Junior Creatives

So I just started my first copywriter job a few weeks ago. It is in-house and I really wanted to be in an agency but I wasn't getting those jobs. The agency I interned at a few years ago just post… more

I took I’ve seen it before on here but can’t find it right now. What do you expect from a junior to have them move up to a mid-level? Currently looking to build my case over the next few months.

Pushing for a promotion from JAD to mid level, what’s a good salary range to ask for? Located in NYC, Glassdoor salary says 88k is the average but wanted to see how accurate that is (that’d be over a … more

Any ADs looking to do some spec work?

Any Jr ADs down to work on a side project?I’m a Jr CW looking to better fill out my book. Been freelancing all year, at some great shops, but haven’t come into too many bookworthy projects, so I’m sta… more

During busy weeks, how many briefs do you work on in a day? A. 1–3 B. 4–6 C. 7–9 D. 10+

Graduated into the pandemic and took one of the first offers I got, working for a super small/young agency (with a big client). Have a ton of responsibility and learning a lot but have been working 65… more

Has anybody else started a new job remotely and felt underworked/underutilized? I’ve been at my new gig a month and I like the team and the company, but I just haven’t had many assignments thrown my w… more

Will we ever hear back abt Young Ones 😭

UX Designers: What’s your daily workflow like (for an associate/junior level designer? I just got my first job and an beyond excited and nervous 😅

What’s a junior creative’s day rate for freelancing ?

Anyone wanna read the new super informal coverletter I'm working on and tell me if it sucks?

What site do you guys use to host your portfolio? Adobe portfolio seems to be the cheapest and easiest, but I don’t love how limiting it is, design-wise. Wondering what your experiences have been wi… more

Has anyone moved from a below the line agency to an above the line agency? If so, how did you find the transition? Was it difficult to adjust your ideation process? Did it impact your work/life balanc… more

I was in the final interview round for this job but found out two weeks ago I didn't get it. I messaged the hiring manager over a week ago to ask about feed back but haven't gotten a reply. I … more

I got hired full time right out of school with no prior internships or anything. I had an amazing CD who took a chance on me and was great. 3 months after working at the place they moved me to a diffe… more

Someone told me working for shopper marketing is not good for your portfolio/career. Do you think this is accurate? I found a shopper company I really like and have had no luck in the job market for 1… more

Any Jr ADs or student ADs want to make some spec work? Hit me with a DM, let’s get to know each other!

After 3 interviews I was told that I was highly regarded for the position but they went with someone else. It is the closetest I've gotten to getting any position in my year of job searching and I… more

I am looking for Queer identifying, BIPOC illustrators and or graphic designers to keep in mind for future freelance projects. Please feel free to drop your website, Instagram handle, or anyplace that… more

On average, how many campaigns/projects/brands are you on? Trying to figure out if I’m doing too much or if I’m average, but it’s hard to tell what’s normal, especially with everything being remote/… more

Small vs big shops for first junior gig? I worked in cpg marketing and I’m currently working on my book. What were your deciding points on accepting your first junior role? There’s a couple smaller ag… more

I had an interview with a team at an agency a few months ago and then the position got put on hold. Now it is off hold and they had me set up a call with their recruiter. I feel like this is going in … more

Quick question. I have potential opportunity in a big pharma agency, but I heard pharma advertising is hell. What are y’all thoughts on that part of the industry?

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How many rounds for interviews are you going through during this WFH era before landing a position?

Any ADs looking to do some 🔥 spec work? Let’s write (or in your case, art direct) our tickets up.

Did anyone else enter D&AD New Blood? Waiting til May to hear back is killing me 🥲