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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains. But it's been anything but a smooth ride. And it's not been all bad.

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Best foot forward: Lynne McCusker's bold branding for a new retro shoe store

Creative Boom

Lynne McCusker is a senior freelance designer based in Scotland. With 17 years of experience in the design industry and the past nine years spent as a freelancer, she specialises in all aspects of creativity, from branding and print work to web and social design. Her clients include L'Oréal, ? "I

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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How Falmouth University's online MAs are helping creatives find their true voice

Creative Boom

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. Jasmine, meanwhile, had been working as an illustrator for around eight years, both in-house and freelance. But it's not just an academic exercise.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

In truth, though, most graphic design jobs aren't advertised on job sites, and of those that are, many don't have salaries attached but are negotiated with the successful candidate. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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Should you Hire a Design Agency or a Freelancer?

Inkbot Design

Should you hire a design agency or a freelancer? Thanks to the expansion of the freelancing market, today you have options of not only hiring a freelance graphic designer or a design agency but even someone to do your homework. A freelancer will design according to your requirements in a budgeted way.

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Why Dribbble Isn’t an Ideal Advertising Platform

Graphic Design Junction

Dribbble, a popular platform for showcasing design work, has become a hub for freelance designers and creative agencies. While it excels at portfolio presentation and fostering a design community, Dribbble falls short as a platform for advertising. However, Dribbble’s strengths lie elsewhere.