Not got time for a video? Check out the main points below… What are the salaries like? “For a junior role you’d start on around £18-22k, a mid-weight designer could command around £25-45 and an Art Director £55-65k+.”
Are their opportunities to freelance? “The freelance market is booming at the moment. It’s great for mid-weight to senior level candidates and you can make a lot of money out of it, do a variety of jobs with a broad skill base. However, if you’re new to the industry it could stunt your development so best to find yourself a permanent position to establish yourself first.”
Do you need a degree? “About 99% of our clients request candidates with an HND, BA Hons or the equivalent in a relevant subject, such as advertising or graphic design. There are other courses to look at though - the D&AD do some really good ones and they’re widely recognised.”
What key skills and personality traits do you need? “Firstly you need bags of ideas, enthusiasm and of course a talent for creative work. It is always good to try and develop yourself further but making sure that you are skilled up on softwares, such as Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop etc.”
How can I get more clued up on the sector? “Brand Republic, NMA and the D&AD websites are the main ones to keep an eye on."