I’m a designer trying to be an art director.(for a change of pace) I’m not sure I want to do creative things at all anymore though. Has anyone here switched to a non-creative role, job, or career?

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Is it normal that being in the same position I get paid less than my partner? Even if I brought her into the agency? She has more experience but imo we’re both in the same creative/thinking level.

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We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

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I had a very successful video interview with the CD for a permalancing me position and I’m going in today today to meet the team. However, they’d like me to complete a creative exercise (cont)

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Heard there’s a bro culture and long hours. They’re hiring but concerned Momentum won’t be a fit for a working mom creative. Who has insight into the vibe there?

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Got an offer for “Marketing Director” position. I’d like to negotiate to something more like “Creative + Marketing role” so I don’t fall too much from where I am. Any thoughts on good title?

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Advice pls - On a v. toxic team, miss being a CD, have an opp from a small tech platform in creative strategy. Worth it or should I aim for a true ad creative role? More potential in tech or agency?

Could advertising be a possible exit for strategy consultants? Need something creative that pays well. Anyone know any well-paying firms?

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Our creative department is hiring. If you're interested, DM me your book.

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Hi fish! I'm looking for an AP role at creative agency, production, or development shop. I have experience in production, post, and development. I would love to grow and continue to hone my skills :)

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Karen what is the creative best work of your career? What work propelled you to your current role?

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Any fishes know if there are any creative technologist roles in the area? I have a friend who'd be great for it but I'm not sure which--if any--agencies here have that type of role

I really want to work at Square and saw they're hiring a bunch of creative positions. Anyone know the right recruiter to talk to?

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What does a Creative Strategist role mean at Facebook? I’ve noticed that a lot of creatives who move over to Facebook, take on that title. Is that just what Facebook calls CDs/creatives?

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I’ve just started a new agency at Havas. It’s a digital design and strategy shop, and is a 50-50 joint venture between Havas Health and Havas Creative. We’re winning and I’m hiring! Details below.

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For senior art-side leadership:

What are the main reasons mid-level creative applicants with sufficient overall (maybe not industry) experience for the role are passed on prior to a phone screening?

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Looking to pivot out of Software Implementation. Want to find a role that’s more creative, cross-functional, with pitch-like client facing. Any ideas?

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Have 2 openings (brand side) on my team for iconic fashion brand. Role 1) Senior Copywriter + Role 2) Creative Manager w/ some conceptual/social chops. Hit me up w/ your portfolio links if interested.

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How do you go about reaching out to a creative director on linkedin? Is it okay to ask for a portfolio review, even if you’re clearly reaching out because they’re hiring?

Question for 2020 summit:
Is there ever a perfect time to switch your role in an agency (Strat to account, account to creative etc.)? Or do you have to start from the ground up?

I’ve been thinking about relocating and also leaving my creative role for a less creative 9-5 because I’m burnt out (I also do freelance creative work on the side). I just haven’t felt inspired (cont)

Is there a role at places with in house creative for account managers (spotify, starbucks, etc)? or just a traditional brand manager role?

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I am sick of networks pretending to be 50/50 but hiring just men in C suite creative positions. “Let’s promote men and then hire women to work under them, that will change the ratio.” 🖕

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How do you handle a boss (who isn’t a creative director but more in a marketing role) who is super nit picky and gives you the exact design they want executed? (More in comments)

I want a more creative job/role, but not sure what is out there because I’ve been siloed this far

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Exit Strategies for Creative Directors? Need some ideas.

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Hey! Any creative agencies or prod cos in NY hiring AP's or Producers?

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Long shot but anyone exit into a consumer insights role at a creative advertising agency?

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Associate Creative Director vs Associate Design Director. What are the differences in terms of responsibility, role within the ad agency, and how each role fit within the career path?

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Anyone else work in a partnership with their wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend

Do you think agency’s are bias against hiring creative couples?

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I left my Brand Marketing Manager role where I led strategy, creative, and media - is it possible to find in-house roles that let you do it all with 5yrs experience + proven success?

So here it goes. I graduated this past May from a traditional University that had a creative ad program. I have a decent book, but not at the level I want it be. I started a role 2 months ago at CONT

My team has no ACD/CD and no plans on hiring one. I feel like I’m not going to be able to grow without that level of creative leadership and my bosses don’t understand the need. What should I do?

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Project/Resource/Creative Ops Manager looking for a ft position in NYC. Thanks in advance for any leads.

If an agency is looking for a full-time creative, has anyone had any luck convincing the agency to hire you as a freelancer to fill the role?

Being considered for a senior role, need to negotiate pay. What’s a reasonable amount for a first time senior creative in Chicago?

Are there any agencies hiring creative teams? Open to lots of places :-)

Jeez guy, at least pretend to be open to hiring a creative your own age. 🙄

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Just received a gig email from Creative Circle for a freelance role at Amazon. WTH? Can’t Amazon get a creative recruiter?

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