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riffer
8th February 2006, 12:01
Well, after four years away (and the last four months in purgatory @ Fairfax) I've finally got back into advertising/design.

I start my new job on Monday working as the Studio Manager for AIM/Proximity (part of Clemenger BBDO) in town, working in Kent Terrace.

Interesting challenging work, great clients and huuuuge budgets - should be fun.

I'll be looking for a place to park the RF during the day.

What's available on Kent Terrace? I know there's parks outside WMCC, but are they cool about having bikes parked there all day?
madboy
8th February 2006, 12:06
I think they'd prefer "customer" parking, might not want any upper hutt boys parking their old dungers outside. I'm glad Featherston St is too far away so you don't pinch my park.

But seriously, congrats on the new job. Hope it goes well.
Fatjim
8th February 2006, 12:08
Yeah congrats, someone else to run decoy for me in the mornings.
Sniper
8th February 2006, 12:10
Congrats matey!
Big Dave
8th February 2006, 12:13
Nice - but it's a gig that deserves better than arriving on an old RF.
Say 'Sprint ST' 5 times.
magicfairy
8th February 2006, 12:17
What's available on Kent Terrace? I know there's parks outside WMCC, but are they cool about having bikes parked there all day?

That is a public Motorbike Park so you can use it. (Well it was last time I used it) BUT, it turns into a Clearway at 4pm, so if you don't move your bike by then youll get a ticket / towed.
riffer
8th February 2006, 12:20
Nice - but it's a gig that deserves better than arriving on an old RF.
Say 'Sprint ST' 5 times.

I'm too fat for a Sprint. :cry:

However, I'm lusting after that nice Red Daytona 955i in the window at WMCC.

Give me a couple of years until the kids get a bit older and then we'll retire the RF...
Big Dave
8th February 2006, 12:31
I'm too fat for a Sprint. :cry:

However, I'm lusting after that nice Red Daytona 955i in the window at WMCC.

Give me a couple of years until the kids get a bit older and then we'll retire the RF...


Say 'Jenny Craig' six times then. seriously. if you've realised it.
I was the same.
I jumped on the scales yesterday and I was 109.8kg.
A bit over 2 years ago i was 159.9kg
I can now legitimately say OVER 50kg.

Top 3 in the best things i have ever done list. And it's not hard.

I'm gonna go another 5 too.
riffer
8th February 2006, 12:50
Oh well, at 100kgs I don't feel so bad.

But then again, I'm only 178cm tall (5 foot 10.5)...
James Deuce
8th February 2006, 13:10
These guys are really helpful. Ring up and they'll tell you the closest park.

http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/parking/index.html
Badcat
8th February 2006, 13:58
Well, after four years away (and the last four months in purgatory @ Fairfax) I've finally got back into advertising/design.

I start my new job on Monday working as the Studio Manager for AIM/Proximity (part of Clemenger BBDO) in town, working in Kent Terrace.




congrats riffer!!!
that's great news bud, great news.
aim/proximity do some gret stuff too.
hope you love it.

ken
riffer
8th February 2006, 14:37
Thanks Ken.

I must admit, I was really impressed with the quality of work these guys do, and the variety of work and the big challenges really appealed.

Speaking of big challenges, how's the Streettracker going? I'm hanging out for the next instalment ...
SPORK
8th February 2006, 15:30
Good stuff dude, nice to hear Upper Huttians going strong.

I'm also interested in the advertising/design thing too, seeing as that's sort of the direction I want to head in after school. Care to drop advice?
Big Dave
8th February 2006, 15:59
Good stuff dude, nice to hear Upper Huttians going strong.

I'm also interested in the advertising/design thing too, seeing as that's sort of the direction I want to head in after school. Care to drop advice?

Go for it. I do alright freelancing.

Parsons Bookshop have numerous beautiful text books on advertising design.
http://www.taschen.com also publish a range of design titles that I still refer to.

They are expensive - Tell your folks it's an investment in your career.
Badcat
8th February 2006, 16:11
Thanks Ken.

I must admit, I was really impressed with the quality of work these guys do, and the variety of work and the big challenges really appealed.

Speaking of big challenges, how's the Streettracker going? I'm hanging out for the next instalment ...

i'm waiting for the "Come pick it up" call, hopefully in the next few days!

k
Skunk
8th February 2006, 22:03
Good on ya Riffer, congratulations.

Does this mean I'll see more/better work from that direction? :nya:
riffer
9th February 2006, 08:14
Sorry Skunk, the Photoshop work is mine. ;)

As for photolithography, I'm not sure if I have decisions over placement of this work, whoever, I can make suggestions...
Lias
9th February 2006, 10:19
Grats on the new job.

About all I know about Aim/proximity is that they were responsible for the telecom virtual super 12 website, and for that they deserve a bloody medal :-)

Hope you enjoy the job dude.
ManDownUnder
9th February 2006, 10:21
Give me a couple of years until the kids get a bit older and then we'll retire the RF...

LOL - WOW does THAT ring true.

Gotta admit I like the RF though - awesome bangs for bucks...
riffer
9th February 2006, 10:24
About all I know about Aim/proximity is that they were responsible for the telecom virtual super 12 website

Yup. One of the clients I'm looking forward to working for. I'll pass along the feedback to the web guys.