We’ve all done campaigns that have moved the needle. Maybe even won an award or two. But how well do we apply that insight and creativity to marketing ourselves? When it comes to attracting new clients, self-promotion is just as important as the body of work in your portfolio.

So on June 15th, the Boston Ad Club will hosting a workshop to help freelance creatives be their own clients.  And if you use the code “PFTA” during registration, you’ll get a 15% discount on both member and non-member prices.

Here’s a description from Adclub.org:

You can make the most amazing designs in the world but if no one knows what you did, then you won’t get recognition for it. It is a fact that marketing is just as important to the success of a creative business as the work that is produced.

Find out how some of the most well known shops have become as popular as they are (hint, it’s not just about the work!). This session will focus on the various techniques we can all use (from studio to freelancer) to market our work, promote our skills, and attract the kinds of clients we want.

We will also discuss the role that awards play in the art of promotion, as well as some ways to make yourself a guru in the eyes of your clients.

Click here to register. And remember to use the code “PFTA” to get a 15% discount.

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Gotham is looking to immediately freelance-to-hire 2 junior AD/designers to work on our Maybelline account.  The candidates should already be New York-based and work-eligible in the U.S.  The candidates need to be extremely fast in photoshop and have a genuine interest in fashion, beauty and type.  Tasteful design style will be key.  Candidates should send their sites to betsy.yamazaki@gothaminc.com with “Maybelline AD/Designer” in the subject line.

Go get ‘em.

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Fuseideas is a full service advertising and interactive agency located in Davis Square, Somerville, MA. Looking for a full time interactive designer to work on flagship accounts. Need a designer with a good eye, who can layout a good looking website and who has ideas on how to make existing sites better. The candidate should know CSS, HTML, and Flash.

Candidates will have 3+ years of experience in graphic or multimedia design, CSS and Flash. You must have an established portfolio. This is not an entry level position.

Requirements and Qualifications
- Expert level in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Expert level in CSS, CSS2, and w3c standards
- Intermediate level Flash 8+ and ActionScript 2.0+
- Possess good writing and communications skills
- Must have a portfolio of work
- Must be outgoing and able to speak to clients
- Strong attention to detail

CONTACT: Please send resumes, URLs and creative samples to mledoux@fuseideas.com

No phone calls or recruiters please.

Thanks all!