Podcasts about design jobs

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Devin and Won You discuss the profound impact of AI on the design and technology sectors. They explore how AI tools have already enhanced productivity in their workflows, raising both opportunities and concerns for the future role of designers. Key topics include the commoditization of design, potential loss of craftsmanship, and broader economic consequences of AI replacing traditional jobs. Ethical considerations around AI, such as copyright issues and ethical content production, are also examined. The episode highlights advancements in web and product design, speculates on the future work landscape, and emphasizes the value of AI in streamlining tasks, enabling more efficient business operations, and democratizing design capabilities for solopreneurs and creatives. Challenges faced by junior designers and the importance of responsible scaling and apprenticeship models are also discussed.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:19 The Impact of AI on Design and Society00:46 Using AI in the Design Process01:38 Challenges and Limitations of AI in Design02:41 Experimenting with AI Art03:44 AI's Role in Client Projects05:48 The Future of Design Jobs with AI06:13 Balancing Vision and AI Capabilities07:21 AI as a Design Partner08:03 The Evolution of Design and AI10:21 The Commoditization of Design11:58 The Role of Craft in a Post-AI World21:13 The Future of Design Education34:51 Ethical Considerations in AI Art37:09 The Ethics and Future of AI37:45 Job Displacement and AI39:01 Creativity in the Age of AI42:25 Capitalism and Value Creation45:54 Technological Innovations and Their Impact49:12 The Future of Work and AI58:35 The Digital Universe and AI01:06:36 Journey into Design01:13:12 Evolution of Design Tools01:13:24 AI and the Future of User Interfaces01:14:59 AI's Impact on Customer Portals01:16:55 AI-Generated Dashboards and Design Systems01:22:27 No-Code Tools and AI-Assisted Development01:23:35 AI's Role in Product Design Business01:29:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Design Education01:31:37 The Case for Apprenticeship Models01:46:25 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationJoin other customer-obsessed leaders by signing up for the Experience Leader Newsletter: https://www.devinwsmith.com/subscribeConnect with Devin on SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinwsmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinwsmith/A production of Outserve Group LLC. Visit www.experienceleader.com for more.#Entrepreneurship #ExperienceLeader #CustomerExperience #JTBD #CXConnect with Devin LinkedIn X: @devinwsmith Subscribe and Review If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you'll never miss an episode. We'd also appreciate if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help us reach more people and create a bigger impact.

Today our guest is Eugene Trofimov. Eugene is a design manager at one of the FAANG companies. He is also an experienced design mentor and a founder of a russian-speaking design community with 10000 followers where he helps designers get jobs at top tech companies in the world. In this episode we're talking about how to switch jobs and don't be an asshole in the process. How to understand that you need a new job, how to wrap up stuff on the current place and how to start at the new one.   Useful Links: Eugene on LinkedIn Eugene's russian-speaking community "FAANG+ Careers"   Subscribe to us: Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Ning on LinkedIn Nik on LinkedIn

In this Ask Kris & Don quickie episode we answer a question from a Sinéad, who has a startup graphic design business but is looking to apply for design jobs on the side. Sinéad's big question is, do I share my business portfolio with potential employers?  Thank you Sinead for your great question!  Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here.   Much love,  Kris & Donna xo   P.S For transcript click here. - - - - -  Free resources for designers

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Before accepting your next fashion design "freelance" gig, make sure it's not illegal.  I'm exposing the exploitative nature of these so-called "freelance" jobs in the fashion industry so you know the exact red flags to look for. Step away from that temp job in disguise and start looking for real remote freelance fashion design opportunities (or technical design, patternmaking, etc!).When you think of freelance fashion design, you *hopefully* imagine the freedom to work on your terms, choosing the projects that excite you. However, the reality can be far from that. Brands often label temp jobs as freelancing, but they expect you to work as an employee without offering any of the benefits. This imbalance allows brands to save money while taking advantage of your talent and dedication. Shockingly, in some places, this working arrangement is actually illegal. These exploitative practices in the industry put true freelance fashion jobs in a bad light.But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! In this episode, we'll discuss the true essence of freelancing and how you can carve out a successful career as a fashion designer (or technical designer, or patternmaker, etc!) on your own terms. We'll explore the freedom, flexibility, and control that comes with being a real freelancer. So, if you're ready to learn the difference between permalancing and true freelancing, and how to stand up for your rights in the fashion industry, tune in now and let's reclaim the true meaning of freelancing in fashion! Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my free training: How to Freelance in Fashion (even if you're terrified you don't have all the answers) by clicking here.

Want to get better jobs but you're currently so busy that you don't know how to fit it in? It's easier than you think. If you've got 15 minutes. you can start upleveling your opportunities while taking care of your day to day business. Tune in to get the deets!Ready to: • Find the right quality of clients in your town? • Track and bill purchases effectively? • Become virtually unshoppable when presenting selections? • Make more profit on every sale? Join the Purchasing Made Easy Challenge Waitlist

In this episode of Simply Being we have Ankur Singh ( @ankur.singh26 ) senior automotive/Industrial designer to talk about different things such as design jobs, foreign education, portfolio and mental well-being of a designer. - Season 2 Episode 4 - Connect with Ankur Singh - https://www.instagram.com/ankur.singh26 - Host: Jayendra Singh, IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayendra_singh_t/ Content Director- Ajay Choudhary - For previous seasons, visit our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Niwwrd For more visit- https://www.niwwrd.in/ Niwwrd- https://www.instagram.com/niwwrd/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/niwwrd/message

In this episode, Mitchell Bernstein (https://twitter.com/mitchbernstein) and Pascal Potvin (https://twitter.com/loves_pixels) chat about how we came to acquiring https://everythingframer.com for our coming business adventure and Mitch's recent misfortune with finding a design job. He explains what he's been doing to move through this disappointing time and breaks down his perspective with Pascal on what might be some reasons why.

The Interface is a monthly, can't-miss group chat for everything happening in content design and UX writing. The Interface has industry updates, deep conversations, and other helpful resources. Today, we're all about jobs. Jobs jobs jobs. And more jobs. We look at some of the best content design jobs on the market, and discuss what the "market" even is for content design roles.  Featuring Patrick Stafford and Gordon MacRae. Sign up for the UX Writing Jobs newsletter Jobs mentioned: Tinder - Director, Content Design Grammarly - Content Designer Cruise - Senior Content Designer TikTok - Content Designer Chime - Lead Content Designer Apple - Content Designer, Apple TV Atlassian - Content Design Intern Some other jobs around the world: Australia: PaperCut Software, Content Designer Australia: Canva, Senior Content Designer, Design Systems England: Expedia, Content Designer II Spain: Taxfix, Senior Content Designer Canada: Zapier, Senior Content Designer

This week we have Md Ashiful Haque, Product Designer of Grab Singapore with us. We have discussed about designer's portfolio, how to apply for a design role, and how to stand out among candidates. Hope you guys will enjoy the episode. Md Ashiful Haque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-ashiful-haque/ Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.useronboard.com/ https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2018/01/friction-ux-design-tool/ ---- This podcast is just a collection of casual discussions between Md Shamsuddin (Head of Design at Shifl) and Shoaib Mahmud (Product Designer at Toptal). We will be discussing about Product Design, Design Process, Design Career, Design Tool and overall any topic closely related to design or designers. If you have time to waste

Lately, my feed has been filled with countless posts about the disappointing and disheartening process of applying and interviewing for instructional design roles. All of your stories remind me of myself and how I was turned down from so many ID opportunities. To try and help you along your ID journey, here is what I wish I knew before applying for instructional design roles.   Mentioned Links: Blog Post Glassdoor Video for Teachers to Transition to ID Common Interview Questions Spacing Effect Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Collaborating and Building Relationships with SMEs Course Buy the new book on Amazon or buy the ebook version. To learn more about myself and show: Join our FB Group Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Twitter Follow me on FaceBook Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Read my Blog Join the Mailing List Need a new learning platform? Check out Eduflow. Thinking of corporate instructional design? Check out IDOL Courses Academy. Non-profits looking for volunteers, check out IDOL World. Want to take your higher education instructional design skills to the next level? Check out Instructional Design Institute. Thinking about making your own online courses / creating your own business? Check out Kajabi. Recording a podcast or conducting interviews online? Check out SquadCast.

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Nolan Pelletier on His Creative Process as an Illustratorwww.MeettheCreatives.org https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny

Throwback Thursday: How to Network Like a BOSS!!!

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Stacy Garcia founded and runs multiple businesses in design that range from textiles, to furniture and accessories. She was voted one of the 10 leading voices in the hospitality industry and honored by ASID for Design Excellence. The industry leans on Stacy for her knowledge in forecasting color and design trends. Today, she shares her life hacks and the best advice to help you get the most out of your time on this planet. In this conversation, there's heart, there's hustle, there's intellect, and it all comes together into the perfect pep talk you've been waiting for. Learn more about Stacy Garcia: https://shopstacygarcia.com/ Connect with Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacygarciainc/ Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place

'All About Headspace' with Leslie Witt, Chief Design Officer at Headspace Inc.www.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

SEASON 6 PREMIERE! Lisa Smith, Executive Creative Director at Jones Knowles Ritchiewww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.JKRGlobal.comwww.Instagram.com/MeettheCreativesNY 

Why I Decided to Go All In with Photography  – Rob Johnston Live on Instagramwww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'Creativity with a Capital C' with Chase Jarvis, Photographer, CEO + Founder at CreativeLivewww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Why "Comparison is the Thief of Joy" with Rob Johnstonwww.MeettheCreatives.org  https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

How to Meet Your Heroes with Rob Johnstonwww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Aaron Lowell Denton, Artist and Designerwww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'Action Beats Intent' with Chris Do, Founder/CEO of The Futur and CEO/ECD of Blindwww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'Creating the Futur' with Chris Do, Founder/CEO of The Futur and CEO/ECD of Blindwww.MeettheCreatives.orghttps://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'How to Network' with Aaron Draplin, Maker at Draplin Design Co.www.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY

Best of MTC: Sebastian Curi, Illustrator & Animatorwww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'Hindsight is 2020' Rob Johnston on Instagram Livewww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Best of MTC: Ilya Milstein, Graphic Artist/Illustratorwww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'All About YouTube' with Dee Speed, Director of Design: YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, Creator, and Abuse Trust + Safety'www.MeettheCreatives.org

Best of MTC: Shane Griffin, Director & Visual Artistwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesnywww.MeettheCreatives.org 

TBT: Greg Hahn, Former Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, New YorkCurrently Co-Founder & CCO of Mischief USAwww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'The Importance of Honest Feedback' with Justin Gignac, Co-Founder & CEO of Working Not Working | Host of the Overshare Podcast, Artist, Speakerwww.MeettheCreatives.org

Best of MTC: Joe Duffy, Chairman & CCO at Duffywww.MeettheCreatives.org

'The Hard Reality of Being an Entry-Level Creative' Anna Fine, Freelance Design Director - Previously Design Director at Droga5 and R/GAwww.MeettheCreatives.org

Introducing 'Rob Talks to Everyone' A Call-In Show for Creatives! CALL 201-351-4772www.MeettheCreatives.org

Best of MTC: 'Advice for Entry-Level Creatives' Joanne Chan, CEO at Turner Duckworthwww.MeettheCreatives.org 

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/cbznCP90khs This podcast was taken from one of my videos where I talked about How I got Two UX Design Jobs during a Pandemic. This story was mainly about my experience getting a UX Design job and dealing with a small startup in Austin, TX. I really wanted to move to Austin, but it almost cost me everything. UX Design is a valuable career, but you also have to know your value. Because companies will try to change things on you if they feel like they can. Stick to your gut and move forward. Whenever you are dealing with these companies, don't just take the first offer they give you. Also, if they ask you how much do you make at your current job don't tell them, but If you do tell them, add 20 -30k to your current salary and give them that number. Also, never be afraid to turn down a position if you think it's not right for you. Like I always say, Don't Just be a Unicorn, be an Ugly Unicorn! FREE UX TOOLS: https://uglyunicorns.com/pages/device-sketching-templates Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://www.uglyunicorns.com Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/mentorship/ Follow me on Social Media! Follow on Instagram: @uglyunicornsdesign, @uxunicornspodcast Follow on Facebook: @uglyunicornsdesign Follow on Twitter: @uglyunicornsdsg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uglyunicorns/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uglyunicorns/support

Remember that first interview? Who did you meet and how did it all feel? What did you wear? This week we go back to our first jobs in the design field. Hang with us as we go back to our “First Design Jobs.” This is GATSBY FRIDAYS!

Advice for Entry-Level Designers' with Leland Maschmeyer, CCO at Chobaniwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Best of MTC: Tim Belonax, Design Director at Pinterestwww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Best of MTC: Dee Speed, Director of Design: YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, Creator, and Abuse Trust + Safetywww.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

'How to Land Your Dream Job' with Hannah Cecille, Creative Producer at Instagramwww.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY

Freelancing is the process of selling your work/expertise on a project or contract basis. Usually you and the client will define a scope of work, and you will either work on a single payment based on the project or on an hourly rate.Freelancing can cover everything, but in this episode we are mainly focused on jobs paying over $50/hour (at a high level), which would cover most professional services in the USA and UK. If you are a Designer, Marketer, Manager, Programmer or you have a skill set that you know is sought after, then freelancing might be for you.Websites like PeoplePerHour and Upwork allow you to advertise your services to businesses. UK based - Worksome is more premium, and have lower competition than Fiverr, upwork and peopleperhourShould you set hourly prices or project prices?Define what your ideal client looks like.Create a portfolio that showcases your expertise and highlights relevant past experience. The purpose of your portfolio is to educate, spark interest, and convince potential clients that they'll want to choose you for their technical needs.Leaving video messages for people, or get them on the phone ASAP. It builds trust very quickly and increases conversion rates substantially.Finding clients on these platforms often leads to more work off the platform, so try and find ideal clients rather than jobs.Build the presentation as you work. This way you don't double the time. Present your work and then present future work. Try to focus the client brief down to set deliverables. I will do A or B for you, not vague goals like - “I will increase your social media presence” “I will get you 200 more followers by X date” Build your credibility fast. Most of these websites work off reviews, so try and get some low paying jobs first to build social proof.We're brought to you by onthejobmarketing.comIf you're a tradesperson, you need a website and marketing to get more customers. Speak to the people that know your trade and can help with all your marketing needs.

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Episode 2: Relationships and Your First Job +Telling Your Creative StoryA conversation with Margaret Sommers, Product Designer at LendingClub in San Francisco, CA. Margaret discusses managing her personal life and her new professional life while relocating for that first job. She also discusses focusing your portfolio AND your story as a way to win an interview. Margaret graduated with a degree in Graphic Design in May 2018 and after a few interviews at various design firms, chose to become a product designer in the financial technology (FinTech) industry.To see her work visit: margaretsommers.com

  WHAT DOES A TEXTILE DESIGNER DO? Now, you may be wondering, “What does a Textile Designer actually do?” and if you’re curious about the job responsibilities and the day-to-day of a Textile Designer you should check out my other video here, What Does a Textile Designer Do? Otherwise, to explain a Textile Designer’s job briefly, a Textile Designer basically creates the designs and patterns seen on soft products like fabric or apparel and is often times also responsible for the product development end of things as well which involves the construction of the actual product. 1 | FABRIC DESIGNER So not surprisingly, the most common understanding of a Textile Designer is a Fabric Designer. Fabric Designers will create commercially appealing fabrics for the textile interiors market including office, residential, hospitality, and healthcare segments. They are generally responsible for researching trends, understanding the industry needs, and coming up with original ideas for fabrics. Fabric Designers should be able to develop their designs from the concept phase all the way to the product launch. They should be able analyze their samples and prototypes in a smart way, and receive feedback openly. Fabric Designers generally report to a Design Manager, Art Director, or Creative Director. Some companies that Fabric Designers could work for include companies like Milliken, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, or Kravet Fabrics. These are U.S. based companies so my apologies for my overseas viewers - I’m mostly familiar with U.S. companies.   2 | SOFT FLOORING The next category I called “Soft Flooring” because it encompasses designing different textiles that go on the floor. For those of you who know me, you know I was a Rug Designer for 7 years working for a manufacturer in Atlanta, GA and I absolutely love rugs! If you are new here, make sure to hit that subscribe button and click the bell to get notified every time I come out with a new video. So, in the “Soft Flooring” category, you could be a Rug Designer, you could design Wall-To-Wall carpet, or you could design things like Bath Mats or Door Mats. Your responsibilities would include trend research, creating a color palette, sometimes working with private label clients or licensors, and developing new projects to show at market at least twice a year, sometimes up to 4 times a year.   3 | BEDDING DESIGNER Bedding Designers often work with private label clients and develop trend strategies that support the specific brand. They are responsible for the design, development, selection and approval of materials, trims, silhouettes, colors and patterns. Bedding designers usually report to a Design Director or VP of Design or Product Development and help execute a strategic vision that is very customer-centric. Bedding Designers also have to think about how to deliver on sales and profit objectives with their projects. In other words, they need a commercial brain when they are designing. Bedding Designers are often responsible for developing an assortment - which means you not only have to think about the individual designs, but also how all of the products will coordinate as a collection. Imagine a bed that has sheets, a duvet, maybe a quilt, Standard Shams, Euro Shams, a bed skirt, and perhaps a throw on the end of the bed. All of these items must work beautifully together on 1 bed.   4 | SOFT GOODS IN HOME DÉCOR Other Textile Design jobs involve working on a variety of textile products within a certain industry like Home Décor. For example, if you worked at a company like Envogue International, based out of New York City, you would design a range of products such as pillows, throws, window curtains, aprons, kitchen + table linens, etc, as per the project requirements. In this kind of role, the designer should understand how to use programs like Photoshop and Illustrator and should have a basic knowledge of fabric and embroidery techniques. If you have a serious interest in becoming a Textile Designer, but lack some of these skills - please check out my signature course, Textile Star, where I teach designers how to gain a more creative career in Textile Design.   5 | FASHION DESIGNER / APPAREL DESIGNER #5 is a Fashion Designer or a Textile Designer who designs Apparel. Take my friend, Alex Duffley, for example! We worked together as rug designers back in Atlanta, but then she moved to New York and became a Fashion Designer for Michael Kors. Often times, Textile Design Jobs can transcend across different industries. As a Fashion Designer, you would be expected to work with the Design, Merchandising, and Product Development teams to design compelling and market relevant designs. Depending on the company’s market and values, your core priorities may be to something like comfort, fit, and or durability. If you work in “Fast Fashion” then your core priority may be to low prices and new key trends.   If you work in “Ethical Fashion” your priorities would be to source natural fibers that are biodegradable such as cotton, wool, linen, or silk, or to source recycled PET, and to ensure you manufacture products with companies committed to good labor environments and practices. You may even work with natural dyes or develop a line that has a more “earthy” or eco-friendly-looking color palette.   6 | BABY / KIDSWEAR DESIGNER #6 is a Baby or Kidswear Designer. There are several niches within the Fashion or Apparel realm and Kidswear is a fun industry to work in! Textile Designers in Kidswear are expected to create original designs, illustrations, graphics and prints that make sense for children. Sometimes they’ll have to translate textile designs into development that specify product attributes. They’ll need to understand various kinds of textile design and execution techniques on multiple fabrications, including printing, weaving, and embellishments. They’ll need to collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure high quality in production by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving textile production issues. Some popular Kidswear companies in the U.S. include Carter’s, Gymboree, and Mudpie.   7 | ATHLETIC WEAR DESIGNER As a Textile Designer for Athletic Wear, you’ll need to think in terms of performance, durability, and lifestyle. In other words, you’ll always need to keep in mind the high energy activities that people will be doing while wearing the apparel. Does the apparel need to retain or resist moisture? Does it need to be absorbent or allow a good amount of air permeability? Should the apparel be loose or tight? As a general rule, the apparel should be comfortable and not rub the skin during vigorous exercise. The designer will responsible for researching seasonal trends in activity, silhouette, color, fabric, trim, etc. The designer would also attend trade shows, meet with vendors, suppliers, and key customer accounts as required.   8 | SWIMWEAR DESIGNER Swimwear designers will research concepts from magazines, runways, other retailers, as well as vintage designs! They will source waterproof fabrics and will approve or revise color lab dips, strikes offs, etc. Like other Textile Designers, they will present concept boards for the Swimwear Line, will work on garment construction, and will sample ideas with overseas factories.   9 | FREELANCE TEXTILE DESIGNER Now, all of the Textile Designer roles I just mentioned were described as In-House positions… However, as a Textile Designer you can also work as a Freelancer! Freelancing can offer a lot of freedom, but it can also be unstable. I DO NOT recommend trying to work as a freelance Textile Designer if you have never worked for a company before. There is so much to learn ON THE JOB and about the business side of things that it really is to your benefit to work for a company first.   10 | ART LICENSING FOR TEXTILES Also, Known As SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN Art Licensing is also a wonderful field to get into as a Textile Designer once you feel ready. It can also be referred to as Surface Pattern Design, because often times as a licensor you focus more on the 2-D side of things by presenting prints and patterns, but you don’t always have a hand in the product development. For example, you might not see new constructions developed by a supplier or what goes on with new textile techniques, new yarns, etc. Art Licensing can be difficult to get into, because you get paid in royalties. This means, it could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to start earning a full-time income again. Many have broken into the art licensing world by saving 6 months of their salary, leaning on a supportive family member, or freelancing or working a part-time job while breaking into the business. In art licensing, you can exhibit at trade shows or work with an agent who will represent you at trade shows such as Blueprint or Surtex.     GET MY FREE TRAINING IN TEXTILE DESIGN Sign Up For My Free Webinar Training Session If You Are Serious About A Career In Textile Design: http://www.laurenlesley.com/masterclass       VOTE BELOW: For your assignment, leave me a comment below and VOTE ON which type of Textile Designer or industry you’d like to work in the most! Fabric Designer Soft Flooring Bedding Designer Soft Goods in Home Décor Fashion Designer / Apparel Baby / Kidswear Designer Athletic Wear Designer Swimwear Designer Freelance Textile Designer Art Licensing  

In this episode we’re going to talk about being FIRED and how it isn’t the end of the world, which is very accurate. Now, I’ve known that I wanted to talk about this topic since before I even started this podcast. Its something I’ve been through three times in my life—once in high school and twice after college. It’s something that everyone will most likely experience at some point in their lives and is one of the hardest things to go through in your career. Let me let you all in on a little secret… It can sometimes be the best thing to happen to you as well. Join me in today’s episode where I talk about my experiences and how I turned a negative into a positive. Nuggets of Wisdom: 1) Remember to Breathe & Give Yourself A Head Start. - If you find yourself feeling the walls are closing in on you and you think you're going to get fired, just breathe. Take a few deep breaths and then move forward. When it's clear that you're going to be given your walking papers, start looking for other opportunities, update your resume, LinkedIn, website, portfolio, etc. It doesn't matter if its a month, a week or a single day, any day you can get ahead of it and start searching for your next opportunity is worth it. 2) Don’t Let Yourself Feel Defeated. - Being fired can be a shallow point for anyone, no matter what kind of job you have. Fear can set in quickly and completely derail your drive and passion for doing anything at all. The important thing is to remember that you’re not defeated, you haven’t lost anything but an opportunity that wasn’t right for you. Instead, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward. 3) Losing Your Job Doesn’t Make You A Failure. - Anyone can lose their job at any point in time. When a recession hits, if a company loses a big client, if you accidentally spill coffee on your boss. It can happen to anyone. Don’t look at being fired as a failure, look at it as a learning experience. 4) Don’t Let Your Emotions Get the Better of You. - The first thing that you want to do after being fired is to be emotional. Trust me, I know that all too well. I cried both times I was fired. The important thing is not to let your emotions get the better of you and instead keep them in check. As I mentioned in this episode, I made myself feel those emotions for 30 minutes after I was fired from Focus Lab, after that, I put my best foot forward and worked hard to get where I was going. 5) Being Fired Can Be the Best Thing to Happen to You. - I know it might not feel that way at the moment, but being fired can sometimes be the best thing to happen. In my case (with my last job) it gave me the push I needed to go full-time freelance finally. It's now almost 3 years later, and I’m 100% happier than I ever was at my old job. You have to look for those silver linings with every negative thing that happens to you in life, or else you’re going to become bitter and angry and lose that happiness that abides in all of us. Keep your chin up, the future is always bright my friends.

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Want to become a creative but wondering what type of jobs are there for interior designers?When I first started design school I didn’t know all the career possibilities and wondered if I can I make a living being an interior designer? Now that I’m in the industry, I can see that there are so many opportunities within the trade.Tune in as I reveal the invariable opportunties in the interior design industry.Follow my journey on social media: The Gram: @lapriscilledesign Twitter: @DesignAvecElleFacebook: LPDinteriorsAlso head to the blog to see more amazing content:https://lapriscilledesign.com/blog/

Let's face it, some web design projects end up sucking Whether it's because you and the client don't get along, you have a problem with scope creep, or any number of reasons it can be quite frustrating. This week we have a casual chat of some of our best and worst jobs, although we mostly only get to the terrible experiences lol   Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukLbvZHhUHU

Let’s face it, some web design projects end up sucking Whether it’s because you and the client don’t get along, you have a problem with scope creep, or any number of reasons it can be quite frustrating. This week we have a casual chat of some of our best and worst jobs, although we mostly […] The post EP93 – Our Best & Worst Web Design Jobs appeared first on Divi Chat.

Wie verändert sich die Rolle des Web Designers in Zukunft? Welche Projekte sind für uns überhaupt noch relevant? Gerade in der digitalen Branche gibt es immer mehr fertige Lösungen, die einigen Design Freelancern Konkurrenz machen. Egal ob Themes oder Baukasten Systeme, mit denen der Kunde sich selbst eine Website zusammenstellen kann. Gerade junge Designer und auch Agenturen mit Kleinkunden müssen sich umorientieren. Ob sich das Ganze bei mir bemerkbar gemacht hat und was für eine Rolle künstliche Intelligenz vielleicht in naher Zukunft spielen wird, erzähle ich dir heute in diesem Beitrag. Diese Folge als Artikel lesen: https://jonasarleth.com/artikel/braucht-es-den-web-designer-in-zukunft-ueberhaupt-noch-ueber-ai-themes-und-baukasten-systeme In dieser Folge erwähnte Beiträge: Warum Webdesigner nicht mehr die passende Berufsbeschreibung für mich ist: https://jonasarleth.com/artikel/warum-webdesigner-nicht-mehr-die-passende-berufsbeschreibung-fuer-mich-ist Zusammenfassung von Design-Jobs und Aufgaben im digitalen Bereich: https://jonasarleth.com/artikel/design-jobs-und-aufgaben-im-digitalen-bereich ► Unterstütze mich und bewerte kurz meinen Podcast auf iTunes: www.jonasarleth.com/itunes — Du findest den Podcast auf: iTunes: www.jonasarleth.com/itunes Stitcher: www.jonasarleth.com/stitcher Pocket Casts: www.jonasarleth.com/pocketcasts Overcast: www.jonasarleth.com/overcast Soundcloud: www.jonasarleth.com/soundcloud ► Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonasarleth ► Dribbble: www.dribbble.com/jonasarleth ► YouTube: www.jonasarleth.com/youtube Musik Credits: Holding On - Lake Inspired - www.soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired It’s a Trip - Beakers - www.soundcloud.com/beakersproductionlibrary/its-a-trip

Hast du dich schon mal gefragt, ob deine Jobbezeichnung auch wirklich das repräsentiert, was du machst? Welche Beschreibungen gibt es überhaupt in der digitalen Design Branche? Mittlerweile gibt es so viele Begriffe, Schwerpunkte und unterteilte Berufsgruppen, dass wir gar nicht mehr genau wissen, was eigentlich die Unterschiede sind und was zu uns passt. Auch unsere Arbeitswerkzeuge, Software und digitale Geräte für die wir gestalten, ändern sich ständig. Ich möchte mir mal einen Überblick der Design-Jobs im digitalen Bereich verschaffen und schauen, ob sich diese von der Definition und Beschreibung her überhaupt großartig voneinander unterscheiden und was eigentlich auch speziell ihre Aufgaben sind. In dieser Folge erwähnte Inhalte: Google Chart Trend Suchanfragen: https://goo.gl/GW1JTj Diese Folge als Artikel lesen: https://jonasarleth.com/artikel/design-jobs-und-aufgaben-im-digitalen-bereich ► Wenn dir diese Folge etwas gebracht hat, bewerte bitte kurz meinen Podcast auf iTunes: www.jonasarleth.com/itunes — Podcast auf iTunes: www.jonasarleth.com/itunes Podcast auf Stitcher: www.jonasarleth.com/stitcher Podcast auf Pocket Casts: www.jonasarleth.com/pocketcasts Podcast auf Overcast: www.jonasarleth.com/overcast ► Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonasarleth ► Dribbble: www.dribbble.com/jonasarleth ► YouTube: www.jonasarleth.com/youtube Musik Credits: Intro/Outro: www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere Mitte: LAKEY INSPIRED: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired

The interview stage can be both the most exciting and the scariest part of the design job hunting process. In this episode we share our advice for nailing a design job interview: what to bring, how to prepare, what to ask questions about and how to deal with those unexpected curveballs you might be thrown. Join the community Follow Design Life on Twitter

Lets say you’ve already done the job hunt – you’ve narrowed it down to a select few companies you want to apply at. Now it’s time to prepare your application. In this episode we share our advice for your CV, cover letter and portfolio, as well as chat about the emotional side of the job application process. Find more at www.designlife.fm Join the community!

Kim Dippel is a fashion designer with 12 years of experience working for surf brands like Oneil and Quiksilver. After having a baby and moving away from a hub, she wanted to try freelancing. After not having any luck with her existing contacts, she turned to UpWork where she successfully landed a few ongoing clients that have kept her consistently busy. In the interview, Kim shares how to land your first few gigs, why honesty and transparency is essential to building relationships, and how to raise your rates with clients. You will learn: What you can do to land your first few jobs and build up your ratings How to write a custom proposal and get the client’s attention Red flags to look for when deciding whether to take a project or not What to watch out for when bidding project based (flat fee) work How to negotiate your rate without cutting yourself short How to transition clients off UpWork Strategies to track correspondence (phone, email) to make sure you get paid for your time Why your website should be a cohesive representation of you as a brand Why it’s ok to ask your client a lot of questions Guest Info & Resources: Kim's Portfolio Website Looking for more resources? Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer

Do you dread pricing design jobs when you don't know how long they'll take? Have you ever had to quote on a design job but you have no idea how long it will take to complete it? If you're familiar with Project Based Pricing or Value Based Pricing then it isn't really an issue. But if you're one of the many designers who bill by the hour you may dread this scenario.  In this episode of the Resourceful Designer podcast, I talk about what you can do when you have no idea how long a project will take. Be sure to listen to the episode for the full story. Pricing design jobs by the hour. It takes a lot of practice to correctly guess how long a design job will take to complete. Notice I used the word "guess"? Because that's what it is, a guess. If you guess wrong you could loose a lot of money on the job. The only way to protect yourself if to pad your guess by overestimating which isn't good for your client. But what if there's another way that works for both you and your clients? Actual time billing. When the scope of a design project is such that there's no way to determine how long it will take, offer to bill for the actual time you spend on the job. Many clients will accept a contract stating you will bill them your hourly rate for the total time you spend working on their project. This is the easiest method and it benefits both you and your client. You know you won't loose any money on the design project, and your client knows they won't overpay on the job. But what if the client is worried you'll take too long? If your client is hesitant to sign your contract, you could offer a maximum price for the project. You bill them by the hour for the time you spend working on the project up to the maximum price, providing the scope of the job hasn't changed. This option should satisfy worried clients and make you look good when you come in under the maximum price. Just be sure the maximum price you set is enough to cover any unforeseen complications that may arise during the project. How do you handle pricing design jobs with undefined time lines? Let me know by leaving a comment for this episode. Questions of the Week Submit your question to be featured in a future episode of the podcast by visiting the feedback page. This week’s question comes from Tim How many works/projects/clients do you normally allow yourself to take in simultaneously within a week? To find out what I told Tim you’ll have to listen to the podcast. Tip of the week Get your Clients to pay for it. When it comes to hardware, software, plugins, fonts etc., If you need to purchase something for a specific project then you should be charging the client for it. Even if it's something you will be able to use in the future for other clients. There is nothing wrong with telling a client you require something to complete their project and including it on your invoice. You can then use that item as a selling feature or service you offer for future clients. Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on iTunesSubscribe on StitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Google Play Music Contact me Send me feedback Follow me on Twitter and Facebook I want to help you. Running a graphic design or web design business all by yourself isn't easy. If there are any struggles you face running your design business please reach out to me. I'll do my best to help you by addressing your issues in a future blog post or podcast episode here at Resourceful Designer. You can reach me at feedback@resourcefuldesigner.com

Thank You to Matthew Kocanda and Lix Hewett for their time and honest insights! Check out their art in the links below:   Matthew Kocanda: http://matthew-kocanda.com/ Lix Hewett: http://design.lixhewett.com/   *Scroll down for artist career resources and episode time stamps! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Resources (mentioned in the show): 2013 Guardian Article by Emily Browne - 10 Things About Being an Artist that Art Teachers Don't Tell You: http://www.theguardian.com/education/mortarboard/2013/feb/21/10-things-art-teachers-wont-teach-you   Teresita Fernandez Speech: http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/12/29/teresita-fernandez-commencement-address/ 2014 Report published by Susan Jahoda, Blair Murphy, Vicky Virgin, and Caroline Woolard (BFAMFAPhD): Artists Report Back: http://bfamfaphd.com/#topic-reports   Resources (not mentioned in the show)   Online Resources: YouTube Video by Paul Klein:  Paul Klein on How to Succeed as an Artist The Art Career Project Website http://www.theartcareerproject.com/art-as-a-career/   The Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook Handbook Webpage on Artist and Design Jobs: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm   2013 Article by Brenden Gallagher - The Best Day Jobs for Aspiring Artists and Other Creative Types http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/11/best-day-jobs-for-aspiring-artists/   Amazon Books about Art as a Career: (*Note: I have not read these but they both have 4.5 Ratings) ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist by Lisa Congdon   Podcasts about Being an Artist: Artists Helping Artists (Leslie Saeta) Artists at A-Mill (Steve) Savvy Painter (Antrese Wood) How to Sell Art (Cory Huff)  --------------------------------------------------------- Episode Segment Time Stamps 1:51 - How to Tell if Pursuing Art is Worth It? 5:00 - Different Industries that employ artists 7:24 - Facts about Artists in the Real World 10:07 - Matthew and Lix's Thought on Art School and Self-Training 14:47 - Interview Segment - Lix's Story 21:07 - Finding Work Post-College - Matthew's Thoughts 26:04 - Pricing Your Work - Lix's Thoughts 27:52 - Work Schedule / Management - Matthew and Lix 31:27 - Final Thoughts from Lix and Matthew 35:57 - In a Nutshell - Key Points

Mark talks about his favorite non-design jobs he's held over the years.

"I've interviewed at sports places and I've gotten the vibe, 'you're gonna get used up a little bit here but you're gonna put up with it because you want to be able to say that you work here.' That's never been appealing to me. Nobody is going to sell me on that...I value my freetime...I don't want to be taken advantage of." This week the mega-talented Bethany Heck joins the podcast to talk about her independent project, The Eephus League; a website geared towards passionate baseball fans with an appreciation for aesthetics and minutiae of "America's pastime". Most recently, Bethany was a product designer at IBM's Mobile Innovation Lab in Austin, TX before taking a gig with Microsoft in Seattle as a creative lead on one of their products. Bethany, a die-hard Auburn Tigers fan and alumnae, founded The Eephus League while attending college for a senior project and the brand eventually grew into a Kickstarter campaign that successfully raised nearly $30,000 for a beautifully designed and printed score book called the Halfliner which can purchased here. Other topics we discuss include designing websites in InDesign versus Photoshop, and we touch on Bethany's recent Medium article discussing junior designer salaries, a designer's value and their career; all topics Bethany is extremely passionate about. Mentions include: Bethany Heck's Portfolio site Follow Bethany Heck on Twitter Bethany Heck on Dribbble MICA | Maryland Institute of Art Auburn University Graphic Design Program The Eephus League The Eephus League Magazine The Halfliner Scorebook Makers of Sport Episode 15: Matt Stevens Hatch Huge/King Coyle Huge Inc. Edits Quarterly by Ian Coyle What I’ve learned about Design Jobs & Settling Makers of Sport #26: Show Me The Money Our next is Matt Powell. Matt is a vice president and sports industry analyst at the NPD Group, where he focuses on the business and culture of sneakers. Matt also writes for Forbes Magazine's Sneakernomics blog. Did you get value from this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes.