Creatives

Curious how many levels of creative directors get involved in your work and to what extent. Is it typical for a GCD and multiple ECDs to be involved concept through production on integrated jobs (OLV, socia… more

Why is it so hard to find a company that will actually pay you properly for not only your performance but also relevant to the city you’re in that fits your job title.

I fantasize about people thinking I'm the witty, well paid creative at that cool place when I post here. I don't have the be the lame, unemployed one who's barely holding on like in real l… more

Any third world country creatives who got a job in the US on an O1 visa, got laid off, had to return home but eventually made their way back? I have a herculean task ahead of me, specially in this mar… more

Is there an online library of sample contracts and SOWs I can use for independent freelance jobs? I’m looking for something that’s easily adaptable for flat-fee projects. Bonus points if there are con… more

What are the LA agencies worth working at?

What do you all think about the new Corona work?

Are brand platform ideas considered something that lasts 3–10+ years—like Nike’s Just Do It or Apple’s Think Different? It feels like there are briefs now asking for seasonal brand platform concepts. … more

My CMO was introducing me to her boss recently and made a point to say that in the future I will be "leveraging AI to tailor the copy based on channel"... I know this is a big topic in terms… more

Theoretically speaking, you apply at said agency before you were done with book tweaks? How would you approach a CD there after you’ve made major edits to your book without looking annoying?

Has anyone ever gone from a big market like NYC to a smaller market/city (that you would never normally live in) just to get better opportunities? Was it a good decision? Any regrets?

I ♥️ NY but feeli… more

Since the side show awards are no longer a thing, does anyone know of any other orgs or shows that recognize side projects?

Anyone notice that the same few jobs from the same companies are always coming up on job boards and career sites over and over? What gives? Is this all just a ploy to keep up appearances that agencies… more

When does a freelance role become an employer taking advantage of you? I'm seeing a lot of freelance listings on job sites that sound like a full time job minus the benefits, "in-person 5 day… more

Notice that even more so over the last couple of years that internal creative check ins are expected to have fully done creative comps and designs throughout the entire deck sometimes a week or more b… more

Honestly, what’s an ACDs role? Feel too senior to be a senior but too junior to be a CD. And it varies from agency to agency.

Tired

just received a rejection email that said while my expertise is impressive, they want someone who can wear multiple hats and has a sharp eye for design, while i have 2 years of graphic design experien… more

I feel like I’m always agitated or frustrated trying to do work or solve something creatively, what are tips to enjoy the process more? I just hate everything I make or write sometimes after feedback … more

I was laid off a few months ago and haven’t been able to land anything until now, I just got an offer. My background is in big-name agencies and top-tier shops, but this offer is from a smaller indie … more

Anybody knows the salary range for a senior creative / AD in London? Any insights are appreciated!

Got contacted by a recruiter from Tremendous, a company based in Atlanta, for a remote job. Anyone know about them? I never heard of them before the recruiter.

How long would you stay at a new job, if you weren’t seeing the creative opportunities you had hoped for?

Do you have to be born on a film set to get to produce your own work?

How can I get experience doing something when I can’t get the opportunity in the first place?

I was accepted to a program that gives mid-to-seniors a trip to Cannes. The program will have some stuff at the festival I have to attend which is cool, but anyone familiar with Cannes know what I sho… more

Hey folks!
I’m a filmmaker and content guy who’s been juggling edits, shoots, and animations for NGOs, agencies, and brands. Just wrapped up a contract and currently floating in the freelance/job seeking spa… more

I’m a naturally quiet and introverted person. Is being more loud and assertive a necessary skill for career growth?

My partner usually talks more than enough for the both of us, and I hate the idea of … more

Do you ever laugh at the realization of how many people have seen something you made? Like 100,000+? That's a lot of MF.

What’s a good rate for a senior writer with quality, produced 360 campaigns?

Does anyone *still* like their job/agency, or are we all just suffering and collecting a check until ai forces us into unemployment? I know the general vibe of this app can be very debbie downer but … more

Papa americano aka Daddy Yankee

Absolute trash couple of years.

Both of my parents became terminally ill, I was flying to care for them and still try to manage my work. I became depressed.

One parent passed away. The other followed 2 weeks later. I took 5 days of bere… more

I’m working in a photog studio rn as a grip with a background in photography. It’s stable but it doesn’t contribute to my future goals (art direction). Should I just suck it up for now? Or keep looking for better… more

is it a major turnoff to agencies to look for a new job less than 7 months into one? we had an unexpected change in clients my second month and i ended up working 100% on women's intimate area products.… more

I want to find a new job and move up to CD but how? Any tips for getting hired as a new CD?

What’s your favorite product innovation stunt ever?

How do you deal with people who played a very very very minor part on a campaign of yours but leverage it to get promotions as if it’s theirs?

I’m always happy to give people credit but some people abuse that kin… more