Rocking Amadeus.

Tom (graphics production) and I (Coty(director of design)) took a road trip to the Wind River Mountains this past week-end to compete in another sailing regatta at Fremont Lake. After a few near windless races we had secured 3rd place and were excited for day two. The next morning the wind never came and the 11am start was looking to be another drifter, so the JDHgroup Sailing Team forfeited the race and opted for snorkeling and playing with fireworks instead. Few things can beat spending the week-end at a mountain lake, swimming in frigid waters, and rocking Amadeus.

 

JDHgroup has the smartest and most fashionable guys setting up the Outdoor Retailer show.

We made the (most likely back) Page News!

I just recieved an email informing me that Tom and I had the back of our heads appear in the Park City newspaper. I can only assume it's a back page article or hidden in the comics section, but none-the-less our well trimmed sheets are there for all to see.

JDHgroup's Resident Sailing Team Survives Another Regatta.

Last year Tom and I competed in the Utah Summer Games Catamaran Regatta up at Deer Creek Reservoir. Although we brought home a gold medal it was a somewhat hollow victory, seeing as how the race was interrupted by a micro-burst storm which brought 70 mph winds with it. Boats were summersaulting down the lake, search and rescue teams were picking up boatless sailors, and the sound of sirens and howling wind filled the air. Tom and I fought to stay with the boat as it flipped multiple times down the lake, after washing ashore into some trees 40 minutes later we abandoned the boat and got picked up by a Sheriff's unit. We spent some time in an ambulance with 7 other people until we found a ride back to camp. I drove myself to the ER to get patched back up while Tom tried to salvage what was left of the boat.

 

Over the winter we managed to repair the boat and we began training again the first chance we got, well before the snow had finished melting off. There's nothing quite like 38 degree water temperatures to motivate you to keep the boat from capsizing. Through out the spring we sailed Utah Lake, Bear Lake and Deer Creek trying to get back into the swing of things after a 10 month hiatus

 

 

When the Utah Summer Games came around again Mother Nature was much more favorable. The winds were finicky over the 2 day race, but overall everyone had a great time. We battled it out with a lot of great sailors and after fighting tooth-and-nail through 6 races over two days we were able to climb up the ranks to secure the Bronze medal. After the final race we headed back to shore, and it was then that Mother Nature decided to slap us upside the head one last time. Another micro-burst came out of the blue and knocked our boats over once again. A few boats came crashing down onto the beach and smashed canopies, beach chairs and a person or two; though luckily nobody was seriously injured. Although we only got a Bronze medal this year, it's much more satisfying than last year's Gold with a broken boat.

Act first, think later.

A lot of people think you can't go river rafting in February. A lot of people think the Jordan River has too many dead bodies in it to make it a recreational destination. A lot of people think it unwise to plow into the side of a Class III rapid in a small boat with 36 degree water temperatures. A lot of people think too much.

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Video Released!

People often wonder about the life of a Design Director. What is it like to work in a creative field day-in and day-out? Setting your own hours¹, creating, drawing, designing, day dreaming², listening to elitist music³ while sipping imported waters from exotic⁴ places! What magical process takes place behind the scenes to create such incredible work, the likes of which only JDHgroup can produce?

Well, we can't give away all of our secrets, but we can tell you it involves sitting on your can and staring into a little box on your desk for 10 hours a day. every. single. day. for the rest of your miserable stinking life. err, my life at least, but I wouldn't trade it for anything most things.

This video shows the glamour, the fame, and the excitement⁵ I experienced firsthand on Wednesday February 24th, 7:21am to 5:23pm.

¹ You know, hours like 7am-5pm five days a week. Taking it easy.
² This does not actually take place.
³ Elitist music like Pilot This Plane Down.
⁴ Ogden Municipal Water straight from Pineview Reservoir!
⁵ Adjectives used for dramatization only.

JDHgroup Marketing

Frank Morris refused to believe that “No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz.”  Can you keep going when everyone else seems to be telling you it can’t be done?  Are you experienced with sales and marketing specifically with graphic design, signs and displays?
 
JDHgroup is looking for an excited marketing figure that also isn’t afraid to get dirty producing and selling with our graphics team at our Ogden location. JDHgroup is a creative agency specializing in dimensional brand marketing. We offer full service design and fabrication of exhibits, displays, museums, retail spaces and custom environments for national and international clients.
 
JDHgroup is looking for experience with sales of signs, graphics and displays. A qualified candidate would be able to sell, promote and marketing graphics related products.
 
It is essential that you posses strong communication skills. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and work well with minimal supervision. We are looking for positive attitude that not only can sell but can also produce and doesn’t mind fulfilling multiple roles within the company.
 
We offer growth opportunity, competitive wages, good benefits, awesome projects and a creative studio environment. Competitive Salary, 401k, medical & dental.
 
Send resumes via email to info@jdhgroup.com or fax it to 801-436-1114.
 
Responsibilities:
• Sales and marketing of graphics, image, sign and other related graphic production items.
• Ongoing marketing and client support.
• Graphic production including print, laminate and install.
• Print graphics to multiple wide format printers.
• Laminate and finish images and signage.
• Install and maintenance of client projects off-site.
 
Requirements:
• Practical experience in graphics and/or sign shop related sales, marketing and production.
• Adobe Creative Suite skills are a helpful. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in working with your hands (layout, trim, finish.)
• Ability to hit the ground running each day.

All it takes is a paperclip and chewing gum!

As Mac used to say, How can you feel confined when you’re in touch with the universe? We are still looking for that perfect someone who is in touch with their digital graphic universe. Have you produced digital graphics and signs, used pre-press and digital printers, mounted and installed signs?  Can you bring the awesome to signs, digital prints, images and overall graphic production?
 
JDHgroup is still looking for an energetic graphics technician to become part of our graphics team at our Ogden location. JDHgroup is a creative agency specializing in dimensional brand marketing. We offer full service design and fabrication of exhibits, displays, museums, retail spaces and custom environments for national and international clients.
 
JDHgroup is looking for an experienced sign shop and graphics production guru. A qualified candidate would bring the motivation and sheer will to do great work to the office each day. They would also think of themselves as MacGyver because they could create exceltastic and splendiferous signs and graphics out of most anything.
 
It is essential that you posses strong communication skills. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and work well with minimal supervision. We seek talent with drive and motivation to excel—someone who can accept small and large projects alike and doesn't mind fulfilling multiple roles within the company.
 
We offer growth opportunity, competitive wages, good benefits, awesome projects and a creative studio environment. Competitive Salary, 401k, medical & dental.
 
Send resumes via email to info@jdhgroup.com or fax it to 801-436-1114.
 
Responsibilities:
• Graphics, image, sign and other related graphic production items.
• Graphic file prep and pre-press for client projects.
• Send graphics files through RIP and workflow.
• Assist in developing signage presentations.
• Print graphics to multiple wide format printers.
• Laminate and finish images and signage.
• File management and project archiving.
• Install and maintenance of client projects off-site.
 
Requirements:
• Practical experience in graphics and/or sign shop related work.
• Adobe Creative Suite skills are a helpful. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in working with your hands (layout, trim, finish.)
• Ability to bring the awesome on a daily basis.
 
Bonus Points:
• Previous RIP software experience
• Web Layout
• HTML and/or Flash

Letter Press Business Cards

Back in October, Studio On Fire posted to their blog A Study in Black Letterpress Business Cards, which featured our business card amongst a few others. I suspect I've received many a late-night-inappropriate-calls as a result of my contact info being displayed upon the seedy underbelly of the internets, though I don't know for sure because my voice mail doesn't actually work. If I don't answer, please try again during business hours.

And in case you were wondering, yes, that is a thick card. 200lb thick. You can spackle drywall with these things.

Beth and Soup at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market FASHION SHOW