Author: Brian

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Job Opening: Website Developer

Clear Mind Graphics has an opening for a Website Developer. From the job posting on Craigslist:

Clear Mind Graphics is looking for a candidate that has a strong background in web site design and more importantly, website development. Someone who can monitor industry trends, technologies, and standards and be able to research, recommend, and apply new technologies as necessary.

You must have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with the lead designer. Especially since the candidate will be expected to work efficiently in both independent 
and collaborative situations.

Above all, I am looking for a developer who loves development and design, who has a strong work ethic, attention to detail and is responsive to deadlines.

Skill Requirements:

  • Advanced knowledge of HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, and PHP
  • Digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop
  • Content Management Systems such as WordPress, and tinyMCE.
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Website marketing and social networking
  • Some experience with Adobe Flash
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)

Considering candidates who live in the following areas:

Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Stanley, Twin Falls and possibly Boise.

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.

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Job Opening: Copywriter

Star Moose in Idaho Falls has an opening for a Copywriter. From the job listing on Craigslist:

Star Moose is looking for a creative and versatile writer interested in an entry-level position in copywriting and copy editing. Applicants will be involved in advertising and marketing campaigns, web content creation, social media management and writing client contracts and proposals. This is a unique opportunity to gain a breadth of experience and interface with many great and interesting clients.

Candidates must:

  • Have experience in media writing as demonstrated in a portfolio
  • Have a thorough understanding of grammar and style
  • Be highly skilled at researching and adapting to various audiences
  • Be self-motivated, reliable and work well in a team environment
  • Be able to work quickly, effectively and meet demanding deadlines
  • Possess excellent written, oral and communication skills
  • Have earned a bachelor’s degree in communication, English, media arts, etc., or have sufficient secondary experience

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.

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New Hire at CLM

CLM in Boise added to their staff recently. Brian Evancic joined the shop as their newest Art Director.

From the news on CLM’s website:

After growing up on the east coast, Brian Evancic relocated to the Treasure Valley and began experiencing the finer things in life (e.g. camping, hiking, grilling, fly fishing, etc.) After a short stint of employment at a nuclear power plant, Brian began honing his design, photography, and filmmaking skills. Before landing at CLM, Brian picked up a BFA from Boise State and worked for seven years in the design, marketing, and advertising industries.

Congratulations Brian.

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Flagship Fight

It seems the University of Idaho Alumni Association has not taken kindly to the State Board of Education’s decision to remove the ‘flagship university’ reference from the school’s mission statement.

Judging by this recent series of print ads, the alumni association is on the offensive, and reminding the residents of Idaho why they believe that the University of Idaho is Idaho’s flagship university, and why that one word should remain in their alma mater’s mission statement.

Give the latest work a look and tell us what you think:

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Six Years

Crazy how time flies.

It was six years ago today that some jackass with an internet connection and an opinion made the first post on this obnoxious thing called the Idaho Ad Agencies blog.

Thank you to everyone that’s come along for the ride.  Let’s keep this crazy train going, shall we?