Just starting an AD role & the designers in my team aren’t great (they’re my direct reports). Where do I start in improving their skills & having them implement good design? Build them a style guide?

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For me, I just try to include as many references as I can along with art direction when I have the same issue.

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If they are reporting to you then you must be a designer/art Director with great design skills as well as art direction skills so you can give detailed and specific design feedback. Don’t just say “I don’t like it” or “it’s not working”. Print it out and sit down with them and nicely show what is wrong with it. Same way teachers teach in schools and good CDs help their teams get better

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Hire new designers?

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Bloody copywriters.

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Teach with every change you make. Explain why you’re doing something. Tell them Why you’re fixing it.

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Direct them better. Some designers need more handholding than others. But do not fall into the trap of micromanaging. Always expect the execution to vary from what you had in your head.

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Will request you guys for your feedback.

Thanks in advance

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Hello! Hope all is well. I am inquiring referrals for Microsoft, LinkedIn and Google. I have over 5 years of Executive Administration Assistant experience supporting a director, 12 sales center managers, and leadership. Looking to add value to a company who appreciates their employees! I look forward towards your assistance. Have a wonderful weekend!

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