Getting promoted to ACD in January. Best tips for managing the new role? Particularly interested in how to evaluate and give good visual/art direction feedback coming from copywriting background

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Can anyone tell me the difference between an ACD and VP ACD position? Recruiters seem so stuck on not throwing in the VP as a freebie.

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I have an interview tomorrow for a creative strategist position. I’m an ACD and before that an AD so this is a departure. Anyone made this shift before? What should I know?

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Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

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New to the LA market- what’s an average hourly rate for an ACD role? And should I negotiate an overtime rate if I know the agency works late often?

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Would happily take an ACD or Senior role depending on where and on what. Is there a good way to communicate this besides saying Senior Copywriter / ACD on LinkedIn?

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Chicago senior copywriter / ACD looking for a role where I can lead and grow!

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Pharma agency in New Jersey looking for copywriters from senior to ACD. Must have some pharma experience for senior roles. DM me for posting. There is an AD role posted too.

ACDs and CDs. What were the biggest learnings and adjustments for you when you made the jump from a creative to an ACD role

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What’s the going rate for a full-time ACD role in San Francisco? Proposed agency isn’t a global player but is large in size and has quite a bunch of new business.

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I’m hiring! Looking for a badass senior or ACD art/copy team, but will hire individually if awesome & don’t have a partner. FWIW lots of women leadership & just named one of the best places for moms.

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102k in Chicago for an ACD position. Yay or nay?

Anyone know a good recruiter in NYC for a senior level AD looking to move into an ACD/CD role?

Anyone hiring an ACD? I may be relocating here ‘cause my wife is accepting a position at Target. How many agencies are there?

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Recently made the jump from SAD to ACD. At my last agency I was sorta playing the role of managing others, but now that it’s official there is a whole bunch of new things to learn and take on. Advice?

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Dilemma: company in my dream category asked for my hourly rate. Role is mid-level, reporting to Sr. & ACD. I don’t want to price myself out but also don’t want to go too low. (Cont)

Questions to ask at an interview for an ACD role?

I work at a company that values visual design above all else (often to their detriment) from the exec to creative leadership. Because of this, I will never be considered for a ACD role. (Cont.)

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Hiring full time ACD at small agency on the east side in LA. Great team and solid relationships with clients. Pretty ideal gig, IMO. DM with your portfolios/ emails! $100k+ salary.

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Searching for a Senior writer/ACD role in NYC. Anyone hiring?

What’s the salary range for an ACD level role at Area 23/FCB Health?

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120K/yr as a first year ACD in NYC. Midsize agency. Promoted into the role. Too low?

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How much should for an ACD role in LA? What else should I be negotiating for?

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Anyone hiring ACD/writers in SF?

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who's hiring a Chicago ACD? I got one to sell. (me.)

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I’m an ACD interviewing for a CD role. How do agencies determine if an ACD can handle the CD position? In other words, what should I be prepared for/say?

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💸 What should I be asking for if I move to London, UK for an ACD position? Recruiters are giving me a very wide salary range. (Got international awards and 8+yrs exp)

What are your thoughts on Creatives taking a lower position title? I’ve seen some GCDs taking ACD jobs. And ACDs taking senior roles. Does it look bad on a resume? Red flag?

My partner and I are getting bumped up. However, my partner is a Sr atm and I’m a Jr but we basically function together in the same role. Is it possible that I negotiate for us to be bumped to ACD?

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Being offered a role at a reputable company that’s much higher than current level, with much higher salary, but not traditionally qualified. Equivalent to going from AD to ACD. Take it or leave it?

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Is it me or is the ACD role going the way of the dinosaur? Seems like Seniors are leveling up and CDs are leveling down.

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I saw a job posting on LinkedIn for an ACD position. In the requirements, they asked for someone who has already been an ACD at a large agency for two years. (Continued)

They hired an ACD CW to fill the role I was working towards. Spoke to management MONTHS ago about my intentions and ambition. No room for another ACD rn. Should I stay or go?

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Women of Advertising, would you take an ACD position after holding the CD position for a few years? Great agency and great leadership.

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About to have my third interview for an ACD role. It's been a while. Should I still bring hard copy resumes? Should I bring my laptop to take them through my work that we already talked through?

Considering freelance roles. What should I ask for in terms of hourly rate for a senior/ACD position? This is all new to me.

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Any agencies in Chicago hiring senior copywriters/acd writers?

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