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I just got a call about a position at KPMG to be a Creative Writer that is part of advisory in a new “creative pod.” They say it’s cross functional, a part of consulting, and client facing, but it’s labeled as a creative writer? Not sure if this is a job I should take because on paper it looks like a demotion. Anyone have more insights into this role? Does anyone know why it’s labeled as “creative writer” and not just an analyst since its cross-functional?

I am a lawyer (based in the UK) and have been practising for 15+ years (financial services/banking). I love being a lawyer but I would also love to do something more creative or more independent. Has anyone moved from law into another role or has anyone done something more creative alongside their full time legal career? I’m feeling a bit stuck!

What does a creative resource manager do? I just got hired at a big agency. I met my team, including my partner and my CD & ECD, who hired me. But later in the day someone stop by at my desk & said he is a creative resource manager & my supervisor who gives me assignments & approve my time offs. During my hiring process & orientation day everyone said my CD is my supervisor who assign me projects & approve my time offs. Did he do a Power move on me? I will be nice but didn’t like the attitude!

Looking for opportunities outside of my current role. Looking for a creative role to use my design skills. Contact me with any suggestions.

Thoughts on going in-house for a high level creative role? I’ve only worked at agencies and generally like it, but curious to hear of anyone esp at ECD/VP creative level who did the switch. For a well known brand, does cool stuff and would offer a good comp package.

Hi! First post here! Is anyone familiar with a company called “Buckle?” I was offered a position as creative director but not sure…it’s giving me A&F 2012 vibes….

My book is just spec and side projects. I’m trying to get a new junior-to-mid role because I’ve gotten nothing good produced where I’m at, and I have zero faith this will change if I stick around.

I’m asked for work samples from recruiters and CDs even though I make clear that what I’ve done doesn’t reflect who I am as a creative. Think CRM/DM/B2B stuff. They insist on it, and I never hear back afterwards.

Not sure what to do. Almost feel like I’d be better off erasing my agency experience.

Need advice 😓 I spent the past couple of years in a creative strategist / copywriter hybrid role. It’s been super interesting but I’ve heard that the “hybrid creative” is kinda played out. How would you navigate searching for your next role?

Hi! I found a research strategy role at a large agency in SF but I’m scared I won’t get to be creative. Does anyone have experience with moving between brand and research strategy? Can you offer some advice?

Month 2 in an in-house ECD role. I’m responsible for all work for my company but I have amazing creative agencies making the work. My job is the make sure strategy and creative approach are on point and then shepherd the work. And to find ways to bring everyone together to collaborate. It’s weird to not be the pure creative person but so far finding lots of joy in it. Just want creatives to know there are lots of new opportunities beyond typical creative roles. And there’s great money in it.

Currently in media planning at a media agency, but want to be in brand planning/strategy at a creative agency.

Is it worth applying for a strategy role in the pharma/health side of a creative agency? Or would that limit future prospects?

Hi friends! I'm relatively new at an awards competition company. I just found out my boss is leaving to pursue a creative director role somewhere else. I still have a lot to learn in this position but I'm confident that I can step up to the plate and fill in where my boss left off. However, I'm not so sure the rest of my team shares that same confidence in me... Any advice/tips on how I can really prove myself to people/company?

Looking for a friend | Any top creative agencies hiring remote creative positions? (Sr. Copywriter, specifically)

ideaForge technology is Hiring!

We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our marketing department.

1. An applied understanding of basic marketing principles
2. Social media marketing + content (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
3. Creative problem-solving skills
4. Assist with marketing campaigns & events

Add on: 
Basic photography, image, and video editing, and graphic design skills

You can reach out to me to know more about this opportunity

Job Location: Navi Mumbai

ideaForge technology is Hiring!

We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our marketing department.

1. An applied understanding of basic marketing principles
2. Social media marketing + content (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
3. Creative problem-solving skills
4. Assist with marketing campaigns & events

Add on: 
Basic photography, image, and video editing, and graphic design skills

You can reach out to me to know more about this opportunity

Job Location: Navi Mumbai

Hey all, anyone know of agencies hiring entry level recruiters for the start of 2022? I have a background in marketing, and really enjoy the creative side of the business. I think I would be really good at creative recruiting. Thanks!

I’m hiring a paralegal in Q1. I know its 1-3 months away but the company is unique so I want to start some conversations. well funded start-up in AI SW/HW. Founded by a bunch of Google folks (all who are smarter than me), male engineer -heavy company but I am committed to improving our D&I numbers. We are a fully remote company. I need a creative, solutions first person with some legal or tech experience. Must be able to challenge the norm & be flexible- it’s the foundation Of company!

LOs Angeles ACD (10+ experience) rate? The role actually will require some creative direction.

Does anyone work in design thinking at their company? I would love a more creative role that the role I am in now.
I don’t have a technical design background but would love to work in design thinking and innovation in a more project management type of role. Any tips?

Imagine hiring someone to paint your house. The painting company sends their planners and accountants and social media managers to you with the painter. They tell the painter, THE ONE TRAINED AND HIRED TO PAINT, that, "the team had some thoughts." They proceed to absolutely wreck your shit. Then they blame the painter when you don't like it.
Apply that same metaphor to any job. You down to let the hospital manager give some thoughts on your surgery?
"cReaTivE iS nOt a DeParTmENt"

I had a really weird interview for Creative Director today.

It’s a small startup. HR interviewed me and asked all the hard hitting questions (how do you get design inspiration, how do you deal with design roadblocks, what sets you apart for this role?) which I thought was odd for a screening interview.

They made some affirmative noises then said the next step would be a design test (one pager) which I would present to a panel of interviewers including the CMO.
Anyone else think this is odd?

I had a really weird interview for Creative Director today.

It’s a small startup. HR interviewed me and asked all the hard hitting questions (how do you get design inspiration, how do you deal with design roadblocks, what sets you apart for this role?) which I thought was odd for a screening interview.

They made some affirmative noises then said the next step would be a design test (one pager) which I would present to a panel of interviewers including the CMO.
Anyone else think this is odd?

Can anyone advise salary on a Creative Lead role in London? It’s tech (in-house) and comes with RSUs, another number I have no idea about.

I started a job at a startup right after Labor Day. Was told the Friday before Thanksgiving that it was ending at the end of November (due to some internal politics that had to be figured out, they decided to get rid of my new role)

I don’t want to job hunt again, after just starting a new role and am debating freelancing. Has anyone made a successful career by freelancing in non-creative roles? Specifically digital strategy & analytics.

Hey!
I have a call with Facebook for creative strategist position in London office.
Since I'm not from UK and I don't have a clue about how much salary I should expect - I have 10+ YOE.

Would anyone has an opinion?

How do you interpret “Years of experience“ in salary surveys and reports?
Here’s an example. Does a Creative Director with 7+ yrs of experience have 7+ yrs in the role of a Creative Director? Or does that 7 yrs include their work as a Senior Designer?

A big tech/creative conundrum!

Copywriter w/ a decade of big name agency work, few awards but no lions or pencils. Making decent salary and decent work. Fairly happy but worried about balancing kids/money/work next year.

Have a great offer for a copy role at Facebook (salary, benefits and stock are amazing and way above what I could ever earn at an agency).

Would this effectively be my forever exit from the agency world? Ive heard once you leave you can’t come back. Any experience with this?

Question: does anyone have experience going from a creative at an ad agency to a more marketing/strategy role at a company, specifically in the entertainment industry? Been curious about how to make that career shift happen.

Anyone looking for a project manager?

Looking for a role that would interface with Account, Creative & Production teams to help execute ad campaigns & monitor KPIs/insights.

about me:
-Big4 Consulting xp
-Finance UG
-Creative portfolio
-Digital marketing xp (eCom)

ANY insight/feedback would be helpful. DM me!

I'm working at an agency that doesn't have the ACD role. On paper that means I'm a Sr. Creative. That said I was an ACD at my previous agency, I'm being paid like an ACD now, and the role is that of an ACD. If/when I leave how unethical is it to say I was an ACD here - just for the sake of optics on LinkedIn/elsewhere.

I'm looking for a new role at places similar to VSA Partners or Mother Design. Does anyone have experience at those places or similar and what appeals to them in a successful creative. I have 7 years experience and I'm mid-level to senior in my career.

Baldwin& is hiring a creative team in Raleigh/Durham. Apply on their site

Got two offers. A project manager position at a creative agency and a Fintech company. Pay level -creative agency pays only $2000 less but Fintech company clearly states it's a mid senior project manager role whereas the creative agency role doesn't. Does one position look better on resume for next role or it doesn't matter as job and salary is the same. Creative agency will always be fully remote which is nice to reduce daycare and commute and Fintech maybe hybrid once things open up more.

How do y’all deal with imposter syndrome? I’ve been job hunting for my first Junior role and it’s so damn depressing never getting replies or any leads. It’s starting to make me question my book and myself. I’ve always been creative and don’t think I’d want to do any kind of work that doesn’t fulfill my weird creative side. Happy Friday!

JOBS! Come work on fun beer clients with our expanding in-house creative team. We do 40% social and 60% everything else, with potential to make some great portfolio-worthy work. We go into the office 3 times a week (might not have to if you are mid level) and our team is hilarious.

We’re hiring:
Senior Copywriter
Senior Art Director
Mid-level Art Director
Creative Resource Manager

DM me your book/questions!

Interviewing with a FAANG for an ACD/Creative Lead position and trying to wrap my head around salary negotiations. What are people making at similar tech companies with 6-8 years of experience (base salary and total comp)?