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20nine Design Studios is currently looking for a talented Art Director.

20nine Design Studios is a privately held full-service graphic design studio. We offer a complete range of consumer and corporate brand development.

Located in Conshohocken, 20nine Design Studios has earned a strong reputation for enriching a company’s branding efforts through integrated, high impact, state-of-the-art solutions. We specialize in print, advertising, tradeshow, and interactive communications executed through sound strategy providing results, quality, and value that clients appreciate.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience (preferably agency)

Strong conceptual thinking

Intimate knowledge of relevant industry tools

Strong leadership skills- ability to lead a team, manage and mentor junior designers

Strong communication skills- you will interface with clients frequently as well as work on teams within the office.

Ability to work autonomously

Driven to define the look and feel of a company’s brand

We’re looking for a Long Term Relationship: This is an opportunity to be a part of something big! We’re growing quickly and want an applicant who is interested in being a part of this exciting time at our company. There is a great deal of opportunity to evolve in this role integrating your passions and strengths.

Please apply at www.20nine.com or send resume to jobs@20nine.com

Conshohocken, PA – January 20, 2007 – 20nine, a branding and graphic design firm, has announced that it has been selected as Agency of Record for the Philadelphia stop of the Baseball As America exhibit held at the National Constitution Center.

The 5,000-square-foot Baseball As America exhibition is organized by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, and marks the first time the treasures of the Hall of Fame have left their legendary home to tour the country. The exhibit represents the richness of baseball as the great American pastime and celebrates enduring American values: freedom, patriotism, opportunity, and ingenuity.

20nine will create all advertising and marketing for the Philadelphia stop of the exhibit, including local radio and television ads, outdoor billboards and event signage.

“We’re thrilled to have this exhibit come to the National Constitution Center and to utilize the creativity of 20nine Design to share in our vision and inform the masses,” said Christine Spencer, director of marketing, the National Constitution Center.

“This exhibit provides visitors with an in-depth and personal experience of our relationship with this iconic sport and we are dedicated to accurately reflecting this experience in the creative concepts,” said Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “Everyone has had an experience with baseball in their lives, whether they played it themselves or their kids play it now, and we are excited to be a part of such a central exhibit.”

The exhibit will from February 15 through May 11, 2008, at the National Constitution Center

20nine Design Studios, a branding and graphic design firm, has announced the addition of a Director of New Business Development, a Senior Designer and a Graphic Designer to their growing team.

Alison Hindman joins 20nine as the Director of New Business Development where she will leverage her background in marketing and advertising to cultivate new business leads. Prior to 20nine, Hindman worked at Citibank N.A. as a Business Banking Officer and is currently an active member of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. Hindman graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh.

As the newest Senior Designer at 20nine, Joseph Farquharson brings to the team a comprehensive background in graphic design. Farquharson honed and polished his craft as a graphic designer while working for companies such as Department S Ltd., Marketing Concepts and most recently Hillside Agency, all of which are located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Farquharson graduated with full merits from Edinburgh’s Telford College.

Neha Agarwal joins 20nine as a Graphic Designer. Prior to 20nine, Agarwal worked at 21x Design and B&G Studios. In Addition she has taught at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and is a design volunteer for Latika Roy Memorial Foundation, a group dedicated to educating children with special needs. Agarwal graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Dayton and holds a Master in Fine Arts from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art.

“We are very excited to have Alison, Joseph and Neha join our expanding company,” says Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine. “The demand for innovative and creative individuals makes this industry very competitive. These additions have increased our level of imagination and creativity to better achieve our client’s needs.”

Shire moves 20nine into the pharmaceutical industry

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ConshohockenPA – June 28, 2007 – 20nine is proud to announce four new clients and additional projects for Pecora, an existing client.

20nine has just partnered with Shire, a global specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, human genetic therapies, gastrointestinal and renal diseases. 20nine will help brand the company through a redesign of their corporate PowerPoint template.

“Shire wants to tell a compelling and creative story with each presentation, and a redesign of their templates will allow them to do this,” says Greg Ricciardi, partner/creative director, 20nine.

In addition to Shire, 20nine will begin work with TBP Converting, a converter and distributor of products for the OEM Market. 20nine conducted a photo shoot of current product offerings to be used for a new trade show booth and collateral materials. 20nine will also develop an advertising campaign to run in trade publications.

Drexel University’s Steinbright Career Development Center needed a new look for their Co-Op Program brochure and 20nine created a design focused on the long-term benefits of the program, including increased retention rates, better performance appraisals and higher salaries.

20nine continues their work in the nonprofit sector by redesigning the website for Birdies for Breast Cancer, the nonprofit started by Cristie Kerr, a professional golfer who is currently ranked fifth in the world.

20nine will continue to work with Pecora, an adhesive, sealant and waterproofing solutions provider, by launching their newest product, a silicone caulk entitled “NST” standing for Non Staining Technology, through brand concept, packaging design and a direct mail campaign.

About 20nine Design Studios, LLC
20nine Design Studios is a branding and graphic design firm that connects clients and customers to their brands through strategic, highly-creative design solutions. 20nine partners with clients to create unified campaigns that speak to target audiences and help companies reach their business and marketing goals. Clients include Bentley Systems, Ballard Spahr, CIT, Citi, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Financial, Stonebridge Bank, and many others. For more information please visit www.20nine.com

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Conshohocken, PA (April 2007) – The Augustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova approached 20nine Design of Conshohocken, Pa., to provide a modern perspective for their marketing and outreach efforts. Strategized and redesigned by 20nine, The Augustinian, has impressed its parent organization with its contemporary look and reach in spreading the word of the Augustinian’s work.

“The Augustinians are involved in many ministries – schools, parishes, foreign missions, and more. With such a diversity of ministries, it is essential to share with our many constituents, who we are as Augustinians,” said Donald F. Reilly, head of the East Coast Augustinians [headquartered in Villanova]. “20nine has helped us to tell that story. Their redesign of The Augustinian provides us with a strong vehicle for telling the Augustinian story in a dramatic and appealing style.”

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Conshohocken, PA (February 2007) – To commemorate 150 years of Notre Dame de Namur education in the Philadelphia-area, the Academy has commissioned 20nine Design of Conshohocken to create an anniversary logo and redesign their alumnae magazine, Visions. The magazine features a fresh new look, lending itself to a more collegial appearance. The layout includes large, bright images accompanied by articles written by Notre Dame staff, students and faculty.

The purpose of Visions is to promote and maintain lifelong relationships among the alumnae, the Academy and the community. In this way alumnae can build, strengthen and sustain relationships with students, faculty and friends. Slated to be published twice a year, the magazine provides feature articles, stories and columns highlighting alumnae spotlights, campus scenes and class notes. Visions also offers a forum to develop relationships with alumnae, to thank Capital Campaign donors and enhance donor prospects. Visions represents what is at the heart of an education at the Academy of Notre Dame: dedication to service, commitment to Catholicism, the teachings of St. Julie Billiart and fostering a compassionate community.  [read more]

Conshohocken, PA – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pa., specializing in branding and graphic design services, continues to land notable clients including Lincoln Financial Distributors, Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and Preferred Real Estate Investments.

20nine expands its financial industry reach with several large initiatives for Lincoln Financial Distributors, which markets and sells Lincoln-manufactured variable and fixed annuities, life insurance, and investment management products through financial advisors, financial intermediaries and sales professionals. 20nine will partner with Lincoln Financials creative services team to develop materials for four main areas: thought leadership, practice management, enterprise wide initiatives and continuing education. Projects will include event planning materials, compliance/regulatory collateral, wholesaler and advisor materials.

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Conshohocken, November 2, 2006 – Greg & Holly Ricciardi, Managing Partners, are pleased to announce that 20nine Design Studios has been recognized as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the ten county Philadelphia region. This year’s Philadelphia 100 had a very high bar as the two year growth rate of the lowest ranked company on the list exceeded 80%, one of the highest in the history of this program.

20nine Design Studios, LLC is a branding and graphic design firm that keeps clients connected to their brands through strategic, highly-creative and quality design solutions. 20nine prides itself on providing quality service through direct designer-to-client communications. Some of the clients they have worked with include Attalus Capital, Bentley Systems, Ballard Spahr, CIT Group, C&D Technologies, Delaware Valley College, Malvern Preparatory School, Stonebridge Bank and others. 20nine focuses on a cutting edge yet innate insight of their clients’ industries. Services include branding, graphic design, interactive design and market research.
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20nine Design Studios Scores Big with Innovative Trade Show Booth
Unique approach is key to successful trade show effort

By Holly Guernsey of 20nine Design Studios
Conshohocken, PA

Love them or hate them, trade shows are arguably the best venue for convening with peers and potential clients to exchange information, drum up new business and keep up with trends.

But trade shows also present unique marketing challenges as attendees are pulled in numerous directions by countless businesses competing for their attention. To stand out in a sea of cookie-cutter booths, companies must be willing to go beyond the traditional approach to attract and keep visitor interest.
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We are currently looking for a senior level graphic designer with a BFA and at least 5 years of agency experience. The candidate is expected to possess strong design skills, an understanding of branding and brand development, an awareness of industry standards, and the ability to work with clients to coordinate project flow and deadlines.

The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the concept and design of projects for a wide variety of clients. The selected candidate will also be expected to collaborate in creative brainstorm meetings, direct photos shoots, oversee press checks, participate in prospective client pitches and maintain the high quality design which our clients have come to expect.

Fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, and InDesign is required. Good taste in music and pool skills are a plus. Great work environment, located close to train and 76. Please mail resume and cover letter. No electronic submissions will be accepted. No phone calls please.

We are looking for someone with strong design and communication skills with 1-3 experience in creating sites with web standard XHTML/CSS and Flash/Actionscript. Position is an independent and creative opportunity to create and develop web layouts, navigation, icons, and images. Fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, BBEdit, and Flash is required. Good taste in music and pool skills are a plus. Great work environment, located close to train and 76. Send resume, portfolio samples (pdf/url), and cover letter with details about your experience, career goals and salary requirements to jobs@20nine.com.
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‘Making the Brand’
Times Herald - Wednesday August 30, 2006 - Carl Rothenberg

CONSHOHOCKEN — The graphic design firm that specializes in defining and broadening a company’s “brand” is prospering by using its five graphic artists to work with client companies.

20nine Design Studios, located in the former Lee Tire building on East Hector Street, eschewed account executives four years ago to put its graphic artists in charge of their clients’ projects. That hands-on approach took advantage of the graphic artists “people” skills and their ability to respond positively to client requests. “Our entire careers have been concerned with learning from an artist’s critiques,” said 20nine Creative Director and owner Greg Ricciardi.
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‘Without consistency you don’t have anything’
20nine Design Studios originates brand identity
Philadelphia Business Journal - Monday July 31, 2006 - Adam Stone

CONSHOHOCKEN — When Lisa Huffman set out to find a designer for an alumni magazine, she pretty much knew she was asking the impossible.

“We needed something that we hadn’t seen at other independent schools, something a little bit more contemporary, fairly young, fairly fresh,” said Huffman, director of communications at Malvern Preparatory School.

“At the same time, we are an all-boys school, so we needed something that had a masculine look to it, but something mom would still want to look at when it came in the mail.”
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The new look of the 20nine Design Studios website has been launched. The new site promotes the latest and greatest offerings from our talented team of designers.

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20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, PA, landed several new clients including Secap, Attalus Capital, Rouse Chamberlain Homes and Melrose Enterprises.

Secap of Conshohocken provides mail stream management solutions including desktop and high production machines for the printing and fulfillment industries. 20nine is redesigning the product line sell sheets and brochures along with handling the focused industry advertising initiative including headlines such as “We’re the boss of gloss,” “Aqueous schmoqueous” and “We’re devoted to coated.”

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Happy Arbor Day from your tree loving friends at 20nine Design Studio. If you would like us to send you our special Arbor Day tree cutout card, please send us a message

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Conshohocken, Pa. (MARCH 2006) – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania hired Kevin Sharon as a web developer. Kevin adds expertise in web design, interactive design, animation, film and video to the 20nine Design team.

According to Greg Ricciardi, 20nine Design’s managing partner, “Kevin is a core asset to our 20nine Design team. His imagination and innovative touches compliment our brand strategy team and allow us to offer additions services like animation and interactive design to our clients.”
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Conshohocken, Pa. (February 2006) – 20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania expands its sales team with Gabriella Lamesta. Lamesta will focus on new business development.

According to Greg Ricciardi, 20nine Design’s managing partner, “Adding Gabriella to our team will help us meet our goals to increase annual gross sales, staff size and market visibility.” Ricciardi said, “20nine is thriving among a host of competitive ad agencies in the Philadelphia area. Our growth, client retention rate and awards received are clear indicators of our success as a premier brand development agency. Gabriella is just the person to take on the business development role.”

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Conshohocken, Pa. (JANUARY 2006) –20nine Design Studios, LLC of Conshohocken, PA has named Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (www.furiarubel.com) as public relations agency of record.

A four-year-old award-winning brand agency, 20nine Design Studios specializes in branding mid to large-size companies through web, print, and multimedia. 20nine services both national and regional clients in the tri-state area. 20nine Design Studios was recently listed number seven on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of top graphic design studios in metro Philadelphia. Greg Ricciardi founded 20nine in 2002 on the principals of quality design and brand-focused solutions while providing high customer satisfaction through direct designer–client contact with a bottom line: we are only effective when our clients are successful.
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There have been other Famous and Infamous 29’s throughout history besides the famous 20nine Design Studios. We have illustrated just a few of these in a series of posters we silkscreened. See the posters here.

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Conshohocken, Pa. (OCTOBER 2005) – 20nine Design recently introduced a new branding campaign for Bentley Systems, a world leader in software applications.

The “Build As One” ad campaign deftly showcases Bentley’s philosophy of an “As One” approach to integrate the complex functions that architects, engineers, contractors and building owners must perform daily. With the help of 20nine’s creative touch, Bentley Systems is clearly defining the impact on the construction industry; an impact that results in a better building process and ultimately, a better building.
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Conshohocken, Pa. (MAY 2005) – The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has tapped 20nine Design Studios to create a new Web identity for the Greater Philadelphia Business Expo, the Chamber’s biggest event and the Philadelphia area’s largest business-to-business trade show.

Traditionally a day long face-to-face networking session, the Expo is becoming more reliant on the Internet to prepare small- to mid-sized businesses to capitalize on opportunities before and after the big event. 20nine Design recreation of the Expo Web site will enable business owners throughout the Philadelphia region to position themselves to expand their client lists and grow their companies.
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BROOMALL, PA (April 9, 2004) - 20nine Design Studios has named been Agency of Record for Neoware, a leading supplier of award-winning software, services, and thin client applications based in King of Prussia, PA. Neoware has entrusted 20nine Design Studios to implement its first ever branding initiative for its innovative thin client software applications.

20nine Design Studios will market Neoware’s thin client through various outlets, including print and Internet advertisements, direct mail, and a revamped Neoware Web site. The “Wouldn’t it be Great” branding campaign will be launched in the United States as well as seven countries in Europe and the Asian Pacific. “20nine Design is the perfect creative communications company to provide Neoware with a consistent message, a focused marketing strategy, and instant brand recognition,” said Sharon O’Shea, Vice President of Marketing Communication, Neoware. “We believe that our thin client computing will have a dramatic impact on corporate PC buying decisions and that 20nine Design Studios can creatively and effectively deliver our message.”
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