Interviewing Skills For Graphic Designers and Creative Professionals

Interviewing Skills -
I’ve interviewed over 1000 designers and reviewed portfolios for over 25 years for some of the largest global companies and agencies. If you’re interviewing for a job as a designer or any kind of creative professional - I’ve got some advice to share about what to do, what not to do, what works and what doesn’t. I also share a number of questions you can ask your interviewer to show them you are engaged and will be the best person for the job.
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This video is targeted to my channel’s audience of entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, design, trend, marketing and communications.
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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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[@shennayecox8311]

I have an interview for junior graphic designer and this video gave me a good booster in what to expect :) Thankyou!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Shennaye!

[@brunol.finhana4737]

I am in the same situation here. The video just opened my mind. Thank you Philip!

[@XxFreako64xX]

Same! ^_^ This is fantastic!

[@TheEent]

How did the interview go!?

[@mariyailieva5466]

Finally! This is exactly the content I was looking for! Thank you so much :)

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Mariya - I have to say - this video (if I may be so conceited) is gold. More designers should watch it. Seriously. But I am always encouraged by creative pro's who comment (read some of them below...) and say what I shared here was directly responsible for them getting a job! I LOVE that - and it happens a LOT...🕉🚀

[@nerdypeachmango]

This is all great advice. I know all these things, but its nice to hear it all and have it fresh in my mind just before an interview. I have one tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@tatumgraphic6732]

You are so cool and laid back for a time such as this. Thank you

[@morshedaakhtar]

I like the way you have demonstrated every single point clearly and thank you very much for uploading / sharing the video.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

M Akhtar, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!

[@morshedaakhtar]

Sure , I will.

[@cmck1970]

Thanks so much for this video. I plan to use "the questions to ask" for sure. It was something I was missing from my interview process.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Colin. I'm glad I could help!

[@wkdrbl]

Thank you for this really informative talk. I'm a coder/developer who has always been a design-thinker, and I'm looking to make the leap into the design world as I've identified it as my passion. This really helps me contextualize and build a good approach for getting in!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey Chris, Keep those coder/dev skills handy and polished up. They will make you an extra special hire for your next gig. If you have great design chops too - you will be a hot commodity.

[@markymaarty]

Thank you Philip for these pointers. Very helpful

[@gashy5526]

Got a junior graphic design job interview for the perfect place this Friday. Helps me a lot! Thanks!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey gashy! Congratulations! Go get 'em! Let me know how it goes! Leave me a PM.

[@lmach8]

I have an interview for a junior graphic design job this friday (today) as well hahah

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Good luck!

[@sevanyouhanna2491]

BIG THANK YOU for all your educational videos. I am adding sooooooo much to my skills.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey Sevan! Big thanks to you for the view and the comment!

[@ForsakenTV]

Very insightful information! Will definitely have some major changes in my next interview! You have 1000% earned a new subscriber!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock ForsakenTV! That's what I like to hear! Great to have you as a new sub.

[@hichk1991]

Thank you Philip I appreciate your time for sharing your knowledge for us

[@PhilipVanDusen]

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[@allindes157]

as an industrial designer. i agree with him.you have to look for the best tiny little details. perfect video inspiration for all designers.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks ALLINDES!

[@doomster2914]

Thank you Mr. VanDusen. These are great tips! Wish me luck in my next interview!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Let me know how it goes!

[@ninetailz9089]

Thank you sooooo much for this Video!!! Just when i wanted something like this to help me with my Interviews in Middle East :D

[@PhilipVanDusen]

nine, Cool! Glad I could help my friend. Let me know how your interviews go!

[@dashiajames1882]

I really never thought about how ppl should dress for a certain job !! Thank you very much !!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

A lot of people don't sadly!

[@cynthiaclemons4987]

Thank you! Will definitely watch again, but I took so many things from watching once to try to put into my next interview!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Cynthia - I've received a handful of comments on this video from people who found the vid right before an interview and then came back to tell me they credit it with them landing the job! That's my FAV kind of comment.

[@cynthiaclemons4987]

@@PhilipVanDusen That's good to hear! Here's hoping 🤞🏾

[@LePireEstomac]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You're welcome Clara - thanks for sharing your comment!

[@mestune5043]

This is some really useful information, thanks very much!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey Gabriel! Thanks so much for checking out my video! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Keep tuning in!

[@ayushanbhore8145]

I'm gonna try these things tomorrow !!!! Let's hope for the best

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock Ayush Anbhore! They have worked for a LOT of people...

[@Imprettyghoul]

Thanks for this! I've got interview next week! I'm so nervous but because I love what I do Im sure I'll be fine.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Peachy - come back and let me know how it goes. I've had 5 people come back over the last few months to say they got the job after watching this! Always curious!

[@benfrowen94]

Managed to land two interviews for a Junior Designer role on the same day which was nerve wracking but this video was beyond helpful in so many measures, thank you.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Ben, I'm really glad it helped. I just got a comment about a week ago from a woman who happened on this video the day before a big interview - I asked to come back and tell me how it went - and she got the job! and said what I was talking about in the video ended up being a topic of conversation in the interview! That got me stoked! Best of lick - and you come back and tell me how it went too, OK?

[@benfrowen94]

@@PhilipVanDusen Little update. I've been called back to both interviews, both with the managing directors to speak to me personally. So the nerves are definitely building! Haha.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

@@benfrowen94 Great news. Hopefully you can get offers from both. That is the absolutely BEST position to be in. Then you can leverage and negotiate the best offer you can from each - playing them off one another. If that happens, let me know ASAP - email me through my website. I've been there a few times and can give you additional thoughts. Best of luck!

[@morrisbryant4916]

Thank you for your gems for an interview. I used them and the interview went great

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Morris! I'm so psyched for you. I hope you get an offer. I glad I could help.

[@alexandramiracle]

Dear Philip, My pleasure for the questions. I hope, it will help me in the next interview. I'm a Lead Designer.

[@muniroladipo4233]

It's not five years now since you posted the video. And this video really helps because I just did a graphic design Interview which I aced..

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Munir!, That's awesome man! I'm so glad you came back to tell me that the video helped you. It really means a lot to me - and I wish you the VERY best in your career and - of course - I hope you get the job of your dreams.

[@Flatfourdetailing]

I got my first job as a Junior Graphic Designer after watching your video. Thank you!!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Phuong- That's amazing! I'm so happy for you. Did this video help? What part?

[@Flatfourdetailing]

Philip VanDusen it absolutely helped. I would say asking the interviewee questions. That’s important because if you don’t ask questions you kind of don’t care to know about the job.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks for replying! That is a great observation - and so true. Congratulations again!

[@Kasneldesigns]

I have an interview for an intern graphic designer and this really helped. I've never really done this before or worked with a design company so I was just really nervous. Appreciate the tips and awesome questions to ask the interviewer.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Come back and tell me how it goes!

[@Kasneldesigns]

I think it went really well! They seemed to be really impressed, haven’t gotten a response from them just yet but I have a good feeling!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

@@Kasneldesigns Let me know when you find out.

[@shawnfrank5303]

I just discovered your channel. Great content as i am transitioning from a software developer into a more creative role. Wish you had more videos or something on critiquing work .. would make interesting content .. cheers !!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Shawn, I may start critting work eventually, but I have such a long list of other stuff to get to!

[@everestdesign7]

Priceless. Thanks!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock everestdesign7! Now go rock your interview!

[@amaanbmgo1619]

Thanks for this video! Very informative and practical :)

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks April!

[@MustafaJackson]

Thank you Sir, this was very helpful.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Mustafa, Thanks for watching my friend. I wish you much success in your interviewing and in your career!

[@Aspendreamer]

Thank you for share your wisdom, it is very helpful.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey Stacy! Thanks so much for checking out my video! Keep tuning in! Good luck in your creative career journey!

[@MsCoffeeFellow]

Wow Philip, you're such a pleasant person.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Emina, Thanks that's very kind of you to say! ~P

[@MsCoffeeFellow]

You're very welcome :) Besides that, I wanted to say that your advice is very insightful and I will definitely use some of the tricks in the near future when I'll finally start going to interviews for my first "real" jobs. Actually I'm an architecture student, but your tips are totally transferable and thank you for sharing them.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Emina, I'm glad you realize they are transferrable. They totally are! You should watch my Presentation Skills video - that will ALSO help you in interviewing!

[@kalpanamundhra6424]

😊 as always, I not only enjoy your videos but I learn a lot from you.. N yes as you said this really gonna help me in my next interview.. Seeing this, now m more positive and confident.. 😊 thank you

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock Kalpana Mundhra! Good luck.

[@demiccabako2040]

I have an interview tomorrow and i was sweating until i saw this, now i feel prepared and confident THANK YOU!!!!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Demicca- come back and tell me how it went! Best of luck.

[@demiccabako2040]

@@PhilipVanDusen GOT THE JOB haha! thanks for the tips!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

@@demiccabako2040 This is the VERY BEST comment I have ever received! I am SO stoked for you Demicca. I'm glad I could provide a foundation of confidence for you going in to the interview! Congratulations - and best of luck in your creative journey.

[@elluna628]

you are great! so helpful.. thank you!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Glad this helped you El Luna!

[@SaltLake180]

Got an interview tomorrow after a long gap. Thanks

[@sofiabrasil]

Thanks for the great tips

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Sofia, Thanks for watching - I hope you can put them to use some day in an interview.

[@iTheNem3sis]

I got my first Junior Graphic Designer job interview soon. Wish me luck.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

How'd it go?

[@gobrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

I am the person who had interview in IBM in jeans and i still received the designer offer, IBM actually had changed their dress code from suits to business casual 3 years ago 🙂

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Kris, Congrats on your job. Yeah, I actually know the head of Design at IBM, we attended Harvard program together - so I know their dress code. I was just making a point by using an example that people would understand...

[@bahadurkhan4431]

you are great man.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Brave.

[@mujeercool7201]

Thank you.. So motivated from this video..

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock mujeer cool!

[@MyMotionMyTravel]

Nice video Philip very informative

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock Mangesh Yerunkar!

[@laygomahaka5955]

I've been in the industry for 13 years, it has not been an easy ride. However watching this, has made me re-think somethings. Thank you.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Lawrence, I'm glad it has helped lend a new perspective. Cheers mate!

[@laygomahaka5955]

@@PhilipVanDusen To be honest, i'm thinking of leaving the industry.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

@@laygomahaka5955 Can you share why? Curious.

[@laygomahaka5955]

@@PhilipVanDusen Because I'm getting sick of the politics. It's gotten to a very toxic, dirty game point. No time for it. I'm thinking of doing my own thing, which is what i'm doing with my artwork.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

LL, That's cool. Politics are everywhere - and sadly unavoidable.

[@WBanduMedia07]

Thanks sir.

[@leonardofernandes2655]

Hey Philip i'm new here but i already love your channel, one little tip/suggestion, between 250Hz and 450Hz decrease 2dB or maybe even 4dB with a not so open Q and you can also cut all the frequencies under 80Hz on your vocal track, this will improve your audio quality. Thanks for all your amazing videos, you're great!.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Leonardo, very astute critique of the audio, Thanks. I take the audio direct from a Rode NT2000 condenser mic into an ART tube mic pre and them directly into my Canon 80D. I don't touch the audio EQ in post at all. I'm sure I should, and I'd like to, but I don't have the time. Amazing to have you as a sub!

[@leonardofernandes2655]

Philip VanDusen i understand, you have pretty good signal flow when you record your audio, if you edit in Final Cut Pro you have all the plugins of logic which are great and you can use a preset for this and wouldn't take you any time, if you use Premier (my personal favorite) I think it has a pretty decent Equalizer, I'm a Sound Engineer so I always work on a professional DAW but I understand that time is a huge factor when you are an active KZbinr. Keep up with the good job!!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Leonardo, I'm a musician too and have written, recorded and mixed in Logic since before Apple bought it and it was called Notator Logic by Emagic. I take a very quick and dirty approach to video editing and although I have used Premier Pro - I do all my editing in Screenflow. Its the fastest app for me and does the job. But it's audio capabilities are limited. Thanks for the advice!

[@upenchaudhary]

Love your videos

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks upendra chaudhary!

[@jagodabrie411]

I didn't see this video before! Super useful. I had few interviews last year and I tried to prepare, but there was few things I missed. I'll add from myself: 1. When you present your portfolio, make sure it looks nice. I slammed my designs on white, instead of putting them into mock ups. 2. I was so excited for a perspective to get a new job, that I started to talk about my current workplace in past, or even slightly in a negative way. It indeed is hell on earth, but you do not want to express it, even at slightest. 3. I make jokes when I'm stressed and I think it generally works well, but I find I make too many of them and might not be taken seriously for the role in the end. Balance is the key. Right now, I feel like I'm way smarter about interviews, but not letting nervousness get in the way is still a challenge.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Jagoda. #2 is an excellent point that I wish I had made in the video. Negative talk about an old employer is the kiss of death - because we all know - if you are talking about them like that now - "we" are next. Also I have found that "belly-achers" tend to be bellyachers on the job - poisoning the pond (or studio) as well. Also #1 Great point about mockups- they are so easy to do these days there is no excuse not to use them on all your work. Cheers J! Good to see you back!

[@jagodabrie411]

@@PhilipVanDusen I think the main reason why not to say anything is because from employers perspective it's hard to judge whether you really have a hard time at work and why or whether you exaggerate and you are the toxic one. I feel like 9 times out of 10 they think the latter. It's not worth a risk, even if employee's situation is indeed really bad. I'll admit I ended up taking my employer to court because of what has been happening; it's just so wrong and illegal that you can't let it be. However regardless of that, it is not relevant to you trying to get a job, so it's just not worth mentioning. I think one should just focus on the future and separate themselves from their current workplace situation. My point was that it just can be hard sometimes when asked for a reason to want to quit, or current position in general. One needs to completely mask their feelings, and previous year I was not too successful. I never went anywhere, just a bit busy with my new idea, that I might actually tell you more about soon :)

[@PhilipVanDusen]

@@jagodabrie411 You're right that it is hard trying not to be totally transparent - but in a job interview it is the best idea. You are selling yourself to them after-all. Does a used car dealer tell every prospective buyer about the squeeky brakes? Unethical, maybe, but if you want them to buy the car - advisable.---I'm looking forward to hearing about your idea!

[@jagodabrie411]

@@PhilipVanDusen Agreed totally, that is why I learnt to control my feelings or expressions a bit more and those are mistakes of the past :)

[@theopunkguy]

god i've got a junior designer tomorrow, THANKS!!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Theo Respati!

[@ewelinastachowicz227]

Hi Philip, it's so great that you mentioned about the business aspect of designing, many agencies in my country want only hands to move pixels. What do you think about the employer who is asking the designer to make a sample design before the actual interview?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Ewelina, Doing a project as part of the interview process is not unheard of. I did a project early in my career for a job - and got the job because of it. It depends on 1. How much you want that particular job and 2. if the project isn't so gigantic that it is essentially asking for lots of design work on spec.

[@Joseito1875]

I have an interview this Monday, I'm really nervous. Thank you for the tips!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Franzan, Watch this again - and then come back on Tuesday - or after you hear back and let me know how it went!

[@Joseito1875]

@@PhilipVanDusen I got the job!!! I can't believe it! Watching your video and following your tips made me feel more prepared, specially printing out an extra resume and bringing it with me. Thank you!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Franzan! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I think you are the 4th or 5th person who has said they got the job after watching this video! That's Awesome!

[@Hermans86]

Great tips!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Øyvind! Thanks my friend! So happy as always that you are finding my stuff helpful!

[@Hermans86]

I recently have gone through a couple of interviews for graphic design jobs and did really well on both of them, in fact I was offered a job from both employers! This means that I am taking the next step in my career, I have landed a job with much more responsibility and room for self-development (and I get a mayor salary increase as well), super excited about this! I wanted to thank you again for your awesome tips Philip, they are super helpful and have helped me move on with my career and given me unique insights that have changed the way I think about design and creative work. Thank you

[@majgajsek7818]

I thank you, good sir,

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Glad you liked it Maj.

[@anjalicreationz9988]

Very informative video

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Anjali, I just actually watched this video again recently after months and am really sure, that if you pay attention, and do this stuff, your interview will ROCK.

[@sarahpounders5061]

Can I just say, I love the design of your video!!!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Sarah, Thanks! I had to look at it again to see what you were talking about - I don't usually do text in boxes - I usually do slides - so I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@Firma-2024]

thank you so much

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Mistre Fiseha, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!

[@MirzaAnas]

Please Make a video on [ ways to make money as a graphic designer ] no freelance sites. thank you.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Check out this video I did: "10 Ways To Make Money With Graphic Design: Other Than Freelancing Or A Full-Time Job" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ20lGhse9tse68 There are SOME freelance sites in this video but a lot of it is about OTHER ways to make money. Cheers!

[@MirzaAnas]

thanks

[@shahancreativies]

Well said.. super b

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You rock Shahan's Creatives!

[@paper3993]

I’m stressing myself for my upcoming interview for a college and I’d like to study graphic design there

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Pay attention to this video then. It sounds trite, but sit up straight - physically lean in - and do some research into the department. Find out a couple alumni who graduated from the Design School and check them out online/ The Alumni department at the University will give you a couple names. Then bring them up in your interview and watch the interviewer be totally blown away by your true engagement.

[@paper3993]

Philip VanDusen solid advice! That’ll do, thanks so much!!

[@prasadm6467]

Thanks alot.... i got a Interview tomorrow morning this video helped me hope i get the job i am too nervous i have never been to any interview before

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

Good luck for today man. I've got one on Monday. Anxious! Haha.

[@prasadm6467]

@@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour got cleared and Good luck to you

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Prasad, good luck! Does "got cleared" mean "hired"?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Good luck - let me know how it goes!

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

@@PhilipVanDusen Thanks everyone on my way now haha. Fingers crossed! xD

[@sunayanakawadkar5970]

Good content

[@PhilipVanDusen]

More designers need to watch this. I've hired over 400 designers in my career and interviewed thousands. I know what works and what doesn't.

[@futuretechfuturetech6074]

thanku........sir

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Future Tech Future Tech, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor as a small thank you? Please share my video with a friend or two! I'm trying to build my subscribers. More to come!

[@verazumstein]

Do you think it's appropriate to ask about the salary? And how should I ask them what the salary is, or if it's to low how do it tell them I want to earn more? Great tips in the video, thank you!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Leave salary negotiations for another meeting after you are offered the role. If you are there and interviewing chances are you know something about the salary range. But the negotiations should happen later. Negotiating salary is an art and a science - and I'm afraid it's too much to go into here. But thats a great idea for a new video!

[@monigatewood9138]

Hello Philip, do you have any advice for a beginner, intermediate designer that's transitioning from digital printing to digital graphics and web design?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

I always suggest taking about how the strategic business objectives and the creative brief was met - not just the aesthetics. Those aspects of design are medium and platform independent.

[@FarisThe87]

I have interview tomorrow, wish me luck

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Come back and tell me know it went!

[@ashabelle16]

Thanks for the informative video! Is it normal practice to have a portfolio website as opposed to a digital PDF? I'm looking into website platforms at the moment and slightly nervous to make the financial commitment!

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Ash, there are a LOT of free portfolio websites where you can feature your work. You can add your portfolio to Behance.com for free (owned by Adobe and one of the largest portfolio sites) And yes, you do need to have your portfolio online in addition to having a .pdf to send to people.

[@ashabelle16]

@@PhilipVanDusen Ah okay thank you! I wasn't sure if employers would expect something more personalised than Behance but that's good to know now! Really appreciate you taking the time to answer :)

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Yes, they do - and having a website is 500% better. But you mentioned you were financially constrained. If you CAN swing it. Have your own site.

[@linsey5431]

Do you recommend a printed portfolio over a digital? I'm so use to having a print on hand.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Luna, Digital. I haven't seen a printed portfolio presented to me in 15 years.

[@MinuteExplained]

I recently had a phone interview with a Fortune 500 company, and it was a different experience altogether. It was difficult to gauge the response and interest of the creative director on the other line, especially when she was silently taking notes during the conversation. There would be long periods of silence that felt excruciating and awkward.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Minute, Phone interviews are awkward anyway - then add in that you might have been interviewing with an awkward CD who doesn't know how to conduct an interview well and that makes it even worse. Not everyone is a great interviewer (not interviewee) either.

[@jumbosmasher5740]

Sir I am an Indian... I want to do job in a company as a graphic designer in USA or UK. Can you suggest what to do for this and all the needs including the qualification also. I am a graduate.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

You're going to have to get great as a design first, then look for a company that is willing to sponsor you for an H1B VISA - which is getting harder now due to our current political leadership (don't get me started on that one...)

[@jumbosmasher5740]

Philip VanDusen thank you sir for your valuable instructions.

[@ftmkhan8621]

Mr Steve, I am working as graphic designer ( package based) , now I want to apply abroad but I am clueless which kind of portfolio will be good for me to get a job in a big company abroad.. can you help me about this matter?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

ftm, that's kind of a big question. Too big for a comments section. I do paid creative professional coaching if you are looking for focused help in building your portfolio. You can see my package rates here >> philipvandusen.com/oneonone/

[@ftmkhan8621]

Thank you very much for your answer.. I will check them out. Thanks again

[@anishlohani3990]

How much money do we make as graphic designer in australia.

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Around the world salaries range greatly from $30k up to $200K/yr - depends on the category, company, agency and your level of experience.

[@accept415]

This guy looks Steve Jobs

[@PhilipVanDusen]

I wish I had his bank account. LOL.

[@himanshu9297]

hahaha!!

[@himanshu9297]

Steve JObs with a goatee.. :p

[@NESherv]

Steve Jobs with a good personality.

[@padivelu]

I do feel same too

[@sunduszahid2500]

I am a homemaker, and mom of three beautiful girls. I want to start my career in art directions. Zero experience, 10 years old Masters degree (MBA marketing). No portfolio to show, but when i sit in my ME time, Ideas start popping in my mind. My question is, where should i start?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Sundus, Great question. If you want to be a creative director or art director you will need to start as a designer first. ALL AD's and CD's come up from the design ranks. The fact that you have a MBA in Marketing is a great start. Now the next move is to start designing. Step 1: take a course in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Start here at byol.me/philip (affiliate link) Daniel Scott is the best in the Adobe teacher in the business and his site membership is SUPER cheap.

[@fractalelement857]

Do You know any designer who is in his 60s and still doing that job in company?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

I don't personally know a single graphics designer over 60 currently working in an agency or company, unless they are a principle or owner.

[@harshalrajput5333]

which are agencies where graphic designer are required?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Branding agencies, advertising agencies, graphic design agencies, social media agencies, etc.

[@harshalrajput5333]

@@PhilipVanDusen thank you so much I was confused.. Bt now I cleared

[@gamebattle6345]

Hi sir I am raja dehury I am searching 4 job I have great interest graphic design also animation I have to work in your company So what do I have to do for you to go ?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hi Raja, we aren't hiring right now, but good luck in your creative journey!

[@Firma-2024]

ya he looks like steve jobs

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Mistre, I hear that a lot---like, a lot....

[@syedafnan3]

Tomorrow is my interview if i get the job i will subscribe u simple . . :)

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Syed, Let me know how it goes!

[@nidarizvi3150]

I wish I could work with you

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Nida, that's a very fine compliment.

[@baishakhiganguli5483]

Hello Sir...I am from India but recently shifted to Australia with my husband....I am a graphic designer and want a job here in Sydney...can you pls give some suggestions...

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Start with Graphic Design Temp Agencies and get placed as a temp freelancer - at a range of companies over time - they frequently turn into longer-term or full-time offers.

[@baishakhiganguli5483]

@@PhilipVanDusen thanks 😊

[@hafishamsa6519]

Today i have an online interview 🌝

[@get8bit]

I need good questions to ask the designers. I keep getting tricked by good portfolios, but once they're in the door, they act like they have no idea what they are doing.

[@dashiajames1882]

Should your portfolio be very organized or not ?? Does it matter ??

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Yes it totally matters. I organize mine by client industry and also product (strategy, brand identity, website)

[@sooma3358]

Is it rude to ask our salary in interview?

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Soo, no not too rude. The chances are you would already know from the job listing or from the recruiter. If you don't, then asking" can you share the salary range for a position at this level". Saying "range" give you wiggle room to negotiate more if you get the offer. and it gets the employer to give you an idea of the max they are thinking of paying, but I assure you, for the right person they will always go above the salary they state.

[@sooma3358]

Philip VanDusen this is so helpful. Thank you so much sir 👍🏻

[@switchbladeaa]

I am a coder and designer. Can we talk sometime? I'm in so cal

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hi Billy, Thanks for watching and I'm so glad you are getting value from my content. Part of my consultancy practice is providing creative professional coaching. You can see packages and rates and schedule time with me at: philipvandusen.com/oneonone

[@switchbladeaa]

Philip VanDusen just wondering if you wanted to collab on any projects. But thank you I will look into that

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Billy, if you have any projects that you would like to partner on, please feel free to reach out through my contact form on my site. I'm always open to new business...aren't we all?

[@seasonstylestudio4007]

keb ya leboga mogesu

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Thanks Raymond Marule!

[@IIIlllBravo]

if you have too ask what the job title is.... your toast. you most likely answered and ad for the job title that you were seeking. duh

[@PhilipVanDusen]

Hey IIIlllBravo, Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your sharing your POV.