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Catching up on recent (and possibly not so recent) new hires and promotions.
Foerstel shared – via Instagram – that they’ve added Abbi Page to their team as their newest Art Director.
We also got word that Max White has been promoted to Creative Director and Jessica Holmes to Associate Creative Director over at CLM, following the departure of John Liebenthal earlier this year. Separately, they’ve also added Morgan Weber to their team as a Digital Designer.
The Ada County Highway District has an opening for a Student Intern in their Communications Department. This paid position is open to full-time students only, and preference may be given to a Communications major with an emphasis is Public Relations.
Full details and how to apply can be found on the ACHD website.
Quinn Husney recently joined Drake Cooper as an Account Coordinator after spending the summer in their Backstage Pass internship program.
Also at Drake Cooper, Olivia Gonzalez joined their team as an Account Supervisor, following her move to Boise from New York City, where she spent time at Huge and TBWA\Chiat\Day NY.
Brandon Stoker joined Stoltz Marketing Group as an Art Director, following a two-year stint with Oliver Russell.
More recently at Stoltz, Tracy Hitchcock was added as Director of Business Development, following her time as CEO of Create Common Good, and with the J.R. Simplot Company prior to that.
In September, DaviesMoore added Adam Rosenlund to their team as their new Associate Creative Director.
Erick Gutierrez joined SOVRN as a Project Manager earlier this month, accordingly to an update on LinkedIn, after a year as an Account Coordinator with Stoltz Marketing Group.
The City of Pocatello recently issued an RFP for the design of a logo and accompanying brand style guide for the City. From the RFP introduction:
The City of Pocatello is requesting proposals for a logo and an associated brand style guide. The organization that is selected will be asked to work in collaboration with the City of Pocatello Public Information Officer and Mayor’s Office.
The City of Pocatello is funded by taxpayers and as such, the City is committed to the most efficient use of those dollars. The proposed contract period for services is from the date of City Council approval through February 28, 2020.
The full contents of the RFP can be found here:
Note the deadline to respond is 2:00 p.m. MST, Wednesday, October 23rd. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to City of Pocatello Public Information Officer Logan McDougall no later than 5:00 p.m. MST, Friday, October 18th.
Here are a few openings that have popped up recently. In no particular order:
In addition to the Art Director position we previously noted, Foerstel is looking to add a Junior Designer to their team. And for a change of pace, they’re inviting applicants to submit their materials, and if selected, join them for what they’re calling a “VIP hiring event” with a speed dating style interview process. More details about that here.
Drake Cooper is in search of a Marketing Analyst, a Front End Developer / Designer (contract), and an Associate Producer (DC/Studio).
Stoltz Marketing Group is looking to add an Account Manager to their team, according to their recent job opening posted on LinkedIn.
Finally, Quad is after a Senior Graphic Designer to work onsite at a Boise-based client’s location.