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Junior here. Just graduated college and not too happy with my portfolio pieces. I know overall my portfolio needs so much work and it makes me upset that I’m in this position. I see so many fresh out of college from the same school i went to landing jr positions with amazing books. How? I feel like I didn’t really gain ad experience until my senior year of college. I feel so shitty and unqualified. Can anyone else relate? 😍😍😜😙

What salary should I ask for if I’m moving from mid to a senior AD role at a new agency in NYC?

Does Ad sales position gets H1B/Work visa in the US.?

Would you leave as a tax manager for a controller role at a smaller privately held company where you’d focus on internal controls, process improvement, and ad-hoc work? I haven’t gotten my raise yet at my firm but compared to my current comp it’s about a 20% increase. I also know the CFO. They claim it’ll set me up to get out of tax and also for future roles.

Would you leave as a tax manager for a controller role at a smaller privately held company where you’d focus on internal controls, process improvement, and ad-hoc work? I haven’t gotten my raise yet at my firm but compared to my current comp it’s about a 20% increase. I also know the CFO. They claim it’ll set me up to get out of tax and also for future roles.

Anywhere hiring JR or Midlevel AD in Chicago?

Applying for an S&O role. As a consultant, don’t have experience in the ad tech industry per say. How do I avoid sounding like an outsider?

What’s the typical TC for an AD role in BD / corporate strategy at small-mid sized biotechs? What’s the typical equity component?

How long approximately do you have to stay as an art director before applying for / being considered for a Senior AD position? Obvi I know that the work has to speak for it too.

Looking for Accenture info!
Interviewing at Accenture in two areas next week: Account Manager Creative and Brand Marketing and
Content Experience Manager at Accenture Interactive

The former sounds exactly like what I do now at an ad agency but on the in house agency team with Accenture being the “client”. Lots of execution work. The latter is more about answering RFPs for existing clients and developing some strategy and like 30% execution. I’m leaning toward the CEM role.
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Did you have trouble balancing between chasing better work/agencies and finding peace where you were at when you were new? I’ve been freelancing (at some great places) since ad school got out in March 2020 but am completely run ragged from the constant 24/7 job hunt and financial insecurity. Nothing really consistent. Just took an FT role at a small shop, hoping it’ll free some headspace but can’t let my mind rest. Still so obsessive about getting into a great place FT. Can’t turn it off.

Any general advice for a designer that is interviewing for an Art Director position?

Has anyone ever worked at Translation (Steve Stoute's ad agency)? I'm looking for relevant reviews/feedback. They reached out on LinkedIn for a role and I wanted to get insight on how the were as a company

Just got an approval on O1 visa extension.
Anyone hiring mid-level Art Director in NY?

Hi everyone!

I am a mid-level freelance graphic designer, 26y/o who has been working independently for the past 3 years. I’m interested in leveling up, either to a senior design role or art director role at a design agency and looking for feedback on my current website before reaching out to studios. Appreciate any suggestions or thoughts. THANK YOU

Went to school to be an art director but have found myself in a role that is more so hands on and production based and I really like it! Any suggestions on how to move more formally into the production world?

I graduated in May 2020 and found myself excepting a Junior Art Director position in Healthcare. I never saw myself in health but with many agencies having hiring freezes I decided to get some experience and save up some money in the meantime. Fast forward one year; I’ve added a new campaign to my website and I’m starting to apply to consumer agencies again. 
Any tips to help me make the transition? Any place to avoid? Who have you noticed is hiring again? Thanks in advance :)

I graduated in May 2020 and found myself excepting a Junior Art Director position in Healthcare. I never saw myself in health but with many agencies having hiring freezes I decided to get some experience and save up some money in the meantime. Fast forward one year; I’ve added a new campaign to my website and I’m starting to apply to consumer agencies again.
Any tips to help me make the transition? Any place to avoid? Who have you noticed is hiring again? Thanks in advance :)

Is S&E a hard role to break into? I'm probably an SM/AD level in industry, but all roles I see in industry advertised want director/senior director level, with 5+ years of direct experience.

How long did it take you to get into a senior position (e.g., senior strategist, senior art director, etc.)? Please include all years of experience including internships.

AD partner and I are applying for an in-house position in Chicago (remote). We have 7 years experience (4 with each other). What should our respective salaries be?

Hiring for a few positions at a full-service creative ad agency! If you’re in the Minneapolis area or looking to relocate, please reach out. Depending on the role, we may be open to remote work. Roles: Art director (2-4 yrs), copywriter (mid-sen. lvl), senior designer (4+yrs), media supervisor (mid-sen lvl).

I graduated a few weeks ago and accepted a role for an art direction internship at a good agency but not somewhere I love. They only gave me a day to sign the offer letter, so I did because I didn’t have other immediate options. But a few days later an agency I love reached out to me about a Jr. AD opening. I’ve now done 4 interviews and have another call next week. How bad will it be to pull out of the internship right as it’s starting if I get this offer for a full time job?

Looking for a Junior or Midlevel AD positions. 2 years agency experience. Ideally Chicago, but open remote. Anyone hiring?

I work at a small agency. I asked for a raise and was told you can get one in a few months if you do X,Y,Z but also keep in mind you make (on the low end of) what your position should make.

My question is—I wear many hats within my agency because we’re small and growing—So while I may be an art director, when needed I’m also a PA, or a production designer etc... SO shouldn’t my salary reflect that??

Any tips for an AD going into VP AD role?

Anyone hiring a Sr. AD or Sr. AD/CW partners in San Fran? I need to not be in Chicago anymore and ready for change!!! I need to get those creative juices and inspirations going again :p

Open to other west coast spots too :)

A few months ago I posted on here about wanting to use my advertising powers to make a difference, and asked for advice from you all about how to find an ad job in a climate change or green energy company.

Yesterday I accepted an offer, and in just a few weeks I will be client side in basically the perfect role for me. Soon I will be using digital to help put solar panels on roofs.

Thank you all for the advice, and thank you for helping me make a difference.

What are the differences and similarities of copywriting at an ad agency vs. a branding agency?
The reason I ask: I feel unfulfilled in my current role as a direct-response copywriter at a tech company and am thinking through next steps. I crave coming up with creative ideas and concepting with a close-knit team. I also appreciate brand strategy (I started as a junior strategist at an agency before realizing I belong on the other side of the brief).
Thanks in advance!!

How much should you be making as a mid-level AD with 2 years experience in that role in LA?

So I was offered a role in Strategy Consulting in after 2 years in Risk Consulting however, after 2 years I’ve only worked on Internal audit engagements few ad hocs such as updating risk register and the delegation of authority matrix.

Honestly speaking I am doing good and I am up for promotion in October however I am not fully enjoying my time but I fear that the move would not be a good and I can’t hit the ground running which scares me.

Any advice and past experiences in such career shit?

Would love to speak with anyone who made an exit from consulting shortly after reaching M. How did you think about the following?

1. What functional roles will you actually be good fit for? How does one really know? My resume of case work just confuses me tbh

2. What level should you / did you shoot for? Is AD a realistic goal?

3. What platform did you use to search for jobs? LinkedIn?

3. How did you shortlist your set of target companies?

4. How did you ultimately land the "right" job?

Does anyone at the Junior or mid-level here not aspire to be a creative director?

I was in a conversation with some coworkers today about the advertising career ladder. Whether from lack of desire or ability to manage others, not everybody will rise to CD level. Does anyone here want to stay a writer or art director your whole career instead of moving into a management position? And is that even possible without aging out or getting priced out?

Hi all! Looking for a mid-level Art Director/Designer (2-3 years experience) in Philly! This is a full-time role at an advertising agency. Though remote to start, must be interested in eventually being in Philly and must have some solid digital design chops (websites + digital activations). Anyone interested can DM me!

I was rejected for a strategy role at an advertising agency after 8 interviews because they felt I needed more agency experience. I’m in my 1st job post-undergrad doing in-house comms/mktg and currently getting my masters in Ad/PR. I’m dying to be in an agency setting. Does anyone have recommendations on how to showcase my skills, or build out “agency skills” while not being in an agency?

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 they don’t pay competitively haha.

Hiring for a Senior Media Specialist in LA or Chicago— looking for about a year of programmatic experience but SEM or paid social experience fine instead. Job link in comments, ok if you don’t meet all preferred requirements. Great job for someone who is data savvy, enjoys learning about the latest ad tech, and wants to take on some client facing responsibility.