New Hires at Hanna and Associates

Hanna and Associates has added three new faces to their team:

Joe Preston has joined the agency as an Art Director.  Prior to joining Hanna, Preston served as an Art Director for a number of Northwest firms. He studied graphic design at Spokane Falls Community College and at The Art Institute of Seattle.

Krista Yep has joined the agency as a Copywriter.  She was previously a freelance writer in the San Francisco area and attended Miami Ad School in San Francisco.

Carly Chandler has also joined the agency as an Administrative Assistant.

Congratulations to all.

Job Opening: Lead UX and Interaction Designer

Creative Soapbox in Boise has an opening for a Lead UX and Interaction Designer.  From the job description on their website:

We are looking for a top-notch, ambitious and very talented interactive designer with a stellar portfolio, showcasing examples of compelling and usable design. Creative Soapbox is a small, talented team so you will wear many hats from project manager to design grunt. You will work on large-scale client and internal projects using your creative skills to develop memorable user experiences. The ideal candidate has a passion for user-centric design, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of the design process.

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found on Creative Soapbox’s website.

LEARNCH: The Art of Relationships

AIGA Idaho is presenting their second LEARNCH event of the year.  This event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th at Ha’ Penny Bridge Pub in downtown Boise, features guest speakers Chad Biggs and Jessica Flynn from Red Sky Public Relations.

Chad and Jessica will be speaking about The Art of Relationships: Fostering Media and Community Relations.

The event is free to all attendees with no host food and drinks by Ha’ Penny.  You can RSVP through the Facebook event listing if you’re planning to attend.

Freelance / Contract Job Opening: Information Architect

Zeta Interactive in Boise has an opening for a freelance / contract Information Architect. From the job listing on Craigslist:

Freelance/Contract work at Zeta Interactive’s Boise office. (Please do not reply if you cannot work on location)

Must be able to hit the ground running, be proficient in Visio and/or Axure, produce very sound and thorough user-flows, intuitive navigation, and documentation.

Full details and how to apply can be found in the original job listing.

Rockie Awards – The Winners

Missed the Rockies last weekend?  Not to worry, we’re told that the full list of winners* will be available on the Boise Advertising Federation’s website soon.

*Hangover not included

Update (4-19-11): The complete list of winners, along with the work itself, has been posted on the BAF website.