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Sub_Urban Riot is seeking graphic artists with an interest in architecture, industrial design, the natural environment and bicycle culture to design men's t-shirts with universal appeal.

ABOUT SUB_URBAN RIOT
Sub_Urban Riot is a progressive lifestyle clothing brand based in Los Angeles, CA with an emphasis on the urban bicyclist (designs DO NOT need to have an image of a bicycle).
We promote graphics that are relevant and topical. We focus on icons and commentary that are simple, but also wry. Designs can be literal, or more abstract. Juxtaposition, repeated icons, contrast colors, gradients, and unique design elements are encouraged.

ARTWORK
Sub_Urban Riot is looking for new and fresh ideas to present to several large retail chains. We are open to artistic interpretations of graphics which encompass the themes of architecture, industrial design, the natural environment and/or bicycle culture.
We use humor in a lot of what we do, and we try to capture a fun feeling in each design. We are seeking designs that people can process very quickly and "get it." Art that is too clever is lost in the t-shirt graphics world, and frustrates people who don't want to take time to analyze the artistic meaning. The basis of the design should be smart, fun and simple. Designs should be between 1 and 6 colors.

BUDGET
Selected designs will be awarded $150 per design. Artists are not limited to the number of designs they would like to submit.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The designs will be selected according to the following criteria:
• Ability to create a unique and high quality graphic design;
• Ability to create a design that is fun and humorous;
• Ability to work with the provided Illustrator template; and
• Experience working with a clothing company.

ELIGIBILITY
Graphic artists with experience in Illustrator are eligible to apply. Artists with experience in clothing design are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Email Rebecca at jobs@suburbanriot.com and include Request for Graphic Artists in the subject line to receive a copy of the Illustrator template.*

Artists will also be asked to submit the following:
1. One page including the following (in this order).
Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Email
Website (if applicable)
Number of Submitted Designs
Followed by a brief introduction about you, influences and experience

2. Insert your artwork into the template. Label each file with your name (and a number for multiple submissions) – for example JaneJones001, JaneJones002, etc.

3. Save two versions of the file (Illustrator and PDF) and email them to Rebecca at jobs@suburbanriot.com (include Request for Graphic Artists in the subject line).

*Alternately - Artists may submit online portfolios for review prior to inserting artwork into the Sub_Urban Riot t-shirt template. Please submit a link to the online portfolio along with all of the basic contact information listed above and email to Rebecca at jobs@suburbanriot.com.

Questions? Email Rebecca at jobs@suburbanriot.com (include Request for Graphic Artists in the subject line)

• Sub_Urban Riot reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses received, or commission an artist through another process.
• All information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

09/21/10 Sub_Urban Riot

https://be.freelancersunion.org/gigs/job/343/request-for-graphic-artists...

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