________________________Forward Header________________________ Author: [log in to unmask] Subject: artist position vacancy (fwd) 05-20-1997 09:13 PM Here's a posting from Kris McCall: Tom Hocking, Moderator, Dome-L Digest New Home Address: 1753 Edinburg Square #8, Indianapolis, IN 46219 voice: (317) 357-0288 email: [log in to unmask] Planetarian's Electronic Daily Digest (Dome-L) Send <subscribe Dome-L Firstname Lastname> command to <[log in to unmask]> to join Dome-L MP WWW site: http://www.unc.edu/depts/mhplanet/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 00:25:54 -0600 (CST) From: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: artist position vacancy Dear Colleagues, I regret to announce that our artist recently resigned to pursue his own personal opportunities. That has left a vacancy on our team, and I have not received any good applications from local sources. So, I thought I might cast the net more widely. I realize that the list below is quite daunting and that I am asking for the moon, but as the cliche goes Raim highS. I am hoping to find someone with a broad range of artistic interests and abilities who also understands what it means to work in a private, not-for-profit science museum. Before someone flames me about the salary not being listed, I am still working with my superiors to try and increase the amount we can offer. The last time this position was filled the range was something like $18,000 to $22,000. If you are insulted by this, I am sorry. If you are challenged by this, then I look forward to hearing from you soon. Well, here goes . . . PLANETARIUM CAREER OPPORTUNITY Planetarium Production Designer Sudekum Planetarium of the Cumberland Science Museum Position available May 1st, 1997. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Supervisor - Director of Planetarium Primary Skills Required - % Computer-assisted artwork and slide production, using Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkExpress, and other software packages or equivalent, to create still images through digital technology. % Custom computer animation, using Photoshop, MacroMind Director, and Strata Studio or equivalent, to create full motion video animation. % Usage of traditional art media: watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic, colored pencil, airbrush, freehand lettering, and others. % Audio-visual design and execution; understanding and utilizing the full capabilities of multi-media. % Photography % Creating a consistent, cohesive program that will educate, entertain, and inspire all ages and that will appeal to planetarium program purchasers from schools and museums across the country and around the world. Key Responsibilities - % Oversee visual design of original planetarium productions (with the Planetarium Director): take a rough script and envision how it will look, determine time and materials needed to accomplish the proposed visual design, and set deadlines. % Creating original artwork for planetarium shows: involves research, concept and design of visuals, creating a workplan and systematic execution of illustrations according to the deadlines; usually over 100 pieces per show including art and graphics, line drawings, illustrations, cartoons, panoramas, portraits, posters, animation sequences, and special effects. % Secure additional visual elements for shows: locate and acquire rights for video segments, secure free services such as thermograms, solicit reduced rates for such visuals as custom computer animation and video services, and locate human models for photography or artwork. % Photograph all original art and any additional photography for use in the planetarium (as many as 500 camera shots per show); uses a complex alignment system that coordinates over 30 projectors. % Show installation of both original productions and shows purchased from outside sources: includes all aspects of slide preparation such as cutting, mounting, masking, opaquing, and layout (averages over 250 slides per show), loading trays, repairing problems, and alignment of projector systems. % General maintenance of planetarium schedule board, slide, art, and photograph files, projector alignment, and planetarium lobby display cases. % Participation in program development: develop show concepts and sit on script committee from initial treatment to completion. % Assist with audio production by reviewing narration auditions, suggesting audio material to complement and enhance visual design, review audio mix, and make general suggestions. % Assist Director with show sales: design and execute direct mail marketing effort, create full-color promotional posters, arrange for quality and quantity of printing, and prepare bulk mail. % Create printed support materials for all aspects of planetarium operations including STARLAB promotion: includes posters, brochures, ads, direct mail efforts, securing bids from printers, bulk mail, etc. % Coordinating the VISIONS OF SPACE Student Art Contest: involves designing the brochure, receiving and cataloging over 500 entries per year, securing sponsorship which pays for all contest expenses, free services, and judges, hanging the exhibit, answering questions, and arranging for the return of all the entries. % Represent the Planetarium and Museum on a personal level: present papers and demonstrations at regional planetarium conferences, invited to present work at artist seminars, interviewed by media, speak to Board members and volunteers as well as other groups touring the Museum and its facilities. % Create artwork or printed materials for collaborative efforts with other departments or institutions. % Assist with special projects such as Astronomy Day, eclipse viewing, star parties, theater renovation and cleaning, STARLAB maintenance and special programs report to Sudekum Trust, budget preparation, bulk mail preparation, and others. % Assist with public inquiries (especially requests to borrow slides). This may involve one or two slides or as many as 150 for a Nashville Symphony space themed concert. Benefits: salary to be determined 10 days paid vacation individual hospitalization fully paid creative opportunities working with a really great team If interested, contact Kris McCall, Director Sudekum Planetarium 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville, TN 37203 615-401-5077 voice 615-401-5086 fax