The Three Types of Design Jobs

[@skeeterbrookscreationsllc2106]

Freelance sounds like the way to go but, I would rather try the others before actually going freelance full time.

[@thenewsgayper1810]

Initially I was thinking of freelance, but the idea of working in-house is something to consider...it would be great to work for Coach! :) Oh, I am currently a graphic design student at SNHU...

[@ArielBissett]

This was a really pretty video 🙂

[@charlimarieTV]

aww thank you Ariel! Adding the animations took so much more time (even though I was using a template package) but I'm happy with how it turned out!

[@Iamtimchung]

FREELANCE ALL THE WAY! Though agency/studio work is great too, lots of different types of work. I feel like people who are in education feel like agency and studio is all there is. I certainly did when I was studying

[@charlimarieTV]

Interesting to know it's STILL like that even though when you were studying the tech industry would have been booming! So strange. Design higher-education needs to catch up.

[@CorninaArt]

I used to be an In-House artist at a Bank. I was actually surprised that a corporate bank needed a graphic designer. It was a bit hard because it was a big company yet I was the only artist there. That was during my first year. They hired another one but he focused on videos while I'm on the prints. There were a lot of urgent projects and the revisions are limitless. I guess that's also a downside of working in-house, they can take you for granted. Though I've learned a lot so I'm glad I've experienced this.

[@CorninaArt]

Right now I'm going to try freelancing. Thanks for this Charli! Wish I've seen a video like this before I started working on the real world haha

[@charlimarieTV]

this is a very good point and definitely something I'll mention in the in-depth video about it!

[@monicaescobar7432]

I just left a credit union (different type of bank) and was worried because it was hard. My first year as well. I wish they had hired another creative person. I found myself trying to teach and being under valued from prints to digital to videos. I was expected to assist with community outreach events too. Cannot wait to find a more grounded job.

[@ibrahimhassan8239]

That's amazing,do you know any good online courses please?

[@johnnyswierczynski367]

Totally true about designers being needed in all types of industries. I work for the 'creative' team for a small UK company that produces industrial paint (so definitely not the tech industry) and even we have a designer who designs all the marketing materials for us! :) haha

[@charlimarieTV]

there we go! haha. A perfect example. My first job out of university was to be the designer on the marketing team at a company that sold fridges and heat pumps.

[@davidshawe]

I've worked In-House for the past year having previously spent 4 years freelance. I never thought going full time for someone would be the way forward. But I love it. There are pro and cons to everything but I really enjoy the benefit of working within a team that is growing together, progressing and focusing on one big picture.

[@charlimarieTV]

yesss you just very accurately summed up why I love in-house too!

[@smzstudio]

I m an architect. And i m very impressed

[@sharnae5551]

Thank you so much for this! I think I'm leaning towards in-house 😊

[@twinklej5459]

Great video Charli...some design channels dont give such a simplified definition and explaination of things like these... i have seen many gloss over the differences between in house and agency design jobs... KUDOS!

[@charlimarieTV]

+Twinkle Jumani glad you liked the video! :)

[@NileshParmar]

A great insight, thanks for this. For most of my design career, I have been an in-house designer whilst also freelancing in my spare time.

[@galacticSTORM1102]

Hello! After watching this video, I was just thinking about if it was possible to do both in-house and freelance design work. What are the pro's and con's of being a in-house and freelance designer?

[@danaeann]

This is very applicable to my field of interior design too! Great video Charlie!!

[@charlimarieTV]

that's interesting to know! thanks Danae :)

[@nicolelives3015]

Hey there! I’m currently in school for graphic design, and I love interior design, I was just curious to know how those two coordinate given ur comment? I’m very interested and I’d love to see how I can combine those two jobs! Thank you!

[@EllisWoolleyIllustration]

I started freelancing in May this year, so good to see so many others in the comments who freelance too!

[@charlimarieTV]

yes it seems like there were a lot of freelancers watching this video! what do you like about freelancing? :)

[@EllisWoolleyIllustration]

Being my own boss, managing my own time and doing what I really want to do, like including a lot of animal related work, promoting what is close to my heart like being cruelty free and protecting animals and looking after the planet :) I can channel all of this through my work and it feels amazing to have control of that whilst also earning money at the same time :)

[@charlimarieTV]

that's so great!

[@Pharcyde90]

my school is making me watch your video , but its great ty !

[@AnnaFarba]

Its so cool that you touched this topic. It took me a long time to figure out my place in the design & illustration world, as I've tried an agency route that did not work out at all, then I've worked as an in-house designer and got bored really quickly. It literally took me 3 years to figure out that freelance designer & illustrator career is the one for me. I look forward to watching the rest of this series, and I hope it can help someone to figure out what's right for them much faster.

[@charlimarieTV]

+Anna Farba id love to hear what it was about agency work you didn't enjoy! So happy for you that you've found your place now :)

[@ashleytrue7511]

I’m very interested in graphic design! I really want to be an actor but I also want to expand into the film industry. Graphic design was the only option.

[@foisyalexandre4775]

Great video for new designer that want to know about type of jobs available for them after school! Great job Charli. For me been working as in-house designer for small editorial company doing mostly print magazines and websites for 4 years. The challenge is to do something new and try not do do the same thing every issue! :) Keep the good work!

[@PensandPaint]

Agency/ studio for me and positions beyond UX designer in management. Thanks for sharing as always

[@judge9amr]

after 13 years of agency work, I have gone freelance after moving to the UK. Its been a crazy ride, but great.

[@MelanieChadwick]

Yep definitely freelance! Work is varied and interesting and over time you do pick up regular jobs. Thanks Charli for the clear presentation!

[@charlimarieTV]

thanks for watching Melanie! seems we have a lot of freelancers watching this 🙌

[@Black.Girl_Melanin519]

I'm just starting a graphic design class, my imagination has always been free, so I think freelance is the way to go

[@Elif-nu9nv]

This video helped me a lot, thank you!!

[@renatorenanb]

Im kind of adctive on your videos, watching a tons per day . So Nice to see another designer sharing their experiences and u are such a good one. Learning a lot here in Brazil with u . Big hug! :)

[@charlimarieTV]

I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! :)

[@bskinner1986]

I would love to be freelance. To be able to pick the jobs you want and work the hours you choose sounds amazing.

[@sake_]

your an inspiration Charli! glad that I​ found your stream :)

[@LightsaberPanda]

I honestly started out as a freelancer and I like the flexibility for the most part because it forced me to learn the language of business. To deal with CEO's and stakeholders directly while still providing great user experiences for their clients. I want to work for small agency or studio and not have to climb the big corporate ladder, so I can grow in my design practice and be well diverse in many different industry projects.

[@jro1000]

That was great. I really like that your clips are clean and concise.

[@charlimarieTV]

thanks Josh! I do try :)

[@GiselleSali]

This was very informative, thank you so much

[@CodyBrownDesign]

Great video! Lovin' the animated title screens with the new branding you're rolling out.

[@Mr_Santo5]

Have done all three. I'm an in-house designer now. Better benefits and I don't work nights or weekends anymore.

[@stephanbrathwaite6403]

Hi, I teach graphic design at a Secondary School in Trinidad & Tobago. This is good info. I'll continue to follow and I can also use some of your videos during my class secessions.

[@charlimarieTV]

I'm honoured! :)

[@IkoiCrochet]

Hi Charli, I studied and worked as a graphic designer but it's been almost 10 years since I left the creative area, things have changed a lot since then, and I'd like to give it another try. Could you give a few tips or advises on how to come back? Sites, tips, videos, online communities... anything that could help.

[@carmenjones1384]

this video helped me ALOT. Thank you

[@charlimarieTV]

Glad to hear it Carmen!

[@sharonmathew2127]

Looking forward to this series, Charli! Very applicable advice.

[@charlimarieTV]

I'm glad you're excited about the series Sharon!

[@nikkunikku5452]

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[@monicasdesignprocess]

I've only ever worked for an in-house type position. However, technically I'm a contractor in my current role so it's a blend of two. I've never really been interested in an agency role as I listened too much about rumors such as super long hours and it not being a pleasant working situation. Of course I'm probably wrong and I'm sure it's great to work on a variety of design projects and never get bored. I feel like s con is there's less of these roles available and therefore harder to get into. What I love about working in house is there's usually more opportunity, incredible benefits and pay (especially here in the Bay Area for tech companies). For now, this is definitely what I want to continue to focus on and eventually work for a large brand like Adobe.

[@charlimarieTV]

+Monica Galvan I'm the same as you when it comes to agencies! I have absolutely zero desire to even try one. Besides, I love what I do inhouse!!

[@kalina407]

Hey girl, I miss your videos. Haven't been online as much. Thanks for sharing. I might not be a designer but this also helped me as a front end dev.

[@charlimarieTV]

I suppose these roles are also applicable to a front-end dev right!

[@ShaneMcKnight]

Yay! Been waiting for something like this.

[@ShaneMcKnight]

I'm not really sure which of the 3 I would prefer... The idea of freelance sounds nice to me work-wise but running your own business sounds frustrating to me.

[@charlimarieTV]

You could always hire an accountant or business expert to do that side for you in the long term!

[@ShaneMcKnight]

Great idea!

[@clemno8888]

Hello you are good for telling us you are good keep working 👍

[@aligaelgutierrez8128]

agency i think would be my best fit actually ;-;

[@clay-pixels]

I've been working as a graphic designer for a little under two years now. At first I was just doing freelance, then I landed an inhouse role at a transport company, plus the college I studied at (both are part-time jobs so it equals full-time in total). I also do freelancing on the side. Both have their pro's and cons. Inhouse work is stable, but sometimes you have to wait for the creative jobs to come in (some of your day-to-day stuff is just regular marketing collateral) so having freelance on the side is great. I'd love to one day see what an agency is like as well. From my experience inhouse roles outnumber agency roles by like 10:1.

[@charlimarieTV]

yep I feel you on the boring day-to-day stuff! that does happen.

[@timmcneill5299]

Tried all three - Agency had a fast pace , learnt a lot about design, but little reward. In house i found to be stressful but more financially rewarding, freelancing was difficult and not very rewarding , although i see myself going back to freelancing once i have more experience. Currently in house for a software company. start off in agency to learn skills, move in house to specialise in an area and grow contacts, then begin freelancing using contacts you have established to set yourself up to have your own business / company :)

[@charlimarieTV]

this sounds like very wise advice! I agree in-house can be very stressful and for me I think it's because i feel so much more emotionally invested in the product and the team, so i just care about my work more!

[@timmcneill5299]

CharliMarieTV I'm thinking of maybe moving to London, what would you say an intermediate wage in London would be and is design work in London hard to find?

[@mathematicssolved]

Good stuff Charli, I listen to Devchat.tv for programming, your channel is nice to hear on what designers do.

[@charlimarieTV]

thanks Andrew!

[@prathamasalkar9194]

Great information.......

[@andru2080]

I freelanced for a while, it was exciting to start with, finding my own clients and working with different kinds of businesses and people, but after a while the motivation and self-determination I had to begin with decreased and I just didn't find myself enjoying it any longer. If I was still designing now, I think I'd prefer to be in-house or part of an agency.

[@charlimarieTV]

i can definitely see how that could happen. I've never freelanced full time, but I can imagine the hustle you have to have for it could be very draining!

[@samarkhan4100]

Can u make a video How to make a portfolio and other requirements before going as a freelancer.

[@teocamara1977]

All 3 types have their pros & cons. Big Advertising Agencies: long hours, big egos, big ladder to climb, big budgets, mostly great clients, you can build a great folio but can burn down quite easily. In-house: secure work, normally you are alone as a designer or part of a small group, so you are the expert and people listen to your ideas and respect your position (you kinda control the design) but you can get sick of the branding and it's hard to move up in your career. Generally good pay. Freelance: you can pick and choose your clients, but you have to hustle to find good ones. Plus you will spend 30% of your time designing and 70% writing emails, invoicing, chasing money, going to meetings etc (rough proportions, you get the point). You will be a small agency and have to do all the work or contract copywriters, developers or whatever you don't want (or know) to do. Depending on your personality, diligence, area and style, you can really succeed having just good clients, constant work and do only what you do best on your style. In this case you will like an artist, rather than freelancer designer. And you have to work hard to get to that point. There is an other model not covered in this video, but works really well in Australia, and I believe in some other parts of the world: The hired gun freelancer: you send your portfolio to a specialised recruitment agency, talk to them personally in the early stages and then you get gigs in different agencies all around town. I did that for a couple of years and it was great: there was always work, I used to move from one agency to the next, expanded my network, worked with a massive variety of clients and types of projects (branding, print, digital, signage, packaging, animations etc) and didn't need to settle if the agency or manager were a pain in a**. It worked very well, until one of the places I was offered me a full time job doing what I like the most (motion graphics) for a salary that was above any other job offer I have found at the time. Although this salary was below my ratings as a hired gun, it gave me the security I needed at the time, with my daughter about the be born. I hope this helps. Sorry the long post, no potato.

[@jocelyn2824]

I would love to work in-house for a magazine!

[@banglalook8406]

I am Creative designer with 15 years of experience in the graphic design industry. Specializes in logo design, Business Card, Letterhead design, Brochure Design, Poster Design, Box Design, Sign Design, Label Design, Tag Design and full knowledge of Printing. How can i apply for jobs in abroad?

[@thethreejs903]

This was helpful😌🙂🌟🥺

[@eliFreakland]

I'm about to graduate with my bachelor's in a few months and I already know that I would love to work for an agency or studio! I just have no idea where to start looking/applying/how to prepare??, and my school hasn't been much help with giving me insights about the GD career field in general either. I'm really scared of not knowing how to function in a demanding work environment I know very little about. My biggest fear is getting a job and failing massively. (I want to specialize in Editorial and Publication Design btw!)

[@charlimarieTV]

+Ellie don't worry I promise you will get the hang of it!! Designing in a job is definitely different to designing for briefs at college, but your new coworkers and manager wherever you end up working will show you the ropes, and you should never be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure :)

[@AbdurRahman-ix7tw]

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[@user-iv3gi7fi5p]

@@AbdurRahman-ix7tw I guess you need to just get a visa to go to Poland and get a plane ticket and go.

[@MorganGale]

I'm definitely a small studio kind of person

[@charlimarieTV]

What do you love about working in a small studio vs the other job types? :)

[@MorganGale]

I really like working with a close-knit team of people! I also want to do design for social change, and I can't really get that at a big agency. My ideal place would be something like Firebelly in Chicago.

[@charlimarieTV]

that makes sense! love that you have this career path in mind for yourself :)

[@casey5030]

Although I love the freedom of freelancing, I can't do it cause I don't have a business mindset at all and I would be trampled on by clients. I don't like the agency route cause I can't keep up with the fast-paced hecticness. So I guess I'm the in-house type for smaller companies cause I like the sense of community. There might also be another option in which you freelance for a company? So maybe you'll have more freedom and won't be fully constrained under one company but you also don't need to deal with finding clients and all the business stuff.

[@mdishashaikh9443]

Thank you.... For an awesome video.

[@charlimarieTV]

+The Mechartist you're welcome!

[@p8prslar]

Nice topic to cover!

[@charlimarieTV]

+Corey Byas so glad you think so! I have a lot of requests for software tutorials, but I'd much rather make content like this that I wish existed when I was in design school.

[@soranam5817]

Very nice!

[@adventuresamongadjectives3080]

Right after school I applied for both agencies and inhouse, I didn't really have experience from any of them so didn't quite know what to expect. After a bit over a year at an agency though I can definitely say this kind of client work is not for me! Have considered doing freelancing though, I think it would be a bit better if I was able to choose the clients a bit more myself.

[@charlimarieTV]

yes that's definitely one of the benefits of freelance work!

[@ayushsharma2114]

Hey love your video's

[@msylvis3]

I want to be a freelancer. I wouldn't mind working for an agency if they let me freelance.

[@samasucreative]

I'm still a college student , but I'm graduating in December and think that freelancing would be awesome to start out with because of the freedom, however I don't know If I'll be able to handle the business side of freelancing . So now I'm thinking maybe starting as an in-house designer would be good , so I can sharpen my design skills then move on to working at a studio/agency , and then later in my career start to freelance .

[@charlimarieTV]

i would definitely recommend trying to work as part of a design team to sharpen your skills! I honestly learned just as much from my team mates in my first few years after college as I did IN college.

[@samasucreative]

CharliMarieTV Thanks , ill set my sights on working at a stuido or agency

[@rubyjane3063]

I prefer Agency/studio

[@hannahgoodchild5255]

What type of designer would you be if you designed places like winter wonderland

[@cretism]

I'd love to be a freelancer. But id have no clue on how to start it in the business side

[@galacticSTORM1102]

Love this video!! I have a great question if anyone can answer from experience that would be great. Is it possible to do in-house and freelance design work at the same time? I love the idea of working on a team and having the same goals but I also want my own chance to express all the ideas and skills I have with my own design work for clients. I am also an online student at SNHU so if there is any other students out there that is getting into design id love to hear your thoughts as well!

[@kiranmohan2474]

Charli your contents are very useful. Can you make a video about online freelancing websites and how to start with it.

[@charlimarieTV]

+kiran mohan personally I don't think they're a great thing to use. My friend Brent Galloway has a great video explaining why on his channel (just search his name and you'll find it) but basically I feel like you end up doing work for cut-rate prices. It's better to be able to control the process yourself rather than go through a website!

[@kiranmohan2474]

+CharliMarieTV Thank you for your time. I will check that video.

[@pareshshah9060]

Hi Charlie, Paresh here... Many thanks for all your support. I also do freelance on Upwork from last 7-8 years and completely depends on it. I really have to struggle a lot to get hired regularly. Please suggest us more secure ways to get long term jobs either on upwork or any other similar website... Many thanks.. God bless you..

[@charlimarieTV]

+Paresh Shah the rates you can earn on upwork tend to be very low because the kind of clients who use the site are looking for a cheap deal. I'd advise building up your own client list and dealing with clients directly rather than relying on Upwork.

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

I want to work in a agency/studio or maybe in-house. I've been looking around for job openings for them right now. :)

[@charlimarieTV]

+Musicman The FAM good luck with applying! Recently on our podcast, Design Life, we gave advice for applying for design jobs if you feel like giving it a listen, you can find it at designlife.fm

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

Oh I will have listen to that. Thanks!

[@sadamhussain2022]

Hello mam I am Indian girl first time I am watching your video so I request to you please make a video about blogging. Please reply me

[@sadamhussain2022]

Thankyou

[@chyavanphadke4813]

I came here searching for VLSI Digital design jobs !! 🤷

[@sathiyapriyan382]

How to learn became a designer If any PS or AI or WP?

[@MuhammadArnaldo]

I'm starting to be freelancer, wish me a good luck..

[@smzstudio]

Tooo awesome

[@stellapark6893]

Hi Charli! I just found your videos and am so amped to subscribe to your awesome content. I'm a new graduate from college who realized that the healthcare field/HR was not what suited me.. I'm looking to my passion of design and photography but have no professional experience or portfolio. What would you say would be a good path for me to follow to become a seasoned graphic and web designer like yourself? Much love and thanks!

[@charlimarieTV]

Welcome! I would say to get started designing!! Start making things. Soak up knowledge and create as much as you can. You have to learn by doing :)

[@manojkale7649]

Plotter cutting in job work design and design crate

[@seyiabiodun5581]

Freelance works Best for me

[@MrSlicksuperman]

Is it possible to do freelance on the side in addition to one of the other two options?

[@charlimarieTV]

if the main company you work for is okay with it, definitely! But some companies have clauses in the contract where they own the IP you create while working there, so you have to be careful about that (so that you can legally transfer the copyright of the work you do to your freelance clients). All the freelance work i've done has been on the side of another job :)

[@brockman562]

yes, but i WOULD NOT have the freelance gig ever get in the way of in-house/agency/firm. The freelance will be low priority. You'll end up coming to work late, tired for meetings, missing deadlines, and the stress of having to juggle work and freelance.

[@Guptatops]

i am an inhouse design guy and want to be part of agency or studio

[@bibilnv]

Hi I worked in ads,medical animation and now working in 3D booth designing 9 year experience.... I will do in all area but am not master so I can't focus in any area now am fed up about 3D job but now I wish to become an film director......Could you please any suggestion

[@aswathirajan7963]

Hi bibil..... May i know how much u get paid for the work since you have a gud experience

[@manojkale7649]

Hi I am Manoj and Indian designer create in my work

[@letstry3029]

I studied graphis designer and web designer one year course.i didn't have any degree but i have skills about graphics and web design.whether i can get a job in good company in good salary

[@valongoazul]

Is there a lot of unemployment in the design industry? Especifically in graphic and communication design?

[@FranciscoHernandez-cu2zu]

Is their a job for designing your own t-shirt and limit working time for 9am to 4:30pm job in any shirt store

[@CloudBoyAB]

I graduated a few months ago im working now but im trying to figure out whats the route of becoming a animation creator.. am i in the right field?

[@kanamodhwadiya8337]

Hy ive applied for BA in art and design in Birmingham city university i want to know about career after i complete my degree in the uk

[@ridwangumz10]

HI

[@jonb.9372]

Would this video apply to product/industrial design?

[@SassyAuroras]

freelance

[@worldwidesmartchannel5108]

Hey everyone help me to get work in design work please ❤️❤️❤️ awesome and helpful video

[@goldeneagle5300]

How long did it take for you to master your skills ?

[@charlimarieTV]

I graduated from design school about 6 years ago now but I'm still learning every day! I would say it was in my 2nd year out of design school that I really found my confidence though.

[@ArtTalkwithMarisa]

def a freeelancer

[@NickKartha]

This has been super useful? Would you consider buying my $5 custom designs?

[@Kkatester22]

Recent grad here-- once you get an in-house or agency position is it difficult to switch to the other if it doesn't work out?

[@charlimarieTV]

I don't think so! So you shouldn't feel afraid about making a choice :)

[@Kkatester22]

Thanks! Good to know!

[@Waqas4hmed]

Freelance is the way :)

[@charlimarieTV]

what do you love about freelance Waqas? :)

[@parthkapadia9793]

Andrew Garfield...............................

[@tambekaranand81]

Hi..

[@GeorgeKishe]

Freelance!

[@Paulo34343]

That like-dislike ratio tho...

[@nikkunikku5452]

hi mem i am disginar

[@786makavelli]

prey for my friend

[@Arjun-od1oi]

plz change your specs your face is nice