Creative People’s Post

Looking for a remote job! Life has naturally led me to work in hospitality on special projects, small custom spaces that in some ways have required the same perspective and problem solving skills as creative projects. Always involving photography, the ability to see the big picture to make decisions. Graphic Design Event Branding Photography for Hospitality Development of handcrafted design products Personal photography projects Collaboration with other disciplines

I’ve seen some wild job titles out there, but “Social Media & Graphic Designer” has to be one of my favorites. 🙃 So, let me get this straight… You want someone who can: • Plan the content • Engage with audiences • Track metrics • Handle the entire strategy (aka all things social)… AND on top of that… design like they were born with a Wacom tablet in hand? 🎨📱 Newsflash: these are two completely different jobs. It’s like asking a chef to also be the interior designer of the restaurant – sure, some might be good at both, but that doesn’t mean it’s fair. 💁♀️ Can we stop squeezing two roles into one title and pretending it’s normal? #SocialMediaLife #DesignerLife #TwoJobsOneSalary #HiringManagers #Marketing

When you work in a niche market, it can be a bit more difficult to find experienced people to join your team. 😂 I love our company. We work our butts off and we do really great work--SO MUCH great work, in fact, that we need to bring more people on our team to help us take on all these projects. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for these positions, please send them to the Signs & Lines By Stretch website at www.slines.net to check our our Employment page. Two disclaimers: 1. I'm a graphic designer, not an HR person. The views and opinions posted here are mine and mine alone and not necessarily representative of the views and opinions of my company. 2. We need *experienced* folks for these roles. I know some job postings ask for the moon and stars for required skills even though they don't actually need the laundry list--as someone who works here, trust me when I say we could really use someone who's done these roles and can dive right in. Okay, bye! #signdesign #graphicdesign #signfabrication #vinylinstaller #vehiclewraps #architecturalsigns

"Sometimes my designs feel like they’re held together by hope and a lot of coffee! ☕😅 That's why we’re looking for someone who actually knows the difference between Ps and PowerPoint. We need a Graphic Designer & Visualizer who can steer our creative ship away from my artistic attempts and towards actual brilliance. Check out our latest job opening and help us save our aesthetics—and my sanity! Let's create something spectacular together! 🎨🚀 #NowHiring #CreativeJobs #GraphicDesign"

Yesterday, I found a cool coffee at the store! They have their own brand, and it looked really fancy - like Movenpick! It was more expensive than Nescafé, but guess what? People were still buying it! Why? Because they TRUST the store! They've built a good reputation over time. That's the power of a strong brand! Plus, the packaging looked great - their designers did a fantastic job! ✅ The same goes for YOU! Be yourself and stand out! ✅ Work hard and get better! People will value your skills. ✅ Look good too! Great visuals matter in branding. Hire a graphic designer if you want good results. PS: What are YOUR goals for May? Share in the comments! (See my pinned comment for mine.)

So this really happened 😲 Last week, someone from a global brand emailed me out of the blue. We had a call about their Creative Director position in Tokyo. To be honest, I knew I didn’t want that job, even though many people would probably die for it. Why? Because I prefer taking my own clients as a graphic designer and accepting commissions as an artist over that sexy-sounding job. Buuut — I wasn’t going to miss a chance to speak to this tech giant. Here are three things I did to ensure the conversation was not a time-waster: 1️⃣ Before the call, I was transparent about not considering a change. 2️⃣ I recommended a small selection of talented people I know. 3️⃣ I made it clear that I welcome other forms of collaboration. Never say a hard ‘NO’ and make something out of the opportunities that arise. And how did they find me? On LinkedIn. Make sure your profile is always up-to-date ✨ ------- I must emphasise that I don't get lucky so often. In fact, I experienced a series of disappointments recently (you can read about the ordeal here: https://lnkd.in/eBVf3S8K). The picture is my latest acrylic painting, “Warming Up Blue” (2024), inspired by my own disappointments. #career #opportunity #linkedin #howtosayno

How to get an in-house creative job at brands like Gymshark and Lounge 💡 I was 28 when I applied for a creative job at Gymshark. Before that, I had spent 7 years bouncing between jobs in Birmingham and London. - Telesales - Photography assistant - Handbag shop - Hotel bar - Receptionist - Junior graphic designer at a chicken factory - Junior artworker at a small advertising agency - Freelance artworker - Photographer's agent In that time, I applied for hundreds of roles at all kinds of dream companies. I got ghosted most of the time. And I had a lot of rejections. But eventually, the stars aligned. I found the creative job ad for Gymshark, put a bespoke portfolio together, studied their brand values, spoke passionately about the role, got the job. The rest is history. I suppose it was less of a 'career ladder' and more of a rollercoaster. I had no idea how it was going to end up. But I knew one thing: I knew I loved being creative. I think that's the key. When you find something you are really passionate about, you can focus entirely on doing that, rather than specific brands or job titles. I think it's your passion that guides you. And as a result, I think your attitude is infectious. People really like that. Brands really like that. So my advice is, focus a little less on the brand itself and really invest in you and what you enjoy doing. If you can do that, and get really good at it, you'll probably find that brands will start to approach you. #creativity #careeradvice

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10000% this. Digital marketing right now is also being a jack of all trades, but everyone has to have an expertise (you don't want to be a master of none!). For success, the team must work together, listen, and learn more from those who have different proficiencies and perspectives. This is how you build a wholistic campaign (design, etc.). Companies want less people to do more work. This may save on salary, but in the end they will suffer losses from people's inability to focus and excel in exchange for just getting things done. Less payroll does not = more revenue.

Is this really unacceptable? 💯 My resume actually looks a lot like this. I reflect on my skillset daily, strategizing what new thing I need to learn to stay relevant. If someone asks me to do something I haven't done before, I learn how to do it. Youtube and Chat GPT are my go-to professors. Every marketing job I've had has expected me to have an extensive skillset. I adapt, acquire knowledge, and GSD. It probably helps that I'm passionate AF about marketing. I've been in love and have a deep relationship with WordPress and Adobe Creative Cloud. Me and Elementor are besties. I like hanging out with Illustrator and After Effects like everyday. I also have a crush on Canva, because they're always there for me in a hurry. Convincing CEOs, COOs, and CROs that your skills are worth more money... well that's a case by case basis. A lot of people have skills that deserve more compensation than what they receive. Marketers are just one of many in the salary vs. skills battle.