Creatives

Hey brand/ graphic Deisgns in NYC area, how much is the going rate for a branding project for a small venture in COG or early stage start up? For full brand book and web design prototype. Thank you!

I know it’s advertising but how many weekends in a row are too many? I’m on 3 and it’s totally burning me out.

Is there a better way to break out of procrastination than slapping your hands on your thighs, saying “whelp!”, and standing up? Because if so, I sure haven’t found it.

Do you write everything on your slides? Like if it’s a script everything is on the slide, so it can go from client meeting to production house direct. Or do you write the key words and talk through th… more

It's driving me nuts how many companies just disappear after we send them a proposal. Last year, we put a ton of work into proposals, and seriously, over half of the leads just vanished after they… more

Most agencies don’t post creative jobs anywhere, yet many get hired. How did you apply for your job at an agency?

Are companies sponsoring O1 anymore? I’m in NYC already and want to shift shops, but I’m on a visa.

Tips on failing up more?

TIA! 🙏

A good salary range for a Sr AD in Los Angeles?

Con someone confirm that I won't get a job so I can F off and waste my money somewhere else instead of wasting it on NY rent and food? I'd appreciate some certainty

Would any hardcore outdoor enthusiasts be willing to send me a few pics of their crampons? I can’t find the angles I like on the net.

tv+video comes easy to me but i really struggle to concept activations, for those of you who love it, how do you get your braining going?

For those who have already gone back working 4 days in the office, what has your office done to make the culture better or the transition easier? Specifically in the creative department? (Looking for … more

Is being a highly paid freelancer the best possible situation/end goal of this advertising shit? I feel like the autonomy you have over your working conditions as a freelancer would beat the relative lack of cont… more

Just saw a job posting that actually said this and now I no longer want to live on this planet:

“Everyone willing to match our freak is encouraged to apply.”

Consider me “unwilling.”

Any good freelance editors good with VFX and fast paced edits? Or, editors in general? Trying to push our production company to give us more than one option.

Was feeling super inspired but suddenly feel like this job is such BS

So I’ve been on a contract since July of last year. The company seems great and I like my coworkers for the most part. My supervisor recently announced she is pregnant and will be going on maternity leave i… more

Man, this place can be so toxic. Let’s have a little fun. What are some of your favorite comedy ads? Extra credit for dropping links.

Anyone know what's happening at VCCP in NY? I hear more good people leaving...no new biz ,,,

In-house role titles for creatives? Of course, I’m looking up “Creative Director,” but just want to know all the other relevant in-house titles (e.g., Head of Copy and Director, Marketing & Commun… more

I find it so frustrating that’s there’s so much unhealthy snacks at the office, anyone feeling the same?

There’s a new CD to talk to on Talk to a Creative Director: Jaquay Santil

Jaquay Santil is a Creative Director with over 11 years of experience in marketing, branding, and creative production, specializing in leading innova… more

Source where you can find ads for social platforms searchable by brands? Does that even exist? 😅

Did One Club archives used to be free? Or am I making that up?

I have a daughter who wants to get an arts degree in graphic design and break into the creative industry, and to be honest, I don't have the least bit of faith that it'd be a promising career … more

Anyone hiring Senior+ AD roles?

Are we still designing our resumes or are we just keeping it simple and standard in a word doc? And not super designed, like just like making it look cleaner and nicer with some pops of color vs just … more

What’s your favorite song every used in a spot? Gotta say the song in Guinness surfer is perfect but what others are your favorites? Bonus points if they aren’t main stream pop songs

Anyone knows how long could be the hiring process at Disney Yellow shoes? I had had five interviews but after the last zoom interview comes one in person and I haven't heard anything back yet.

I've always worked at agencies where I had to do art and copy. Anyone else here do both? Whether out of necessity or interest, I got comfortable doing visuals and copy and now managing a team with… more