![]() These all need to be re-worked, tweaked, refined… constantly. To me, this portfolio looks like a handful of school projects that the artist “completed”. A HUGE one was provided first, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen “why can’t I get a job?” Posts and their portfolio has zero explanation of concepts. They want to know why they aren’t being hired, an answer was provided. In a WFH or hybrid/remote environment it's really crucial to be able to communicate your workflow and thinking - especially if you aren't working with other creatives and have to get feedback from stakeholders that aren't designers.įeel free to message me if you want to talk more.I have been where you are earlier in my career and it feels hopeless sometimes.but it's not. ![]() Like they just post a concept and ask for approval without a written explanation or visual guidance on what the thinking and support for the design approach is. I've hired designers who are incredibly talented but extremely unorganized. I'm suggesting that you try to develop a standardized workflow/design process format for your site and fill each stage with excerpts from that portion of the project so it's clear that you know how a design studio operates. I want to assume that most know the structural portion of working in design but it's often not the case and having that smack me across the face on a first view of your portfolio is something I value.Īlso - when I say to explain your work I don't necessarily mean in writing, although that's helpful to see someone who can communicate well in written format. It sends the message that this person will be able to take direction and assets and run with the project rather than needing someone to give them detailed steps for completion. Being able to speak through your work and detail your processes is important for me. I work as an art director in North County SD and whenever I'm looking to hire I always gravitate to portfolios that have case studies - even if it's student work. Good luck!! Design is stupid competitive, with the right attitude, attention to detail, and ability to talk through your work with confidence and reason, you’ll get a call back soon! You need to get rid of those drop shadows, work on some of your typography skills, and practice mocking up your work into real life settings. To be brutally honest, I would rework some of your projects a bit. Right now, your portfolio does not prove that you have the ability to check through work with a fine toothed comb for consistencies and typographic tensions. If you’re applying for junior positions, you’ll likely be tasked with a lot of production work. It is the most important part of presenting to a client, so you absolutely need to show that you know how to do that by including a brief in your case studies. One of the biggest tasks of being a designer is being able to talk through and rationalize your work. You NEED to include the challenge and the solution. Join our Discord server Design Subreddits LIST Please report any posts which break these rules, to maintain the quality of the subreddit. No Candid / Non-Consenting Explicit / Sensitive ContentĬontact / Engage Moderators Appropriatelyįor full explanation of the rules see here. Shared work must have a comment for context and use the green "Sharing Work" flair.
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