New Jersey/New York creative services agency welcomes new hires and announces a promotion

Hillsborough, N.J., April 25, 2013 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with locations in New Jersey and New York, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of seven new employees in its graphic design, interactive, and video departments. Brian Faust has also been promoted to the position of senior project manager.

Tim Faherty brings more than 13 years of experience in Web design, search engine optimization, email marketing, site analytics, and project management to his new role as interactive project manager. He is passionate about creating customer-focused websites that are easy to find and use.

A seasoned graphic designer, Lois Farrington is responsible for the design and production of a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials. She has more than 15 years of industry experience, including over a decade as creative director of her own design studio.

New Web programmer Brian Glaz has specialized knowledge of advanced programming languages and tools. Before joining JK Design, he worked as a Web developer and software engineer for businesses in central NJ, where he developed numerous projects for the Web and mobile devices.

Matthew Kulcsar has nearly a decade of experience in design and art direction. Prior to joining JK Design as a designer, he held a variety of positions at major marketing and advertising agencies in the New York metropolitan area. He has also shared his technology expertise as an instructor at Union County College.

Exciting visual effects are Judie Luszcz’s specialty. As JK Design’s newest motion graphics and interactive designer, she uses her expertise in a variety of sophisticated software packages to help create animations, videos, websites, and more. Her previous experience includes multimedia work for clients such as Disney Cruise Lines, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Verizon, and others.

Jeff Ondeyka kicked off his career as a graphic designer by winning a logo design competition. His other specialties include illustration, infographics, digital photography, photo editing, exhibition design, and 3-D package design and construction.

New video editor Sean Schools has been involved in creating a wide variety of projects from short films to documentaries to corporate videos. At JK Design he uses his technical and creative skills to edit both live action and motion graphics video productions for clients across a wide range of industries.

Since joining JK Design in 2010, Brian Faust has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in planning and managing interactive and mobile projects. In his new role as senior project manager, he will take on additional responsibilities for evaluating and improving the agency’s processes and best practices.

“The fact that JK Design has continued to grow and thrive during a challenging economy is proof of the exceptional quality of our talent and the high caliber of our work,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president. “I’m proud to announce Brian’s well-deserved promotion and to welcome Tim, Lois, Brian, Matt, Judie, Jeff, and Sean to our team. We now have the expanded capabilities to take the agency in exciting new directions—with our usual constant focus on client service. ”

JK Design’s headquarters is in the historic Staats House in Hillsborough, NJ. The agency’s NYC office is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of midtown Manhattan.

About JK Design

In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a full-service creative and interactive agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent national and international honors include several Telly Awards and MarCom Awards, a Communicator Award, a Gold Hermes Creative Award, an ACE Award, and two IABC Iris Awards of Excellence. The agency provides a wide range of innovative services, including: website design and development, iPad and mobile device app development, branding, logos, email marketing, video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging, and online virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or www.jkdesign.com.

Contact: Jerry Kaulius, jerry@jkdesign.com

Corporate Headquarters

JK Design

465 Amwell Road

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

908-428-4700

908-428-4701 (fax)

NYC Office

JK Design

44 W 28th Street, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10001

646-794-4180

646-794-4184 (fax)

# # #

Full-service NJ/NYC creative and interactive agency is honored by Graphic Design USA

Corporate Headquarters

JK Design
465 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-428-4700
908-428-4701 (fax)

Full-service NJ/NYC creative and interactive agency is honored for video and website work

Hillsborough, N.J., August 2, 2012 – JK Design, a full-service creative and interactive agency with locations in New Jersey and New York City, was recently honored with two highly competitive national advertising and marketing communications awards: a Telly Award and the American Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) Award for Communications Excellence (ACE).

The award-winning projects included an innovative corporate video and an interactive website for a New Jersey regional business partnership.

The winner of the Bronze Telly Award is a video produced for Amerlux Lighting Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of  architectural-grade, energy-efficient interior and exterior lighting solutions. “Amerlux Overview” integrates live-action green screen video with stunning visual animations to highlight the company’s latest advances in lighting technology. The video can be viewed online at http://vimeo.com/37805314.

JK Design’s interactive team earned a Bronze ACE award in the Electronic Communication category for the Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) website. SCBP is a consortium of public, private, and community organizations dedicated to maintaining and promoting economic prosperity and quality of life in Somerset County, NJ. The user-friendly site, www.scbp.org, is designed to be a comprehensive resource for the Somerset County business community providing current information on legislative affairs and economic development; educational publications; and other resources.

“Our innovative work in graphic design, interactive technology, and video production has been recognized time and time again as among the best in the country and around the world,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “I believe this latest round of awards will elevate our reputation and help us to attract the premier clients – and top creative talent – we continue to cultivate as our agency grows.”

Established in 1978, the annual Telly Awards honor the best television commercials and programs, video and film productions, and work created for the web in the U.S. and around the world.

The ACCE is a national association serving individuals involved in the management of chambers of all sizes. Celebrating its 28th year, the annual ACE competition recognizes excellence in all areas of communications.

About JK Design

In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a full-service creative and interactive agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent national and international honors include several Telly awards and MarCom Awards, a Communicator award, a Gold Hermes Creative Award, an ACE award, and two IABC Iris Awards of Excellence. The agency provides a wide range of innovative services, including: website design and development, iPad and mobile app development, branding, logos, email marketing, video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging, and online virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or www.jkdesign.com.

For more information about the Telly Awards: www.tellyawards.com.

For more information about the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the ACE awards:  www.acce.org/ace.

Photo Credit: Kurt Matthews

Hillsborough, N.J., April 24, 2012 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in New York and New Jersey, has hired an account coordinator for its Manhattan office.

Valerie Buccino serves as the liaison between the agency’s design team and its NYC-area clients, working closely with project managers to confirm that all project requirements are met, oversee quality control procedures, and ensure that clients receive the highest level of service.

Valerie brings a diverse background in sales, marketing, PR, and event planning to her new role at the agency. Prior to joining JK Design, she worked at several major media and entertainment outlets, including “The Late Show with David Letterman,” CNBC, New Jersey Network (NJN) News, and WMGQ FM/WCTC AM. She also provided support for corporate partnerships with the New York Jets. She holds degrees in journalism and public relations from Rowan University.

“Valerie is a great addition to our team who is helping us deliver superior service to our rapidly expanding client base,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “Since opening our Manhattan branch in 2009, we’ve developed important new relationships with major clients based in the city and throughout the metropolitan area. With Valerie on board, we’re better positioned than ever to help them reach their goals – and exceed their expectations.”

JK Design’s New York office is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, just minutes from New York Penn Station. The agency’s headquarters is in the historic Staats House in Hillsborough, NJ.

About JK Design
In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent honors include two Telly awards, a Communicator award, several MarCom Awards, and a Gold Hermes Creative Award. The agency provides a wide range of innovative design, advertising, and marketing services, including: web design and development, iPad and mobile app development, branding, logos, email marketing, multimedia and video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging, and online virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or www.jkdesign.com.

New Jersey/New York Creative Services Firm Promotes Joe Jordan to Leadership Position

Hillsborough, N.J., February 28, 2012 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, announced that the company has promoted Joe Jordan to the position of interactive creative director.

Since joining JK Design in 2005, Joe has brought his uniquely modern design style, technical expertise, and knowledge of advanced software packages to client projects including print initiatives, websites, smartphone and tablet apps, and motion graphic videos. In 2007 he became the agency’s interactive art director, providing creative direction on a broad range of multimedia projects.

In his new role, Joe will lead JK Design’s team of interactive designers and animators during the graphic design and animation process for interactive projects. He will also work closely with the director of creative and marketing services to develop marketing strategies for the agency’s major clients.

“Joe’s creative contributions have helped to fuel our growth and drive our clients’ success,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “Both our clients and staff have come to rely on his artistic talent and confident creative direction. In this new position, he will help us deliver an even higher level of quality, innovation, and excitement in every interactive project.”

JK Design’s headquarters is located in the historic Staats House in Hillsborough, NJ. The agency also has an office in the Chelsea neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, just minutes from New York Penn Station.

About JK Design
In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent honors include two Telly awards, a Communicator award, several MarCom Awards, and a Gold Hermes Creative Award. The agency provides a wide range of innovative design, advertising, and marketing services, including: web design and development, iPad and mobile app development, branding, logos, email marketing, multimedia and video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging, and online virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or www.jkdesign.com.

Contact: Jerry Kaulius, JK Design, jerry@jkdesign.com

Corporate Headquarters
JK Design
465 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-428-4700
908-428-4701 (fax)

New York Office
JK Design
44 W 28th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10001
646-794-4180
646-794-4184 (fax)

Leading NJ/NYC print/web/video design firm is repeat winner in international marketing competition

Hillsborough, N.J., February 14, 2012 – For the third year in a row, leading New Jersey/New York City creative services firm JK Design has received multiple MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The annual awards are presented to print, visual, and audio entries judged to be outstanding in quality, creativity, and resourcefulness.

The agency’s three winning 2011 entries were created for two corporate clients and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

JK Design received a Platinum Award, the competition’s highest honor, for a brochure entitled “For the Love of Horses.” Featuring beautiful imagery, creative text treatments, and a sleek look, the 12-page piece was designed as a fundraising tool for the Rutgers Equine Science Center, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station dedicated to better horse care through research and education to advance the well-being and performance of horses and the equine industry.

Another brochure, featuring the AZUR Peripheral HydroCoil Embolization System, won a Gold Award in the competition. The visually striking design creatively illustrates the device’s larger-size offerings in embolization coils and provides technical product information. It was created as a versatile sales tool for Terumo Interventional Systems, a strategic business unit of Terumo Medical Corporation, a worldwide leader in medical device manufacturing.

The third 2011 MarCom winner, the “Vital Update Campaign,” is a redesign of a multifaceted internal marketing campaign produced for Tyco International. Campaign collateral was updated with a fresh look and feel, highlighting new enterprise-wide initiatives and recent changes in organizational structure. A longtime JK Design client, Tyco is a leading global provider of electronic security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, and valves and controls.

JK Design also received two honorable mentions in the competition: one for a brochure featuring Terumo’s Glidesheath product and another for “ourQuest” magazine, designed for Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services.

“These awards mark a strong finish to a very successful year,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “As we begin 2012 with our largest staff and most diverse range of capabilities in the history of our company, I’m very proud that our talented creative team has once again been recognized for the skill and artistic vision they bring to every client project.”

JK Design’s winning MarCom entries were chosen from about 6,000 entries from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers around the world.

Motion graphics animator Gary Looft has joined leading New Jersey/New York creative agency

Hillsborough, N.J., February 8, 2012 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, has enhanced the capabilities of its video and interactive division with the addition of a new motion graphics animator.

Gary Looft has nearly 20 years of experience in the video and broadcast media industries. Prior to joining JK Design, he worked as a freelance editor and animator of motion graphics for television commercials, corporate videos, and various broadcast productions. His clients included CNN, Bravo, Nickelodeon, HBO Verizon, American Express, Samsung, and the U.S. Army. He also created large-format video installations for major corporate conventions as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress.

At JK Design, Gary uses his expertise in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and other sophisticated software packages to create visually compelling motion graphics and visual effects for videos, websites, digital signage, and other client projects.

He is an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in After Effects, an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) in Mac OS X 10.6, and a Digital Signage Certified Expert. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Kean University.

“The demand for our video and multimedia services is growing rapidly, and our clients are looking to us for fresh ideas,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “With his extensive experience and excellent technical and design skills, Gary is helping us incorporate innovative animation techniques into our projects – and offer our clients exciting new ways to connect with their audiences.”

JK Design’s headquarters is located in the historic Staats House in Hillsborough, NJ. The agency also has an office in the Chelsea neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, just minutes from New York Penn Station.

About JK Design

In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent honors include two Telly awards, a Communicator award, several MarCom Awards, and a Gold Hermes Creative Award. The agency provides a wide range of innovative design, advertising, and marketing services, including: web design and development, iPad and mobile app development, branding, logos, email marketing, multimedia and video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging, and online virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or www.jkdesign.com.

New Jersey/New York creative services agency welcomes new marketing and branding director, interactive project manager, account manager, and production artist

Hillsborough, N.J., January 11, 2012 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, has significantly expanded its staff and capabilities with four new hires.

Martha Marchesi brings nearly 30 years of advertising and marketing experience to her position as director of creative and marketing services. A veteran of Madison Avenue, Martha has worked at nationally known agencies developing strategic solutions and crafting award-winning creative campaigns for clients such as Chevrolet, AT&T, Xerox, and Revlon. In addition to her creative duties, Martha specializes in branding and marketing workshops that help clients define and execute powerful, persuasive messaging. Martha earned a BS in communications from Boston University and is currently pursuing an MBA.

As JK Design’s newest interactive project manager, Paul Lahaski guides clients through the design and development process for websites, iPhone and iPad apps, email campaigns, and other projects. Paul has an extensive technical background and holds computing and Web design certifications from CompTIA and CIW. His business, finance, and media relations expertise was honed during his recent tenure as development manager for Embrace Kids Foundation. Paul earned a BS in business economics from Rutgers University and is completing a BA in information technology from Western Governor’s University.

Ashley Summerer brings a diverse range of experience – and razor-sharp organizational skills – to her role as account manager. In this fast-paced position, she works closely with clients, staff, and vendors to manage the daily project workflow, monitor production deadlines, and coordinate quality control and review procedures. Prior to joining JK Design, she worked as a project manager and conducted market research for several major brands. Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a minor in marketing from Pace University.

Production artist Nick Guido is responsible for the design and production of a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials. A graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in fine arts and a trained eye for great design, Nick worked as a Web designer and freelance graphic designer at several New Jersey agencies before joining JK Design.

“2011 was a banner year for JK Design,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president. “With the addition of these four talented professionals to our staff, we are now ideally positioned to provide the highest quality creative work and the widest range of print, interactive, and video services in our 25-year history. Our entire company welcomes Martha, Paul, Ashley, and Nick, and we all look forward to working with them to help our clients achieve success.”

JK Design’s headquarters is located in the historic Staats House in Hillsborough, NJ. The agency also has an office in the Chelsea neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, just minutes from New York Penn Station.

About JK Design

In business for over 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. Recent honors include two Telly awards, a Communicator award, a MarCom Platinum award, and a Gold Hermes Creative Award. The agency provides a wide range of innovative design, advertising, and marketing services, including: web design and development, iPad and mobile app development, branding, logos, email marketing, multimedia and video animation and production, marketing strategies, advertising, corporate collateral design and production, exhibit graphics, packaging and Internet-based virtual tradeshows. For more information: 908-428-4700 (NJ), 646-794-4180 (NYC), or http://www.jkdesign.com.