Thinking of making a move from advertising to a tech company, any tips/advice/thought? Was also wondering if waiting to be more senior would make more sense?

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I just switched last year and I’d say it’s better to learn agency side. Faster pace, more briefs and exposure to a multitude of clients. We have not one single junior on our team, and I think they would have had a harder time without the know-how and experience of how to protect work and navigate the process. Not a lot of hand holding.

That said, I’m way happier and it’s an improvement from agencies in every possible way.

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My experience with startups is there are not a lot of mid level roles. Lots of senior positions and entry positions for marketers/design/etc. more seniority definitely would help.

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There is no time like the present. Being senior will be harder (fewer roles). Go now!!!

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What role are you in?

Moving to Sr Art Director at the end of the month

Yeah that makes a lot of sense, thank you

Well I definitely don’t consider myself junior, I was wondering if I should wait to be ready for an ACD title before making the move. Thank you for sharing!

ACD @ an agency < ACD @ tech/client

In what way? Skills? Salary?

They're not mesaasured the same way. An ACD at agency might require 6-8 yrs of exp and make $135k-165k and may or may not oversee people. If so, they typically over see up to 4 creatives. An ACD or Creative Lead, Design Lead, Design Manager (usually they're not copy roles) at a Tech company over sees an entire team and requires 12+ yrs of experience and can make anywhere from $165k+. This is just my knowledge, as I'm sure others might have different insight.

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