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

JK Design Honored with 2011 Gold Hermes Creative Award and Bronze Telly Award

Leading NJ/NYC print/web/video design firm wins two international creative competitions

Hillsborough, N.J., July 5, 2011 – Leading New Jersey/New York City creative services firm JK Design has been awarded a 2011 Gold Hermes Creative Award by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) out of over 5,000 entries. In a separate competition, the agency was selected from more than 11,000 competitors to receive a 2011 Bronze Telly Award.

JK Design’s winning Gold Hermes entry, the “Formula for Success” brochure, was created for GROM Associates, a global business consulting firm providing strategy consulting, SAP integration, and enterprise data management services. The brochure reflects the brand position, messaging, and creative platform developed by JK Design as part of comprehensive branding and marketing project, which also includes GROM’s website, trade show graphics, and other collateral. The winning brochure can be viewed at http://www.jkdesign.com/work/portfolio/grom-brand-identity.

JK Design’s creative team earned a Bronze Telly for their video entry, “Avaya ACE Overview,” which combined clever graphic animation and simple text and icons to bring the ACE story to life in a clear and entertaining way. The video was created for Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions. It can be viewed at http://www.jkdesign.com/work/portfolio/avaya-ace.

“These awards honor the talent of our creative team and the strength of our branding and marketing strategy,” said Jerry Kaulius, president of JK Design. “It’s extremely rewarding to be recognized for both the high quality of our work and the customized approach we take for each and every project – a combination that has enabled us to consistently deliver successful results for our clients for over 25 years.”

The annual Hermes Creative Awards honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work, and generosity of marketing and communication professionals.

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 US and around the world.

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.

For more information about the Hermes Creative Awards: http://www.hermesawards.com.

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

JK Design Announces New On-site Solar Electric System
Creative services agency goes ‘off the grid’ with renewable energy installation

Hillsborough, N.J., June 29, 2011 – JK Design , a leading NJ/NYC creative services agency, has announced the installation of a solar power system at their historic headquarters location. The tilting, ground-mounted array of 87 solar panels now provides 20,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy each year – enough to meet much of the agency’s electrical needs and at times provide a surplus which flows back into the public grid.

The system was designed and built by Solar Connections , which provides solar-panel technology throughout New Jersey. It is already generating enough electricity to earn up to 20 Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) annually through the state’s Clean Energy Program. The credits will provide revenue for 15 years and help to offset the costs of the installation.

“This project is a fitting way to mark 25 years in business – and renew our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “We hope that this project will inspire others to seek out new ways to reduce their energy bills and support the use of sustainable energy sources.”

Planning for the 21,000-watt green energy system began in 2009. Because of the unique nature of the installation, involving a ground-mounted array rather than a more common roof-mounted system, JK Design owners Jerry and Barbara Kaulius obtained a waiver from the Hillsborough Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The project was completed with support from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, which provides financial incentives and assistance for clean, renewable energy projects in the state. To date, the program has supported more than 7,500 solar electric installations generating over 234,000 kilowatts of energy.

“JK Design has recognized that solar is the right thing to do from both a financial and environmental perspective,” said Andrew M. Cozzi, president of Solar Connections. “Jerry and Barbara wanted to maximize the amount of electricity their system would produce while minimizing the impact on their historical property. The tilting, ground-mounted array accomplishes both goals.”

JK Design has also completed the conversion of an on-site carriage house into a full-service video studio. The new facility features a live vegetative roof, which provides natural insulation and reduces stormwater runoff; water-conserving low-flow faucets and dual-flush toilet; energy-efficient heating, cooling, and lighting systems; and renewable materials such as cork flooring and recycled grass fiber wall coverings.

The current green construction projects are the latest updates to JK Design’s headquarters in the Staats House, which dates to the 1800s. A 2006 restoration integrated vintage elements of the Grecian-style mansion with modern features such as a multimedia studio and conference rooms. The agency’s satellite office is located in midtown Manhattan, NY.

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 www.jkdesign.com .

About Solar Connections
Solar Connections LLC is an independently owned and operated commercial and residential solar installer located in Somerset, New Jersey. The company’s experienced solar specialists help customers lower their energy bills – and even earn money – with photovoltaic solar energy systems. Solar Connections handles each project from start to finish and works with leading industry vendors to ensure high quality every step of the way. For more information: 732-384-9506 or www.njsolarconnections.com .

JK Design Announces Expansion of Print Division
New Jersey/New York Creative Services Agency Welcomes Lucy San Philips as Production Artist

Hillsborough, N.J., May 11, 2011 – JK Design, a leading creative services agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, has expanded its print division by hiring a new production artist.

Lucy San Philips is a veteran graphic artist with more than 17 years of experience. Prior to joining JK Design as a production artist on the print team, she held a variety of positions as graphic designer and art director for major marketing and advertising agencies in the New York metropolitan area. She has also worked as a freelance designer and served as president, art director, and managing partner for a design group focused on the music industry. At JK Design, she is responsible for design and production of a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials including ads, trade show graphics, annual reports, brochures, logos, and direct mail pieces. She earned a degree in art and advertising design from New York City College of Technology and is fluent in Spanish.

“As a freelancer with our agency, Lucy has proven to be a highly creative designer with the ability to get up to speed quickly on any project, fully understand our clients’ needs, and consistently exceed their expectations,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “I’m very happy to welcome her as a full-time member of our print staff, where I know she will bring her enthusiasm, energy, and unique artistic perspective to our work and help us to maintain our high level of customer service.”

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

About JK Design
In business for more than 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, Web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. The agency is a recent winner of two Telly Awards, a Communicator Award, and a MarCom Platinum Award. JK Design 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 www.jkdesign.com.

Scott Kerns, Jeff Rupert take on Expanded Roles in Web Development, iPad/iPhone App Development for New Jersey/New York Creative Services Agency

Mar 22, 2011 – JK Design, a leading print, Web, video, and interactive agency with offices in central New Jersey and New York City, announced two promotions within the company’s interactive department.

In his new role as senior Web programmer, Scott Kerns will build upon his many successes since joining the agency in 2008. Scott has proven himself to be a gifted programmer through his work on highly complex projects for clients including LG, Covance, Catalent, and Innophos. In addition to his advanced programming abilities and superb technical skills, Scott is also the agency’s premier tester and technical documentation writer – responsibilities that will be expanded in his new position. Scott has more than a decade of professional experience including IT administration and coding in a variety of programming languages. He earned a B.S. in biology from Penn State University.

In recognition of his rapid progress as a junior Web programmer during his first year at JK Design, Jeff Rupert has been promoted to interactive programmer. His most recent achievements include developing innovative iPad and iPhone apps for Philips Lighting and Philips-Van Heusen (PVH). A graduate of The College of New Jersey with a B.S. in computer science/interactive multimedia and a passion for Web programming, Jeff’s areas of expertise include PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Web standards, and ActionScript coding.

“Scott and Jeff have played important parts in helping JK Design to stay ahead of the curve on emerging Web, smartphone, and tablet technologies,” said Jerry Kaulius, founder and president of JK Design. “I am very pleased to recognize their talent, skills, and significant accomplishments with these promotions, where they will continue to provide an unmatched level of service to our clients.”

JK Design has created successful websites, iPad apps, mobile websites, videos, and advertising and marketing campaigns for a diverse range of companies and organizations in the tri-state region and around the world. The agency’s headquarters is located in the historic Staats House on Amwell Road in Hillsborough, New Jersey. JK Design also has an office in midtown Manhattan, just minutes from New York Penn Station.

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About JK Design
In business for 25 years, JK Design is a creative services agency specializing in strategy and branding, print, Web, mobile, interactive, and video projects. 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 www.jkdesign.com.