I’m a designer trying to be an art director(for a change of pace). I’m not sure I want to do creative things at all anymore though. Has anyone here switched to a non-creative role, job, or career?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I became burned out after having been working for 15 years as a designer, art director, and ACD. Emotionally and creatively I was done so I went back to school and got a masters in urban studies. It was an amazing challenge and rejuvenated me creatively. Sometimes you have to step out of something for a while only to appreciate it later.

like

Love this. What are you doing with the new degree now?

likehelpful

Try joining a startup environment if you need room to explore and grow while keeping your resume in tact. I did that as my first job and quickly learned what I enjoyed about business.

like

The degree is a social science research degree that set me up for a PhD. There is a lot of overlap with branding and UX that I really enjoy and it was one of the reasons why I was hired by my agency. We have several government contracts and they've leveraged my education to win new clients.

I'd like to eventually work at a company that focuses on sustainable economics particularly with complimentary currencies. I'm a work in progress. 😁

like

Started as a creative and moved into strategy after a bunch of people quit all at once and I stepped in to fill a gap.

like

Try going in-house. If you have killer taste and are articulate when it comes to creative consulting and feedback, you will grow. You will learn more about being a marketer vs just a designer.

I understand your plight. I've done a lot of continuing education these past few years in UX to make me more marketable. It can be scary and overwhelming at first but also very interesting and exciting. There are a lot of programs out there that can give you the UX/UI basics and help you decide what path you want to take.

Related Posts

like

Hey fishes
I have an experience as product owner / business analyst of 2.8 years.
Can i get a job as product manager or is it too soon.
Like is there anyone who got simmilar role

All your thoughts and feedbacks are appreciated.
TIA

like

I am looking for a referral in Deloitte MTS practice. Let me know if anyone could help. Thank you.

like

Is RPA a bubble and will soon fade away? How much valuable is it as a skill set?

KPMG India In kgs, how long will it take to get promotion from associate consultant to consultant designation. KPMG India KPMG KGS

like

Hi All, just sharing what on mind to vent it out from my system. Maybe with this I could gain some insights and inspiration.
I have been working as a data scientist since 2018 & have been the bread winner. I have neither been under a proper mentor nor with a team of peers from my field to help me out. I was alone and confused. I have never really got the chance to prove myself which makes me all the more depressed. I'm not sure what to do with my future, indecisive and low on confidence.

like

Any consulting partners in Toronto interested in taking on a mentee? 6 YoE @ PwC, goal to make partner at a consulting firm (not necessarily my own). Would really value balanced external perspective! DM if interested thanks

like

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

like

Hi Fishes,

Please advise, How is F5 Professional services in terms of Learning, WLB , Growth and Benefits?

Thanks

like
like

Hi all I’m a certified Project manager and Scrum Master with 8+ years of healthcare experience and 3 plus years in Tech as a product manager with some 5 years in service designing. I really need a well compensating remote evening/ night shift position pls can anyone help or refer me? Thank you!

like

Any Ramboll fishes here!!
I need your help for a referral. I have the job I'd. Can anyone please help

like

And firms up in the Boston area know of hiring? I’ve been in DC/nyc my whole life and want to switch things up

vmware bangalore
does vmware give yearly hike? how much hike percentage?

current position - MTS3

like

Looking for a referral as Associate - Operational Support in Bain and Co , Delhi

like

Does any one know what is the salary offered for AVP Middle Office role in Citi Belfast Northern Ireland?

like

I was hired within the last year as a site supervisor. I did well my first few projects with the company. They asked if I’d be interested in transitioning into a construction manager role. I agreed. Now I still am the site supervisor on projects but I’m also doing all the construction manger duties on the project as well. Essentially 2 jobs for one salary. We have yearly reviews in December but no talks of raise have been discussed. Any help on approaching this to my boss?

like

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

like

Anyone is here who has recently switched technology to Salesforce?

like

I have cleared all the interviews for the HR Manager role at ICICI bank. I have a total of 6yrs exp with 1 yr as an HR. What CTC can I expect from ICICI? My current ctc is 12 LPA

like

More Posts

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

like

H! DM me if any male fish are interesting in connecting. Also here’s the age old ice breaker ASL : 31,f,New York (:
Ideally from the New York area

like

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

like

Does GDC have a reputation as a good place to work in BL?

like
like

Looking for a position in the ICU at Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, are there any recruiters out there?

like

I’m interested in pursuing cosmetic dermatology (possible Botox and laser treatment) for the first time. I’ve done a ton of research and the derm I’m most interested in going to charges a $150 consult fee but does NOT apply that cost to any treatments you get, whereas from my research it seems like derms in my city usually do apply the consult fee to the treatments. Would you pass on her due to that additional cost, or consider it worth it to see the derm you want to see?

like

Those who have owned a peloton for 6+ months. Do you still use it? Worth it?

likehelpful

Just curious

How many folks struggle with imposter syndrome?

likesmart

I’ve been weightlifting at my boyfriend’s home gym, but when I’m home I’m a bit scared about using sizable weight without a spot. What have you guys been doing regarding solo workouts? I go to a local gym, but I don’t know anyone there

like

My father had a sever case of Covid and he made it out successfully. I’m very grateful for this. Close to a year down the line, I’m finding that he is having severe memory loss issues and can’t remember significant details. Has anyone experienced or is experiencing this? How have y’all dealt with it?

like

What’s the average executive producer salary in NYC? Head of production? Glassdoor has Production heads and VPs beneath EPS.

like

Hi Guys,

I've received offer for the position of Data engineer from Fractal, Gartner and Dunnhumby.
Fractal - 13.5 LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 LPA
Gartner - 15 LPA
Any suggestions on which company should I join ? I've 2+ years of experience.

like

Can I get 22 loves please ?

likeupliftinghelpfulsmartfunny

Hi,

I have experience of 3+ years in HR recruitment and employee services....looking for any openings in HRBP associate role.

Please share any open positions that I can apply for.

Thanks and regards.

like

I'm a foreign national with a UK work visa, normally working in London. If I end up working from home outside the UK for 80-100% of the tax year does my UK tax rate change?

like

Any layoffs in Luxoft , will there be any difficulty for bench employees

like

Any good places to relax near Vegas, within a day or so drive? I'm taking a long road trip and ending there and want to relax somewhere before flying out. Ideally not more than $200 a night. Understand that it's the desert but thought maybe some good lakes or desert resorts nearby

like

I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

like

Additional Posts in Designers

Looking for tips for website design at a basic level. I focus on branding and printed materials so I created my website with weebly and I’d like to clean it up a bit!

like

Can we get a thread going of Senior Product Designer salaries.

I am currently a contractor and make $65/hr.

like

I want to put together a XD file with a whole bunch of helpful web and app components for other designers to just drag and drop. 1. Is this a waste of time due to the market being saturated? 2. Where do I sell it? 3. Is there anything I need to know first?

like

How can one transition from a Visual/graphic designer in marketing to a product designer? And what’s it like being a product designer w a visual design background? Will you completely leave behind the graphic design world or are you still wearing many hats and still fulfilling that design and creative buzz? What courses, or resources do you have to make that jump? Can my portfolio have made up projects for this? I feel like I’m starting all over in design school! Haha.

likehelpfulfunny

Any designers here experienced with the Masters program at UWash? Looking for testimonials since it's the most expensive option on my list right now (I do have cheaper options, considering all tho)

What are actionable items one should strive for when trying to grow as a designer after landing their first role? I hear a lot about ways to grow to land the first job but very little about how to improve after you know the basics.

like

How do you get used to someone looking over your shoulder and watch you design? It makes me so nervous

like

just got a full time graphic design job. is there any reason why using the work-provided adobe creative cloud account for personal use is a bad idea? like privacy or something? i’m thinking of canceling my personal subscription and saving some money.

like

Finally got my first role as a UX Designer! Extremely excited and wanted to thank everyone that helped me out with questions and input!

likeuplifting

Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

likeuplifting

Is $90k - $100k a reasonable salary range for a senior visual designer with 9 years of experience at a tech company? I’m seeing a lot of varying numbers, and trying to consider inflation as a possibility.

Anyone know any decent web developers that can quote for a project?

How many different projects would you show in your book? I’m redoing my portfolio and find it so hard to know what should make the cut...

like

Anyone at Nike? What’s the vibe?

like

Hi all
I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

like

Any book recommendations for soft skills at an agency/studio? For stuff like giving feedback, meetings, presentations, client interaction, etc.

like

I’m a graphic designer interviewing with a company. Is it normal to ask a potential candidate to redesign a 10 page brochure for their interview test? If not, any suggestions on how to proceed?

like

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

like

What’s a Photoshop habit/technique you know is frowned upon but you continue to do out of convenience? Mine is destructive editing by changing adjustments directly instead of using a new adjustment layer (but only for simple projects). 🤦🏻‍♀️

likefunny

My company is offering to pay for external learning (ie conferences, certifications, training etc) and I’m interested in growing my knowledge in branding. Are there any courses out there that y’all recommend?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal