Get the Gig (PHXDW)

The past few years have brought shake ups throughout the industry and an ever-changing “rule-book” for what you should and shouldn’t do while on the job hunt. We’ve compiled a panel of hiring managers for small solo shops, in-house design teams, and agencies to offer up what they look for in candidates and their portfolios. They’ll also provide insight into what you should be looking for when you apply and interview. Got a burning question for our experts? There will be plenty of time for Q+A (or mingling if that’s more your thing).

Free food, non-alcoholic drinks and underground parking. Space is limited so make sure to RSVP.

MEET THE PANELISTS:

Bob Case

Chief Creative Officer, LAVIDGE

Bob Case has worn many hats at local ad agency, LAVIDGE, currently as its Chief Creative Officer. Named the first “Creative Director of the Year” by the Phoenix Ad Club, Case has been with LAVIDGE since 2000 and served as the creative team’s hiring manager for a large number of them. Bob’s “nights & weekends” obsession with illustration drives his many passion projects, from solo masterpieces to designer collaborations, from playing cards to political statements.

Jen Flaks

Founder & Creative Director, Flaks Studio

As the founder of Flaks Studio, Jen is passionate about graphic design and using it to tell stories that illuminate what her clients do and how it benefits their audience. She provides a rare blend of right and left brain thinking to build a brand, delivering solutions that are both inspired and practical. A lifelong learner, Jen’s boundless curiosity has led to diverse interests and work in film, sports, finance and philanthropy.

John Huber

Associate Director, Digital Product Design, Banner Health

Over 2 decades into his career, John Huber, the Associate Director of Digital Product Design at Banner Health, is a dynamic design leader renowned for championing exceptional user and patient experiences. With a wealth of experience, including Neilson Norman Award-winning design and a talent for fostering outstanding team culture, John excels in recruiting top design talent, establishing design systems, and driving digital strategies for enterprise solutions. In his early career, John owned a thriving creative studio, specializing in brand and packaging design and collaborated with local creative agencies like Moses Inc. and AKOS.

Lindsay Kinkade

Managing Director, Creative Strategy, Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management, Arizona State University

Lindsay Kinkade develops creative brand strategy and leads a high performing design, content, video, photography and editorial team for ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management. Using agile creative processes and cloud-based systems, she and the team develop more creative year over year with the same resources, combining journalism and creativity into brand stories for all channels. She collaborates with dozens of units across ASU, student designers and outside agencies.

Will Mejia

Vice President, Experience, Evoke Melt

Over the past 20+ years, Will has played pivotal roles in the success stories of numerous organizations and has elevated brands and customer experiences to new heights. His dedication to leadership has earned him a key role as Vice President of Experience at Evoke Melt and is orchestrating customer-centric strategies by leading a team of multidisciplinary designers serving the healthcare industry.

...and our Moderator:

Anika Bausom

Senior UX Designer and Researcher, Research Collective

Anika is a Senior UX Designer and Researcher. She is passionate about helping those who help others, and specializes in product design for healthcare, education, and social impact. She enjoys mentoring UX students and professionals and regularly speaks at local design events.

Directions to LAVIDGE/parking—

• From Camelback Road, go south on 28th Street.
• Turn right into the parking lot at 2777 (UMB is on first floor of the glass, 3 story bldg).
• Drive down into the parking garage.
• Go straight back towards the north elevator (about halfway down).
• You can park in these spots or any spots on this level that say LAVIDGE or RESERVED (with no company name).
• Take north elevator up to the 3rd floor and it will drop you right at the entrance.

If all spots on this level are filled:

• Please continue around the parking garage & head towards G-2.
• Park across from the north elevator.
• Take north elevator up to the 3rd floor and our suite is right there.

Don’t forget about the official Phoenix Design Week 2023: UNITE conference happening October 7 & 8th, visit phxdw.com to grab your ticket!

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