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That sucks. Your CD or AD (whoever you report to) needs to be more of a mentor. Have a one on on with them.
I’ve had a conversation with my GCDs but it seems like the CD pairs are used to working by themselves, I also don’t have a partner and I’m worried it’s holding me back though I do write when I have to and contribute ideas. Maybe I need to talk to the CDs directly I guess..
I got laid off for this despite several concepts the client bought originating from myself. It could be someone at CD level isnt keen. Keep doing the work and save your receipts of reaching out to people and also reach out to HR for them to document before someone reaches out to them first. Something as simple as “Hi ‘name’ I’m looking to get pulled into projects more often for more billable work. WFH is creating a bit of communication distance. Do you have recommendations that I can implement so my team can benefit from my talents” The quicker you attack this, the less likely it can bite you.
@JAD OP: when you ARE in on the meetings and “are not acknowledged” but they are showing/sharing/talking about your work - interject and say, “Hey guys, I shared that yesterday for review but have one interesting concept/alternative that came to me an hour ago> Do you mind if I share my screen really quick and talk through it now since we are all together?....”
If this is well timed (and a decent concept/talking piece) it will be welcome. The idea of “being invited to speak or share” is lost on many people - try taking the screen every other meeting and flexing what you know is a valuable contribution.
*When showing your concept - it doesn’t hurt to give a nod to someone in the room and something they said that inspired you - something like, “This concept came to me when I remembered what ‘Aaron’ said in our last meeting: blah blah blah (repeat what they said verbatim)...if we tweaked that idea to relate to this context then we would have this xyz hybrid.”
* It is ok to reserve one of these “samples” for yourself to share when you send in your work for review (aka this concept doesn’t have to be from an hour before the meeting). Keep it in your pocket for when/if the opportunity presents itself. I often save alternative concepts that I “edited out” but still plugged into my own deck and have ready for the meeting. This is meeting prep 101. 😉 You always bring something to the meeting; even for concept meetings - bring research and cool samples that relate so you are always contributing.
Did I ghost write this? Because same
...is it too much if I just want to be included in brainstorming sessions too? Or is this expected of every junior?
Can you talk to the GCD and CCO again? Most creative leads I’ve worked with really appreciate ambitious people. Put time on their calendar and tell then you’re looking to get pulled in on any opportunity. Write down what you want to say so your thoughts re well organized. It may also be worth it to talk to your creative resourcer. They can often advocate for you or throw your name in the mix to be on projects when CDs might not think of you. You don’t even need to be officially assigned but just throw you a bone.
And learn your client. Seek out opportunities for them or ideas you can bring to the table. Even if the CDs ultimately kill it, they’ll see that you are working for it. You can do this!