Advice for someone in production wanting to move towards a jr AD or CD role?

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That’s how I got into creative. Best way? Ask! Tell a CD and your boss that you’d like to move more towards creative. If you’re working in a supportive environment, they’ll give you a shot. If they gatekeep creative, then consider moving.

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Thanks! As it turns out after talking they’re not really supportive & toxic environment so currently looking elsewhere.

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Jr AD is lightyears away from CD. Obviously you need to start bottom of the totem pole. But I assume you know that...

With that said, you need to take portfolio classes in order to compete for those jobs.

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I believe you mean CW not CD?

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