Graphic Designer | Onyx Group

March 23, 2010

The real OG in the ATL

The Onyx Group recently visited Creative Circus in the everlasting search for the perfect designer. At Onyx, we believe that creativity and good design are vital to the business process. We think that design belongs at every tier of an organization. From planning to client contact – good design is a key factor to success. And a good designer – one that understands creative branding, social media and current trends is important to us.

Onyx has gathered a team of dynamic individuals with cross-disciplinary backgrounds. From finance, computer science, graphic and interior design to the school of hard knocks (we have several entrepreneurs on staff) – we are as diverse as a young firm can be.

The collaborative environment at Onyx echoes what we saw under “The Big Top.” We love that both creative skills and development skills are a focus of the school. And we are particularly excited about the addition of the new Development Branch. Because here at Onyx, developers and designers collaborate towards one main goal – creativity without sacrificing function. We were impressed with the students and recent grads. So if you are interested in joining our diverse and creative team, please let us know…

February 18, 2010

Onyx is Hiring!

KNOW ANY CREATIVE GENIUSES??
SPREAD THE WORD—ONYX IS HIRING!!

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (AKA “THE DOODLER”)

Experienced, talented Graphic Designer needed immediately for a strategic marketing agency headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. Onyx Group is a fun, energetic team growing fast in the southeast. We are looking for an extremely talented individual to come on board and take our creative to the next level. The ideal candidate can hit the ground running, is a team player and would be on a growth track toward creative director. Please read through our website www.onyxcreates.com for more information about our company. Full-time salary and benefits provided. (Must relocate to Tallahassee, however opportunity to be part of our Orlando office is possible in the near future.)

Qualifications/ Technical Requirements:

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
Must be located in Tallahassee or willing to relocate
At least four years work experience working in the graphic design field
Strong knowledge of Adobe CS3/CS4 In Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Superior design skills
Attention to detail
Able to multitask numerous projects simultaneously
Able to work in a fast paced dynamic environment

Interested applicants must send a portfolio to jobs@onyxcreates.com (a diverse portfolio in web and print preferred).

November 18, 2009

Design and the Doodler

kris

In this interview our Über-Doodler, Kris Carter, shares some of his creative insight and offers advice to up and coming designers.

How did you become a graphic designer?

My mom is a hand painter and air brusher back in Maine. Her creativity inspired me to be creative. I got my start when my mom and I launched a sign design company together. Then when I came to Florida I worked for Nadia as a graphic designer. When she decided to create Onyx Group I agreed to come on as a partner.

What do you most enjoy about being a graphic designer?

I love being creative day to day. It’s fulfilling to use my creativity making something tangible that benefits our clients.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

Running a fast growing company is a constant challenge. The key is to be adaptable to change and to have a dedicated team. I enjoy dealing with the Onyx staff, and believe that an open door policy is essential for successful leadership.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I’m inspired by everything in my environment. I keep up with trends in the market, graphic design is constantly evolving. When I’m really focusing I like to listen to music to keep me in the zone.

Do you have a favorite project that you’ve worked on?

One of my favorite projects to date was the BevShots design. It’s a trendy and new age product. I had a lot of fun creating their design. Also I loved having the opportunity to develop a fully custom e-commerce system for the site.

Are there any new trends in graphic design we should keep an eye out for?

I’m really excited about the new motion graphics trend. It provides a whole new dimension to web development. This new technology will help create interest in our client’s sites and will engage their customers.

Do you have any advice for those interested in becoming graphic designers?

Focus on creating a diverse portfolio! Having a good personality is important and creativity is a given, but ninety nine percent of the time a portfolio speaks for itself.

If you have any additional questions for Kris about graphic design please DM them to @OnyxGroup on twitter or email info@onyxcreates.com and we’ll answer them for you in our next blog.

July 10, 2009

New Website Projects

The last month has been quite busy for us, especially with website projects. We’ve had three website go live in the last couple weeks:

Crews & Pesquera, P.A., an Orlando based Personal Injury and Criminal Defense firm. This website features the new (Onyx created!) Crews & Pesquera, P.A. brand, as well as both English and Spanish versions of the site. Check out the site at www.crewsandpesquera.com!

Landmark Systems, a leading provider of technical forest and natural resource management services and products. This eCommerce website allows for Landmark Systems’ customers to easily purchase products through the site, as well as download informational support software and manuals. Check out the website at www.landmarksystems.com.

TALCOR, Tallahassee’s leader in commercial real estate for the last 20 years. Users of this website can search TALCOR’s properties, get updated on the latest TALCOR news, and contact TALCOR’s agents and offices. Check out the site at www.talcor.com!

To find out more about Onyx Group web design and creative services, give us a call at 850.877.3930!

December 16, 2008

Meet Angel

Onyx’s latest edition is Mr. Angel Acevedo, Graphic Designer Extraordinaire, hailing from Miami. Angel’s edgy and creative style fits perfectly with the Onyx way of creative. Angel adds that much more energy and creativity for our clients. A little about Angel:

-Moonlights as a DJ in Miami

-Does his best design work in the wee hours of the morning, but he’s really an afternoon person

-He is currently honing his design skills at Miami International University of Art & Design

-He is an award winning designer. He’s competed and won in many graphic design competitions including SkillsUSA

We are very excited to add Angel to our team! Check out Angels’s profile under the ‘About Us’ page.