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Job Opening – Junior Art Director

Mitchell + Palmer in Boise has an opening for a Junior Art Director. From the job listing on LinkedIn:

Mitchell Palmer is a colorful, intense, close-knit family of talented individuals sharing a great space overlooking the mountains above downtown Boise.  The agency needs a solid creative person with design chops—someone who is equally passionate about execution and idea strategy.

Agency ‘fit’ is equally as important to us as individual talent.   While a talented individual with art skills is paramount, Mitchell Palmer prizes real people who love to laugh, play, dream and push boundaries.  We are not a tame group—it is very loud sometimes!

JOB STATS

  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Starting Salary: Negotiable DOE (depending on experience)
  • Relocation Allowance: Negotiable
  • Benefits: 20 days PTO with immediate vesting; 100% health insurance coverage; HSA and POP plans (employee funded); year-end bonus as company profits allow; training and skills enhancement; great coffee… booze… shuffleboard… foosball… darts; retirement plan for mid-2016 is in the works
  • Necessary Experience: minimum 5 years working in a creative ad agency, or agency network including working under a creative director who focused more on big ideas rather than design execution

KEY TASKS:

  • Conceptualize and produce design work celebrating the ‘big idea’: layouts, storyboards, edits and whatever else dramatizes the creative concept in a wide range of graphic applications (packaging; video titling; digital interfaces/tools; installations; brand identity; environmental graphics, etc.)
  • Produce work that is original and effective, and meets the targeted marketing strategy. Recommend surprising solutions.
  • Lead by example: produce creative work of a consistently great standard.
  • Be accountable for ensuring that the proposed creative solution can be feasibly executed within the time and budget given on the brief.
  • Present and explain creative concepts and visual solutions both internally, and to clients effectively; support strategies behind ideas and executions.
  • Support the Creative Directors in all aspects of the creative development process, from strategy development to final design execution.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Able to clearly differentiate between design execution and the big idea.
  • Able to perform under pressure and work on several projects at a time
  • Strong people skills, internally and externally.
  • Appreciation of how creative concepts adapt across different media.
  • Aware of current trends in producing great advertising.
  • In-depth knowledge of Mac technology, networking, typefaces/fonts, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of key software programs (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Key Note, etc.).
  • Able to select the best program meeting the need of the client brief.
  • Have an appreciation and understanding for process and structure for overall sanity and efficiency; be an excellent time manager, with the ability to gauge how far to take design within the time allotted.
  • Minimum 5 years creative agency experience.
  • Experience in a large agency network, or creative network, a plus.

If this position, and moving to a top-10 up and coming city boasting loads of outdoor beauty and sporting opportunities is appealing to you, please send your resume, best portfolio samples and web-links to:

Dirk Robinson – COO
dirk@mitchellpalmer.com

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Job Opening – Senior Graphic Designer

This came through my LinkedIn inbox recently:

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Location: Idaho Falls, ID

Job Description:

Responsible for timely concept and design of catalogs, magazines, and other sales marketing materials. Works directly with project managers, copywriters, and other designers to produce high quality design work that meets project objectives. Shows competency in areas of typography, photo selection, production, layout, and packaging design. Online retail experience is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conceptualizes and creates design and graphic materials using the appropriate software and computer equipment.
  • Visually communicates the key messages of the company, it’s brands, and products.
  • Ability to produce work in compliance with existing Graphic Standards Manual.
  • Completes design projects as directed by Art/Creative Director.
  • Develops rough and finished illustrations for publication.
  • Creates and specifies art for print or electronic publication.
  • Directs photography for print and electronic publication.
  • Works collaboratively with writers and design team.
  • Presents and defends work to Art Director and Creative Director.
  • Expertise in print production work and ability to produce print ready files.
  • Takes ownership of projects.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Four year degree in Design, Commercial Art, or equivalent.
  • Strong design portfolio that exhibits not only a passion for high-quality graphic design, but also an understanding of marketing and effective communications.
  • Three (3) or more years experience at an ad agency, design firm or in-house creative group.
  • Three (3) or more years experience in a fast-paced creative environment.
  • Is a relevant, career designer; stays up-to-date on industry standards, trends, and best practices.
  • Sharp attention to detail.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with files and equipment.
  • Competency and experience with the Apple platform and Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Acrobat, and InDesign).
  • Understanding of prepress, printing processes and printing papers.
  • Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
  • Ability to work professionally on his/her own and with teams.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under stress and manage several projects at once.
  • In depth understanding of design, print, paper, and Internet specifications.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
  • A strong track record of exceptional performance and quantifiable results
  • A natural orientation for continuous improvement and problem solving
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing
  • The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
  • Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Fore more information about this position, contact Stacie Dagres with High Tech Solutions at 208-906-6205.

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Guess who’s back… back again

What’s old is new again.

Bob Rosenthal via LinkedIn profile
Bob Rosenthal via LinkedIn profile
Bob Rosenthal, director of sales at Cumulus Media Boise has decided to alter his commute a bit – and will step up to the role of VP/general manager at Scripps Boise radio.

If your cerebral cortex is lighting up – yes, Rosenthal has had this job before. The veteran Boise radio exec previously was general manager for Journal Broadcast Group’s Boise operations – both radio and TV – before leaving for Cumulus in 2010. Now, with Journal’s purchase by Scripps, he’ll be once again overseeing KJOT/Rock 105.1, KTHI/107.1 K-Hits, KRVB/94.9 The River and KQXR/100.3 The X – but will not be responsible for the sister TV operations in Nampa.

“I am honored to lead the Boise radio team forward and re-join a broadcast group that shares the same core values that I do,” Rosenthal said in a prepared statement. “I especially see the tremendous opportunities in working closely with our sister TV station, KIVI-TV, to partner on projects that benefit our audiences, advertisers and the Boise community.”

Rosenthal re-inherits a quartet of stations which have seen generally under-performing results of late. Scripps’ top-performing station only posted results good enough for 7th place in the 12+ (107.1 K-Hits). Beyond that, The River ranked 10th, The X ranked 17th and Rock 105.1 ranked 18th.

Rosenthal is also the voice behind the famous “Annnnd that’s another Bronco…” (FIRST DOWN!) chant at Albertsons Stadium for Boise State football.

Don Day edited IdahoRadioNews.com for more than five years. Now he tweets a lot.

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‘Round the new hire horn

It’s been a while since we’ve caught up on new hires around the area, so here’s what we’ve come across recently:

Stoltz Marketing Group

Stoltz Marketing Group has added three new staff members: Graphic Designers Alex Rhodes and Greg Montemurro, and Content and PR Specialist and Copywriter Cameron Stewart.

Read the full announcement here.

DaviesMoore

Danna Smith and Ryan Roberts have joined DaviesMoore. Danna joined the team as an Account Coordinator, and Ryan came on as a Digital Account Coordinator.

More about Danna and Ryan here.

Samantha Carmer has also joined DaviesMoore as a Digital Marketing Manager. Read more about her here.

Pith Works

Brandon Reidhaar joined Pith Works as their Marketing Director.

Learn more about Brandon here.

Oliver Russell

Ryan Donahue has returned to Oliver Russell.

Who else have we missed? Let us know.

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Job opening: Media Buyer

DaviesMoore in Boise is looking to add a Media Buyer to their team:

Job Description:
DaviesMoore, a full-service marketing firm in Boise, is looking for a media buyer to work in a fast-paced, results oriented atmosphere.  This individual will be detail oriented, possess strong communication and negotiation skills, have working knowledge of Excel and previous experience in a media related field. Experience with Strata Media buying software and Marketing Research a plus.

The individual who fills this position must be driven and exemplify strong leadership qualities, as well as fit into the agency’s established culture that promotes autonomy with results.
Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Analysis and placement of print, broadcast, digital and out-of-home advertising as directed by Media Planner
  • Negotiate with media vendors to maximize budget
  • Use appropriate research tools to analyze most efficient radio stations, TV programs, print vehicles and Digital options for clients
  • Negotiate and manage promotional opportunities
  • Manage and track schedule adjustments due to pre-emptions and make-goods
  • Approve media invoices and reconcile discrepancies
  • Manage and track buys against budgets

Education and Training:
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience. This is a long-term position with room for advancement as knowledge increases and proof of performance is achieved.  The successful candidate will need to be able to manage a wide variety of tasks at one time with a strong emphasis on detail. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years relevant experience as a media buyer or in a related media field.

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