Designers

Anyone know any good networking events for designers on the east coast? Specifically PA/NYC/NJ area?

Have any of you fellow Graphic Designers tried this Outlier thingy? (I have not.) Is it worth it? Cheers.

Hi all,
Seeking advice. I’ve been UE since Jan of 2024. This coming Jan will mark 2 years. Truth is, in that time all I did was build new skills, dug into new revolutionary tech, devised passive income… more

Has anyone heard of “AI for Developing Countries Forum” (AF.NET)?
They offered me a remote UI/UX position, but I can’t find their official LinkedIn or clear company info, and some sources flag them as suspic… more

Caution working for Microsoft or Meta, both companies treat design like second class citizens.
You're basically eye candy for abusive directors and engineers.

I've had "graphic designer" in every bio of mine for a while now. I've not landed a job yet, so do I just... change it to "wanna be graphic designer" or something? I mean, … more

I’m almost a full year after my graduation and I’m so done with this job market. I’m considering just giving up on graphic design entirely. I’m gonna go into the sandwich business and make novelty san… more

I've been subject to so many recruiter scams that I simply don't trust emails I get from any of them unless I've worked with them before. Doing the research to find out if they're legit is just ex… more

When applying for jobs do you submit a tailored version of your portfolio, or do you submit your website as is? Im noticing that a lot of hiring managers these days seem to be looking for a portfolio … more

Anyone else feel like interviewing in this market feel like a total humiliation ritual 🥲

Why do "Junior Graphic Designer" job posts still exist?? They all require the same experience and responsibilities as a seasoned Designer, yet they pay less. Adding "Junior" is jus… more

Over the past few years, I’ve been passionately designing digital experiences that are both user-friendly and visually engaging. I’ve worked on end-to-end projects, from initial research and wireframing to high-fidelity prot… more

Hi, recently joined a Venture Studio focused on the Future of Work.

I’m convinced designers shouldn’t polish the product at the end but sit at the start-up decision making table from day zero, co owning the problem, deciding … more

Is anyone feeling like they'd like to transition out of their industry but can't or don't know how to find what's next?

am curious how others handle this, so I wanted to ask for your thoughts. When recent graduates reach out through LinkedIn, how often do you reply to them?

I try to respond whenever I have time, but man… more

Graphic Designer weekly/monthly rate in Toronto with 10yrs exp, major brands in portfolio?
Well, originally an art director but I’m being hired for Graphic Designer cos of my design skills

Anyone else with a foot in multiple camps?

I've done product design, design strategy, research and product management and I'm uncertain what to do next.

I've gotten the sense that discover… more

Hello! I am wanting to start my own gig doing graphic design. I started a Fiverr account, but I'm only getting spam messages on there. I feel at a loss on how to get started. Does anyone have tips… more

Hi everyone i really wanna know something
Why there is no assosiate or entrylevel for ux/ui design ??? And if there is the pay veeeeeeeery low which can never pay for the expensice of the daily onsite jobs and ask outland-ish things
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Advice on how to deal with feeling so disillusioned with this field? Im lucky to have a secure job but the pay and professional growth isn't there. Any freelance opportunities become crickets, ive… more

Guess I should’ve gone to business school cause holy this market is probably partially to blame for my failing health.

When you complain about the job market and you get told to instead just career pivot. But your 23 and graduate 5 months ago and have no career to pivot.

Hello designers I had a question, for mock ups that are purely for a deck (I use google slides) what ppi should it be? 300 looks better but file size is always massive and my photoshop can’t handle so… more

Who else’s job hunt makes you want to remove every piece of creative work you’ve ever done from the internet, shred your portfolio and design books, and go work construction til you get back related h… more

It’s been almost a full year since graduation and despite having applied to almost every full time design position under the sun, no job. Barely even interviews. Anyone know the best site to do remote… more

Probably I sound like a broken record. These scammers are really upping their game. I looked up this individual (who contacted me on Sunday after 12 via LinkedIn messaging). Yes she has a profile, and… more

Anytime I'm asked if the interview can be recorded I say no. Is that bad? I don't want AI to mess up, or for people to have a permanent transcript of what I said. Does anyone else turn it down… more

How many creatives out there are lying on their resumes to be able to check off ALL the boxes for the requirements in job descriptions?

Job searchers, how are you doing? Its been a bleak couple of years for the creative job market, how are people hanging in? How are you navigating extended unemployment?

I’ve heard ghost writing for posts on LinkedIn is a big thing now. How do you all feel about that especially for professionals that are expected to have solid writing skills and communication skills?

Why have the various men at Meta who sexually harassed Kelly Stonelake been actively promoted.

Why does the company protect the sexual predators across the company both men and women.

And then they're the sam… more