Hasta La Ideas

The economy’s still down, but how far down is it? Are designers weathering the storm with ease and grace, or are they catching the full brunt?

To answer these questions, you need information, and to get that information, The Coroflot Design Salary Survey needs your response. If you haven’t responded to the call yet, there’s still time, but don’t dawdle–the survey closes at 11:59pm, EST on Thursday, October 29.

Now in its ninth incarnation, this is the world’s largest and longest-running survey specifically targeted at the creative professions in all their diversity. Whether you’re in ID, IxD, Graphic Design, Architecture, Art Direction, or any of the other myriad specialties that hang out on Coroflot, this is the place to let the world know that it pays–or doesn’t pay–to be a creative professional. And as always, more responses equals more reliable results, so painting a clear picture of the current state of the profession is in your hands.

Responding is simple, and takes all of 2 minutes. Just click over to Coroflot and fill out the form–it looks like this:

Please remember to give your annual salary (not monthly or weekly), and while readers from all countries are eagerly encouraged to participate, salaries should be converted to US Dollars for comparison purposes. See the Survey page for more details.

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Senior Product Designer
3M Japan
Tokyo

We are seeking a very talented product / industrial designer with a strong understanding of the integration of design into the corporate business environment and the specific ability to effectively influence across multiple organizations. Applicants should possess excellent 3-D drawing/sketching abilities, as well as a strong proficiency in cad to communicate design concepts and a significant experience in the product development process of diverse products. S/he will be responsible for developing extraordinary products for the Japanese market.

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Footwear Color Designer
Puma
Herzogenaurach, Germany

The Footwear Color Designer will define and execute against seasonal color and material initiatives for the international footwear product range. Tasks and responsibilities include: create and apply color and material palettes to seasonal footwear product lines; work closely as a member of the Product Line Management, Footwear Design and Product Development Teams, assisting in planning and merchandising of seasonal footwear product lines; travel to domestic and international markets to develop and monitor fashion and consumer trends that can be applied to PUMA’s own product range.

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Design Professor
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

We seek a senior person with strong design background and leadership skills. Applicants may be academic with PhD and research and publications in design or practitioner with extensive industrial and applied experience in design & business. The position is for a tenured faculty member or Clinical Professor (non-tenure track). In the former case, the appointment will be within whatever engineering department best matches the candidate’s training and expertise. A PhD is desirable and an established record of research and highly visible publications in design are essential.

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Executive Director
UIC Innovation Center
Chicago, Illinois

UIC is currently seeking an ambitious individual to lead the Innovation Center. Through engagement in interdisciplinary innovation–linking university departments and programs with current and potential external partners–the Director will work to expand and enhance current education and development efforts, to grow offerings and activities, and to establish and maintain a self-sustaining financial model for the Center.

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