We invite you to refer to the BareBones 2022 Statement of Intentions (soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QT/BIPoC applicants and applicants with disabilities prioritized.
Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Graphic Designer for the 2024 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with BareBones Co-Directors, Communications Director, and other BareBones staff. The Graphic Designer will create poster designs for a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering.
Qualifications or Requirements
- Experience and excellent skills in the area of graphic design for creative organizations
- Experience collaborating with a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
- Adaptability, flexibility, and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- High standard of organizational and communication skills
Must Work/Attend
- BareBones Buildup 2024 (paid orientation). Collaborate with the 2024 Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, and organization
Either the kick-off or the final storyboarding meeting to get a sense of the show (see below). - See Calendar for more specifics
Responsibilities Include
- Create design options for a 2024 poster that incorporates the title, themes, and elements of the 2024 BareBones Extravaganza
- Work with the Communications Director and other BareBones staff to create a final design and prepare the design to be printed
- Deliver design to print shop and deliver the final product to Communications Director and Merch Coordinator
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant, including Covid precautions
- Participate in final wrap-up survey
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have their own access to materials and technologies necessary for the job.
Terms
| Location | Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota |
| Type | Independent contractor, temporary |
| Category | Art and Art Admin |
| Apply By | Open until filled |
| Job Dates | August 1 to November 15 |
Compensation
- $250.00
- Access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours).
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. by July 25, 2024. Any applications sent over social media or via other methods will not be reviewed.
This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT/BIPOC artists and artists with disabilities, especially in positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.
Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.