Creatives

I accepted a freelance job after being out of work for 7 months, which begins next week. The rate is low for my years of experience and it’s for one month to start. I saw a similar freelance role that is lo… more

Meh. I just don't feel like watching a five minute Apple ad starring Pedro Pascal. Maybe it's time for me to quit this business.

Any senior copywriters in Mexico City looking for a full time gig? DM me books!

How do you have fun and inspired while working on tight deadlines? I feel like I am constantly stressed and worried about deadlines and my work not being good enough

Does the copy and art team get equal preference in your agency, or is one favored over the other? I feel like the art team is always sidelined and only pulled into discussions when the copy team and A… more

What are your favorite agency rebrands where they changed their name and everything? Including execution. Thanks!

At what point do y’all feel you’re being strung along in the interview process without a chance of moving forward?
I haven’t been ghosted yet, but I'm stuck in a perpetual “No feedback yet…” state.

What do you wish happened in your team’s creative process / project management that doesn’t often get thought of?

My agency is considering reimagining our process a bit more, so we can leverage our creative expert… more

I'm a graphic designer (of 6 years) without a Pinterest board. Is that crazy? I guess it's just one of those things I kept meaning to get around to but didn't, and it's such a huge ove… more

As a creative, how do you like to network?

Who's read The Artist's Way? Is it really as life transforming as they say it is? I've tried reading it multiple times, but somehow, I never get past the first 30 pages. I think three page… more

My ACD is going on vacation, and now all the tasks that are incomplete are being unloaded on me. The worst part is she's making it seem like that's the normal, right, obvious thing to do. Is t… more

Necesito trabajo lo que sea

Brand Designers (in-house tech, mid-level to senior): What is your base salary/ total comp package? Tryna gauge what’s appropriate for SF. TIA!

Hey, I’m thinking of moving back to NY this summer. I’m 40 and want like five more years hanging out with friends before I can’t afford it. Do you think moving with 17K for moving costs and first / la… more

I'm thinking of making a move from NJ/NYC to Portland in the next year or two. I think about it constantly, I loved it out there so much. I was wondering if any creatives/graphic designers/creative directors/… more

When you were promoted did you feel like you had to ask for it or was it given to you when you “deserved” it?

Can any creatives recommend a financial advisor who has experience working with people in creative industries?

CDs. What was it like when you started leading your own projects? Was it awkward. Did you suck at it at first?

It feels weird to go from being an awesome senior creative to being horrible at managing

Noticing a trend of seasoned creatives posting old work to LinkedIn. Mostly big productions. Mostly forgettable. That's gotta be a bad thing, right?

What’s the ceiling//career path for the truly bonkers slightly unique creatives? I’m a digital innovation specialist. Former comedy writer. Everyone loves to hear my ideas and where I take it- but I f… more

I never used figma and I like to learn more about it. What is figma mainly used for and do you recommend any good classes I can take to learn figma!

can i turn down working on a new business pitch if i hate the new business

Anyone interested in collaborating on passion projects or briefs to build up their portfolio? Wondering if a community already exists or if I should start one—just a simple space like Slack or WhatsAp… more

What services (in the US) allow small creative agencies or freelancers to offer financing/ BNPL/ Payment plans etc to their clients. Any leads?
For invoices between $5k-$15k

Any tips for searching UX/ brand designer roles in non profits in the NYC area?

Should you include that you’ve helped win several new business pitches on your resume? If so, at what level and how should you go about it (should you include budget/industry etc.)?

Bit of a long shot lol, but does anyone have a contact at Hasbro?

interviewing for a senior role and they are asking me to do an assignment. It's giving me an icky feeling especially because they want me to sign an NDA before they send me the brief.... thoughts … more

What companies have the best in-house agencies and creative departments in San Francisco Bay Area?

Does Adam&EveBBD West (sf office) still exist? Anyone ever heard of it?

What does the future, particularly the next 5-7 years, hold for us creatives? I know this conversation is overdone, but it's almost impossible not to be slightly concerned about the evolution in A… more

What companies have the best in-house agencies and creative departments in Los Angeles?