Creatives

What’s your criteria when choosing a director? 50/50 treatment and reel?

Copywriters, what is the formula to a funny bio?

How do you deal with a creative director who feedbacks every project to death? Some feedback is good and insightful and improves the work but in general it is leading every project to be overly compli… more

Hey everyone! I’m hosting a small dinner in San Francisco to bring some of us creatives in tech together IRL. I’m keeping it to 6 people so that we have the opportunity to connect, and if there’s enough interest, I’l… more

Calling like-minded creatives for a non-profit creative effort focused on medical justice. Reach out if that sounds like you! Thanks

Not so long ago, I got laid off from a consumer agency where I did award-winning work for big clients in different disciplines, and a Pharma agency reached out because they liked my book.

I really need… more

There’s a new CD / art director available to talk to on Talk To A Creative Director:

Stuart Thursby

Stuart Thursby is a Creative Director based in Toronto with a 15-year track record of building and leading teams alon… more

Any over-50 people on here? I have questions...

We are hiring a new Executive Creative Director for a big organization. As a creative… What do you look for in your dream Executive Creative Director? What would make them a successful and trustworthy… more

Question for CD/ECD/CCO/agency talent people:

What’s the golden email from a team that’s going to get you to look at their book? Like what does it say, what does it not say, is it long and full of praise for the p… more

Are any New York-based, mid-level art directors looking to apply for jobs together?

I'm a copywriter at a reputable agency looking for my next.

Do you follow your coworkers on social media?

When is the correct amount of time to follow up with a recruiter after submitting application and an initial response?

*I messaged her that I submitted my application and she responded last Thursday … more

What are some things you wish your Art Director partner would do? It can be little things or big things. Just started working with a new copywriter partner last week, trying to be as helpful as possib… more

Anyone from the LA GUT team wanna connect?

Quite annoyed that our industry circlejerks about saving the world every day, but won't tolerate someone volunteering if it interferes with work. I teach free language classes to refugees once a w… more

I just had a recruiter hit me up for an ECD role, saying that my name has come up in many of their conversations and because I'm such a well connected creative that I would surely have someone in mind for sai… more

AI is not going to replace us, it’s just another tool in the belt…

However —

People who know how/are willing to use AI are going to replace those who don’t.

Most desirable agencies in LA?

I was just loosely offered 20% as a stakeholder of a startup that would want to sell in 3-5 years or at $5M.

Any advise on taking or passing this offer? My suggested “duties” would be to create a brand identity, … more

Has anyone switched over from agency side to working on the production side at an actual production house? Thinking about trying to get more into that, but wondering if I’d have to go back to school o… more

What makes an art director good?

Is it just me, or do a lot of these staffing recruiters like to hit people up with roles that they are overqualified for? My LinkedIn obviously says I have 10+ years experience yet, they reach out wit… more

I used to get every job I interviewed for, but this last year I’ve interviewed a lot and only got one offer for small agency that I didn’t end up taking. Is it me or is it the market?

What’s your take on doing “award work” for NGOs. Steer the hell away or go ahead since it’s benefitting both parties (cause and agency)?

I've worked as a junior copywriter for about two years. I'm considering a job change and wanted to ask if it’s advisable to take up the role of a junior copywriter again, or should I aim for a… more

Why is it so hard to get on good opportunities that helps you grow and develop your book. This has been the hardest thing throughout my career. During my 4 years of working on advertising I’ve been on… more

Do you live in a HCOL area and own a home? I don’t want to rent for the rest of my life.

As a mid/senior person should you have 1x1 with your ecd or more so creative directors, if so how often?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good AI training course? Looking to incorporate it more into my agency’s workflow in the new year but I need some guidance.

Hey folks.

A creative from a third-world country here.

I'm just wondering how different are creative decks/presentation pitches in big A-list agencies.
Maybe anyone can share a source where they are collected. … more

Learned a lesson today that you should save everything you make. Even if you don't ever plan to put it in your book. A recruiter asked if I had experience in an industry and asked if I could share any work, a… more

What do I do when I’ve “outgrown” my copy partner?

I’m hustling, doing a lot of concepting and writing, and they kinda just feel like the editor for my scripts. They’re out of office a lot, leaving me to do presen… more

Advice for a student: for winter break is it better to grind on your portfolio or have a unique experience?

What's your best "my boss is batshit crazy" story?

You ever get so annoyed at work at everything/everyone but the paycheck reminds you to be grateful?