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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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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.

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Job opening: Senior Media Planner/Buyer

CLM Marketing & Advertising in Boise is looking for a Senior Media Planner/Buyer to join their team:

Senior Media Planner/Buyer

CLM Marketing & Advertising is looking for a senior media planner/buyer to join our growing team. We are seeking someone who has a minimum of five years of agency media planning and buying experience and the ability to quickly learn and implement media strategy within today’s fast-changing media landscape. Our ideal candidate is smart, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills. It is important for candidates to be nimble, knowledgeable, and dependable.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of five years of agency media planning and buying experience with demonstrated abilities in local, regional and/or national markets
  • Experience in both traditional and digital media
  • College degree
  • Advanced excel skills

Characteristics:

  • Smart
  • Analytical
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Self-directed
  • Open-minded
  • Happy and positive

Major Responsibilities and Functions:

  • Establish and maintain media relationships at senior level
  • Work closely with account team and media team to provide strategic media plans and recommendations based on the defined objectives of clients
  • Ability to negotiate media rates using various structures including CPC, CPM, CPP, etc.
  • Develop, present and execute integrated media plans with defined metrics
  • Analyze and report on media performance and make necessary adjustments

About CLM:

CLM Marketing & Advertising—an Ivie company—is based in Boise, Idaho in the historic Firestation building. Our strategic approach to marketing, advertising and media drives our brand and programs. CLM is constantly learning and growing with our clients. We love them and love to have fun.

Interested candidates should apply at clmnorthwest.com or submit a cover letter and resume to hr@clmnorthwest.com for consideration.

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Job openings at Drake Cooper

Drake Cooper in Boise is looking for the right people to fill a few open positions:

Project Manager for Campaign Production

DESCRIPTION
At Drake Cooper, the Project Manager for Campaign Production role requires an innovative mindset that is always pushing for smarter more engaging and effective solutions in all areas of the modern marketing landscape. You will need to interrogate the brief, scope the project and allocate the necessary resources and budget. Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to build strong and durable relationships with colleagues and clients is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the team through the full production process, from ideation and pre-production, through production and post.
  • Manage the coordination of on-site productions to deliver the product on brief and on budget.
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Select and negotiate all outside vendor contracts based on scope/budget/timeline/creative vision of project. Ensure proper paperwork is completed.
  • Develop on-going relationships with clients and vendors, facilitate client requests and help manage client expectations.
  • Collaborate with Brand Manager, creative team and strategists to define project strategy and scope, create budget estimates, write creative briefs, write media briefs, create production estimates, weekly job/budget tracking while ensuring that quality standards are adhered to.
  • Route creative layouts, scripts, copy decks, presentation materials, digital and media files, etc. to appropriate team members for review, proofing, revisions and approval.
  • Manage project accounting for all assigned project including developing a budget, hour tracking, reconciliation, purchase orders, invoicing and client reports.
  • Establish regular cadence of project communication and documentation.

Contract Interactive Designer/Front End Developer

DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Interactive Designer to create amazing user experiences. The ideal candidate should have an eye for clean and artful design, possess superior user interface design skills and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts, and transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute all visual design stages from concept to markup
  • Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks
  • Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders
  • Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards

Digital Project Manager

DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Digital Producer/Project Manager who will take on the management of key client projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
  • Measure project performance
  • Report to management as needed
  • Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Full details about each of these positions, and how to apply, can be found through the links in their respective titles above.