New Business Development
Graphic Designer seeks individual who can assist with new business development and grow and expand client base. Able to find companies / businesses in need of logo development, corporate identity and graphic design services. Knowledge and contacts in the food & beverage industry a plus. Commission based. Those interested should contact Kevin Hall at kevinhalldesign@aol.com.
Senior Art Director
Advertising Agency, Stamford
About Digitas
Founded in 1980, Digitas — one of the world’s leading digital marketing and media companies — is at the forefront of the new digital age. As an independent global network within the Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world’s fourth largest communications group, Digitas is the first global digital network with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Serving global marketing clients, we create brand experiences in digital and direct channels that engage and excite their customers. Through user-generated content, branded entertainment, digital video production, and social media programs and more we tap into people’s passions and create loyal, motivated relationships.
Our people are at the top of their industry — inspiring innovation, creativity and results. We’re artists, analysts, technologists, writers, and producers. We’re passionate, creative, thoughtful, and above all, we are committed to our clients, inspired by their customers, excited by change, and fueled by a passion for collaboration and bold invention.
Summary
Senior Art Directors at Digitas are responsible for the conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials for integrated, cross channel initiatives including: large web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing. Individuals should possess strong conceptual and design skills and assist the Creative Director in improving the conceptual, technical and creative performance of staff within his or her group.
Requirements
• Create a range of concepts and designs for each project and be able to partner with copywriters to ensure the art direction and visual presentation supports the concept.
• Communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts and storyboards through presentations and securing client approval of recommended designs.
• Lead teams of designers and production artists to execute cross channel and digital work.
• Inspire a team of designers, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and work closely with clients.
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and have strong communications skills.
Qualifications
This position requires 5+ years of art direction experience and formal design training with exceptional conceptual and design skills. An overall understanding of web production and the capabilities within digital channels is essential. Expert use of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator & Quark/Indesign a must. Understanding of Flash, After Effects, and Video production is an added bonus.
For more information, visit www.digitas.com
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Feb 11: Inspire Me Series:
Gerard Huerta, John Madere & Ryan O’Rourke
Come fall in love again. It’s that time of year to get your spark back. So, we’ve invited three fantastic creatives to talk about their work. Whatever your design focus, you can rekindle the passion for your work by hearing about theirs.
DATE/TIME:
Thursday, Feb. 11
6:30 – 8:30 pmLOCATION:
Agave Grill,
HartfordADMISSION:
$20 members
$30 non-members
$15 students
Seating is limited, please purchase your tickets online, in advance.
Gerard Huerta
Gerard Huerta is a designer of letter forms. From trademarks and logotypes to mastheads, from illustrative lettering to Swiss Army watch face designs, he has worked in a variety of typographic styles. Born and raised in Southern California he, graduated from Art Center College of Design and began his career at CBS Records in New York designing album covers. He started Gerard Huerta Design in 1976 and has been drawing custom letters and logos ever since. Some of his logos and logotypes have included Swiss Army Brands, MSG Network, CBS Records Masterworks, Waldenbooks, Spelling Entertainment, Nabisco, Calvin Klein’s Eternity, Type Directors Club, the mastheads of Time, Money, People, The Atlantic Monthly, PC Magazine, Adweek, Us, Conde Nast’s Traveler, Working Mother, WordPerfect, The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, The National Catholic Register, Illustration and Architectural Digest as well as corporate alphabets for Waldenbooks, Time-Life and Conde Nast. He has been featured in Money Magazine, The Penrose Annual, Typographic i, Scripsit, The Graphis Business Issue, How Magazine, Step-By-Step Magazine, Westport Magazine and the books Graphis Typography 1: Masters of Typography and Friedrich Friedl’s reference book Typography: When Who How. He is also a guitarist and singer in the group The Merwin Mountain Band and lives in Fairfield, CT with his wife Debra and their three sons. His studio is in the historic Southport Freight Station.
John Madere
With a passionate eye for capturing the mystery of people, John Madere seeks the unique human moments that animate photographs. John’s fascinating subjects, from over 40 countries around the world, have kept his work fresh and constantly evolving. His photography awards include: The Art Directors Club, the AR 100 Show, The Mead Show, The ARC Awards, Graphis, American Photography and a Webby for his On The Water mini-site.
Ryan O’Rourke
Ryan O’Rourke has been a professional freelance illustrator since graduating from The Hartford Art School in 2000. His clients include The Wall Street Journal, The Hartford Courant, The L.A. Weekly, Travel and Leisure, Out Magazine, The Dallas Observer, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Boston Magazine, Plan Sponsor, The Boston Globe, Charlesbridge Publishing, The Hartford Art School, PBS, and many more. His illustrations have been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, RSVP, and The Connecticut Art Directors Club. Ryan has shown his work in numerous group and solo shows throughout the Northeast.
Remembering CADC’s Original
Executive Director, Liz Talbot
Leaving a legacy of optimism, perseverance, courage and elegance, the CADC’s original Executive Director, Liz Talbot, passed away on December 12, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Her daughters, Monica and Gwendolyn, and her husband, Paul Fischer, were at her side.
“Liz was the person who got me involved in the Club. She was always full of enthusiasm and helped to grow the Club,” said former president Michael Toti. ”She was a tremendous asset to the Club in its early days,” said former president Roxanne Bailey.
Liz grew up in Redding. She graduated from Joel Barlow High School and Manhattanville College, after which she worked at Vogue Magazine. Upon moving to Avon, she became a well-known photography stylist and became our first Executive Director. Subsequently, she developed a career in real estate, becoming a “Unique and Unusual Homes” specialist, before joining the corporate relocation industry as the President and CEO of The Talbot Group, launched in 2001 on the infamous September 11th. She transitioned into relocation upon the birth of her second daughter, attracted by what she thought (and later learned else wise) were “steadier hours.”
Liz was a lifetime member of Leadership Greater Hartford, and a member of WPO, WBENC, ERC, CUPA, and HRACC. She was a founding member of a Giving Circle in Hartford, volunteers with My Sisters Place and sat on the boards of the Cobb Montessori School and Junior Achievement. She was nominated both as Entrepreneur of the Year by NAWBO-CT and Remarkable Woman of the Year by the Hartford Business Journal. Her company has twice won the coveted Business Champions Award by the MetroHartford Alliance.
Liz was also a self-described collector of art. She loved to play classical piano, go to the theater and the opera, and surround herself with art works of all types.
Liz exemplified her company’s tagline, “Extraordinary. Every day.” She will be greatly missed.
Jan 28: Out of the Box Hartford County
Out of the Box hits Hartford County on Thursday, January 28 — at Elements Bistro in West Hartford — from 6:30 to 9:00. Share Happy Hour with your fellow creatives. Absolutely fun. Absolutely free. (Well, except for the cash bar.)
Jan 14: S/M/L — 3 Sizes Tell All
With the holidays behind us, we’re excited to start the new year off by exploring the creative process and complexities of business management with the principals of three award-winning studios.
DATE/TIME:
Thursday, January 14th
6:30 – 9:00 pmLOCATION:
Bentara,
New HavenADMISSION:
$20 members
$30 non-members
$15 students
In a casual panel discussion, each speaker will share their approach to producing great work, maintaining creativity and managing their staff with vision through a changing marketplace, and give insight on what it takes to run a successful business.
Regardless of your current position, or future aspirations, our panelists will inspire your work and challenge you to think differently about the business of graphic design.
Seating is limited, please purchase your tickets online, in advance.
Featured panelists:
John Visgilio, outthink
Dan Taylor, Taylor Design
Richard Hollant, co:lab
