VMASC Internship Available

ODU’s Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center needs top design talent!

A paid internship is available at VMASC for Summer 2011 at $10/hour. The VMASC Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center is one of the world’s leading research centers for computer modeling, simulation, and visualization. The Center has over 50 research and administrative staff and works closely with faculty researchers from across the University. Center capabilities include a virtual reality theater, driving/flying/roller coaster simulators, a serious gaming lab, a robotics studio, and a motion capture lab. This work environment is supportive, academic and fun.

Duties: Assist in the creation of visual solutions to promote the Center’s innovative research / Find the most effective ways to get messages across in print, web, and film media using a variety of software, methods, and techniques / Assist with layout and production design of advertisements, reports, and other publications / Produce promotional displays, packaging, marketing materials, invitations / Develop material for Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects / Assist with Center photography and video projects.

Qualifications: Strong graphic abilities and portfolio, with an emphasis on creative conceptualization / Excellent interpersonal communication and decisionmaking skills / An ability to work within a team environment and collaborate with researchers, faculty/staff, vendors, and management / Emphasis on managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines / Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash) / Some HTML, CSS, ASP, Web 2.0, web design, and video editing experience is preferred but on-the-job training for design and multimedia creation is available.

The deadline for applying is MAY 5, 2011.

For more information or to apply, send questions or cover letter & resume:
D’An Knowles, VMASC Manager of Marketing & Communications
tknowles@odu.edu • 757-686-6249

Please note: VMASC is located in Suffolk, VA—only 15-20 minutes to the main ODU campus through the tunnel. Intern schedules are flexible to primarily accommodate class times and academic project deadlines. Internships generally run from early June to late August.