Have you ever witnessed someone from accounts become an art director?

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I know of multiple copywriters. Haven’t heard of an AD.

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Not sure. Maybe it takes longer to master the digital tools needed to be an AD.

I have. They went back to school though. Copywriter is somewhat easier. I’ve seen a few people do it without going back to school but instead just putting together a sick portfolio and having an art director pal or two help polish things. Obviously, you’d have to start at the bottom again (jr copywriter) regardless of your account experience.

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If you already know the technical skills could be easier for you, but likely you’d have to redo your book to be more advertising centric if you want a gig as a jr AD.

If you know any jr copywriters looking for a partner, you could also try and slide in that way. Still need a decent portfolio though.

Make a fake campaign a week for 3 months, then keep the best 4-5. Ask some creative coworkers to give you feedback, polish it, and you’ll be in a pretty good spot.

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Kind of. I went from a shitty sales job in a different industry to hired art director in about a year and a half, with zero experience in concepting or design on day one.

Definitely possible and you should do it if you’ve already got some background. The money will come back.

Yes I have. She did bring it up the itch to switch to her supervisors about 1-2 years into her accounts career, who was supportive of her. She is now doing pretty well at an ACD level at a good shop.

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