Creatives

Laid off last year due to a client loss.

Got a job shortly after.

Laid off today from that job due to changes in the scope of work.

I’ve never hated this industry so much.

Large company with billions in capital are interviewing me for their “startup” department to produce content in a different country. Seems fishy - is the ‘startup’ approach all just a way to screw me … more

I know the job market is really tough right now, but asking as a general strategy - if you are a sr creative who has been pigeonholed into an industry niche by your agency work (ie, pharma, fintech) a… more

As a dropout Graphic Designer, would my work ever be acknowledged without any qualifications required, and would my creative portfolio speak for itself instead?

What are the best PR agencies for an indie creative agency in the US?

Do you think 2025 is going to be the year of weird crossovers? Ever since Barbie, brand collabs have been on the rise and we already saw a couple of big ones in 2024. I have a feeling the trend will s… more

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Have any of you adjusted your titles to become Chief Branding Officers? Care to weigh in on the Pros or Cons of doing so?

This is the year we make our dream project

Anyone else got the saddies going back to work tomorrow? 🥲

Just another industry where people who don’t make the thing are in charge of deciding the fate of the thing. It’s a problem in our industry, Hollywood, and now gaming. More creative minds/makers need to t… more

At what part of your creative career would you think it's appropriate to decide whether or not you belong in this space? How long would you give it personally? I've been a freelance copywriter… more

As a creative, what’s your higher sense of purpose?

Ever since I went freelance I’ve been getting a lot of ads on insta with promises to scale my business. Usually someone who has a successful agency etc who wants to sell me their methods. Do any of th… more

Do you all make vision boards? How do you approach it? What would you say is a general timeframe that you spend with one, from conception to execution? I want to make my first one ever but not sure ho… more

I hate the ads before movies now. Not the coming attractions, the normal (shitty) ads they play for a captive audience. Shoutout to the John Travolta Capital One ad for making a whole sold out movie t… more

To be honest, I'm one of the few AMs who enjoys being one. Every other AM I know in the agency world hates the role. I cannot use creativity to save my life, but I love talking to people who can a… more

New York-based 3D animation studios: How did you get your start and establish connections with ad agencies for work? Did you enlist the help of a sales rep, or did you reach out directly to producers?… more

Who did the Coke AI ad? What was the genesis behind that ad? It's the first time in years I have had people outright tell me they are disgusted by an advertisement.

Has anyone here taught themselves coding for the sake of making cool side projects? Digital gags and one-off websites and stuff like that.

Any recommendations for what languages to learn and tools to teach yoursel… more

Help: my 45yo CD doesn't get the difference between AD & graphic designer.
I started a new job as an AD in a digital agency. The founder/CD that hired me thinks we're all art directors in t… more

Any good recruiters to work with based in London?

I don't feel safe about sending in an application/cold emailing anymore. It could be all the rejects I got this year but in 2025 I want to put my best foot towards something I've been procrast… more

What can i do to learn more about experiential design. What programs should I play with to understand the technical element that comes with it?

Looks like MullenLowe is hiring an ACD. Should I do it?

What do yall think the vibes will be for the creative job market going into 2025?

People on the bowl who have careers in copywriting - what is your Plan B career? I find it hard to believe there will be as many copy-related jobs in the next few years as compared to now. I'm low… more

7 years of experience should lend you what title in the creative world? Is that still senior territory, ACD territory? …CD territory?

Where should a good creative be with good work under there belt in… more

Looking for an established senior team for in LA. Awards are great but incredible work is more important. Dm me links if you’re interested. Apologies in advance if I can’t get back to you, but will co… more

To the ACD's on the bowl, have you ever had to step in and do the copywriters' job? I've just run into a situation where I had to use all my brainpower and write copy on a deck we're p… more

Are you ever too far along in your career to work on banners?

What’s your New Year’s resolution as a creative? Is it to set better boundaries, push back against unrealistic deadlines, or finally leave the agency life behind?

Is anyone in the B2B and/or SaaS space willing to hire a senior designer on a project or freelance basis so I can get some experience for my book?

I’m tired of being told my work is great, but my book… more

There are so many holiday movies about us out there. So, it got me thinking, could we collectively write something better? Here’s the game. You write a sentence or two or three. And, the next poster c… more

Any New York-based CD or ACD writers looking for an art partner? I’ve been flying solo for a bit and am ready for something new. Whether it’s teaming up where you are or exploring new roles together, … more

What’s the ACD salary range in current market?