From the moment we saw the photo of the floating unicorn on Product Designer Jenn Hergert’s website, we knew she had to be part of our team. (After all, our own unicorn floaty occasionally appears right off the dock of our Allovus Gig Harbor office.) With a degree in journalism with an advertising emphasis, Jenn … Continue reading
We are so excited to welcome Seija Emerson to our recruiting team! She is a breath of fresh air—her unique and fun spirit is a great addition to the Allovus family. Here’s a little introduction to Seija. Allovus: Tell us a little about yourself! Seija: I’m an only child and have always been obsessed with … Continue reading
A career is a journey. It used to be that once a person graduated from college or trade school, they secured a job with one company and stayed there until retirement. In today’s world, that’s pretty rare. Our fast-paced, ever-changing environment requires that you pivot with the advances in technology and trends. If one career … Continue reading
Back in December, our Principal + Founder Hayley Nichols sent a letter to Allovus employees. It read: “This has been a roller coaster of a year. Many small businesses are suffering right now. Thankfully, Allovus has been able to weather the storm, and we are ending the year in a healthy position to propel us … Continue reading
Getting ready for your next interview can be daunting—especially if you haven’t had a lot of practice. Each job you’re interviewing for has a unique set of skills and experience required. So, how do you give yourself the best chance for success? How do you prepare yourself for the next interview? We talked with Jessi … Continue reading
Well, 2020 has been… a year. But despite all that’s happened since February, we recognize that there is always room for gratitude. We asked our Allovus family what they are thankful for, and we received some lovely and heartwarming responses. Read on for the warm and fuzzies. I’m very thankful for this ball of love, … Continue reading
Allovus has a reputation for its high quality, experienced icon designers. And Mike LaJoie embodies both of those adjectives. He is the ultimate professional when it comes to icon design, managing icon teams and systems, and keeping his eye on the entire icon creation process. We sat down with Mike to learn more about his … Continue reading
If there’s anyone who knows icons like the back of their hand, it’s David Hose. David has been designing and producing icons since 1997. His first job out of college was designing icons for Microsoft BackOffice. Since then, he’s been deeply immersed in all things icon and has played many different roles in their creation. … Continue reading
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before a talented person is placed in a great job opportunity. Of course, everyone knows what fantastic advocates our recruiters are for our talent. And they are also trusted resources for our clients. But did you know that before our recruiters set up interviews with prospective … Continue reading
There’s a new guy at Allovus Studios, and we are thrilled he has joined us! If you’ve ever met Courtney Comfort, you know he’s always got a warm smile to share and an incredible arsenal of design skills to employ. Get to know him by reading our interview! Tell us about yourself! I’m a Seattle … Continue reading
If you’ve ever seen the television show The Office, you’re probably familiar with the crazy antics of Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin staff. You may have thought to yourself “How does someone even find themselves in these types of situations?” Well, here at Allovus we like to keep things exciting and … Continue reading
Illustration is one of those jobs that seems really glamorous. And it is. Illustrations are sexy. Good illustrators can set the tone for a company, website, brand, project, etc. Allovus is fortunate to count illustrator Robert Massa in our ranks. You may recognize his illustrations from the artwork hanging on the walls of our Gig … Continue reading
The holidays are filled with the flurry of shopping, baking, family gathering, and of course, holiday traditions. We asked our Allovus families what their favorite holiday traditions are. Maybe some of these stories will inspire you in creating your own traditions for the holidays. Enjoy! Hayley Nichols | Founder + Principal (plus a lot of … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a special time of year, where families gather together around the dinner table and reflect on all the good things in their lives. Our Allovus family is no different. We have a lot to be grateful for. We checked in with all-of-u to find out what kinds of things are important to you. … Continue reading
Our friendly and effervescent HR Professional Heather Axtell is often the first person a new employee meets when joining our family. With her genuine smile and warm personality, she truly sets the tone for our Allovus welcome wagon. But how did Heather herself come to join our team? Heather says, it was a matter of … Continue reading