NE Creative

Exmark Work Campaign from Bailey Lauerman

Bailey Lauerman created a campaign Exmark "Pride" an integrated media campaign to celebrate the brand’s loyal following. The core of the campaign was the website, ExmarkPride.com (no longer up but you can watch a video on the site here), which engaged the owners in conversations with each other and an awards program called the Mark Awards. The awards generated more than 100,000 votes and the microsite proved to be a significant driver for Exmark-related conversations.

The campaign won a national Creative Media Awards from MediaPost.

Exmark "Pride" Print

"Mark Awards" Tradeshow Print

"Mark Awards" awards

 

Bailey Lauerman's Holiday Gift

To help spread the Holiday cheer Bailey Lauerman created the "Snowball Fight in a Tube". I wonder if they Bailey had an interoffice Snowball fight creating "snow forts" with their desks.

Now Hiring: Ervin and Smith - Graphic Designer

Ervin & Smith is hiring a talented graphic designer to work in a collaborative environment and execute the design concepts of the team’s Art Directors, create print layouts and add to the overall culture at Ervin & Smith. Candidate will have a strong portfolio, be a self-starter, manage time effectively and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include: 

• Designs and produces art and layouts in a wide variety of styles that adhere to the client’s brand guidelines
• Executes Art Directors’ vision and has design reviewed by Art Director, who then obtains necessary approvals
• Adheres to client budget and time constraints
• Assists Art Director in creating spec sheets for projects
• Executes presentation documents for client review
• Communicates effectively with team members
• Demonstrates attention to detail through error-free layout execution
• Follows all defined processes

Required skills and experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in Advertising, Journalism, Art, Design or related field
• 1-2 years graphic design experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Mac proficient with mastery of Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Understanding of the printing and pre-production processes and have the ability to prepare artwork and creative materials for release
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to take direction, learn and grow creatively
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including redefining responsibilities as appropriate
• Ability to work well with others, including internal and external contacts
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and creative environment
• Written and verbal communication proficiency

Now Hiring: Ervin and Smith - Interactive Art Director

Responsibilities include: 

• Builds and executes creative concepts for advertising, websites, email, microsites and other online promotional assets that meet client strategy
• Works with creative teams in development and creation of concepts
• Implements design concepts by laying out final pieces in accordance with pre-defined timelines and budgets
• Works with developers to determine programming language needed to execute concepts and reviews work during the QA process to ensure expectations are met
• Communicates effectively with team members and clients
• Manages workload through delegation to ensure that every project is completed correctly and on time
• Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends and keeps team members informed

Required skills and experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in advertising, communication design, Web design or related field
• 1-3 years interactive art direction experience, preferably in an agency or web design studio setting
• Mac proficient with mastery in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong portfolio that showcases experience with interface design
• Understanding of capabilities and code implementation of HTML, CSS and jQuery
• Understanding of cross-browser and email client compatibility
• Knowledge of email and web usability best practices and online user behavior
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly in verbal, written and visual formats
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and creative environment
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including redefining responsibilities as appropriate
• Willingness to pitch in and to be coached

Now Hiring: Ervin and Smith - Senior Art Director

If you are a creative leader with a strong portfolio who loves to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to develop creative concepts, flawlessly execute design and mentor other art directors/designers, this position is for you.   

Responsibilities include: 

• Leads creative teams in development of concepts and creation of work in a variety of media
• Manages workload through delegation to ensure that every project is completed correctly and on time
• Works closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects and adheres to client budget and time constraints
• Provides accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic
• Attends press checks when necessary
• Leads creative concepting meetings
• Assist in the education and development of designers
• Develops successful relationships both internally and with clients, prospects and recruits
• Provides strategic input for clients and agency
• Develops and improves internal systems and processes
• Creates and delivers presentations
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director 

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Undergraduate degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts or related field
• 3-6 years art direction experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Mac proficient with mastery of Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)Ability to help clients solve complex communication problems, and a strong business understanding
• Outstanding creative ability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow creatively
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including redefining responsibilities as appropriate
• Ability to work well with others, including internal and external contacts
• Learning agility, critical thinking skills, assertive communication skills and effective delegation
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly in verbal, written and visual formats
• Big-picture creative mind coupled with an eye for details
• Willingness to pitch in and to be coached

Now Hiring: Ervin and Smith - Flash Software Engineer

Incredible opportunity for a highly creative Flash Software Developer to work on consumer-focused Web-based application. We’re looking for a tech-savvy, early adopter who wants to do great things and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain existing consumer-facing Web software in ActionScript 3.0
• Innovate and collaborate with the design and development teams to enhance existing features and develop new features and Web applications
• Develop games using Flash and current web technologies
• Raise potential issues in a timely manner that may impact the overall success andtimeline of a project
• Communicate and present information clearly in verbal, written and visual formats
• Provide estimates for specific tasks when requested

Desired Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Multimedia, Interactive Design or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience building dynamic, interactive Web applications and software using Flash ActionScript
• 3+ years experience with database applications
• Demonstrated ability to develop advanced software in ActionScript 3.0
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience integrating with Web technologies such as XML, JSON, Javascript, Web
• Services, PHP, ASP, NET.
• Up-to-date on Flash trends and best practices
• Experience with optimizing design for various bandwidth and platform requirements
• Experience working with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for graphic creation and manipulation
• Demonstrable knowledge of best practices for cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility
• Experience in working with version control and defect tracking systems
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and creative environment
• Prior game development experience is a plus

Company description:

Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations is a rapidly growing full-service nationalagency located in Omaha, NE. We offer a competitive salary, a full benefitspackage and a company culture focused on inspiration, collaboration and accountability. Please visit ervinandsmith.com to find out more. Ervin & Smith is an equal opportunity employer.

Now Hiring: Snitily Carr - Art Director/Graphic Designer

Snitily Carr is seeking an experienced Art Director/Graphic Designer to join our team. 

As Art Director, you must effectively concept, create, design, and lay out print materials such as brochures, logos, magazine ads, billboards and other printed pieces. You must enjoy working collaboratively with clients and coworkers and possess excellent communication skills in order to concept ideas, solve problems, and manage projects. 

If you have a creative mind and at least five years of professional design experience (preferably in an agency), please send your resume and portfolio samples to personnel@snitilycarr.com.  For more info please visit www.snitilycarr.com/careers. 

Swanson Russell Redesign Company Website

The new site reflects the agency’s expertise in specific areas of focus, business approach and company culture. Viewers can also see examples of work from print and digital to broadcast pieces and public relations. Additional pages of the site include the company’s history and a look into the culture.

Emphasizing the agency’s Real Connection^™ philosophy is a main focus of the website content and design. The new website explains Swanson Russell’s approach to doing business through forging genuine relationships with clients and their audiences.   

 The new Orange Dot blog features posts from employees on a wide range of topics. Blog categories from each area of focus educate readers on that specific industry, while the “Agency” category provides insight into Swanson Russell activities and general industry tips. VIEW SITE

Now Hiring: SCORR Marketing - Copywriter

SCORR Marketing, a full-service marketing firm that focuses on developing dynamic creative solutions to achieve our clients’ goals is seeking a full-time copywriter who will be responsible for providing copy for all mediums of marketing including the development of big ideas and supplying copy for ads, websites, brochures, taglines, white papers, articles, etc.  You must: be open to alternative ideas for achieving the clients’ goals, be an innovative thinker, be able to work your magic with little or lots of info, work well independently and closely with our team, and be able to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.  Agency and business-to-business experience a plus.  A bachelors degree is required.  The SCORR creative team is based in our Kearney office.  If interested, please send resume and examples of your work to hr@scorrmarketing.com.

 

Now Hiring: Complete Nutrition - Marketing Coordinator Intern

These jobs do have special eligibility requirements, however. The employer may decide to hire you even if you do not meet the following requirements, but it is helpful if you do meet them.

Students eligible for the Intern NE program must be one of the following:

• Enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university in Nebraska and have achieved junior or senior status per the institution's criteria.
• Or enrolled full-time in a two-year college in Nebraska and have completed a minimum of one-half of the total credit hours required for an associate's degree.
• Or enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university in a state other than Nebraska, have achieved junior or senior status per the institution's criteria, and have residency in the State of Nebraska.

It is the prerogative of the employer to make the hiring decision, but since this job was posted specifically under this program, it will be considered beneficial if you meet one of the above requirements.

This position will involve working with Complete Nutrition's Marketing Team to help coordinate the production of marketing collateral. The Marketing Coordinator Intern will work with the Social Media, Franchise, and Product Marketing coordinators on a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Customer List Maintenance
• Packaging and Promotion Proofing
• Event Planning Assistance
• Marketing Tools Review
• Sponsorship Coordinating Assistance
• Digital Content Review
• Product Branding and Comparison Research

The Marketing Coordinator Intern will gain knowledge on branding, proofing, customer communication, event planning, sponsorships, digital media and product marketing.

Education Requirements:

• Enrolled fulltime in a four-year college or university in Nebraska and have junior or senior status; per the institutions criteria.

Length of Internship:

• Internship lasts 4 months( Beginning in January 2012 and ending in late April or early May 2012)
• Approximately 16 hours per week. Hours to be scheduled accordingly (preferably Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday).

Contact
Michelle Jones
17220 Wright St. Suite 200
Omaha NE 68130
402-333-5155
mjones@completenutrition.com