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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESINGER

Apply Now - September 15th

VGM Creative, in-house design agency of The VGM Group Location: Waterloo, IA vgm creative is looking for a full time senior designer with a seasoned sense of typography, color and composition and six or more years experience in print design. We need a conceptual creative thinker with the ability to analyze client challenges and provide solutions to a variety of clients. We're looking for a designer who is: Detail oriented, knowledgeable and organized Dependable and able to meet deadlines on a daily basis Willing and able to work autonomously or as part of a team A strong communicator who can foster relationships with clients A self-starter willing to run a project from start to finish Trained - 2 or 4 year degree in graphic communications is required You'll also need to be: An expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and QuarkXpress A mentor to help grow junior talent About vgm creative: We are a graphic design and advertising agency that specializes in the Home Medical Equipment industry and Orthotic and Prosthetic practices. vgm creative grew out of The VGM Group's in-house design/advertising agency. We produce advertising and marketing for a variety of clients including all of the VGM companies, and HME providers and O&P practitioners throughout the U.S. Send resume, cover letter and 5 work samples to:

Desiree Trimble, director vgm creative
1111 W San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
www.vgmcreative.com
desiree.trimble@vgm.com
800-799-7402

WE NEED DESIGNERS!

EDGECORE, a full-service agency with national clients is currently searching for creative and talented designers to join our art department. At EDGECORE, we are team oriented, results-driven, and we thrive on success. To put it bluntly, we flourish on cutting through the clutter and standing out. It’s our attitude… it’s what we live for. If you have what it takes and think we should know who you are, get in touch. Here are a few qualifications we’re looking for:

• BA in Graphic Design, or related field
• Proficient in Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on a Mac platform
• Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Flash a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, organized and efficient
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Bold
• The best of the best

Please send resume and any inquiries to Connie Ehrhardt:

EdgeCore
Attn: Connie Ehrhardt
connie@edgecore.net
1025 Technology Pkwy
Suite A
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
319-277-3700

CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

Company: Cedar Valley United Way
Level: Full Time

Job Description: Campaign Director Cedar Valley United Way seeks an individual coordinate the workplace campaigns in the Cedar Valley. This position will establish relationships with donors, volunteers and community members. This position will also lead event planning. Excellent communication, relationship building, interpersonal, and strategic planning skills are required. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience in resource development, sales or marketing is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and background. Competitive benefit package is included.

Send cover letter and resume with pay history no later than July 18, 2008 to:

Sheila Baird, President
Cedar Valley United Way
425 Cedar St., Suite 300
Waterloo, IA 50701

or by e-mail to sheila.baird@cvuw.org.

SEEKING MARKETING COPYWRITER/EDITOR MGR.

Company: Universal Trailer Corporation
Level: Full Time

Job Description: Marketing Copywriter/Editor/Content Manager We seek a copywriter who can move people. Persuade them. Involve them. Engage them. Compel them. Move them from their chairs, their businesses, their backyards to where our trailers live. You will provide an appropriate voice for communicating our brands and products to consumers. As a member of the nation's largest trailer manufacturer, you will be responsible for corporate web site and 6 brand web sites. Duties include write, edit, proof, maintain copy and manage content/projects from administrative site. You will not do web programming. Office is located in scenic northeast Iowa. BA and min. 2 yrs exp. in marketing copywriting and/or web content development or related area. Photo, web dev.. exp., or background in durable goods marketing a plus. Universal Trailer Corporation c/o Human Resources P.O. Box 320 Cresco, Iowa

Contact Name: Jennie VanDeWeerd
Contact Phone: 563-547-6000
Contact Email: hr@fthr.com
Phone: (563) 547-6000

SEEKING ART DIRECTOR

Level: Full Time

Job Description: Robust Direct Marketing arm of national automotive advertising agency seeks an innovative art director to develop and design new direct mail products and supervise their integration into larger multimedia campaigns involving TV, Radio, POP, and Interactive components. The Direct Marketing Art Director will report to the Executive Creative Director and be responsible for managing a team of production designers whose focus will be on the daily implementation of creative projects and working with vendors to develop new print products. Requirements: . Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field, preferred . 2-5 years professional experience in a direct marketing agency environment . A professional portfolio of excellent print design work with a retail focus . Excellent typography, color sensibility, and knowledge of print production . Ability to design for direct mail, newspaper inserts, POP materials, and out-of-home advertising . Software proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite software . Ability to develop new creative concepts for direct marketing products based on keen understanding of direct response and retail strategy . Ability to supervise team of designers to implement new concepts . Proactive problem-solving approach . Automotive sector experience a plus About MUDD ADVERTISING Founded in 1981, Mudd Advertising is an exclusive, full-service marketing agency with experience working with over 3000 clients in all 50 states. Mudd Advertising delivers results through strategic planning, creative advertising, and integrated marketing. As a highly distinguished company with nearly 200 employees, Mudd Advertising has risen to become one of the country's largest automobile advertising agencies, and boasts a state-of-the-art production studio with the capabilities to provide a full range of marketing services including advertising, database management, direct marketing, production, Internet, public relations, training and consulting. www.mudd.com Send you resume, salary history and online portfolio (a web site URL or 5-7 jpegs of work samples) to wendyj@mudd.com.

SEEKING WEB DESIGNER

Level: Full Time
Job Description:
VGM FORBIN is seeking a Web Designer for our growing technology solutions company. A minimum of 2 yrs. experience developing Web Sites in both graphic design and HTML experience is mandatory. Experience with Photoshop and Dreamweaver is required. This position requires self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the ability to achieve results within stated deadlines. We offer a great work environment and an opportunity for growth and advancement. VGM Forbin, the Cedar Valley's premier technology solutions provider is a division of the Waterloo-based VGM Group.

Please email resume and sample of work to Jodi Griggs:

VGM Forbin
Attn: Jodi Griggs
jodig@forbin.com
www.forbin.com
Waterloo, Iowa 50704
319-277-4430

WE NEED WEB DEVELOPERS!

Job Description:
EDGECORE, a small agency with national clients, is rapidly growing. Currently, we are searching for creative and talented WEB DEVELOPERS to join our web department. At EDGECORE, we are team oriented, results-driven, and we thrive on success. To put it bluntly, we flourish on cutting through the clutter and standing out. It’s our attitude… it’s what we live for. If you have what it takes and think we should know who you are, get in touch. Here are a few qualifications we’re looking for:

•BA in Computer Science, or related field
•Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
•Attention to detail, organized and efficient
•Self-motivated
•Enthusiastic
•Bold
•The best of the best

Please send resume and any inquiries to Connie Ehrhardt:

EdgeCore
Attn: Connie Ehrhardt
connie@edgecore.net
1025 Technology Pkwy
Suite A
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
319-277-3700