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Hi! I’m making the move from Chicago to NYC in the next few months. Looking for an AD/Sr. AD role. Any advice, leads, connections? Open to both agency and in house! Very excited & very nervous 😊

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29 yo, restless pretty much from the start (3 jobs in). Looking for a new role but idk if I want to continue in this field (ad/marcom). Does anyone have experience or know of someone who (cont.)

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Any agencies in NYC hiring Sr. AD?
Thanks!

I’ve been offered a job at Salesforce SF for senior art director position. (I have 12 yrs of experience in advertising and in-house). I’ll also be relocating for this job. What would be a good salary?

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Ok straight out of ad school/internship at an A-list agency: is it better to take a job at a “lesser” shop where their work isnt great but they’re the only place hiring rn OR wait it out for better?

I’m about to be offered a FT position at a big agency that I’m interning @ now . I’m going to be offered either a jr AD role or AD role (most likely for a pharma client). What salary shd I ask for?

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I’m about to be offered a FT position at a big agency that I’m interning @ now . I’m going to be offered either a jr AD role or AD role (most likely for a pharma client). What salary shd I ask for?

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I’m about to be offered a FT position at a big agency that I’m interning @ now . I’m going to be offered either a jr AD role or AD role (most likely for a pharma client). What salary shd I ask for?

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I'm taking the leap from AS to AD, and taking a contact role at a new agency to do it. Good pay, good opportunity to do what I love, but taking some risks too.

Here's to hoping it all works out! 🤞

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Who’s hiring for mid level art director positions?

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Hiring Sr AD at independent shop in LA. DM me for details.

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Will starting at a pharma centered agency hinder my chances of being able to land a solid job in a good creative shop? Seems like no creative shops are hiring Jr. AD’s right now...

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Can anyone here shed light on switching from advertising (creative) into a marketing type role? Would it be as easy as just applying to a marketing shop rather than ad agency or what?

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What position/role/person within a creative agency is best to contact regarding ad design/format solutions? What is the preferred way you/they would like to be contacted/pitched with such a solution?

Hiring copywriting/AD interns for the fall and a designer full-time in the Weber DC office.

DM me if interested

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Prior/current experience: agencies for 3 years (Analytics -> CSM, not media planning), and am now an CSM at an ad tech firm. Do I have a shot on a full-time client-side position such as Sephora?

Prior/current experience: agencies for 3 years (Analytics -> AM roles), and am now an AM at an ad tech firm. Do I have a shot on a full-time client-side position such as Sephora?

What is the best way to pivot from a finance role (in an ad agency) to a strategy role?

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Anyone hiring for a Junior Art Director role?

Looking for Senior Art Director / ACD role or partners in NY, LA or SF. DM me for my book. If you have any leads or can help me to forward to your recruiter I’ll buy you a drink or coffee. 🙏

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When a recruiter reaches out to gush over your copywriting skills and offer you a Jr. Strategist role... but you’re an art director 🤦‍♀️

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Just starting an AD role & the designers in my team aren’t great (they’re my direct reports). Where do I start in improving their skills & having them implement good design? Build them a style guide?

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What would you consider appropriate interview attire for a Senior or Sup AD position? (female)

I have an opportunity for a Sr. Art director position in San Francisco. What would a comfortable living salary for the area, not just what the industry standard is or what agency’s are paying.

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I have an opportunity for an Sr. Art director position in San Francisco. Not considering industry standards or what agency’s are paying, just what would a comfortable living salary for the Bay Area.

What do you look for in hiring a junior AD? Portfolio-wise and person-wise? I’m midway through an internship and keeping my eye open.

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Been an AD for 3 years now and I feel like I deserve to get a senior title. Recently someone reached out to me for the same position, should I tell them I’m looking for a senior role instead? Or

Really interested in a brand role at client side. How do I approach without my team and group AD getting a clue?

Aiming for a junior AD role and wanted to know what I should keep in mind for a salary range? Will be at the same agency vs. jumping to a new agency, which I think is less of an advantage...

Do PE companies sponsor H1B? Currently in talks for PE Ops role ( upper middle market / Mega fund). Not sure how the LCA restrictions impact ad-hoc last min travel required for PE transactions.

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Interviewing for AD position at a small digital agency in Atlanta. Looking at various sources, salaries are all over the board and cost of living is rising. What’s a fair asking price?

How hard is it to get into teaching after a career in advertising? What role do you need to be? I’m almost ACD but I’m aging out. I’m not thinking ad school, I’d like to teach university. I have a BA

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Starting a new jr AD position straight out of school. Would I be able to negotiate for higher?

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Anyone know if Droga or Accenture are hiring brand consultants to bridge the void between their capabilities? Or is the intent that management consultant and Ad strategists somehow meet in the middle?

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Looking for a director / svp-level digital role. Have experience running social for a major US ad agency and a great resume. Anybody know of anything?

My first interview for an Art Director position is coming up. What type of questions should I expect? 👀

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Anyone looking for a new role? We are hiring:
Copywriter (NYC)
Sr AD/ACD (Chicago)
Brand Director (NYC)
Brand Director (SF)
Group Brand Director (SF)
Brand Manager (NYC)
Project Manager (NYC)

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Does a bachelors degree hold more value than graduating from a portfolio school like MAS with a good book when applying for an AD position?

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Our small shop in Toronto is hiring for the following roles :
Digital PM
Art Director/Designer
Jr Copywriter
Account Director
Creative Director
UX/UI Designer
Intermediate Full Stack Developer

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