Creatives

I know you should never do work for free as part of an interview. But it was round 4. They flew me in. I thought it was a done deal! You know how it went. Never ever ever give away work for free in th… more

What are some of your favourite ecosystem campaigns? Ones that repeat a simple big idea across different formats.

Ok so IF you are a creative and have a website…

Do not put a photo of yourself as the first thing people see.

Ok?

Ok.

how does your agency handle partnerships? mine does constant mix and matching. didn’t mind it at first but finding it drives me crazy now more and more.

I feel like Mischief could fart into a cup and get press for it. And yes I’m jealous I’m not helping create that fart.

An agency asked to interview me, I’m pregnant and due in 5 months. I could really use the pay raise and would be eligible to go on maternity leave, but do not think they would hire me if they knew I w… more

Any NYC based pro-bono employment lawyers you guys recommend? I feel like I need to talk to someone. DMs are open if you don’t want to comment here. Please and thanks!

considering a pivot to a different industry. what do you all think is a natural transition from art direction/advertising? i've been considering UX Design but tech is also so volatile right now an… more

Any advice for in house brand designer teams of 1?

The layoff axe finally came for me. Are CDs even getting hired these days? How long are these job searches taking? Just wondering if I need to pivot. I’ve got mouths to feed…

With the new management shake up at VML Y&R, can someone please post an updated creative org chart?

Has anyone worked with Toptal before? I just jumped on an interview with them but they didn't have an actual project for me, plus I'm supposed to go through 2 one hour interviews more. TIA

How much are y'all charging as an art director day rate?

What are some worthwhile advertising/design conferences to go to?

I know of these:

Advertising Week
Cannes
First Round
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I feel like I go blind and lose all judgment with my own portfolio. Any chance I could get someone to give me a brutally honest review? 🙏

So if I worked only on the social of a campaign, can I still put the whole campaign, including tv stuff, in my book?

Any other sites like Steep? Looking for inspo for performance ads

Geico AI ads are embarrassing.

freelancers, what has your experience been like breaking into getting gigs the top agencies (wk, rethink, droga, mother). I have a good book and worked at solid agencies, great references but have a h… more

How does a creative director approach working with a designer whose taste is good but different. Different sense of typography or spacing etc. Is the expectation that things should match the directors… more

I feel like I’m underpaid. For those of you other NYC creative directors at an agency…how much should we be making realistically.

I want a raise at my agency in the next 5-6 months after being here for 2.5 years without one. But I also have a baby due in 6 months and I’ve been putting off telling the agency and coworkers because I’m afraid … more

Any advice on how to build up a freelance business in 2026?

Any watch outs, tricks of the trade or words of advice from those whove done it themselves would be much appreciated.

Context: I have ~4 yea… more

Fellow creatives, anyone working at Microsoft in their internal /in-house?

When do you know ‘this isn’t for you’?

I’ve got $150 from my agency to spend on something that’s meant to help me grow professionally. What should I put it toward? Any trainings, resources, subscriptions, software you recommend?

I’m a freelance copywriter, and somehow, I only seem to get clients who want me to write blog posts/articles. I cannot keep doing this kind of work. I’m grateful for the income, but the projects are killing me. I hate them. … more

Why are all good creatives moving to the client side?

Does anyone know for sure (not guessing) how much Creatice Circle pays talent vs the rate the client pays? For instance, if the client pays Creative Circle $100 per hour, how much does the creative pe… more

Looking for a sr.-level AD partner to do comedy TV work full-time at one of LA’s best agencies. Must be local! Send books or dm if you want to chat :)

Today is my first day at Glassdoor! maybe some good advices to get remote work?

Freelancing has become way too unpredictable. I lovew the creative freedom but I'm now at a point where I want more stable income. How have you all balanced personal work and financial stability?

I am trying to figure out how to grow beyond production work and move into more conceptual and strategic projects. I enjoy the craft but I want more influence. How did you expand your role.