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SURFACE 51

Name: SURFACE 51
Address: 106 S Neil Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, US
Telephone: +12173561300
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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We build powerful brands and strategically market your business.
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10/29/2026

Meet Malorie Sarnecki, our Marketing Assistant at SURFACE 51!

From supporting creative campaigns to keeping projects moving, Malorie helps bring fresh ideas and thoughtful ex*****on to everything we do.

10/21/2026

Creativity with a cause. We’re proud to partner with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to bring this important public health message to life through creative strategy, concept development, copywriting, custom illustration, motion graphics, and website landing page design!

09/30/2026

Meet Meghan Patnode, our Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist! From eye-catching visuals to thoughtful marketing, Meghan brings creativity and intention to everything she works on at S51.

09/23/2026

Great connecting at Fighting Illini Networking Night! 🧡💙

We had a great time chatting with Illinois Fighting Illini student-athletes studying Business, Marketing, Communications, and Media. Areas that are right in our wheelhouse at Surface 51.
It was inspiring to hear about their experiences, ambitions, and the leadership they’re building both on and off the field. We’re looking forward to staying connected and watching these future leaders continue to grow.

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09/17/2026

Meet Sara Beth Cook, our Associate Creative Director and one of the creative minds helping bring big ideas to life at S51!

09/09/2026

Ever wonder what a day at a creative agency actually looks like?
Brainstorms.
Client meetings.
Content shoots.
Coffee.
Creative breakthroughs.
At SURFACE 51, no two days look the same... and that’s exactly how we like it!
Want to create something together?
Fill out the form linked in our bio or email us at 💌[email protected]

08/26/2026

What would your dream campaign look like?
Seriously.
The kind of campaign that gets people’s attention.
Makes your audience feel something.
Turns a complicated idea into a story people actually remember.
And gets your organization where it wants to go.
You talk. We listen. Then we make something worth paying attention to.
At S51, we believe great campaigns start with listening to your goals, your audience, and what you’re trying to say.
Ready to create work that moves people? Let’s talk.
Fill out the form linked in our bio or email us at 📩[email protected]

08/20/2026

What a welcome (ahem) sight to see the brand development work we did for the Village of Savoy on their signage! 🤩

We’re so honored to get to work with so many wonderful partners in our community. ❤️

08/19/2026

Our thanks to design student Reza Banihashem who interned at S51 this summer. He spent time working on his portfolio and collaborating with our team for audio recordings, photo shoots, design projects, planning, and more. He’s back at it for fall semester at University of Illinois. Thanks Reza! 🙂

08/13/2026

SURFACE 51 is hiring an experienced designer to join our team.

We’re looking for an experienced, well-rounded designer with a minimum of 3 years working in a professional environment. Yep, professional experience is key—from day one, you’ll hit the ground running. As with many teams our size, we’ll expect you to easily jump from print to web to video projects. Oh and some mad skills in video (Adobe Premiere and After Effects) would be awesome!

We want you to be great at:

•Print, including brand development
•Web design, with an emphasis on UI/UX
•Video development (experience in Premiere and After Effects is preferred)
•Time management
•Meeting deadlines
•Exceeding clients’, our team’s, and your own expectations
•Playing well with others
•Enjoying great* music
*We know, it’s subjective. Add your faves to our current mix!
Oh, a couple more things…

SURFACE 51 is based in Champaign, Illinois—a high-tech research hub that’s home to one of the world’s premier universities, critically acclaimed film and music festivals and Big Ten sports. We offer a supportive, dynamic work setting, benefits, plus the opportunity to build impactful projects with a tightly woven team. Your pay will be commensurate with skills, experience, and capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

•401(k) matching
•Health insurance
•Dental insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off

Send us your resume here: [email protected]

Address

106 S Neil Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173561300

Website

https://surface51.com/

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