Starting to think of going off on my own to do brand, design, creative campaign consulting & freelance. Would love to get a sense for the demand out there of companies or teams looking to bring on very experienced creatives on a part time basis, to help build teams, brand strategy or rebrands, website redesigns, campaigns etc.

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

Bay Area freelance design lead here - the demand for experienced design consultants has been consistent and steady for me throughout the pandemic and even now as tech companies are laying people off. The "temporary" nature of freelance contracts, I think, is appealing to creative teams facing hiring freezes but still have goals and deadlines to meet.

like

Thanks! Super helpful insight.

like

Related Posts

i have an offer from fujitsu india. How much would be my take home salary@fujitsu Consulting India

Post Photo
like
like

How important is it to validate computer science engineers' university degrees in the USA? I have seen many employers that don’t require it when hiring, but probably some of them reject applicants because they got the degree abroad.

likesmart

Hello All,

I am interested in Estate Planning but have no experience. How do I break into this practice?
Located in NYC

being an auditor is the first job i’ve had in my career. always thought this was the path for me, but i absolutely hate it. i’m good at it and get great reviews, but i’m not happy most of the year...

like

Looking for a switch. Any leads?

like

Any suggestions for best way to organize and maintain notes from class visits and application prep? I have like a million notebooks and word documents it’s getting out of hand

like

Anyone else see the naked lady in the wheel chair at the clark/lake blue line stop this morning? Security doing nothing.

likefunny

My friend is looking for a boy frm Banglore, she is currently working there. Age 33. Working as Hr coordinator. Caste no issue. But should be kannadiga.

like

Any remote job openings for Scrum Master/documentation manager

like

Opinions on Denver Ad School/Creative Circus?

like

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone suggest good Sql playlist for advance level

like

Hello guys need help Publicis sapeint or Globant same ctc ,which one should I choose as per wlb or work life balance

like

Is this still active? I’m a 25F in NoVA. Open to chatting!

funny

Any advice for a parent returning to work after a long break to be with family? How do you start to fit into your old pace, team, leadership role? Honestly, I was considered a high performer and my biggest fear is I won't be able to return to that.

like

How are job opportunities in India after completing MS in finance from US.

like

Looking to hire a Project Manager in the LA office of our small independent agency (with big clients!). Work will involve shoots, retail and general branding/strategy - with hopefully one day some events back in there. DM for more details.

like

Finished the PBS Ken Burns 3 part doc on The US and the Holocaust. Wow... Everyone should watch it.

like

How many BTC do you own and roughly what % of your portfolio is it? (Serious) I’m curious of everyone’s risk tolerance

like

Anyone have recommendations on how to obtain a replacement jubilee bracelet?

I recently received a submariner as a gift, and want to swap the oyster bracelet for a jubilee. I know genuine Rolex bracelets are hard to get, so i am ok with a quality after market or replica.

Thanks in advance.

like

Additional Posts in Tech Creatives

Anyone here do web development with their iPad Pro + keyboard, GitHub, Jekyll, html, css, JavaScript and live local hosting?

If you do. Can you please recommend any tips on which terminals you use. I can’t find any free ones that support git. I am thinking about buying a terminal app, but don’t want to get one that is a dud so I’m all ears if u have experience before I spend the dough. Also jail breaking the iPad. anyone do it yet?? I am a bit scared- but have rooted plenty of androids

like

How much in RSUs is typically given at public tech companies (non-FAANG), over 4 years or whatever, for Creative Directors / essentially Head of Creative running a small department? I’ve mostly joined pre-IPO companies in the past. Trying to figure out what I should expect / negotiate for…

like

I’ve got interview round 3 (of I believe 6) with a big tech company tomorrow and am wondering if there is any general advice the fine people in this bowl might have to offer.

like

Any Pinterest creatives here? Can anyone share what it’s like?

like

Over agency life? We’re currently hiring a Creative Director for our Watson Health team. Healthcare experience preferred but not required. You would be responsible for some new brand work coming up on the horizon for exciting new launches. Great leadership time and no one works after 5 PM.

DM me if interested

like

Creatives in tech, curious how many of you are brand design creatives vs. ad creatives? Also curious if you feel there’s an advantage to specializing in one vs the other

like

Is Behance the best resource for a new online portfolio for someone in marketing?

like

Any experience with Twitter Next Lab? A little scared to take the step from agency to brand-side. Is the work typically less exciting?

like

What do y’all do about underestimated RSU withholdings? First time vesting and have a $20k tax bill despite a very reasonable estimation for withholdings. Was shocked. 😶

like

Any Apple referrals out there?

like

Anyone from Thumbtack Inc in here? What’s the culture like? Pay range for senior creatives?

like

Just curious, I got a friend graduation with a computer science degree in a week or two. He located in the NYC area. Any companies looking for fresh talent, straight out of college?

like
like

Can I get any referral for a java developer position, having more than 2 years of experience in microservices.

like

If you could choose a title would you rather pick Head of Brand or Creative Director? If salary and responsibilities were the same.

like

Any advice on virtual whiteboarding exercise interviews?

like

how's is an employee's mental health viewed in bigger tech companies? i know taking mental health days is a pretty new concept for agencies (and honestly, i don't know if anyone actually does given the culture) so i'm curious to hear if mental health is taken more seriously/with more empathy on the brand side

like

What's a good base salary to live comfortably in the San Jose area for a single person? Thinking about interviewing/moving out there from East coast but seeing the rents is giving me sticker shock.

like

Does anybody work with illustrator/designer hybrids? How common is this? I’m about to hire and am ideally looking for a fantastic super-hybrid. Curious how likely i am to find one (obviously with the right budget)

like

How common is it to get a signing bonus in tech. Does it depend on your level? If so, at what level?

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