Tech Creatives

How common is it to get a signing bonus in tech. Does it depend on your level? If so, at what level?

Curious what’s the salary range like for product designers in some of the well known digital agencies (work&co/instrument/basic etc) w big clients? Thinking about how it compares to in house tech … more

Creative Lead salary?

Is it unusual for CDs in tech to be ICs? Kinda tired of managing people but also don’t see a way out of it unless I wanna take more junior roles. Any thoughts?

Hello! What are CDs making in-house in tech for base salary (SF)? I have a call tomorrow and looking to gauge 🙏 currently in-house but at ACD level

I’m about to get promoted (yay!) and I’ve been give the opportunity to weigh in on my new title. My current title is “Director of Brand & Creative” and I manage 25-35 people across 5-6 offices wor… more

When chatting compensation plan after my first full year, can I negotiate more? If so, how? Stocks are great and all, but I want more out of my base pay. I’m at Amazon BTW.

I’ve got interview round 3 (of I believe 6) with a big tech company tomorrow and am wondering if there is any general advice the fine people in this bowl might have to offer.

What are the best ways to find tech creative roles? I’m currently on the agency side and find it very confusing to find roles that mirror or fit my current agency role on the tech side. Any tips on ho… more

I’m interviewing at Spotify right now. Anyone have first hand information on their work life balance?

What do y’all do about underestimated RSU withholdings? First time vesting and have a $20k tax bill despite a very reasonable estimation for withholdings. Was shocked. 😶

Is it lame to tell your dream company that they are your dream company if they call you up for an interview?

How do I make the jump from agency world to tech as a copywriter? Are there any major differences in the roles?

Is it typical for a pre-IPO company to have layoffs before going public? Or do you typically see layoffs after going public? Or no layoffs at all? Interviewing with a start-up that is looking to go pu… more

What would you say is the shortest acceptable (wouldn’t raise questions) tenure in tech?

how's is an employee's mental health viewed in bigger tech companies? i know taking mental health days is a pretty new concept for agencies (and honestly, i don't know if anyone actually d… more

Has anybody worked with HRBPs on HR-related issues/mediation/etc within a team? Can you share what role they play and how? Thank you 🙏

Any designers or ADs here make the jump from advertising/marketing to product? (and adjacently - from agency to in-house tech) Would love to hear about how you pivoted and any challenges/insights.

I have an interview for Spotify’s NYC marketing team next week. Role requires 8 years experience and is within their ad division. What’s a reasonable salary to ask? $150K?

I work in legacy tech now and… more

Hello!
I’m actively hiring talented illustrator-designers for 1 Visual Design role & 1 Brand Design role - both full-time, remote-friendly. Job links in the comments!

The roles are @ Segment, a B2… more

Hello! I’m new on this bowl 👋

I work at M1, a fintech startup in Chicago. I’m hiring copywriters for my team, anyone here interested or know someone who may be? I’ve already put out a couple offers th… more

Do you see yourself going back agency side?

In the final rounds of a mature start-up looking at IPO in 12-24 mo. Entire comp won’t equal my current base but would hope for potential stock bump later. I’m pretty done with my large holding compa… more

Are designers being given design tests during interviews these days?

Which tech companies do you think are putting out the most innovative, groundbreaking, marketing campaigns? My business unit is likely going to be sold off, and I’m starting to think about exit oppo… more

Does anybody work with illustrator/designer hybrids? How common is this? I’m about to hire and am ideally looking for a fantastic super-hybrid. Curious how likely i am to find one (obviously with the … more

What the average salary for a marketing manager with 8-10 years experience working at a Heath/wellness startup in SF?

Hello! Just reposting it here, is there someone from Google Brand Studio willing to look at my stuff for feedback to see what it takes to get hired there? Thanks in advance!

If you could work at any other tech company other than your own (with your ideal role) where would you want to work?

Those in the Bay Area, what’s your title & total comp breakdown between base salary & stocks? And is it expected to change if you move outside the bay? I can start ⤵️

What are some tech companies with a great in-house design + creative culture?

We were halfway through designing an epic billboard for a powerful campaign when we got acquired. Now they want our billboard to service their brand, not ours and our whole campaign + billboard concep… more

Anybody have experience navigating HR inside a big tech company? Specifically around reporting an abusive manager. Any tips or advice?

any of you pick up freelance work on the side? how do you find it if not via LinkedIn?

feeling uninspired and unfulfilled — thinking about going back to agency because I’m bored and not feeling challenged. am I an idiot for even considering leaving equity + bonus? is the grass always gr… more

Creatives in tech, curious how many of you are brand design creatives vs. ad creatives? Also curious if you feel there’s an advantage to specializing in one vs the other