Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

Community

Who we celebrate

Faculty →

Chair →

Staff →

Students →

Work

We strive for

Recent Work →

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News →

FAQs →

Apply Now →

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Day Job

Day Job

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Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Day Job is a biannual print publication that explores contemporary work culture through the personal pursuits and values of people around the world. It is a magazine about good work for its own sake, about earning a living, and about the search for some utility and meaning in the way we spend our day.

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The image shows the cover of a magazine titled "Day Job Magazine". The cover is predominantly blue with white brushstroke-like patterns. A central photograph depicts a man wearing glasses and a white garment, holding a tray with four small containers. The magazine's issue number, "N° One", is visible in the top left corner. The cover text reads "Everyday Working Life — Part of the Process". A black circular stamp or seal appears in the top right corner. The magazine cover has a white border around the photograph.The image shows a black and white photograph of a book spread open on a surface. The left page displays a sepia-toned photograph of a man seated in a chair, wearing a long-sleeved shirt or robe, facing slightly to the right. A floor lamp stands behind the chair. The right page contains text in an unseen language. The title “BJÖRN ENGDAHL” appears in large, sans-serif font at the top. The text includes an interview with David Michael and photography by Johanna Wallin. Page numbers 75 and 76 are visible at the bottom.An open magazine spread displays two photographs of New York City street food vendors. On the left, a woman wearing a cap stands behind a glass display case with “Street Food!” in yellow text. On the right, a food cart with a red and white striped awning is parked on a city street. The cart advertises “HOT DOG 11.00” and “KRONOS,” with a man visible inside. The text below the images reads “NEW YORK CITY.”A screenshot of a computer screen displaying the Day Job website. The website features a clean, minimalist design with a white background and black text. The navigation bar includes options like "Feed," "About," "Issues," "Stockists," and "Shop." A prominent headline reads "Issue N° 1 Sneak Preview — Samir Sayegh." Below, a short article by Natalie Naccache describes the article's content. The article date is listed as March 29, 2012. A small image shows a man in a white shirt holding a tablet. The website is hosted on dayjobmag.com.A diptych shows a person holding a car wheel on the left and a car engine on the right. The left image shows the wheel being inflated on a blue platform. The right image shows the engine compartment with visible components and storage shelves in the background.The image is a diptych showing two distinct scenes. On the left, a man in a suit is standing at a desk covered with papers and file folders, appearing to be searching for something. On the right, a man in a plaid shirt and apron stands behind a wooden ladder in a workshop with shelves and tools visible. The logo “DAY JOB MAGAZINE” is visible in the bottom right corner of the right image.The image is split into two distinct parts. On the left, a man dressed in a white robe stands against a plain light-colored wall, facing right with a slight smile. He wears glasses and has short gray hair. On the right, a person in a white robe sits at a desk, leaning over a keyboard and looking down at a computer screen. A bookshelf filled with books is visible behind them. The computer screen displays a green window or screen.A man with short dark hair and a dark jacket stands on the left side of the image, facing forward. Behind him, a box labeled “Bagdad Banana” is visible, along with a bunch of ripe bananas. To the right, a fruit stand displays signs for grape tomatoes and raspberries, with price tags showing “$2.00 Box” and “$3.00 Box”. The stand also has containers of blackberries and other fruits. A red-and-white striped awning covers the stand.A folded magazine lies on a dark wooden surface. The cover displays a circular logo reading “DAY JOB MAGAZINE” with a dot in the center. The cover also features the text “Issue No Zero free!” and “Everyday Working Life” in the top right corner. A man in a suit is pictured on the cover, leaning over a desk with papers and files.

Newsletter

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu