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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.

The Embrace Kids Foundation recently hosted its 22nd Annual Heel to Heal event at Johnson Park in Piscataway, NJ. The event raised more than $135,000. Walkers and bikers, including the JK Design team, participated in the days events.

Pictures from the event can be viewed here . Check out the JK Design team in the gallery below.

We have to give it to Kurt. He knows how to win over his colleagues. Every year he figures out a great way to bring the team together. This year it was Burritozilla. Check the gallery to see how it came out.

JK Design Expands Video Production Division

Joe Lopez III joins New Jersey/New York creative agency as director of photography and video editor

Hillsborough, N.J., August 19, 2011 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, has expanded its video production division by hiring a director of photography/video editor.

Joe Lopez III brings a creative eye for cinematography, expertise in the latest video editing technologies, and a variety of filmmaking experience to his new position at JK Design, where he is responsible for video editing, DVD authoring, and camera operation. He also works closely with the agency’s VP of video production and serves as director of photography on many video projects for clients across a broad range of industries.

Joe has worked as a director, cinematographer, and producer on a variety of promotional videos, commercials, and documentary films, including projects for the Walmart Foundation and Kodak. His film Buffalo Structures was an official selection of the 2007 Future Filmmaker’s Festival in Chicago. Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in communication/TV and digital film from the State University of New York at Fredonia, where he was awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Dream scholarship.

“Joe brings a fresh energy and creativity to our video team,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “With his extensive technical skills and imaginative ideas, he’s already raised the bar on the quality of our video productions. I’m pleased to welcome him to our staff, and look forward to expanding our video capabilities even further over the next year.”

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.

Contact: Jerry Kaulius, JK Design