For ADs who jumped client side, is work life balance really better for this role specifically? I hear all these dreamy stories of how much better it is but I still keep seeing that stupid bullet point in those roles, “thrives under pressure” “works well in fast paced environments” That doesn’t sound better. That’s what I have to do now. Wanting to make the jump but if it’s just more of the same for art directors not sure if that’s worth the shift. Any AD input would be great 🙏❤️

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Yes, absolutely. I’ve found that the most important difference is that your employer is no longer selling your creative work to a client as a product, which greatly reduces the pressure on creatives. Coming from agencies, I’ve found this to mean an emphasis on “good” above “fast”. Highly recommend making the switch!

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Thank you for the input!

Client side would be great if you can work remotely. I worked in house a few years ago and the hours were good, work was easy, pay was OK, but the corporate culture was stifling. They enforced business casual attire and were highly process driven. The biggest problem was that I worked in a creative department run by corporate execs who didn’t have a real grasp on what we did and didn’t hire competent creative leadership.

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I’m brand side- I started out life in a shit agency and we were abused within an inch of our lives.

There ain’t nothing fast-paced about my brand side work. Our launches are usually measured in months. I do an average of 20hrs of actual design work a week.

It’s easy. But the work will make you want to tear your face off. I started

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Yah. The issue isn’t “is it easier” - the issue is where is the opportunity for growth and on work that you’re proud of and is inspiring.

On the AD side agency side , 5 years.

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