commonvision is UMBC's Design and Print Center, located in The Commons, Room 309. We are a full service print shop as well as a design and animation studio. Our Animators are responsible for advertisements for digital signage, social media, and the web for events and programs around campus. A great job for hands on, creative students who want to learn more about animation, motion graphics, and graphic design.
You do not have to be a visual arts major to apply to this position. This position requires working in the production room of commonvision. No printing experience is required; we will train the right person.
- Be highly dedicated & organized
- Have at least 2 semesters left at UMBC
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Pass a judicial and ECR check
- Be able to work at least 10 hours a week
- Be an undergraduate student
Students will be responsible for:
- Receiving, reviewing and processing print orders
Prioritizing tasks for efficiency and tight deadlines
Modifying existing digital projects using InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop
Running print jobs on wide format and large volume printers
Take the lead installing projects around campus
Using other finishing services as required by the project
Coil Binding
Roto-Cutter
Guillotine Cutter
Lamination and foam board mounting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A great sense of organization and planning
Ability to work without constant supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced physical environment
Experience working with MAC and PC Operating Systems
Have an interest in visual arts, design, and/or animation
Have an interest or are involved in student events
Make us laugh
Are self-motivated
Are team-oriented
Are attentive to details
Manage time and deadlines well
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two references (name and contact information is fine)
- Screenshot of your summer and fall schedule (if you don't have yet that is okay, just send us whether or not you want to start in summer or fall)
- Your unofficial transcript
