ARCADE’s mission is to host an inclusive and insightful dialogue on the designed environment. We do this through our print and digital publications, and our community programming. ARCADE’s vision is to expand the idea that design at every scale of human endeavor impacts our quality of life.
Journalism
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We do not currently have any open journalism positions. Please feel free to contact us for other ways to stay engaged or work with ARCADE.

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Editorial
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We do not currently have any open editorial positions. Please feel free to contact us for other ways to stay engaged or work with ARCADE.

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Internships & Volunteer

Internships & volunteer opportunities to help ARCADE and your own practice or career goals grow so we might all better serve the greater community. Please submit application by May 11th.

Visual Design Intern
Internship
This internship is designed for current graduate students or recently graduated students of either a bachelors degree or masters degree in design. The Visual Design Intern will be a hands-on participant in ARCADE's marketing, publishing, and digital footprint. There is ample opportunity to work across all our publishing platforms, including developing your own individualized project for the Internship Showcase. This internship allows for creative freedom while working alongside a collaborative cohort of design and editorial professionals.
Supported by:
Matthew David Bissen
Lillie Walsh & Jennifer Chartraw
Lara Behnert
Jon Rosichelli
Ben & Susan Viscon
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Hosted by:
Railspur Studios

POSITION DETAILS

16-20 hours per week
runs June 15th through September 15th
Stipend of $600.00

REQUIREMENTS

Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a design program
Located in Seattle
Collaborative brainstormer with an edge of creativity
Proficient in both print design and digital design
Ability to work in Adobe programs and Figma
Generative partner on marketing campaigns and ad hoc initiatives
Basic copy writing and word smithing skills
Marketing and social media a plus
Experience in animations or illustration a plus
Typography a plus
Type setting a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a PDF to Lead Designer, Natalie O'Rourke, at natalie@arcadenw.org with the following:

1. Cover letter based on the following questions: What drew you to an ARCADE internship? What are you personally or professionally hoping to achieve or learn? What special experience or skills make you the best candidate for the position? Anything else you would like us to know!

2. CV or Resume with applicable experience

3. Portfolio OR 3-5 work samples related to ARCADE's programming

Editorial Intern
Internship
This internship is centered around digital publishing, focusing exclusively on our digital feed, arc. You will be responsible for managing article uploads and online engagement, writing copy and article descriptions for arc. social media posts and ARCADE’s website, and developing a unique arc. article. You will assist in writing newsletters and drafting supporting materials for events surrounding the publication of our latest print journal. You will also have the opportunity to pitch 1-2 articles for arc. and develop them over the course of your internship.
Supported by:
Matthew David Bissen
Lillie Walsh & Jennifer Chartraw
Lara Behnert
Jon Rosichelli
Ben & Susan Viscon
‍
Hosted by:
Railspur Studios

POSITION DETAILS

16-20 hours per week
runs June 15th through September 15th
Stipend of $600.00

REQUIREMENTS 

Currently enrolled at an institution
Located in Seattle
Present for major summer events
Collaborative brainstormer willing to pick up any task
Proficient writing and basic copy editing skills
Eager to collaboratively brainstorm article topics for arc.
Interest in marketing and social media
 
HOW TO APPLY

Please email a PDF to the Managing Editor, Camilla Szabo, at camilla@arcadenw.org with the following:
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1. Cover letter based on the following questions: 
What drew you to ARCADE? What are you personally or professionally hoping to achieve or learn? What special experience or skills make you the best candidate for the position? Anything else you would like us to know!

2. Resume or CV with relevant experience

Board of Directors
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At this time, we are not soliciting for new board members but will be opening up board inquiries for 2025 at the end of this year, if you are interested in joining our board please reach out to either Leah St. Lawrence, Editorial Director at leah@arcadenw.org or Jackson Cooper, Board President board@arcadenw.org and we will be in touch with more details!

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About Stipends
ARCADE, while being incorporated for over 40 years, has undergone an important revitalization and launched multiple new projects through the generous financial support of our board leadership, grants, and sponsorships. We are thrilled to be able to offer these small positions with limited hours and stipends for creative labor. ARCADE's journalist, editorial, and design budget accounts for over 75% of our total annual budget - we fundraise and write grants to provide at least some financial support to publishing professionals, designers, and journalists. Our current compensation structure is based on available resources - as more funding becomes available, the stipends we offer will increase. Our editorial values are rooted in exploration, collaboration, dedication of spirit, good humor, a supportive environment, and cheese.
ARCADE NW Publishing was founded in 1981 by graduates of the University of Washington's College of Built Environment and specializes in architecture, design, civic life, the arts and urban living.

Since it's founding, the publication has taken on a variety of forms, starting as a calendar of events and happenings, and evolving into an academic journal featuring both essayists, theory, concept exploration, and criticism.

We center students, emerging and established professionals, and art and design enthusiasts thinking critically about the built environment, issues of design, and all creative endeavors.

ARCADE is based in Seattle, Washington and is run by a small but mighty team of editors and designers.

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