishing for students in fashion schools. And by that, I mean you:

JOB #1:

The Wedding Salon is looking for a full time Account Executive to join our team. Candidate must have previous sales experience and be passionate about the wedding industry.

Job Requirements:
- 4 Year College Degree
- Excellent Phone Skills
- Previous Sales & Lead Generation Experience
- Strong Interest in Bridal Industry
- Strong Communication & Client Service Skills
- Self Starter

Please visit www.WeddingSalon.com for more information about the company. Send your resume with a cover letter to Jobs@WeddingSalon.com

About Our Company: The Wedding Salon is a luxury bridal showcase, featuring must-have products & services for the sophisticated bride & groom. Launched in 2004, we cater to the $120 billion weddings industry with marketing efforts reaching over 1 million women each year.

JOB #2:

Looking for an Entry Level Executive Assistant at boutique Photography and Stylist Representative Agency in NYC. Applicant must speak, write, and read English and French fluently. Looking for a recent college graduate with intern experience in either photography, fashion, or French speaking fields. Duties will include assisting owner/agents with client correspondence in France/Europe, maintaining agents’ schedules and travel arrangements, running personal errands for owner/agent, ordering office supplies and maintaining office organization (i.e. magazine library, portfolio supplies, etc), and spearheading special promotional projects. Superior writing skills are a priority as must client correspondence will be done over email. This is a small sized office and applicant must have the ability to absorb all facets of the business and jump in and multi-task where most needed. Sense of humor and interest in fashion & photography is essential. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Photoshop / InDesign a plus.

Position is a full time & salaried with medical benefits. Please email resume to megan@exposureny.com. No phone calls please. Applicants who call directly to the agency will be disqualified for consideration. Well written cover letters that highlight writing skills are a plus.

JOB #3:

Job Title: Design assistant
Job Description: Part time (10-30 hours a week)

Company Description:
Petite Alma is a design studio based in the heart of Manhattan renowned for it’s sweet and stylish designs that blend New York simplicity with a touch of Parisian flair.

Job Outline:
We are in search of a creative, diligent and hard working person to become an important part of our team. As a small company looking to expand, we need someone with initiative who will pitch in whenever and wherever their help is needed. The position involves a wide range of duties including graphic design, design assistance, preparing files for print, office organization, posting on our design blog, creating and sending out monthly newsletters and updating/maintaining our website.

Requirements:
- New York City resident

- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform
- Bachelor degree or at least two years education in the arts

Qualities/Skills:
- Creative with a keen eye and great attention to detail
- Good sense of layout and design
- Strong typographic skills and understanding
- Eager to learn and full of ideas
- Ability to work independently, to take direction, and to work as part of a team
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
- Self-motivated and diligent worker who takes pride their work
- Illustration skills are a definite plus

Please email info@petitealma.com with the following documents:
- Resume (Must include two references)
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio: provide a link to your website or attach as a PDF

Applicant must submit the all the above documentation to be considered for this position.

JOB #4:

We are currently searching for an in house full time marketing person to split their time helping to build our brand called egg and our web partner’s brand: linda’s bras (they are now working on a reality tv show!) This person would split their time between the two companies.

We are looking for someone who would be willing to work from the ground up (it’s a really start up position as we are both growing companies), build strategic alliances, connect with bloggers, press, and overall think outside of the box We want someone who is a hard worker and positive — willing to jump in and roll up their sleeves up so to speak!

Contact:
Susan Lazar: susan@egg-baby.com

Fashion designer Miguelina Gambaccini is look for a part-time accountant/office manager. Here’s the info you need to know:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a small but growing fashion company. We are looking for someone who has worked in fashion, is organized, efficient and works well in a small team environment.

Major responsibilities:

- Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Conduct credit checks
- Reconcile bank and factor
- Budgets and cash flows
- Manage HR: Payroll, healthcare, & 401K, Banking and Admin functions

Requirements:

- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Proficient in Excel and general accounting systems such as Quickbooks, (visual 2000 a plus!)
- Able to work independently, but knows when to ask for help

Compensation: based on experience

- This is a part-time job.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why this job should be your. Sumbit all material to info@miguelina.com.

Miguelina [Official Website]

In addition to the many, many, many awards and internships that Suzy Menkes announced (pictured above) after a stellar graduation fashion show, some of our special guests gave offered internship opportunities to some of our students. Check out who got offered what by whom in the list (and a snazzy slideshow of the recipients) below:

Menswear designer, Patrik Ervell: Anette Nyseth (BFA Fashion Design) and Melody Bainter (BFA Fashion Design).

Ian Hannula and Joe Haller from Nice Collective: Jackie Nguyen (BFA Technical Design) and Ryan Kuan (MFA Merchandising).

Carol Lim and Humberto Leon from Opening Ceremony: Ronnie O. Nery (BFA Knitwear Design), Young Ae Koo (BFA Knitwear), and Alice Spies (BFA Fashion Design).

Elisa Palomino for Diane von Furstenberg: Amelia Statler (BFA Fashion Design), Stephanie Hoffmann (BFA Knitwear Design), Ghazaleh Khalifeh (BFA Fashion Design), Ivy Fu Man Tam (BFA Fashion Design), Eunice Cheng (BFA Fashion and Textile Design), and Yuzuan Cheng (BFA Fashion Design).

Walter Van Beirendonck: Mariah Groves (BFA Industrial Design).

All photos by Randy Brooke

Last night at our graduation fashion show, guest of honor, Suzy Menkes presented the recipients for the Sister City Scholarship Exchange in Paris, France:

Studio Berçot
Ronnie Omar Nery, BFA Knitwear Design
Ashon Sylvester, BFA Men’s Wear Design

L’Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
Alice Spies, BFA Fashion Design
Rinat Brodach, BFA Fashion Design

Other award and internship recipients included:

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2010 Scholarship Awards
Peter Nguyen, BFA Knitwear Design, recipient of $10,000
Lisa Relth, BFA Fashion Design, recipient of $5,000
Wei-Li Ting, BFA Men’s Wear Design, recipient of $5,000 Clara Hancox Scholarship Award
Pia Jannika Lilja, BFA Knitwear Design, Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarship honorable mention

SURTEX® designext Student Competition
Kenzi Klein, BFA Textile Design

Abercrombie & Fitch
Peter Nyugen, BFA Knitwear Design, recipient of summer internship
Jennifer Chen, MFA Textile Design, recipient of summer internship
Brenna Riley, BFA Fashion Design, recipient of full time position
Ruby Guerra, MFA Textile Design, recipient of full time position

BCBG Max Azria
Emma Erickson, BFA Fashion Design, recipient of summer internship in Hervé Léger division
Ruby Guerra, MFA Textile Design, recipient of summer internship

Chrysler
Wolwold Wen, MFA Textile Design, recipient of summer internship

Stay tuned for more coverage of our graduation fashion show including students who were offered internships from our special guests.

Are you interested in th BCBG Fall 2010/ Spring 2011 Internship? If you are, here is all the info you need to know:

BCBG Internship Recruiter Vince Duran will be visiting on April 26th and April 27th and interviewing candidates for FALL and SPRING (no Summer) full-time internships across all divisions with emphasis on Textiles, Apparel and Accessories. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the BCBG design team and learn hands on while supporting the team. In exchange, the combination of industry experience and resume building potential is invaluable. All internships are based in Los Angeles with flexible start and end dates. There are approximately 8-10 positions available. While interning, completing LA courses or other FSH courses Online is encouraged.

Eligibility: Internship opportunities are Full Time, Unpaid and for School Credit Only. Both MFA and BFA students are invited to apply provided enough units are completed to qualify for Internship for Credit and FSH Units are available for the Internship (Please check with your Advisor if needed to see if you qualify)

Interviews: Monday, April 26th and Tuesday, April 27th (30 minute interviews running 9:00- 5pm). They will take place in the 79 New Montgomery Conference Room.

Here’s a handy dandy interview checklist so that you are prepared:

- Portfolio (3 or more projects recommended)
- 2 copies of Resume
- Mini Portfolio/ Takeaway Items (optional)
- Perform research of the various divisions of the BCBG brand and the BCBG vision

On-Campus Students: Please contact Sara Kozlowski, skozlowski@academyart.edu (415.618.3833) to schedule an interview time no later than April 19th, 5 p.m. (Textiles, Knitwear, students please confirm with your Instructor by April 19th)

Online Students: Please contact Iliana Rickett, iricketts@academyart.edu (415.618.3886) to schedule an interview time no later than April 19th , 5 p.m.

Good luck!

Project Ethos produces red carpet events that showcase emerging talent in fashion, music and art all under one roof in one night. They have featured over 100 designers, 100 artists and 40 music acts in 4 years. They aim to expose the younger generation by giving them a place to display their work professionally on the runway, stage, and in an art gallery.

Are you interested yet? Well, they are interested in bringing on some interns.

Interns collaborate with designers and artists featured in our events to help them gain press exposure, sales and branding to local media and buyers. This is an amazing chance for students to network, develop valuable real world skills and get a better understanding of what the marketplace is like. Interns must be 18 years and older and dedicate 10-12 additional hours per week outside of work.

If you’re interested, please email the following to info@projectethos.com:

- A photo of yourself
- Your resume within the body of the email

For more information regarding Project Ethos, please visit us at www.projectethos.com.

Breaking news! Inez Marie Galvez, who is currently a junior, was selected as an intern for BCBG!

Last December, BCBG’s College Relations Manager, Vincent Duran visited our school and conducted interviews and reviewed portfolios. He was impressed with Inez’s work and chose her for an internship which will start in February.

This is just proof that hard work really does pay off.

Congratulations Inez!