Chicago Creatives

Have been a Graphic Designer at 7 Brew Coffee for the last 3 years, thinking about making the move to chicago. If anyone knows or needs an Art Director/ GD role let me know!

Hey all I’m freelance and looking for senior/ACD level art directors to partner with on projects that come up with video and social experience. Shoot me your book and rates although most gigs are proj… more

Who is the creative head of Dentsu Chicago?

Private full service agency out of Chicago- hiring a full time Mid-level creative designer- few years of experience with a portfolio that shows your potential- great eye for design*. Also looking for … more

Private full service agency out of Chicago- hiring a full time Mid-level creative designer- few years of experience with a portfolio that shows your potential- great eye for design*. Also looking for… more

Random Q: does anyone here use Martin Engel to do their taxes or as a CPA? He was known as the go-to in the advertising world for a while, he did mine for years, but I’m trying to reach him with no lu… more

This is probably an unusual topic on this bowl but I'm gonna shoot my shot. Are there any creatives here who make/work in music? What does one have to do when they want to make a song but know not… more

Any Senior Copywriter or ACD positions opening up in Chicago?

Hey anybody got an interview with Pepsi yet? Or is it a ghost job?

Hey hey! I'm looking for an art director partner in Chicago to help me out with a pro bono portfolio project. Let me know if you are interested and I can give more details!

Any production companies in town that have their own account managers, strategists and creatives...and produce TV spots and web videos? Basically looking for a less bloated version of an agency, with … more

hi, asking for some guidance from this group. what would be the in-houses in Chicago you would consider applying for a job as a creative (copy)? what else is out there besides Whirlpool and Allstate? … more

Thoughts on working at GMR?

any references on Quality Meats? partners? culture?

Anybody here on the creative side at Chicago's Cinespace? I'd love to chat (DM or in person), about jobs at Cinespace. Want to find out how my experience as an advertising Creative Director/co… more

Hey thinking of a big move to chicago, anyone free to tell me about their experience doing it?

So, there hasn’t been a lot of news since the Adweek article a bit ago, but does anyone know if Chicago Portfolio School closed?

Anyone looking for a jr. Copywriter with a year and a half of experience? I'll work for cheap or snacks

I’ve spent my career in advertising as an art director, fell in love with video production and am trying to get more experience in the TV/film side of things.

Would it be ridiculous for me to apply for some unpai… more

Hi, moved to Chicago recently, I’m shopping around agencies atm. Trying to figure out my salary range for a Jr AD here, any insights would be great.

Got an offer to interview at FCB… I hear so many mix things from past and current employees.. is it really that shitty of a work environment and culture?

Is there a client that's known to be difficult to work for in the Chicagoland area? There was this vicious woman yelling at our account person this morning and I wanted to splash some holy oil on … more

JOB! MolsonCoors in house creative team is looking for a Senior Copywriter who can write witty social copy just as good as they write a smart, simple big idea statement. We go in office Tues and Thurs… more

What’s the best creative shop in Chicago?

Anyone selling a recent model iPhone?? I broke mine and have been relying on my work phone for essential communication but reeeaaallly need to buy a replacement for personal use.

Thoughts on Huge, specifically Chicago?

Anyone else in a “I’ll take anything, get me the hell out of here” situation with their job?

Thoughts on digitas Chicago for creatives?

What production companies in town are known for funny, goofy work? Thinking I would like to transition to production...a producer/writer role if that's even a thing? 🙏🏼

Looking to transition to part time work while in portfolio school for art direction. Any suggestions/opportunities people know of?

Looking for full-time brand designers that are passionate, curious, strategic and make things happen in the face of ambiguity. Someone who has a strong sense of design with conceptual and technical skills across bran… more

Anyone looking for an AD partner? Or any job openings? DM if you here anything or just wanna look at my book. I’m ooking to boost my portfolio.

Razorfish in chi town any good? My buddy works in the LA office and mainly designs web pages (he was hired as a conceptual AD). But I got an interview with them next week so just curious what y’all kn… more

Anybody got a sibling who is obnoxiously cheap yet has a ton of money?

Which agencies in chi stay open between 25th and Jan 1?