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Internships will be offered assisting residents and fellows with projects and assisting Eyebeam staff with project-based and ongoing needs. Please email your letter of interest and resume with “Internship” in the heading to the address provided. In your letter of interest please indicate the time frame for which you are available as well as the internship for which you are applying or generally, what type of internship you will be looking for. Skills and requirements for internships vary. Eyebeam Internship RequirementsMinimum of 15 hours per week, ideally 2-3 full days. Ability to think creatively, work independently, handle many projects simultaneously, set priorities, follow through, and meet deadlines. Strong writing and research skills, including ability to gather information from the Foundation Center, Lexis-Nexis, Internet, and various types of search engines and research resources. Interest in contemporary art, or issues pertaining to art and technology a plus. We wish it weren't so, but internships are UNPAID. We will, however, work with educational institutions to provide academic credit for your work; graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Staff Internships
PR AssistantEyebeam is currently accepting applications for a Public Relations Assistant. This is a non-paid, part-time position/internship for a minimum of three months. The intern will be responsible for compiling and maintaining digital and hard copies of Eyebeam press and publicity materials; creating specialized press kits and developing customized publicity packages; researching media outlets and maintaining detailed files on local and national press contacts and assisting with Eyebeam guests and visitors. We will also work with the assistant to identify projects based on their individual areas of interest. We are looking for a very thorough, detail-oriented, methodical, motivated and creative individual with an interest in the arts, new technology, media studies or communications. Applicants should feel comfortable working with Photoshop, databases and conducting online research. To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org, with “PR Assistant” in the subject line.
Gadget GuruEyebeam's Technology Department seeks assistance with the cataloging, tracking, and general organization of its large equipment inventory. Major gadget-heads will enjoy this chance to play with some of the newest high tech toys. Neat freaks will appreciate this opportunity to perfect the organization and record keeping systems in place to keep track of Eyebeam's gear. Regular tasks will include data entry, online research of equipment (including potential new purchases), and organization of the equipment storage areas. Qualified candidates will be familiar with a variety of technological equipment and comfortable working on Apple computers. Familiarity with database systems and use of wikis is a plus, but we're most interested in finding someone eager to learn within our creative and high tech community. To apply, contact interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with a letter of interest and a resume. Include “Stephanie intern” in the subject line of the email. Resident Internships
Administrative/Production/Project Management InternResident artist Adrianne Wortzel requires an intern for a project involving hacked toys. We are creating an army of hacked and stripped Elmo TMXs executing "military maneuvers" in synch. Duties include keeping track of equipment, expenses, timeline, and some materials research. Video documentation experience would be a plus! Developing website: http://adriannewortzel.com/eyebeam/Project Scheduling is flexible, 2 days or more a week preferred. To apply, please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “WortzelProjectAdmin” with your resume, and a general description of your experience with administering projects.
Video documentation InternResident artist Adrianne Wortzel requires an intern for a project involving hacked toys. We are creating an army of hacked and stripped Elmo TMXs executing “military maneuvers” in synch. We need a video intern to document the project 's development in process as well as its final culmination. We have production and post-production equipment. Developing website: http://adriannewortzel.com/eyebeam/Project Scheduling is flexible, 2 days or more a week preferred. To apply, please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “WortzelProjectVideoDoc” with your resume, and a general description of your experience with video documentation.
Electronics, Physical Computing Intern for Elmo TMX ArmyEyebeam resident Adrianne Wortzel (July – December 2008) seeks a physical computing intern for a project to create an army of synched Elmo TMXs. Applicant should be adept at building and altering devices via Arduino and Xbee. This project is in early progress. Our small team has already gained control over its arm and we are in the stage of tying to make one Elmo arm communicate with another. Scheduling is flexible, 2 days or more a week preferred. To apply, please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Wortzel Elmo TMX” with your resume, and a general and technical description of some physical computing and embedded programming projects you have completed.
Device ExpertResident Andrea Polli seeks an intern with experience designing and coding for mobile devices for information visualization. Python and GPS skills are desired. This is an opportunity to be a part of a team developing a project from the ground up. You will work primarily with Eyebeam resident artist Andrea Polli. Please send a letter of interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with “Andrea intern” in the subject line.
Documentation AssistantEyebeam resident Christina Kral is looking for an assistant with experience and interest in video and photo documentation. You’ll be working with her following a group of students in residents on field trips and video-based experiments to capture the artistic process. An independent working attitude is welcome. Please send a letter of interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with “Christina intern” in the subject line.
Embedded Hacker InternEyebeam Resident Hans-Christoph Steiner is looking for an intern to help develop projects for reusing embedded devices such as wifi routers, PDAs, iPods, etc. The intern will be expected to share the work, from the brainstorming and development of ideas to drudgery of making websites. Regular tasks include: getting GNU/Linux running on devices, programming the next killer app using Pd and/or Python, building custom circuits for these devices, documenting the whole process with writing, photos, and video, and creating HOWTO webpages for people to do it themselves. I will do my best to make sure everyday you do something interesting and I expect you to do your best to commit to a certain amount of time each week and stick with it. Skills sought (you should have some experience in at least three of these):
Please send a letter of interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with “Hans intern” in the subject line.
Electronics, Physical Computing Intern for Sensory Video/Audio ProjectEyebeam resident Adrianne Wortzel (July – November 2008) seeks an electronic hardware intern, embedded computing engineer, or interaction designer, adept at building and altering devices via hardware and software—preferably with Arduino. Project involves video embedded in objects made via various methods of fabrication and employing sensor electronics. The project, “An Archipelago of Altered States”, consists of distributed objects sensitive to the environment and human interaction where the video narrative is altered by sensor activity. Scheduling is flexible, 2 days or more a week preferred. To apply, please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Wortzel Electronic” with your resume, and a general and technical description of some physical computing and embedded programming projects you have completed.
Materials Research and Development Inter For “An Archipelago of Altered States”Resident Adrianne Wortzel is looking for a materials engineer or student of architecture as a research intern for tracking down and procuring the use of new versatile, hybrid and reactive materials for the construction of sentient objects for her upcoming project “An Archipelago of Altered States”: a cluster of distributed sentient objects sensitive to both environmental and human interaction, containing embedded moving images where the interactivity changes the narrative of the video. Intern's duties will include assigned research and follow up with industries, architects, materials engineers and other projects with new materials, creating a research archive, making contact and acting as liaison between sources and artist. The internship duration will be July trough November 2008. Scheduling is flexible, 1 day or more a week preferred. To apply, please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Wortzel Materials” with your resume, and a narrative description of your experience and interest.
Telecommunications Intern for “An Archipelago of Altered States”Resident Artist Adrianne Wortzel seeks an intern experienced in wireless communications for her upcoming project “An Archipelago of Altered States,” consisting of distributed sentient objects sensitive to environment and human interaction and containing embedded moving images whose narrative is changed by the interactivity. Experience and deep interest in wireless communications in any application is required. Applicant should be familiar and practiced in current communicative technologies for distributed devices over distance. Scheduling is flexible, two days a week preferred. Send resume, a narrative description of your experience, a letter of interest, and contact info to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Wortzel wireless.” Lab-wide internships
Web Design and Development InternsWe are looking for several web design and development interns who have experience ranging from CSS to PHP coding. We will be working as a group to help give you the skillz that are relevant so you can help make the great projects that come out of our labs. We will be focusing a fair amount on Wordpress and Drupal (administering, themeing, customizing and building modules) in order to create sites that document projects fluidly, as well as help build online communities around several of Eyebeam's initiatives. You will be working primarily with Jeff Crouse, Steve Lambert, Michael Mandiberg, Addie Wagenknecht, Jessica Banks, and Zach Lieberman. Submit a resume, letter of interest, and one to three URLs to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org
R&D Lab Artist Interns
Help build the Bartender of the FutureEyebeam fellows David Jimison and Jeff Crouse seek an intern to help with the construction of BoozBot 1.0, a bar tending robot. You can see current documentation of BoozBot Beta at http://www.digitalsituations.com/boozbot. Candidates should have experience with robotics, fabrication and/or electronics, and an appreciation for mixed drinks. To apply, submit a resumé and letter of interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org. Include “Dave and Jeff intern” in the email subject line.
Furniture BuildingR&D OpenLab fellow Jessica Banks is looking for an intern to assist with creating hybrid/robotic furniture, which will involve both building and electronics. The ideal candidate will have fabrication skills (e.g., woodworking, machining, prototyping). An understanding of production materials and a mechanical engineering or a design background wouldn't hurt. Chainsaw sculpture experience and/or casting know-how would make you a shoe-in (which is really "shoehorn" but it sounds wrong). We would collaborate on design, manufacture and control. If this sounds as awesome to you as it does to me, submit a resumé and letter of seething interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject: “jessica intern.”
Database Web App NinjaEyebeam's female fellows are seeking an intern, aka ninja, (preferably female) who has a background in backend web development (html, php, flash and sql database building- a big plus) to help set up a social networking site and application tracking menstrual cycles in the US. Yep, that's what we said. It would be great if you also had data visualization skills because otherwise the data will just look like 1s and 0s. If you are interested in a project that rocks, with great potential to collaborate further, submit a resumé and brief sample(s) of previous work to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject: “jessica intern.”
Renderers WantedR&D OpenLab fellow Jessica Banks is looking for an intern who can realistically render (Rhino, 3D Studio Max, etc.) mechanical CAD models and hand drawings of interior design projects such as robotic/reconfigurable furniture and architectures. I am looking for someone with a bold design sense who isn't afraid of engineering. If you have an affinity for minimalism and fine lines (figuratively and literally), we should talk. Apply with e-flair to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject: “jessica intern.”
Web Design!!!!Eyebeam R&D OpenLab fellow Jessica Banks needs help building a website. This involves both designing the look of and user interaction with a site that documents collaborative kinetic furniture projects. The ideal candidate would be clairvoyant because I think in pictures/maps mostly. Barring that ability, lapidary competence in web development, information architecture and visualization would suffice. Or just have a really hip aesthetic sense and Photoshop, CSS, Dreamweaver proficiency. One billion hits is a lofty goal, so check your parachute before hitting send on an email to: interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject: “jessica intern.”
OpenFrameworks InternR&D OpenLab fellow Zach Lieberman seeks an intern/ninja-in-training to help with developing OpenFrameworks, a cross platform C++ library for creative coding. There is a possibility of pay for this position. The candidate should have an interest in coding and/or experimenting with computer vision, sound synthesis, animation, audio-visual expression, and interactivity. We will operate at a meta level, building toolkits that help people make expressive works, so a curiosity to build, experiment, and tinker with performance and installation-based projects is crucial. Additional info: http://openframeworks.cc. Some examples of projects made with OF:
Audio / Visual and New Forms of Interaction InternIn addition to looking for someone for help with the OF project (see above), R&D OpenLab fellow Zach Lieberman is also looking for an individual to help with ongoing artistic projects involving audio-visual performance, unique forms of interaction and magic. Curious and motivated applicants with or without coding backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resumé and letter of interest to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org. Include “Zach Interaction intern” in the email subject line.
Graphic Design and Packaging InternR&D OpenLab fellow Ayah Bdeir (www.ayahbdeir.com) seeks an intern to assist with designing graphics and packaging for a series of products for making your own electronic lingerie—Syrian style (you won't believe it ‘til you see it). Candidates must have strong design skills and the ability to visualize and create a graphical identity for a project that has cultural and media implications. Please send an email to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject "Ayah Graphic Design intern" with URLs or a small portfolio of your work, along with a statement on why you are interested in working at Eyebeam.
Modular Electronics ProjectR&D OpenLab fellow Ayah Bdeir is looking for an intern with strong skills in electronic circuits design to help develop new modules in the littleBits project (www.ayahbdeir.com/littleBits). Applicant must be very proficient in electronics design and prototyping and eagle layout editor. You will get to help come up with new crazy ideas for tiny little modules like sequence recorders, touch screen adapters and radio modules, and make them accessible to designers and artists. Degree in engineering preferred but not necessary. Please send your resume and sample of project to interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Ayah intern.”
Paid Assistant/InternshipEyebeam senior fellow Steve Lambert is hiring a paid assistant/intern for this summer. Hours are 2 days per week, 4-5 hours per day. Duties range from updating websites, drafting email communication, preparing archived work for exhibitions, ordering supplies and materials, printing and scanning documents and photos, drawing mockups of work, to errand running, paying bills, etc.
Production Lab Artist Interns
Party ProductionProduction Lab fellow David Jimison (digitalsituations.com) seeks assistance planning and installing interactive projects at large scale parties. David will be creating a large Happening style party, replete with various actors, a dance troupe, and musicians. Appropriate candidate should be well organized, enjoy working under short deadlines, take creative approaches to problem solving, and enjoy all night debauchery. Please send an email with your resumé to: interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Dave party production.”
Flash Animation InternProduction Lab fellow David Jimison seeks a flash animation intern to work on short animations and dynamically generated music videos. For an idea of his past work, visit http://digitalsituations.com. Advanced Flash skills can be taught to the right candidate. Applicant should have design sense. Basic programming and video editing knowledge a plus. We will meet for two hours a week, more if Flash training is necessary. An additional 610 hours of work is expected. Please send an email with your resumé to: interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Dave flash animation intern.”
Animation InternProduction Lab fellow Friedrich Kirschner seeks an animation intern (stop motion, cel, computer, etc.) interested in puppeteering, realtime animation, analog and digital games and all sorts of weird stuff that uses moving things in funky ways. Creativity with movement, materials and interfaces, both analog and digital, is key. Interest in interstellar physics a plus. Please send an email with your resumé to: interninfo AT eyebeam DOT org with the subject “Friedrich animation intern.” |