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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK
Justin H. - Graphic Design | Art Direction
Elliott L. - Senior Web & Print Designer
Laura R. - Front-End Developer
Aris B. - Graphic Designer
Anne T. - Senior Project Manager
Scarlett J. - Project Manager
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Justin H.
Graphic Design | Art Direction
Most recently at Sargent & Berman, Trailer Park, and Art Machine, Justin comes to us with an extensive book and impressive client roster that includes ABC, Verizon, Visa, Gillette, Johnnie Walker, Pepsi, AOL, JetBlue Airways, and Deutsche Bank.
Leading a design team in the successful relaunch of an American Express direct mail campaign, Amex was so impressed by the immediate response rates that they retained Justin to work on many other campaigns.
His well-rounded portfolio includes magazine spreads, advertorials, direct mail, logos and identity, marketing collateral, corporate communications, as well as email design, Web banners, and mini sites.
He's able to work well one-on-one with an Art /Creative Director, a team of Designers, or on his own. He's well able to create from concept to completion or bring another's unfinished design to fabulous fruition.
His staff and freelance positions include Digitas, Rapp Collins Worldwide, BBDO, Broad Street, and Woo Agency.
Looking to send your next print campaign into a terrific launch?
Call us about Justin!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Elliott L.
Senior Web & Print Designer
Elliot wins the prize for working with more Aquent offices around the globe than any other Talent we know!
A highly skilled hands-on Web & Print Designer with amazing ActionScripting skills (he nabbed a perfect score on our assessment in record time!), he has experience on both the agency and client side. He's designed and built full sites, landing pages, mini-sites, banners, email campaigns and online flash quizzes and other interactive media, can hand code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and is proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Quark.
His impressive client list includes Commonwealth Bank, Mazda, Electrolux, Cirque de Soleil, Fox Movies, Allergen, Toshiba, and Colossal Clothing (an American Apparel company).
As with all hot Web Designers, call us about him today, because we can't guarantee he'll be available tomorrow!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance
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Laura R.
Front-End Developer
With over eleven (!) years of Web experience, Laura cut her teeth at Citysearch, creating over 100 clean, functional sites for countless clients.
Most recently she's been the main Developer/Designer for Snap.com, an Idealab company that offers search engine with "snap shot" previews to links and freelanced for clients all around the LA area.
She's helped revitalize the Evite invitation design gallery and redesigned the site itself - twice, created and maintained the interdepartmental Photo Library at Citysearch, and built the extensive Greater Minneapolis City and Visitors Association Web site.
Strong in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Flash, Fireworks, Illustrator, Visio, and friendly in JavaScript...
We think, in fact, you're going to find her very friendly all around!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Aris B.
Graphic Designer
As a Designer with marvelous skills, Aris can whip up any design that your heart desires!
Most recently at the Disney Store, he designed seasonal mailers, catalogs, window displays, and graphics for incredibly detailed in-store displays. At printing company UNIQ MCD he produced tradeshow booths, magazine ads, annual reports, newsletters, and collateral for clients such as Starbucks, ID Magazine, and House of Blues.
He did an amazing job on our InDesign assessment (and ACED our Photoshop one!), can adapt to any work environment, and is available now!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Anne T.
Senior Project Manager
Most recently at Yahoo!, Anne teamed up with the Creative Director to build a new internal team from scratch, creating all the internal systems (including budgeting and finance), sourcing and developing contracts for new vendors, and building solid relationships with high-profile internal Yahoo! clients.
In one short year she managed 100+ projects including multi-phased interactive campaigns for Yahoo! Sports, motion graphics packages of on-line shows, and the microsite for the new Yahoo! Search.
As Producer at Apple Computer's Marketing Communications Group, she worked on Web banners, site relaunches, print collateral, and the company's must-have retail products. She was a key component in the iLife site relaunch, where she worked with the Web and motion graphics departments, as well as outside vendors to get the project complete in just 6 weeks.
With her 9 years of hands-on marketing experience and knack for building rapport with both internal and external partners, we know her great background and wonderful attitude will win you (and your team) over!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Scarlett J.
Project Manager
Armed with excellent traffic, coordination, and project management skills honed by 6 years of experience, there's not a disorganized creative department around that can keep Scarlett down.
At Buena Vista Home Entertainment as a freelance Project Supervisor, she oversaw and managed all print and packaging budgets and delivery schedules, worked as liaison with internal film marketing groups, and developed and fulfilled all in-store and on-line promotional campaign rollouts for all sell-thru titles.
At DreamWorks Records Scarlett routed all artwork and handled their copy revisions, collected and prepared files for color separations, processed invoices, researched promotional items, and created and maintained databases for photo shoots, samples, and portfolios.
She's a great fit for entertainment, consumer products, or any creative department who craves exceptional organization!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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