Why? [–]TheGrandTaco 4 points5 points6 points 8 years ago (0 children). I did that 8 years ago. No purely artistic or aesthetic submission. I’m majoring fashion design and I want to work at fashion company. Cause I did. Either going back to school to do this, which right now I'm iffy about because I feel like my heart isnt fully in it anymore but it could just be the hundreds of fuck you very much responses to my applications, or going back to school for sociology/anthropology human studies since I'm passionate about human rights. Try and leave your work at the office, but I realize that's not always easy. I am thinking about going back to school again to learn all over again because so much has changed in the field and I was stagnant, which is probably my own fault but honestly doing freakin' 300-500 coupons a month was more than paying the bills and keeping my plate full. Try journalism. This involves planning and organising people, infrastructure, communication and material components of a service. My BA is something no where near graphic designing. Good luck, but don't get caught up in a "grass is greener on the other side" quagmire. Anyway, when I applied the first time I thought it would be a piece of cake to get in since I was a cool graphic designer. However, that hasn't stopped me from learning things on my own. Change the size and height of your text to make it fit perfectly on your design. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (2 children), Well I graduate in December, so no problems there. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (0 children). So, I graduated last year as a graphic designer, and got a job directly out of college at a good design agency. How can I transition from Graphic Designer to something else? I feel like a derp looking through job descriptions. In EVERY career, say artist, engineer, flower vendor, doctor, Hot dog seller, lawyer, etc. After that I applied again, got in and had three great years. Although you're already 10 steps ahead of me I guess the best advice I can give is maybe work a little bit at home on things that you want to design. I got my first job working for a small print shop. Thereâs more⦠:) ⦠you can read all of my articles on graphic design here. They communicate ideas to inspire, inform, or captivate consumers through both physical and virtual art forms that include images, words, or graphics. [–]deadlybydsgn 3 points4 points5 points 8 years ago (0 children). They couldn't hurt me. This kind of job is a good place to start out because the environment is usually creative and stimulating, you don’t … For example, you learned time management skills, multi tasking various responsibilities, conversing with clients, being creative, responding to stress, etc. [–]al1090 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (4 children). Because people don’t want to work at understanding data graphics. I understand where you're coming from, although from your descriptions it sounds like your unhappiness stems from your bosses and managers as opposed to just being uninterested in design. And what still gets you out of bed in the morning? Any insights on the process and cost involved would HUGELY apprecieated! You could go in on the production side and become a production coordinator in post production. In Industrial/product design, we have a spectrum of possibilities when it comes to career options. Why? Job posts belong in /r/forhire, /r/DesignJobs or /r/jobs, No Typeface identification. Please do not post student work & "just for fun" pieces unless it is a significant capstone project and marks an important step in your design career. remember most ppl dont like their jobs. I think most of them wanted to be artists but didn't have the courage to follow through with that whole "starving" part. I had 3 call backs and 2 interviews and over 200 "Thanks but no thanks" responses. The company is really big on promoting from within and so far just from the interviews I impressed everyone with my knowledge and drive for furthering my career. Other visual professions might appeal too, photography, illustration or animation roles are all common paths for graphic designers to take. if you can make a living and get an ounce of gratification from it, id say thats a successful career relatively speaking. I've been a graphic designer … Well, it's because you're producing shit. So here’s my dilemma and a little background. What now? Find what you like. Whether you plan on underlining words for emphasis, adding vintage ribbons to create a classic look or creating something totally unique with geometric shapes, we offer fun and functional design … It kind of stinks. We were ready for something new. Recently in my time at home and here, I've been studying responsive layout. I ask you wonderful people of reddit if you have any experience or advice that could send me in a new direction. I did have half a mind to join a firm or get an in-house position but hearing horror stories and knowing that my time would be completely inflexible towards going to school at the same time its something I HAVE to do for my future. You get to transfer all of your skills (problem … I just don't feel like this is the right path for me, but I don't want to waste all the time and money I sank into school and jobs. Especially in today's world. I think the only thing wrong with this subreddit is assholes like you who think they know it all when they're in their twenties. After 5-10 years slogging away in the trenches, you will have picked up more skills, honed existing skills, and hopefully learned more about how the business works. But it's a JOB - get over yourself. The only successful designers are the ambitious ones, if you aren't feeling it deep down in your bones, you should look for a way out. Like numbers? I'd wager you might enjoy my newsletter most though. Graphic designers, whether they are in freelance graphic design or employed by a massive marketing machine, live in fear of hearing the words, ‘I don’t like it’, … I spent too much time designing the poster that told my co-workers that we were cleaning out the fridge. Always keep learning and trying new things, or else you'll remain stagnant. Sometimes you just need to move on, and maybe that thing you thought you wanted so bad was just getting in the way of something better. I worked freelance and found out how hard it is to tell a client "that's a terrible idea" when they're paying your salary. [–]ReverendEnder 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (1 child). [–]-Sparkwoodand21- 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (1 child). Then moved, and got a job at Volition, he's now working on Saint's Row 4th. I know it’s not a word we use much anymore in our culture but they are. So itâs only natural to question your chosen career path from time to time. Good Luck! I would say don't give up. It makes it look more aerodynamic, [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (5 children). You can do it! That's why I get so frustrated when so much of the content in this subreddit is people whining about them not getting anywhere when they've barely started. The following 11 signs will reveal whether you should become a graphic designer… With this I could only teach Associate level courses so the design 101, photoshop 1, that kind of stuff. Actually, there's a book called "Design is a Job" that should be required reading. After pushing pixels in Photoshop, you already have the eye for detail thatâs required to make websites. You're only moving to a different board. Make sure to emphasize that in whatever new career path you decide. That will eventually change your perception and bring you a new stream of inspiration and will boost you to some new path. The only problem is once I graduate I lose my job and scholarships which have helped pay my rent. If you abuse them, they will abuse you right back. What now. Production-based jobs can burn anyone out. I'm fortunate enough to have family in the graphics business already to somewhat help me understand what the job will be like and how it all functions. But that's how things tend to go in these industries. A little while later my wife and I decided to move to a big city. However, if you decide to look further into marketing, be wary of who you work for and learn as much as you can. Same. We can call and help you right away! It gave me the financial freedom to be choosey with my clients and the whole thing really turned around 180 from when I was miserable at big scientology company. Well I am getting my undergrad in Advertising and I'm a Marketing Intern right now so it's something I've strongly considered. Basically doing things like building sitemaps, linking features together, that sort of thing. [–]tpahornet 13 points14 points15 points 8 years ago (11 children). I did actually change most of life pretty drastically, and this job was actually supposed to get me out of that rut lol. ‘Graphic design doesn’t exist anymore ... ‘If we don’t allow teachers and students to renew education, the whole system could implode. I've began overhauling my entire web presence in anticipation of my graduating this coming spring, and finding someplace that I want to be. Join 2,474 readers receiving my thoughts on life, design and making stuff happen each Sunday. I think design is what you make of it. Technical or community college would be great. I’ve been struggling ever since .. I’ve always loved design, but now I feel like I almost hate it. [–]straydog13 2 points3 points4 points 8 years ago (0 children), those sage words, though meant for the OP, are helping me greatly in a similar time of doubt, [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (5 children). Repeat after me "the customer isn't always right, sometimes she's an entitled twat." Some of your early jobs sounded a lot like my job doing prepress lol. And likewise, a career in UX is a highly viable option as well. It's hard, but catch up on the latest news, what are the big companies, what are the big trends, etc. Graphic designers require some formal education. I've been out of uni for over a year and I'm doubting this whole thing. [–]tpahornet 3 points4 points5 points 8 years ago (0 children). Being a graphic designer doesn't mean spending all your time doing websites, logos and biz cards...unless thats your thing. I'd still get your degree so you have something to fall back on, but in the meantime I would start volunteering for organizations doing jobs you normally wouldn't have done. There is no other job for me. What do I do with all my experience? All jobs suck to some extent. Is there one part of your role that you could zoom in and specialise on? Any ideas for jobs or areas of interest that I can focus on? What I'm trying to get at is I really don't think the design industry is right for me. have you considered teaching? How can I make Psychedelic patterns like the background of this? "You want your logo to take up the entire front page with a pink spotted background for your truck repair company. This is of course all dependant on where I end up living and if they have a thriving UX industry, [–]neon_overload 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (0 children). Itâs time to stop thinking about alternative design careers, and start taking action. Tell clients to fuck off if you've had it with their shit, demand half payment up front, etc. I had high and unrealistic expectations. I found inspiration in the hopes that my hard work and effort would eventually pay off. Advertising and Marketing is driven by deadlines. But thankfully there’s a host of seasoned professionals out there who have shared some of the red flags they know to steer clear of when hiring a new designer. But this is a graphic design community, if you want to change careers - that's up to you. Designs must convey an idea or message. I personally am looking into going back to school for CAD or something along those lines. The nice jobs and cool gigs are the rewards for putting up with the crap and nonsense when you first emerge into the world whether it's from college or not. Hang out with different people, get to know new people, go to places you wouldn't think about, do something completely out of your comfort zone. If you have 20 account reps all clamoring to get a project done and you only have 6 artists, someone needs to be able to step in a prioritize so things get done properly. Thank you, I really appreciate the advice and will definitely look into it. The ad agency I worked for was owned by scientologists and 95% of our clientele were likewise members of scientology. [–]goldfishdad 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (2 children). The innovative BeFunky Graphic Designer makes it simple to design however you want. Freelancing is a whole different beast. Actually teaching is something I considered. Now I don't know what I want to be when I grow up, and I graduate in four months and want to hit the ground running. So you could basically apply from the US and get a free education. Thing about the parts of your job you find most satisfying, and write them down in a list. Rendered by PID 17980 on r2-app-0b81f9791ec89061c at 2020-12-21 17:23:04.325370+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: NL. I also have the added disadvantage of looking like some 21-22 yr old kid who just graduated, because I indeed did just graduate. I'm here for graphic design. I've had many friends work call centers and seen the life slowly sucked out of them. Regardless of what you do, you're going to have to work hard at it, so you might as well really spend the time finding what you love to do. It's not design, it's the places you've worked at so far. Thanks for sharing, and I definitely know that after time things get better as you carve your place in the industry. [–]Roobomatic 2 points3 points4 points 8 years ago (2 children). your job is never a trap, unless you see it as one. I thought I wanted to be a programmer but I eventually realized I spent all my time perfecting interfaces. I don’t know what’s in the mind of this patient, but for sure, he would like the surgeon to be as good as the graphic designer. It's like they expected some kind of rock n' roll lifestyle just because they became graphic designers. Just be careful when turning to various vices when dealing with stress. The rest is all business practices. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (1 child), Sounds fun and I've considered ID, but I know nothing of 3D, and just spent 6 years working on my Associates and undergrad. [–]goldfishdad 6 points7 points8 points 8 years ago (10 children). Frankly at this point I just don't care about it anymore. Even with a good employer I just don't feel it's something I could pursue very far, [–]Roobomatic 2 points3 points4 points 8 years ago (0 children). I'm not sure what exactly you were expecting your early career to be like, but if you're anything like how I was, you might have unrealistic expectations. Learn about that new industry. Now the big question is what do I do with all this education and training? I'm on Twitter too. This is your signature next to "okay as-is, print 10,000." Don't let people scare you away from what you want to do in life, just work toward doing what you want to do around the right people, that is people who don't make you hate life. That's what your job title has been. [–]jadenight 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (0 children). You also have lots of other options in the design industry â especially when you consider that the UK has the second-largest design sector in the world, and the largest design industry in Europe. It's a tough field, and like design, there is fierce competition and constant change. Sure, lady." Like writing? I picked my ass up though and reprioritized what was important. Obviously there are practical ramifications that you'd have to work out, and I have no idea if this would even be feasible or interesting to you, but it's certainly something you could look into. I live in Sweden so degrees doesn't cost anything here, which is a luxury but the downside is there aren't so many schools so it's hard to get in. I've actually been part of our Web redesign project at my job. Something like that might even be a good starting point for you since you have some design experience. Design isn't all sunshine and happiness. Then, work on your masters degree in education technology resources or something else and use your adjunct instructor experience to shoehorn you in as a full-timeprofessor when you get your deegs. The really fun and creative stuff starts to happen as you begin to establish a name and reputation. If you can't pour that into your daily work then have it as a hobby, sometimes hobbies can become your main job and turn into success. graphic-design in 2017. The anxiety I'm having from designing stuff, especially under strict deadlines, and having to go through committees has just taken too big a toll on me. I know my employers suck and that it's not all like that, and that I just need to find inspiration to keep me going. Now im pretty burnt out on that so Im continuing my edu to learn casual gaming design for mobile as well as illustration and more animation. Working as the sole designer in a small print shop for about 1.5 years right out of school. I've applied to jobs in other states but with no luck because I figure most are trying to hire local and quickly. So is it possible to teach with only a Bachelor's? Last semester had me burned out, over summer I did very little design work. I don’t like it – A Graphic Design Dilemma . Funny old world. Tables,