Creatives

Recently interviewed for a position where they were looking for someone who could concept, direct video, shoot the video, light stuff, edit things, color said things, and also have 3D skills. The recr… more

Is it worth pushing for a promotion when you know you want to move elsewhere (abroad) few months later?

On a triple bid, have you ever hated all 3 treatments from the directors? Not sure what to do…

Title shifts? I see a recruiter on LinkedIn saying the traditional titles are outdated. Maybe outdated is the wrong word. But if you want to up your availability to get jobs you need to look for other… more

I’m attending SXSW for the first time, and the program feels a bit overwhelming given the number of talks and events. I’m starting to lose track of what’s most relevant. Do you have any talks you’d re… more

Do the best people in the world just force briefs that aren’t working to work? I find it hard to make things work if the starting point is weak.

Feeling like you are miserable and lack talent but having to pretend you are doing okay sucks.

I love working from home, but my wife keeps asking me to do stuff. How do I get her to leave me alone from 8-6 from Monday to Friday?

Have any creatives ever been asked to submit a weekly metric report for upper management? Metrics defined any way you wish.

looking for a cd art to pair with on some freelance!

me: good agency pedigree, comedy brands, wide range of work (tvc, 360, stunts, social)

you: down to clown

dm me or comment your books below :)

In zoom calls with more than 2 people I feel awkward about talking over people (unintentionally) but also feel like some people don't give a chance for others to jump in and share their ideas? Any… more

Anyone have recommendations for someone who does portfolio websites for people? Looking to do a little more than the square space square spaces

Does the Honey Copy dude actually do any decent work? Or is he just a LinkedIn warrior?

I have an associate’s in liberal arts and a BA in English/Creative Writing. Despite freelancing, I’m struggling to secure interviews and feel discouraged. I was told an English degree would open doors… more

I’m a senior creative in-house at a tech company. The pay and hours are great, but the work itself isn’t all that exciting. I’ve been able to add a couple of book pieces but nothing that I’m really th… more

Thoughts on Ok Cool? Who’s the creative hiring manager there?

Which AI model do you find works best for concepting? Personally, I have had only limited success and I am happy to say that I don't feel like my job is in jeopardy just yet. I write pretty good p… more

So… what’s up with WPP creative? Are they combining all the creative leadership into one?

Recently was moved brands at my agency and am now doing social work for the new brand when previously I was doing the brand campaigns.

Should I feel like this is a demotion?
The work that social does is okay,… more

How do you know when an Art Director is ready to be promoted to a Senior?

Yay or nay to having the “open to work” badge on your LinkedIn pic

How do you navigate moving offices within the same company? This one is tricky because my art director partner does not want to move. Should I ask to be a remote employee of my current office? Or ask … more

My creative directors make all the ideas more confusing, is this something that happens to everyone. Like at the end of the project it feels like no one knows what the idea is anymore

How much time are you usually given to work on something completely new from KO to first review? My new team is about 1.5 days (along with juggling other projects) and burnout is quickly setting in. I… more

Idk, I know it’s all subjective but saw some good ads, nothing great this Super Bowl

How “simple” is simply stoopid?

Respectfully.

What do we think of coin base ad?

Genuinely, who was the target audience for that Svedka ad? My jaw is 6 feet under.

Anyone else annoyed by how many AI ads there are at the Super Bowl?

It’s sad to see Mother copying TikTok trends for their AI Super Bowl ads. 💔

How do you setup a design template system (deck, collateral) to be used by non creatives that doesn’t end in absolute calamity?

Serious question but will also accept “impossible” as an answer.