RESOURCES

As part of AIGA, members of the Truman State University chapter receive all the benefits of regular members. This page is dedicated to helping our members find out what's available to them. Below is an FAQ guide to finding a design job.

FAQS

Finding a job with AIGA is easy; check out the link below to learn more. We also have here some frequently asked questions.

 

http://designjobs.aiga.org/

 

 

Do I have to be an AIGA member to search for jobs or employees?

 

In order to view the details of any job listing you must have a current AIGA membership and be logged into the site. If you’re not yet an AIGA member, find out how to join AIGA in order to view details of job listings.

 

I’m a current member, but I can’t get into the site.

If you have lost your AIGA member login information, use the “forgot my password” link at My AIGA to recover your credentials.

 

How do I search by specific skills or disciplines?

 

Refine your search using the “areas of practice” check boxes on the search form. Each check box designates a related cluster of professional specialties. You can also search by keyword.

 

How do I apply for a posted job?

 

Job applicants should contact the employer directly, using the contact information listed. Please note that AIGA is not responsible for any communication between you and the employer subsequent to the listing of employer contact information.

 

How do I know whether a job is still available?

 

Job postings on Design Jobs expire after 45 days if the employer does not delete it earlier. The date of the listing is included in the job posting details. If you see a job listed on the site, you can assume that the position is still available.

 

FINDING A DESIGNER

 

How much does it cost to post a job listing?

 

One of the many benefits of AIGA membership is reduced rates for job postings. The rate for posting a job is $195 for nonmembers and $95 for Sustaining Members and above.

 

What is the process for posting jobs on the site?

 

You will fill out a form with the job description, required skills, areas of practice and contact information. Within 24 hours, Design Jobs will review your job posting and add it to a searchable database of jobs, accessible to all site users. To post as a member and take advantage of the discounted rate, you must first log in with your AIGA site username and password or join AIGA.

 

How do I pay?

 

Payment is by credit card only. We do not accept payment by invoice or check.

 

What is your refund policy?

 

If you are unhappy with this service for any reason contact our customer support line at 1 212 965 1998 and your money will be promptly refunded.

 

How long will my job listing remain on the site?

 

Your listing will remain on the site for 45 days after you create it. After that, it will automatically expire. If you wish to remove a posting earlier than that you can contact customer support at 1 212 965 1998 or by sending an email.

 

How do I edit or remove my listing?

 

To edit or remove a job listing, you will need to contact the Design Jobs customer support by calling 1 888 756 8282 or by sending an email.

 

Do I have to be an AIGA member to post job listings?

 

No. Anyone can post job listings. Only AIGA members, however, can view complete job listings.

 

How do I let a job seeker know I'm interested?

 

If you find a candidate that interests you, you should contact that person directly, using the information provided.

USEFUL LINKS

Over its 100 years, and especially over the last twenty years, AIGA has seen many changes in the discipline. What graphic design is, what designers need to know, and who becomes a designer have all shifted as the computer went from being just a tool to also being our primary medium for communication. While many principles have stayed the same, what goes on in design school has followed practice.

 

The number and variety of programs has multiplied, making the process of selecting a school more challenging and potentially rewarding. Finally, how jobs are advertised and how prospective candidates communicate with prospective employers have changed as well, as has the culture and context for many workplaces, requiring new approaches for how to find your first job. This page is here to help. The FAQs posted here are not the only thing AIGA members can use. Here are some links to the most useful resources that AIGA has to offer:

 

 

http://www.aiga.org/Resources/

 

http://www.aiga.org/2015-design-conference-hotel-and-travel/

 

http://www.aiga.org/faq-design-jobs/

 

http://www.aiga.org/salary-survey/

 

http://www.aiga.org/confidence-index/

 

http://www.aiga.org/standards-professional-practice/

 

http://www.aiga.org/standard-agreement/

 

http://www.aiga.org/design-business-and-ethics/

 

http://www.aiga.org/the-living-principles-for-design/

 

http://www.aiga.org/design-for-democracy/

 

http://www.aiga.org/whydesign.aspx