Friday, September 20, 2013

how do I get a graphic design job

how do I get a graphic design job?
I live in Kansas City. Not very many design jobs out there, and when you apply for one, you are competing with 300 other applicants. I don't have 5+ years experience, and people have said my portfolio is great. Should I go freelance, move to another area, any suggestions?

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The question is do you want a design job? The market is flooded with graphic designers who paid alot of money for college degrees for the new "practical" job. I know graphic designers who have never had an actual job. Your best bet is to freelance at web design. If you can get a specific site (especially porn since they are constantly changing) you could probably remain semi-employed if they like your work.
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You could free lance on your own- or when you apply you can offer to take less pay for six months to show your experience and creativity - that would get your foot in the door- D
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Build your portfolio to perfection. Your portfolio is the most important thing, that and networking. Make a website, not a cheesy one. Place samples of your best projects on it. Send out your resume and your web link to as many places as possible, even if they aren't hiring. In the mean time do Freelance, you still gotta eat right?.. They do look at experience and where you have worked at before, but if you can get them to see your work, then you will get a call, even if you dont have 5+years experience. PORTFOLIO NETWORKING PORTFOLIO. And of course a little bit of bullshitting never hurt anyone. Good luck

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