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Got an interview on the cards for a designer position.. any tips on ace-ing the preliminary one? Much appreciated ❤️

What does a content strategist do? Is the role essentially that of a copywriter + planner?

I'm a senior in a decent independent agency. I've never won a Cannes but feel like I could potentially get one in next couple of years in current role. I've been offered a CD title at a different agency. They do good work too but neither have a record of international award winning work. I'm a bit conflicted. Would you stay somewhere for the work or move for the title?

Put my 2 week notice in last week, just received the following email from HR:
'Below is the Exit Interview form you’ll use and then submit prior to your Exit mtg with XXXXXXX – please put 30 mins of time on her calendar prior to your last day.'
I need to schedule my own exit interview?! They can suck it! Side note, the HR person they want me to schedule time with provided me grossly wrong info on number of sick days I had, when I had to take medical leave last year. Asshats.

Anyone with experience building a strategy process/department from zero? Got offered a senior strat role at an agency with no strategy or briefing process in place. Would the uphill battle be worth the jump and salary bump? I’m 1000% excited for the challenge, but a creative who used to work there had so many negative things to say from his experience...likely because there was no strategy in place.

Starting a new role as a strategist remotely in two weeks (coming off working at a diff agency for 4 years). Any tips on my first few weeks?

I’m in the running for a SCW position at a mid tier agency in NYC. I have 5-6 years of experience, with a solid book and some awards. What salary is fair to ask for? Thanks!

What was the signal that led you to leave your agency for a new role?

With this push for diversity, are there any other BIPOC that worry about getting a position not on your skill/merit but simply because you fill a quota/agenda? Even on LinkedIn I’ve seen recruiters post “looking for BIPOC creative to fill X role.” Wondering everyone’s thoughts on this

experience with WNW - working not working? both hiring from there and finding work? worth the fee?

Currently looking for a negotiator level position. I can DM you my resume upon request.

Thank you!

So I've been at a place that doesn't really believe in titles. I've risen the ranks and have been doing ACD work there for almost 3 years (winning pitches, overseeing juniors, etc..) with no promotion because the position doesn't exist. I feel like this is going to really hurt my chances at getting an ACD role somewhere else. Am I right to worry?

How would describe a creative directors role to a 6th graders classroom?

I started a job this past week and I haven’t had a lot of work at all! My position is new to the team too. Not much training has been going on, and they don’t seem to have a formal on boarding. I’m assuming this is normal? I’m not getting busy work so I guess that’s good, and I’m not being overworked. I’ve asked my supervisor if she needed help with anything on day 2 but i don’t want to continue to ask this question everyday.

Any advice ?

Awesome job alert 🚨 Hiring 1 designer, 4-5 years of experience. Full time. Great pay. Remote with option for office time later. Must be equal parts designer and illustrator and truly stellar at both. DM me your portfolio. 🙌

Had a few rounds of good interviews w an agency in a smaller market for a higher position. Before the final interview (with the ecd), the recruiter sends me a “cost of living” info packet, comparing my city (one of the five largest in the country) to this new, smaller city. What’s it mean?

Is it a good idea to go to ad school with intent to go straight in-house copywriting role after i graduate? Is this common/doable? I want to write but feel pessimistic about going to agency again bc media life has already killed me w insane work hours ☹️ pls help thank u

When reaching out to someone at an agency about working there (ignoring the application portal or if the job I want isn't actually listed) who should I contact? CD? ECD? CCO?
I've only worked at small shops with one to two CDs, so I'm not sure what the etiquette is here. I assume that a CCO would have the final hiring sign-off, but are they too high up for this stage of the process?
Help me Fishbowl, you're my only hope.

Was calculating my unemployment earnings for 2020. Clearly been given bad luck. $13,666.

On that note, who is hiring a Jr. Art Director and will offer me 66,613? 2021 needs to be my year. Got bills to pay, a place to live in and a career to build.

Trying to figure out what to do as a recent grad trying to break in. I got an offer for an Account Executive role at a big social media company, only catch is it’s through a contract agency. Another option would be to stay at a very small shop I’m at now where I like the work that I’m doing (strat based), or go for an account manger role at a mid sized agency. I’m interested in strat but I’m tempted by the opportunities that might open up after a year of experience in a big name contract role

There was a Google sheets a while back listing agencies that are hiring remotely, can someone repost it please? 🙏🙏

How much $$$ does your agency offer as a referral bonus for full time hires?

How bad does one need to suck to not even land a paid internship or jr. position within large or small markets over a years time?

I have a decent book. TV. Clever lines. Some press recognition. No major awards. (My agency hasn’t won a creative award in 10 plus years).

My favorite ideas die before clients, with clients, or during pitches. In my opinion, they are more conceptual, insightful, and representative of the irreverent work I want to make. Common problem.

I’m looking to move, hopefully a promo, but haven’t shown spec in years. Any recruiters/hiring managers/ECDs have a POV on including these ideas and how?

Question for a friend: Does anyone know what kind of role at an agency or client that would actually be able to calculate ROI?

Looks like hiring is taking off 🦠

Take a promo to become a CD at an agency or take a Designer position at a tech company? The money will be about the same after bonus and stocks.

Do you include your position and tag your agency in your social media bio? Why/Why not?

One of the most disheartening thing in this industry is to see people who are doing great work because they were given a break... when in a position to give others that break, deny it.

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 🙏

Company was restructured. My position got shifted from CD to Global CD, making me responsible for three global markets as oppor to the single one. Am I correct to ask for a contract update and pay increase as a result?

If you’re clearly not “linked” with an industry colleague on LinkedIn who may be a good fit for the role you posted, is it really a big deal to include your email or hello, at least a company email where applicants can submit to? Why say “DM me” when not everyone has Premium and where your post is likely being shared by your colleagues with - um - competent people you do not know?!

Alright that’s it. I gotta get the hell out of advertising. If anyone is hiring a bad designer with no digital chops whatsoever because I’ve been working on campaigns for 6 years HMU.