RALEIGH, NC: Gibbs & Soell has hired Alan Hicks as creative director, a new position at the firm, to handle design and production projects.

Hicks, who previously worked at Signal Design as an account manager and art director, will help Gibbs & Soell develop multimedia and interactive programs for clients to create unique brand experiences. He will work on digital apps, corporate presentations, and ads.

Prior to joining Signal in July 1999, Hicks worked at Paul Flum Ideas as an art director and account executive.