Does ACD suck this much everywhere else. I’m at a small shop. Im expected to “ lead” but not with my opinions, those still aren’t being heard. I feel more like a middleman than a creative. Just relaying and making whatever the CDs and ECDs want to do happen.

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It’s the toughest role in creative. You’re expected to lead AND do the work w/o the proper financial compensation.

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Welcome to my world

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Exactly what ACD1 said.

The good news is you’re on the path to be a CD which comes with its own set of challenges. To date though, I think being an ACD was one of the toughest roles I’ve had.

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Came here to co-sign on what everyone has said. It’s a love/hate relationship because you’ve earned the right get your hands dirty and lead on some of the best creative opportunities but it’s also such an exhausting grind. As a CD for a while now there are definitely times I miss actually doing the work vs guiding it.

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You hit the nail on the head there. Its not just you, ACD is always a tough middleman role that sucks everywhere in my experience.

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Yup, but a good CD/ECD makes a big difference. They will champion you and let you take the lead, trusting you to make AND represent the work without being micromanage-y.

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