Designers @ Ad Agencies (those of you whom have also worked at branding agencies):

Which did you like better? Contemplating jumping to a smaller boutique branding agency because commitment to craft.

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Always liked design firms better. Less money but that’s the only con compared to ad agencies. The biggest differentiator is accounts support rather than dictate in design firms.

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Oh yes if you’re new you will learn way more about craft in a boutique

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