WFH Freelancers

I just found out yesterday I was blacklisted from an agency. I applied for a remote role yesterday morning. I had a good feeling. Sure enough recruiter called me to interview. Said he loved my backgro… more

Has anyone worked with a Stagwell agency and done 1099?

Got cut a few months early from a gig while I was on vacation that was pre-approved before signing. Was told it wasn't performance based and client loved my work. Got along great with the team. I … more

I just got a mail from my insurance plan (which I bought through NYS marketplace last year) that there will be a ~12% price increase starting 2027, which will make it a close to $1,000 bill per month for me if I … more

I was doing the burn report and saw what my company is charging to the client and I’m getting 1/3 of that. Made me think maybe I should start independent consulting.. anyone have any insight on that?

Freelancers in formerly GCD-ish roles....do you actually make more as a freelancer? And if you do not what are the pros that keep you there? Flexibility? Autonomy? So tired of office life but my p… more

For those who have done 1099, have agencies required you to have business insurance? Anyone ever get denied a job for not having it? Did you just check yes and cross that bridge later??

Freelancers: what’s your daily or weekly rate for an ACD in NYC? Particularly at an in-house client side agency?

What’s the going rate these days for an ECD level freelancer? This would be for a job that’s a few months long. They asked me for my hourly rate, but I would rather do weekly or monthly. Do companies … more

Best recruiter you’ve worked with who focus on US-based freelance creatives for agencies? (Better if they have a niche of brand design) thanks in advance!

Been on a longish freelance gig and worked nearly every weekend. It’s fine because as a freelancer I’m getting paid for it but damn, it makes me never want to go full time ever again cos they ain’t no… more

How do you submit invoices? Just a random template?

Freelancers, how do you find your gigs?

Recently freelanced for a Publicis owned agency for one week and was subjected to a full background check, with past five years of employment, plus secondary and tertiary education. That seemed like a lot.

Now I’… more

Is anyone else slow AF? Last year I’ve been double and triple booked and this year just not feeling all too busy

If you’re a well-paid CD-level freelancer without a lot of 1099 this year, would you work a 3 month gig for $85/hr if you thought it would be easy-ish money? You have many other jobs, too.

Serious question because I’m currently FT and curious. How’s the freelance appetite for Product CDs with AI chops? Are shops typically using internal talent and getting by or are folks being brought i… more

Is this industry standard now? Just got this email from a place I freelance with, a few hours per week. It’s been net 30, which I thought was even too long of a wait.: “As part of our broader efforts … more

Freelancers, any good CA tax accountants you’d recommend?

how often do you check in with agency Talent Acquisition/recruiters?

Anybody work with We Are Rosie?

Do any of you worry about your books getting stale? Producing as a freelancer doesn’t happen often, and the best work in my book is already 5 or 6 years old.

Hi I'm a 2D concept artist with 8+ years of experience. Most of my professional work is private so my public portfolio is small compared to others. I have character sheets, silhouettes, thumbnails… more

Is it me or the freelance market is slower this year?

How do you handle vacation times with retainer clients? I have a client on monthly retainer and i'll be away for almost 2 weeks. I want to give them a heads up but not sure if I should mention any… more

Is it more challenging finding freelance as a solo copywriter as opposed to being part of a creative team?

I’ve only ever worked freelance with W2s, just talked to a company that would be 1099. How would I adjust my rate?

If a recruiter reached out to me saying that they’re looking for ADs to partner with solo CWs, do I assumed they’ve looked at my linkedin/portfolio and know that im a CD (I know how freelance works, I’m usually a… more

If you’re earning good freelance money, would you you ever go back to full time?

Any recs on a CPA who deals with s-corps?

Somewhat new to freelance. I got booked for a 2 month long gig at an hourly rate. Typically I bill and work 40 hours a week, but lately I have had more waiting time in between project stages. Should I… more

Agency keeps pushing the start date of a project the day of. can I put my foot down and make them pay me for that time? I turned down other jobs to take this but obviously I want to avoid getting cut.… more

For agency freelance when WFH is the expectation that you are online 9-5? Or just get the work done and attend all meetings? I sometimes have kids sports or a dr appt during the day but also frequentl… more

How flexible are you all in your day rate lately? Have been asked to go down to $800/day recently which is lower than I made like 10 years ago as a Sr Designer. I said no, but obviously other people a… more

How is everybody doing work-wise? It’s been a lot slower than usual the last couple months for me. Noticing a pattern of agencies checking avails but then going radio silent or filling the need intern… more

Welp, got laid off. It happens. I’m gonna get back to freelancing.

What are the rates for a senior copywriter? Mostly done above the line campaign work but also experienced with lower funnel deliverabl… more

Any recommendations for a good CPA in NYC?