Junior Creatives

I’ve been at my current agency for 18 months and my CD just told me I’m taking the lead on a new global account, but there was zero mention of a title change or a raise. Is this just the standard hazi… more

What are your thoughts on the Super Bowl? I don’t care for football, just here for the half time show and commercials I watch after the game. Anyone make any superbowl work? Brag below I want to get i… more

I feel like I’ve been too nice & agreeable to my creative director and I am sick of being mistreated. I don’t appreciate the lack of reciprocation of respect.

I am thinking of being more serious a… more

What software and AI tools are you expected to be proficient in these days? I’ve always been into using the classic Adobe stack and keeping my process pretty hands‑on, but it feels like every new job … more

I’m a graphic designer trying to stay sharp, and I’m realizing just scrolling Instagram isn’t really cutting it anymore. How are you all keeping your skills and taste up to date. Any specific short co… more

I’m being asked to think ahead for projects but barely have mental capacity to keep up with everything going on. Worked over time 2 weeks in a row and feeling burn out. Do I just say “okay” and try ha… more

There’s always a budget excuse for me to not be on production and it is hindering me from gaining valuable experience. I’m working on everything prior and post…. It is so frustrating when other people… more

Tried to be friends with a peer who is at the same level and noticed very weird competitive energy. after many instances now see that I am seen as a rival and I didn’t choose this unspoken but felt dy… more

So how exactly are you all pushing through the “entry‑level” roles needing 3 years of experience and a Cannes‑ready portfolio? Are you looking for internships instead or have you cracked the code on s… more

For those who finally got their first role, what do you wish you’d done sooner while job hunting? Bouncing back from rejection after rejection is hard enough, but not knowing how to change things for … more

Interviewing for a jr role in NYC. Is it normal for an agency to have you talk to your potential twice?

It’s the first time that’s happened to me so not sure if it’s a normal process or if I didn’t pa… more

Noticing trust is building with my manager and it feels great. Here are some things I’ve been doing different

Go above and beyond
Do your absolute best
Over communicate
Show up on time (early)
Set realistic expectations - don’… more

Wow! Didn't know this was going to happen so soon. I had an interview recently and got asked if any of the creatives on my portfolio were AI generated. What's the funniest part is that you can… more

Really thought I was gonna get this job, I thought the interviews went very well (6 interviews) Was a bit of a slap in the face when I got the rejection. How do you bounce back quicker from disappoint… more

Trying to be better at articulating my ideas through writing. Copywriters what advice do you have? Any exercises in mind?

Layoffs just happened and thankfully survived but still on my toes for what’s coming. Things are not looking too good. If someone is laid off though what is the best thing to do immediately? Apply for… more

How do i get into product design space without any experience? I have experience with campaigns and trying to get in the tech world. How can I adjust my portfolio to attract those opps?

I noticed I keep getting put on the spot during calls lately to test my presentation skills. I have just been winging it out of my behind and sometimes am like dang I COMPLETELY BS-ed that and probabl… more

Was required to STAR method in an interview recently… it felt very … not creative and inauthentic. what are your thoughts on those types of interviews?

have an opportunity to go in-house which would give me much more stability but afraid it may stunt my creative growth. For those who have transitioned back and forth, what has your experience been mov… more

They always say the first few years you’ll be underpaid and after you’ll be overpaid as a creative. I’ve been on the underpaid side for a while. For the CDs and seniors in here, many years / what leve… more

I feel pigeon holed into one type of work and feel a bit stuck. On one side I’m really good at it but on the other side I’m not growing. It doesn’t feel like enough of a challenge. How do I branch out… more

What is your creative career dream? Mine was to make commercials, specifically Super Bowl commercials but I’m reevaluating now.

For those in a successful relationship / marriage while working full time in our field, what advice do you have to create that kind of dynamic? Single and spend all my time at work and wondering how t… more

Is in house a good idea? do you guys feel like you’re creating work you love? I’m so used to multiple brands and different types of projects agency side and wondering if it’s a good idea, if the price… more

Are there typical dates to expect for layoffs? I feel like the days everyone was speculating has passed which is a relief but wondering if there are any other typical days to look out for.

Do you feel like you have someone in upper management who advocates for you? If so, can you share how you found, then built this relationship to get to that point? I am seeing that relationships are j… more

I may have to take a year or two off to focus on family matters. Has anyone taken a career break like this and successfully returned? Feel a bit nervous to do so with how fast things are changing in o… more

What are some portfolio “do’s and donts”? I am having a hard time landing an interview with agencies even though I have some solid work. Wondering if it’s how I’m presenting my work in my portfolio

How do you go about making your portfolio stand out in the pharma space? How should I approach displaying my projects and framing my ideas?

Want to get in that space but most of my work is CPG.

Anyone use figma or sketch on a day to day? What do you use it for exactly and how long did it take you to master these programs? Might need a crash course

Look at that, it's almost 2026. Does anyone else feel like 2025 was just working on two huge campaigns and attending a whole lot of meetings, and suddenly a year passed by? Anyway, it was a great … more

Interviewing and was told that they don’t do bonuses/raises but do company stock. How much is a good amount to ask for? I’m new to this

What's been your experience with promotions? Do you always have to ask for one and be proactive in looking out for when the company is looking to fill senior roles, or do you wait for your work to… more

I've been a copywriter for 3 years now, and I was in a different agency each of the three years. One thing that was consistent for me was that my supervisors, mostly the senior copywriters, weren&… more

Here are some conferences I’ve gathered & trying to pick which ones I want to go to next yr

Any thoughts on these? Are there any I’m missing?

Cannes Lions fest of creativity, (SXSW), OFFF Barcelona,… more

Wrapping up my books I’ve read this year and four of them were on creativity.

Looking for some more to add to my list for 2026. Do you have any reccos?

Here are the ones I listened to as audio books that served as great guides &am… more

Hot take: being “passionate” about creative work is a trap. I love what I do, but I’m realizing passion is often used as an excuse for low pay, unpaid overtime, and vague feedback. I don’t want to hat… more

I just started my first full-time design job and I already miss being the student with potential. Now I’m just… slow. Everyone says take your time, but deadlines exist and I feel dumb asking questions… more