Londoners in Advertising

Inflationary pay increases. Who's getting one? Who's not? Why do some firms make you beg for it yet moan when they struggle to retain/hire good people.

Before moving to London I’d never seen a job advertised like this: “12 month FTC Maternity Leave”. I see this all the time in the UK. Why would any potential candidate want to do this? It seems like i… more

So what are all you heavy weight creative freelancers charging these days?

Anyone here from BBH London health team?

I have a brilliant Account Director looking for a job there and it would be great to get some insights into the culture, etc.

Thanks in advance!

Hey! Is anyone looking for junior creatives?
We are available for placements or junior creative roles! 😊

Chance of this working is 0.01% but what do I have to lose. Any agencies willing to hire (or at least speak to) a solo mid/senior creative who requires sponsorship. To clarify, I’ve been working in Lo… more

Aaaarrghhh I’m so sick of the job market!!

Sorry, just needed to vent.

Why London still has this archaic system of WE MUST HIRE ESTABLISHED TEAMS. Can we cancel this please?

There’s already not enough job roles, a recession, lack of opportunities, and it’s already a reall… more

I'm looking to speak to people who have pivoted out of the industry or work in agencies focused specifically on luxury brands (fashion/accessories/ up coming designers.) Do comment here if you'… more

Anyone know what the pay range is for an Account Director at Brainlabs in the UK?

Coming in from North America so have 0 context of the market. TIA!

Looking for London casting agency recommendations for an upcoming production (social content, not tvc).
Who do you like? Who to avoid?

Hi all, posted this a while ago but any expats working NY/East coast hours that would want to meet up in the mornings?

Looking for freelance SAM roles. Any leads?
Interacted experience (digital/ print / production / project management)

Does anyone know of a WhatsApp (or the like) group for women in the UK advertising/marketing industry?

5 months since I was laid off. Been calm all this while but starting to panic now. Been getting a lot of interviews but not sure why it isn’t resulting in an offer. Feedback has always been on the lin… more

I just can’t be bothered!

Would any agencies in the UK be interested in hiring a Sr creative team from NYC?

I'm an awarded midweight art director being offered an interview for a senior role at another agency. I've only 3/4 years experience, which they know, but a decent book.
I currently feel underp… more

I’ve gotten pretty senior at a frankly average shop and am desperate to leave. The work is incredibly dull and I can’t put any of it in my portfolio for a myriad of reasons. I don’t mind taking a role… more

HELP! I need a TV Media Buyer experienced in buying Big, National Sports Media for UK National (regional emphasis on Manchester + Portsmouth).

Timing is ASAP. Also have the same need for the same camp… more

Looking for an art director to join me at my current place. My partners leaving (not because of me, I swear) 8 years experience or so - anyone know of any?

Hey Londoners! Would 70K GBP be a livable salary? Coming from NYC and have no realistic frame of reference. Thank you!

Has all the money in advertising gone?

What’s the current Account Director salary band in London? I have 8 years experience and trying to negotiate my salary!

Hi there,
Any design agencies/branding agencies looking for a junior graphic designer? Could anyone point me in that direction/refer me please?
Just got rejected from somewhere because the other candida… more

Any midweight strategy jobs?

What would be the average salary of a senior account manager? 5 years of experience. Trying to negotiate my offer. Thank you!

Does anyone know how long you need to be freelancing at an agency via recruiter before being able to go direct? thanks!

What’s Leo Burnett like for creatives?

Good place to be? Opportunities, outside of Maccas? Mid-creative salary?

Paternity leave…
Do most places just do the standard two weeks?

Ad mums in London, how long did you take for mat leave? Did you feel any pressure to return within a certain time? Am I shooting myself in the foot if I take 11 months/ a year?

What’s it like at bbh London for creatives atm? Good opportunities? Do their clients like humour?

Anyone got any experience with Tag London, specifically with GSK/Haleon brands? What are the pros and cons?

Hey! Is anyone hiring a junior creative team? 😊

Anyone with access to TGI Consumer Data interested in a a freelance gig pulling a report?

Any creative leaders working right now that you rate highly as managers/humans? Feels like all you hear about is the prized usual big wigs (who aren’t really CDing), or the assholes (problematic, grum… more

What’s the project director salary band in your agency? Hearing wildly different things.