How I Became a Graphic Designer/Art Director | Career Journey

My career journey up to this point! Thanks for watching!
I am an Art Director + Graphic Designer (and accidental influencer) based in Atlanta. This channel features my day to day work and lifestyle in addition to design & branding focused videos. SUBSCRIBE, FRIEND. :)
00:00 Intro
00:34 High School
03:00 College
05:50 Internship Experience
07:42 Job Search
09:02 Freelancing
12:02 Becoming a Full-Time Designer
15:04 Present Day
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[@blackprotagonist]

Our experiences have so much overlap! I'm Southside Chi born and raised. Always wanted to be a creative writer, but I first majored in computer science because I was fed the lie that STEM was the only educational investment worth making. By my junior year, I was winning competitions and all, but was miserable. My scholarship permitted me to switch to Business - specifically Marketing, but it wasn't creatively-oriented like advertising is. We did a lot of pricing models and market research. For Spring 2020, I studied and interned abroad in Tokyo through Temple University, where I met an art director at a random event and learned about advertising as an entire industry. When I got back home during COVID, I applied for MAIP. In MAIP, I interned at a San Francisco creative agency for media planning but wasn't sure about the industry. Almost immediately, I learned about the ONE School, a free portfolio program created by the Creative Director of Spotify for Black aspiring art directors and copywriters. I joined the ONE School to build my ad portfolio. Now, I'm a junior copywriter for an earned media agency based in New York. ❤ Looking to further my career. Thanks SO much for sharing.

[@riotjohnson889]

Thank you for sharing your story! And for those watching please do not be intimidated when you hear “specialized” high school etc. like she said it is not necessary to go to a special high school or “start at a young age” or whatever to get into the industry. I’m from brooklyn and Brooklyn Tech was your regular ole high school like any other. Fights, ghetto kids, drugs in the staircase, etc

[@HelloQori]

Hold on not too much on tech now! 😂😂😂

[@themisfitcloud1771]

graduating this Friday with a graphic design degree and I love watching your content to learn further about the industry :)

[@HelloQori]

Congrats on graduating!!!

[@TheEliseRae]

Would u say it’s worth going to college ? I’ve heard both sides, but mostly that it isn’t worth it because GD is always changing

[@themisfitcloud1771]

@@TheEliseRae i definitely think going to college is the best for networking purposes...but as far as technical goes i went to a two year community college and felt the education was on par with my friend's 4 year education🙂

[@_MbaliM]

Loved this, so inspiring 👌🙌 .

[@freshmedia713]

Hi new subscriber here! I went back and watched your QUIT video and I'm proud of you!

[@Piasays]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing! Im looking into graphic design as well. Your channel is helping to show that its possible to find something fulfilling. Wishing you prosperity in your journey!! 📈📈📈

[@TheEliseRae]

OMG YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSS

[@HelloQori]

🫂🧡

[@QuintonMcReynolds]

Ur journey sounds so fun

[@alexisjohnson5196]

I love watching/ hearing about your journey!!

[@HelloQori]

❤️❤️ thank u!!

[@StitchNeg-zy9bf]

Once again amazing job woman you are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your path thru graphic design ❤️❤️❤️🇲🇽

[@HelloQori]

Thank you!!!

[@user-cf6gq5ge5v]

I really appreciate you dropping the gems 💎. Hearing your career journey make me so inspiring and excited about what it next for my own journey.

[@HelloQori]

Thank you!!

[@bossbabenickie]

Keep going doll your on inspiration

[@tiffanyjae]

love this. When the directors from “Avatar” donated that machine to media that’s the first time i felt regret for choosing my Industrial Design Major at tech lol 😂

[@HelloQori]

You already know the Mac lab sold me lmaoooo I woulda been ANYWHERE other than engineering and all that other stuff 😂

[@jalisamarshall4706]

Watched the entire video! Thanks for sharing your journey. My next steps (from designer) has always been Art Director, any advice on really honing that skill?

[@HelloQori]

Thank you! Are you working at a company full time or freelancing?

[@jalisamarshall4706]

@@HelloQori Company

[@Bjones4263]

❤❤❤

[@TimewithLivi]

Thank you for this! I’m a nurse and photographer looking to pivot into this direction. Do you recommend a mentor? I just don’t even know where to start because I’m in healthcare and it’s such a diff world with how you obtain a job.

[@a_wealthydreams]

Any advice for someone who’s interested in getting into this field?

[@majesticx3965]

Heyy, I am 17 with some experience in GD but I am pretty anti social like public speaking is one of my weaknesses any tips or tricks