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For our latest edition of Creative Career Conundrums, a weekly advice column on It's Nice That, a recent graduate is seeking advice on how to incorporate doing work you’re passionate about into a very commercially driven industry. This week’s question: “Throughout my education in graphic design I have always gravitated towards designers like Mevis & Van Deursen, Jan van Toorn and Experimental Jetset who all tend to work primarily with cultural organisations. I see this kind of work as an ethical choice which I always thought I would be able to make, choosing to work with clients who aren’t commercially driven. Now that I have finished my degree course I am struggling to find work like this. The job market is completely filled with studios that specialise in brand identity and digital UX, both fields that I don’t find interesting and often find ethically questionable. Will I just have to suck it up and work on brand identities with the hope of eventually finding myself in a position where have the financial security and industry recognition to begin to be selective with my clients? Or are there paths towards working on cultural projects that don’t require this compromise?” How can designers avoid branding/UX in a market that is dominated by those areas? Katie Cadwell, co-founder of branding studio Lucky Dip and The NDA Podcast, explores some options that might satisfy both having morals and making a living, which you can read over at that link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Read the article now → https://lnkd.in/dtXrWD-j Submit your own questions here → https://lnkd.in/dDC8cerb Do you have your own way of balancing both? Have your own nugget of advice to share? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #CreativeCareerConundrums #work #advice #values #creativeindustries

Happy Friday, creative world! 🌟 ⁠ ⁠ Ready to discover your next career move? Dive into This Week's Edit for exclusive job opportunities from Footballco, Bulletproof & Collecting Cars. ⁠ Check the link in below and start your journey today!⁠ → https://lnkd.in/dAm6EvF

🔍 Discover What Sets Top Creative Companies Apart! 🌟 We've gathered insights on the policies and practices that to provide inspiring, supportive and brilliant workplaces for Top Creative Companies awards. Our goal is to help creative businesses and teams thrive by sharing these findings with you. Holiday and festival season is here! Annual leave entitlement is just one piece of the work-life balance puzzle but how many days is enough? 📊 Key Insights: • 78% of companies offer above statutory (28 days) of annual leave (Source: If You Could’s TCC, https://lnkd.in/epRm8Hh2) • 65% of job seekers prioritised work-life balance over pay and benefits (Source: BBC, https://lnkd.in/eWiavdqq) • On average, a person takes 19.6 days off each year due to work-related stress, depression and anxiety, according to the Health & Safety Executive in the UK. (Source: UK Government https://lnkd.in/gTxBRbdg) 🌟 Why It Matters: • Learn from other companies and explore policies together with your creative team or business. Do you have the culture to facilitate this change? (https://lnkd.in/gnPQWWBt) • Burn out is prevalent in the creative industries. What is it and how can you avoid it? (https://lnkd.in/ehstDCJS) 🔗 Access Our Report Want more insights on holiday culture? Download our TCC Snapshot report to see how your company measures up and discover insights to help shape your approach to holiday here  → https://lnkd.in/epRm8Hh2 💬 Join the Conversation! We'd love to hear your thoughts on holidays in creative workplaces. #CreativeIndustry #EmployeeWellbeing #TopCreativeCompanies #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CreativeCareers #Benchmarking

We’re back with for another edition of our Creative Career Conundrums on It's Nice That. This week’s question is looking for some advice on how to make the leap from advertising to creative agencies: “How do you transition, as a graphic designer, from an advertising/marketing agency to a creative studio? For those who have made that transition, was the change worth it? I’ve been on the fence about making this career transition, but I know for certain that working in a creative agency is something I would want to try. I find that my portfolio is lacking projects that would help me get into that kind of industry. What are some things recruiters/creative agencies look for when it comes to an applicant’s portfolio?” Katie Cadwell, co-founder of branding studio Lucky Dip and The NDA Podcast, talks about what agencies have in common with advertising/marketing — and how a diverse CV can help, not hinder, your career. Read the article now → https://lnkd.in/dwXAmTM5 Submit your own questions here → https://lnkd.in/dDC8cerb Have your own nugget of advice to share? Or maybe you’ve experienced a similar switch before? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #CreativeCareerConundrums #work #advice #switch #creativeindustries

We’re back with this week’s Creative Career Conundrums, our advice column on It's Nice That, where industry experts answer your burning career queries. This week’s submission is looking for some advice on how to settle in to a new city: “I graduated last summer with a bachelor in Visual Communications and instead of looking for a job locally, I decided to move countries right away to gain a different artistic experience in London. Now that I look back on it, it was a crazy decision since I had no flat or job lined up and I arrived with only two suitcases during a time when the pandemic was becoming a thing of the past. I think the pandemic had made me crave desperately for a new experience and to really get out there after being cooped up for so long. Fast forward to now, I’m slightly regretting the decision to come to a new place fresh out of school where I have no networks, no experience (other than some short internships and apprenticeships while I was in school), and no recognition for the university I went to. Job hunting as a new grad is already hard, but I’m finding it more challenging as I am starting from scratch. How can an expat like me navigate London’s creative industry with no experience and networks?” Alex Bec (CEO of It's Nice That, Creative Lives in Progress and If You Could Jobs) shares tips on navigating a leap of faith into London’s creative industry, which you can read over at that link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Have your own nugget of advice to share? Or maybe you’ve experienced a completely fresh start before? Let us know in the comments below 👇! Read the article now → https://lnkd.in/dpeT5aXq Submit your own questions here → https://lnkd.in/eXifnJU8 #CreativeCareerConundrums #work #advice #newcity #creativeindustries #freshstart

If You Could's new awards celebrates the work done by organisations across culture, craft and leadership to provide inspiring, supportive and brilliant workplaces. Our list of 2024 highlights 25 companies that have cleared the benchmark as a top creative workplace. 🎉⁠ ⁠ Within that, two honorary winners have been selected in three key categories: culture, craft and leadership. Leadership – awarded to Driftime® – A Design & Impact Agency® and We Are Tilt – judges the impact of management to champion creativity, transparency, and purpose within its teams.⁠ Read the full article on It's Nice That → https://lnkd.in/e9QiRnmz ⁠ Think your company should be involved in Top Creative Companies next year? Register your interest for the 2025 programme today → https://lnkd.in/eaky8vJ6

We’re back Creative Career Conundrums, our weekly advice column on It's Nice That, where industry experts answer your burning career quandaries. This week’s submission is looking for some advice on settling into a role before deciding if it’s the right fit for you: "I switched to the brand side after working in a design agency. I was hired as a designer, but most responsibilities weren’t mentioned during hiring. Since joining, I’ve been given a lot more tasks, from creating initial designs and working on animated projects to scripting and connecting with other businesses. I also oversee the team, give briefs, and stay involved from start to finish. What’s exhausting is that my responsibilities have never been conveyed to the team. I feel no accountability from their end and end up with delayed projects because they won’t take up the tasks I’ve allocated to them. It’s exhausting to juggle both things; I have higher accountability but not enough authority to bring projects into action." Katie Cadwell, co-founder of branding studio Lucky Dip and The NDA Podcast: "This sounds super frustrating. I’m sorry you’ve been put in this position. Starting a new job is daunting enough, and having it differ from your expectations is a lot to take on. It seems there’s a lot of miscommunication. The only real answer is to have some frank conversations. Hopefully, when you started, there was a timeline for check-ins or reviews. They would be a great opportunity to take these issues to your manager. Use that time to clearly define your role and demonstrate what support you need. Don’t assume they’re aware of all the issues you’re facing. If that doesn’t work, go to those involved in hiring you. Let them know what your experience has been like so far. They say it takes 3-6 months to settle into a new job. It’s bound to feel overwhelming while you get into your rhythm. Your team might be experiencing that settling-in period too, especially if they haven’t been told they’re reporting to you. Good working relationships take time to form naturally, so try not to put too much pressure on them to function at 100% just yet. Ultimately, if the role isn’t what you signed up for, take a step back and check if this is what you want. If they had posted an accurate job description, would you have applied? There’s always a chance to step away if you’re unhappy." Have your own nugget of advice to share? What's your experience with piling responsibilities? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Read the article now → https://lnkd.in/eTHvzszq Submit your own questions here → https://lnkd.in/eXifnJU8 #CreativeCareerConundrums #work #advice #newstarter #creativeindustries #newhere

Get your questions answered on It's Nice That! ⁠ Are you experiencing burn out? Not finding satisfaction in your craft? Or dealing with difficult clients? Submit your conundrums or stories and we will call on a roster of creative profession to answer.⁠ Click here to submit your questions: → https://lnkd.in/eUzVfPez Creative Career Conundrums is our regular advice column to you help navigate in and around the creative world of work. ⁠ We ensure the utmost anonymity. Whilst we need enough context to fully answer your situation, you do not need to share details you are not comfortable with! Your boss and colleagues will never know 🤫 #CreativeCareerConundrums #creative #work #advice

If You Could's new awards celebrates the work done by organisations across culture, craft and leadership to provide inspiring, supportive and brilliant workplaces. Our list of 2024 highlights 25 companies that have cleared the benchmark as a top creative workplace. 🎉⁠ ⁠ Within that, two honorary winners have been selected in three key categories: culture, craft and leadership. Craft – awarded to Boyle&Perks and Artiq – is all about how creativity is valued within the team, the final outcome of the work, and the impact of these ideas. Read the full article on It's Nice That → https://lnkd.in/e9QiRnmz