Client-side job openings: Western Power Sports

Western Power Sports in Boise — one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors of aftermarket powersports parts, apparel, and accessories — is looking to grow their marketing / advertising department. They currently have two openings:

Junior Graphic Designer – Marketing
Summary
WPS is currently seeking a talented, motivated Jr. Graphic Designer with ambition to design a variety of creative projects. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic with the flexibility and focus to multi task in a fast paced creative environment. He or she will be confident with design principles, problem solving, innovative typography and possess’ clean layout skills as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Description
This is a full time entry level position that will support the marketing team in the research, concept development, design and execution of creative projects such as ads, brochures, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, promotional displays, signage, websites, etc. Applicants must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and understand design from a marketing perspective.

Social Media & Digital Assets Specialist
Plans, directs, and coordinates social media relations of organization’s brands and products; builds digital assets for online brand advertising campaigns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day execution of all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Google +, LinkedIn, Instagram and other relevant platforms for multiple powersports brands.
  • Designs and builds digital banner assets for online advertising campaigns by working closely with lead designer and content marketing manager to ensure consistent brand message.
  • Works closely with lead graphic designer and content marketing manager to establish social media marketing and digital asset creation goals.
  • Develops and creates content strategy and content calendar; aligning both with the larger marketing strategy and objectives.
  • Composes, reviews and edits copy for social media platforms.
  • Works with colleagues throughout the company to generate social media and web content ideas.
  • Plans and oversees the organization’s promotion activities specifically linked to its social media presence, such as contests, product releases and other promotional events.
  • Studies and monitors relevant media sources, such as social media, websites/​blogs, forums, consumer and trade publications to recommend strategies that will influence opinion or promote products.
  • Prepares social media marketing activity reports.
  • Assists with websites content management when needed.

Full details about both positions and how to apply can be found on the Western Power Sports website.

Job Opening: Art Director/Graphic Designer/Stubborn Idealist

Oliver Russell in Boise has an opening for an “Art Director/Graphic Designer/Stubborn Idealist.”

From the Craigslist post:

If you’re looking for a home where you can lend your design talent to companies and causes you can believe in (and have a great portfolio of interactive, print and packaging samples, along with certifiable skill with Adobe CS, and ideally, motion graphics and beer making, along with a tolerance for dogs and infants), we’d like to talk. Please send along your resume and electronic samples.

See the original for more and how to send your information along to them.

Job Opening: Art Director/Graphic Designer

UPDATE: This post has been removed from Craigslist by its author.

An “established advertising, interactive and branding agency in downtown Boise” is looking for an Art Director / Graphic Designer. Or, as they put it, “a needle in a haystack.”

While it is short on details, you can view the original job posting on Craigslist here.

Job Opening: Graphic Designer

An unnamed agency in Lewiston has an opening for a Graphic Designer. From the job listing on Craigslist:

Advertising agency is looking to hire an experienced, full-time graphic artist in Lewiston, ID. Qualified candidates should excel in Photoshop, Illustrator, Mac platform. Video experience in Motion, After-Effects, Final Cut Pro a plus. Must be deadline-driven, able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Responsibilities for this position will include working directly with clients, basic office management skills, and occasional field production. Qualified candidates should be able to jump right in and begin work, producing high-quality print collateral and motion graphics.

Full details and how to apply can be found here.

Job Opening: Graphic Designer

The City of Boise has an opening for a Graphic Designer. A partial description from the job listing on their website:

Designs and creates deliverables for print and web. Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs to produce files and formats for various output applications. Works from general outlines and descriptions to originate and develop layouts of graphic work. Researches data, develops and designs artwork, and writes copy. Performs quality control proofing. Revises design until acceptable results are obtained. Selects photographs for print processing. Plans layouts and writes printing specifications, including paper stock, size and face of type, binding systems, and multi-color reproductions. Readies projects to final output stage whether offset or digital printing, advertisements, environmental graphics, signage, vehicle graphics or multimedia applications. Assists with planning, organizing and implementing promotional programs or campaigns. Manipulates and formats photographic images in digital formats for electronic and/or web-based documents and applications. Works with management to determine web needs, design, content, application and forms. Designs new pages and graphics for web sites and maintains and updates existing web pages and web site content. Keeps informed of industry trends, best practices, comparative and competitive reviews, and evolving technologies. Consults with internal and external customers on project specifications, considering budget and end use.

For full details about the position and how to apply, see the original job listing.