I applied for a FT position as an email designer. I have provided numerous examples of past emailers I have designed. Company still wants me to design 2 emailers for a client they currently have as a design test (initially they asked for 4!). Is this a red flag? Should I refuse to do the test?

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A test for an existing client is free work. I’d offer to do it as a freelance project. Tell them you’re very excited, but don’t offer your services for free.

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Tell them you would be willing to do the tests based on a non-client.

Also, ask them what they expect to see on the test you perform now vs what they see in a portfolio.

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If you choose to go along w/ it make sure you put a footnote at the bottom of every page saying something to the effect of “designs may not be used unless [your name] is contracted.”

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Offer to provide existing samples that demonstrate the skill. Do not do the free work for one of their clients it's a huge red flag.

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What is an email designer

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A person who designs emails with provided copy and either works with existing graphics or creates new ones based on need / concept.

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@OP what was the end result?

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