Jason Bagley's Creative Megamachine? Worth it?

I saw a job posting with the title of "Graphic Designer / Creative Director". What the hell is that?! The job description had both responsibilities of a Graphic Designer and CD. No salary po… more

Has anyone worked hard for a promotion only to find out that the plan is to layoff your boss and promote you? Any words of advice for someone in a similar position? I’m struggling with how sad and awk… more

I just wrote and directed my first short film and I'm realising as I edit the film how much discontinuity there is from shot to shot in the lighting. I want to learn how to color grade it and save… more

Let's settle this. Which is more important, the idea or the craft?

I’m doing videography side gigs. Does anyone know what the going hourly rate is in LA for shooting video at an event?

What have you noticed allows you to experience a flow state? I've been trying my best to feel it just once but clearly, I could use some help really understanding and tapping into it.

I've applied to over 100 job listings and haven't received anything but rejection emails. I honestly don't think it's me. Some jobs show 100s of applicants within the first hour.
Is an… more

Can anthem films be funny? Any examples come to mind?

Is it possible to have burnout/writers block for YEARS! I’m coming off of a job that literally drained my soul for 2.5 years. Started a new job and my brain is legit Swiss cheese. No ideas come in and… more

How do you deal with mustering up the energy to be excited about work that you're not actually excited about? Like when ideas go through that weren't your favorites but were pushing forward "just to … more

A CD liked my book and recommended me for a role a few months ago. Unfortunately the agency passed. How should I respectfully reconnect and see if said CD could help me build my network?

Creatives: where does your team keep documentation? My agency has been keeping everything in Google Docs and I’ve just reached my breaking point. Exploring Wiki, Google Sites, Notion. Want it to be ac… more

I’m having a difficult time being in creative sync with my copywriting partner. We’re both the same age, but (to me) very different personalities. To my coworkers, they seem to think we are very alike… more

If you were a CD and other creatives (junior to you) in your area hit you up for a coffee chat or to network, how would you react?

How’s VML NY? How is it working there?

Does anyone have any good creative networks on slack or discord they are a part of?

Hi 🐟, I’m looking for a reco of an illustrator that loves hand drawn typography, bold colors, and dogs for a dog-related project… Anyone come to mind? Feel free to dm or drop links in the comments. T… more

Obviously job hunting is insane right now and I’m updating my resume for the 1000th time but I’m wondering if I should add Midjourney and Firefly under Skills. ChatGPT feels like a caveman can do it s… more

Do companies still expect an up to date print portfolio book for designers for an in person interview? All of mine have been remote since 2020 and I was given very little notice.

Any recommendations for other fields to look into while trying to break into the creative one?

What’s the culture at Monks (fka media monks) like? Specifically European offices.

I keep getting through 3-4 rounds of a few different opportunities and don’t get it. Am I don’t something wrong in my interviews?

I have an HR screening interview this week for an ACD, Copy position. It’s been more than five years since I interviewed for a job. What questions should I expect them to ask me, and what questions sh… more

Got asked to write a 30" radio spot. How do I charge for that?

is summer typically a slow season for agency creatives?

It’s bad overall but seems like a particularly awful job market for Art Directors. Is this the case and is it because of AI?

Is it appropriate to send a group thank you email after an initial interview that was attended by 7 people? If approved to move forward, I would be meeting with most of the members of the interview co… more

I got laid off several months ago and with how terrible the job market has been, I’ll most likely have to take something less creative full time just to get by til better opportunities up. Have any of… more

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ENTRY LEVEL SHOULD NOT REQUIRE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Hi guys, I'm a creative designer, art director, illustrator and photographer with more than 5 years of marketing and advertising experience. I've just moved to Toronto and looking for graphic … more

POLL:

Above market pay, lame CPG brands with unethical practices, awesome leadership, much team support.
Below market pay, artistic and relevant work and brands, leadership is hands off in a good way, … more

Any Colle Mcvoy peeps here?

Hello! Currently working at an agency and looking to go in-house / brand side. Please let me know if there are any you recommend (hiring or not) that are fully remote? Thank you!