Designers

How many years did you spend at an entry-level role before you felt competent for a leadership role like art director or head of design? I've spent 4.5 years as a graphic designer, and I kinda fee… more

The $1,000 Render Is Dead

There was a time when a single architectural render cost $1,000, took three days, and four figures. I remember waiting four hours for a test render—another four for a small change, tomorr… more

Do you get to finish working on your creatives within the work hours, or do you always find yourself taking them back home? I'm the kind of person who'd rather sit in the office till it's … more

Is the industry in PDX just nonexistent aside from Nike? I've been looking for a job in Portland for over a year now as I'd like to make a move out there and I feel like there's no jobs ev… more

Do you enjoy all the automation and new built-in AI tools in Photoshop? I sometimes use it when I'm really short on time, but other times, when I don't need to rush it, I still catch myself th… more

Is it not normal to give a 43-year-old a job in design? I can't help but think this has something to do with ageism, because I'm overqualified for every job I've interviewed for, happy wit… more

Any other sites like Steep? Looking for inspo for performance ads

Whoever works on Apple TV/Roku/Firestick/Google TV/Samsung: I can’t easily tell whether content will take only 2 hours of my time (a movie) or over 2 months of my time (a TV series) until I select the… more

Sunday evening, trying to chill, and I'm over here breaking down the kerning on menu boards at a restaurant. My date is not impressed. lol! Anyone else completely unable to turn off the design ana… more

Hi!
I’m a UX designer looking to focus on UX research, but I haven’t had much hands-on experience yet. I’m eager to join a team to learn the full research process, from data collection to analysis and documentation.
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For those who are looking for work as a Designer, what kind of work are you doing in the meantime?

I'm 55 and not in the greatest physical shape. Unemployment is about to run out and not sure what I can do. <… more

I guess I didn't realize how much I depended on music until I lost all my playlists a few days ago. Without it, I'm constantly distracted and getting nothing done. Silence kills my focus and p… more

not even temporary design jobs want me, what do you call that?

I used to be one of the top designers in my company, but after my manager was replaced, my work was often overlook intentionally or dismissed while others were praised despite lacking basic skills and… more

I've been self-learning UX/UI for 2 years and working on my portfolio, but I'm getting pretty down about it. I can't find any entry-level jobs - they all want experience. Freelancing doesn… more

I’m leading two big launches, and the schedule is brutal. I’m at that point where I’m staring at a blank screen, and nothing is happening. How do y'all stay sharp and creative when you’re mentally… more

Hi, I’m looking for a senior Brand / Visual Designer to build a full visual identity for an eyewear brand.
Fashion- and culture-led.
Not interested in template-driven / Canva aesthetics or corporate branding.
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After losing half our designers to layoffs last month, everyone seems deflated, and the energy in the studio is just gone. If you've been through something similar and left to pick up the pieces, … more

Hello Designers 👋

I’m Chiamaka, a web and UI/UX designer with experience creating responsive, conversion-focused websites. I’m happy to be part of this community and looking forward to learning, sharing insights,… more

After just one month at my new agency job, the boss has already stated that my work is merely mediocre. I'm essentially flying blind, though, because they never really explained their workflow. Wh… more

How are other product designers fairing when it comes to their job search? I've applied to over 350 jobs since I was laid off last year and have only had 10 interviews thus far. I've made it t… more

My project has recently become a design by committee. I started with just one point of contact, but now three more supervisors are coming in with completely different perspectives. I'm trying to p… more

I have 1 year of experience but no degree. I'm unemployed, so getting desperate for work. I've been getting to the assignment stage of interviews, spending hours on them, and receiving no feed… more

I’ve been approached by a small agency that requires a design “test” to join their freelance roster. Unlike past tests I’ve done, this one asks for a near-complete visual identity for a real client within 1–2 day… more

After years of working for myself, I’m interviewing for a full-time design job. The biggest hurdle for me is the mental shift - going from ten clients to one boss. I’m so used to my autonomy... how do… more

With a degree in game design and production, I specialise as a 3D animator. My experience is in unreal engine, blender and Adobe premiere pro.

What I'm looking for:
- Gaming company
- Animation company

Salary … more

I'm a graphic designer and have a client who's been paying me hourly rate (100/hr) for maintenance-type creative projects. They're opening a small event space and want me to develop brand … more

I’m at a small agency where the culture is basically "stay late every night." I’m the only one who wants normal hours, and I feel super guilty every time I log off at 6. I don’t want to look… more

Happy New Year, everyone!

I’m pursuing a new career in interior design and am eager to gain hands-on experience through volunteer opportunities or internships. I’d love the chance to learn from professionals, contribute where… more

I'm I the only one that used volunteering works to build up my first experiences 😀

Curious to hear what others are doing, do you add a cover letter or leave the field blank when applying for a role?

If you are using a cover letter, do you have a template where you replace a paragraph to be rele… more

Someone reached out for a big design role (unsolicited), but they're insisting on a text-only interview. Last time I fell for this, I spent all day texting back and forth just to be ghosted. I’m d… more

As designers, it’s easy to focus only on visuals—but long-term growth comes from problem-solving and consistency.

From my experience working with international clients, strong design comes from understanding brand… more

Hi! I’m a NYC graphic designer/Creative Director with 10+ years of experience, currently underpaid at a small company and feeling stuck. I’m a one-person creative team with a strong, entertainment-foc… more