Creatives

Sometimes it feels like every idea I have ever done, was first spoken by someone else in the brainstorm. A partner, a CD, literally everyone but me.

Hello guys, I live in Miami and I am looking for a new job offer for a designer position that I can work from the office or remotely. Is there a company in Miami that is looking for designers that you can recommend to me?<… more

How do you like to order the projects in your portfolio? Favorite to least favorite? Or is there a more strategic way to go about it (e.g., leading with all your award-winning work)?

Whenever someone great in our industry dies way too soon, it puts our industry and lives in perspective.

I guess what it’s made me think is life is so short to be stressing over insane clients and bosses for what … more

ECDs, what’s the best way to make a strong case for a promotion?

My CD has already put my name forward, but the decision ultimately rests with the ECDs. Any advice would be great.

Hows Leo burnett UK these days? Any insights?

How do you respond to the question, “Which one of your works do you like the most and are you proud of?” in the interview if you really don’t like or are proud of anything you have done? That is a tri… more

Hello. I am a contract and remote, versatile graphic designer. I enjoy bringing extensive graphic design experience to unique and effective marketing campaigns. I have worked on projects in the oil an… more

Anyone have any experience with their partner being a bully? Negging you when presenting, cutting down your ideas, etc? Any advice?

Are we all over social media? I literally had to find out it was Valentine's Day from a colleague this morning, and that hasn't been the case for the last several years. Whether it's coupl… more

Any advice on approaching your manager about getting teams to switch to powerpoint? our ADs love keynote because of how "pretty" it looks but sending 5gb files back and forth is inefficient … more

How to negotiate for severance package?

I’ll join this new agency as an ACD and I’ve never asked for it before but looking from the market situation, I think I should.

How much to ask or how is it look like? I have… more

My ad partner usually get kinda stuck rewriting manifestos and my scripts and then doesn’t art direct, not sure what to do to get them to focus on their job, any tips?

How’s droga nowadays?

Hello, fellow creatives. This is for the writers. Are any of you using AP StyleGuard? If so, how's it going? I tried it several years ago and found it to be a bit cumbersome. Thanks in advance!

Being asked for advise I don’t want to give. I’m the sole full time art director/designer on an internal marketing team. So there’s someone in another department that liked to “design” a lot in Canva … more

Is it okay for a Sr. Creative to put spec work in their book when their current job doesn't allow for big ideas to get made?

How long should I wait before following up with a recruiter who posted about an open job?

What is a daily and hourly rate for a freelance senior art director in LA?

Copywriters/Senior Copywriters on the bowl. What kind of relationship do you have with your ACD? Is it friendly and collaborative or is it more about reporting to/getting approvals from them? Would lo… more

A creative I hired/managed copied my portfolio. Is this normal between creatives? should I say something? I'm a little uncomfortable because I spent time and effort on it only to see they just cop… more

Thoughts on the agency, Zambezi? Specifically the LA office

Anyone work on Chevron at Dentsu? Tell me the good bad ugly thanks

What’s the best, easy, cheap CMS portfolio builder that isn’t Squarespace? I’m currently on Squarespace but am looking for an alternative that costs less.

For a single person with no expensive hobbies or vices, what’s a comfortable salary to live in London? Looking to move and want a realistic view of the cost of living.

Any agencies in Boston hiring right now? I'm currently working remotely for an agency in New York, but I'm losing my job in about a month.

Any advice on where to look for jobs that isn't Li… more

We’re thinking of asking our interns to find a local cafe/bar and help them create an ad for free. Is this dumb? Any examples of similar projects? This is not for fame just for skills development

I’m looking for a great mid-level to senior team in NYC. Visa sponsorship is possible.

Awards are nice to have, willingness to make great work is a must.

I will try to answer everyone who DM’s me. Wil… more

Send me your CD/CW books for hybrid role in ATL.

I’m around 40, creative, and I assume they will retire me in 10 years. Is working in house at a tech company the right career move? A place where I can milk the cow as much as they allow me to and hop… more

What are the best agencies in NYC for creatives?

Can a photoshop wiz give me a pointer?

I hate how the entire first half of the women’s flag football commercial had to completely bash men and make us all look like brainless sexists.

Am I the only one unmoved by the Google Gemini spot?

Lots of heart strings but I'm still not sold on the product and don't feel like the story really tied into a tangible benefit. Like, you can… more

Who are some of the greatest and nicest ECDs in the UK at the moment?