Creatives

How do we feel about Monks? About to start a contract there…

Any advice for how to get out of a bad partnership. Idk how I’m going to make this work—they’re really slow, terrible craft, can’t manage their time or meet a deadline, barely bring any ideas forward … more

Any tips for a call with an in-house recruiter at an agency? What do I say if they ask why I want to leave my current agency?

When the recruiter wants to have “a quick call” after the interview and doesn’t send a meeting invite? Thassa rejection.

What happened to the 3% conference? Have we solved it yet?

Why out of all the award shows Cannes gives me the most ick? Is it just me that’s disenchanted by it these days? Not discrediting the hard work a lot of people have put in but there’s just something a… more

People always say "network network network" from college through the rest of your life. I have paid to get into networking events, had wonderful conversations, joined exclusive Discord chann… more

What's your favorite subject line to use when cold emailing CDs your book?

Why do I get callbacks when I either don't care... not even sending thank yous or mess up.. but not when I really want it and practically kill myself to get it. 😶

How is everyone responding to questions like these on applications, "How are you currently using AI tools to make your day-to-day more efficient?"
- What's the accepted bs reply, preferab… more

I got termination letter coz our new marketing head want to hire his own team. In corporate sector is this legal or not?

Bud Light sponsoring that disgusting UFC White House stunt 🤮

Their logo in the background of that racist transphobic guy screaming “Michelle Obama is a man”.

I never drank that piss when they were “pro… more

My copywriter and I have been applying abroad for months. Visa sponsorship and timing make it genuinely hard.

Now a local agency came to us with a promotion and about 25% raise. Hard to ignore. We're also sitting on work … more

Has anyone ever gotten a job or have been hit up by a recruiter based on their Instagram account?

I sometimes I feel like I made the agency > brand side jump too early? I was a Sr AD at my last agency before jumping tech/brand side that knocks u down a level so I’m basically mid level by brand … more

Any intel on Le Pub Milan? Thinking about moving to Italy

Look like Omnicom security blocks us from D&AD archive… 🤷‍♀️

What’s the tea with mojo nowadays? Any recent experiences? Having chats about a role but wanted to get any recent hot takes. Would love an inside scoop, food or bad so I can weight it out ❤️tyty

Any ai-film-making creatives on here looking for a little side work? Making social videos for brands on the side and have a ton of incoming business! Drop some work if you’re interested!

At what point does it stop being about craft and start becoming a waste of time?

When you're nitpicking details that nobody will notice except the creative team. How do you decide which battles are… more

I have absolutely crippling anxiety about getting laid off. I have felt this way at every job I’ve held. I’m not bad at my job. Dare I say I’m even pretty good at it, with the hardware to prove it. I’m an ACD and… more

Any feedback on Teneo‘s in-house creative? Currently interviewing for a design position and wondering about types of projects, WLB, and politics.

Am I the only one struggling to find a fully remote design job these days?

I'm a graphic designer with experience in branding, editorial design, motion graphics and digital content. I've been applying for … more

Is it a trend for companies to post remote roles, then change them to hybrid once to get hired and want you to relocate?

I'm exploring freelance writing opportunities to expand my portfolio and earn supplemental income. My background includes content writing, research, editing, and project coordination. I'm part… more

What's better:
- cold messaging a CD through LinkedIn
- cold messaging a CD through email (if they have their email on their portfolio)

When did we start normalizing 10+ person “brainstorm” calls where 90% of the people on the call aren’t creatives, and could we please stop?

Tbh, could we stop with 90% of the big group brainstorm calls… more

Big hotel corp knows for good creative wants to interview me for a senior cw role. Salary tops at $98k and I was earning $135k before losing my job. I’ve been interviewing for many ACD/CD roles but no… more

How do you handle requesting a higher freelance rate than what you’ve been at with an agency?

Any AI tools to help version out banners?

For those of you who jumped and went brand side, did you pay to have your resume ATS optimized? If so, what did you pay? I'm being courted by a major brand, but being told that my ad agency resum… more

Do your account teams and PMs have access to Figma files and make their comments there as opposed to a project management platform like Workfront? I find getting comments in Figma to be painful to kee… more

Question. As a contractor I fill out a timecard for the client and creative circle every week. I completely forgot Monday was a holiday and included it in my hours. Client approved and so im sure he … more

Common AD day rate for NYC?

Hey guys — an indie agency in NY is looking to hire me, and they’re searching for an ACD Writer to partner with me. They’re actively looking on their end, but I figured I’d help the process by trying to find some… more

What's the longest you waited to hear back about a job?

How hard or easy is it for an employer to end your contract (through an agency like creative circle)? This is nyc.

Should I be playing coy when doing cold outreach? My ultimate goal is to get on someone's radar for a job. Seeing some stuff along the line of 'just ask to get coffee and feedback on your book… more

If you’re applying as a team, do you think you should earn the same salary? Or depends on the background (YOE, awards won, etc.)?

This is for those teams who aren’t partners right from the start but we… more