Any Art Directors/ Graphic Designers on the forum?

Design1314 · 10-15-2007, 09:36 AM

see topic

BK · 10-15-2007, 11:49 AM

Nikki (and to Nikki - sorry to volunteer you for whatever torture this guy has in mind

)

Neil · 10-15-2007, 12:15 PM

yes

Design1314 · 10-15-2007, 02:19 PM

wanna tell where you guys work? or used to? And experiences.

Design1314 · 10-15-2007, 02:22 PM

I'll start

I am an art director for Macy*s, and my previous job was at Maxim (the magazine) and before these 2 jobs, I was a student and worked in 2 printing companies and did a couple of freelance jobs

However, designing is a cool job. don't you guys agree? :P

stooken · 10-15-2007, 05:39 PM

working at maxim sounds cool!

LOLrance · 10-16-2007, 12:15 AM

I taught 3d animation and graphics at a school for graphic designers. Then from that, got referred to 2 jobs building 3d model homes out of blueprints i was given using 3ds max as well as Maya.

I received a business card from a graphic director at PIXAR so am hoping i get into the internship with them. i am far from a real graphic designer since i am just a student and do this on the side, but it is definitely a career i hope to get into.

Neurorad · 10-16-2007, 12:39 AM

Someone give Nikki a job in graphic design.

Neil · 10-16-2007, 01:08 AM

Have always been into art since as a kid, almost went into architecture after high school but instead went to school for 3D animation and motion graphics.

Majored in 3D and am a certified Maya modeler (although haven't used it in a while). Realized that 3D really wasn't my deal after college.

Was a web designer before college and after college worked at a large company as the lead web and multimedia designer. The company was bought and split apart so everyone lost their jobs (other than the engineers).

I decided to just stay on my own freelancing afterwards instead of working in another company and here I am. I've been freelancing for 5 years but this is the first one I've done it full time and it's certainly a change. I love the flexibility, ability to be creative, wide range of clients, etc but it's a real pain not knowing what is around the corner a few months from now.

Any regrets? A few. I wish I didn't pursue 3D in college and instead took classes to get my masters in business. As I was already a decent designer before college (more in the graphic side instead of 3D side) I could have got by on my own but now running my own business it would have helped to get started. I may go for my masters in business in the next couple years if I have some extra cash.

Nikki · 10-16-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

Nikki (and to Nikki - sorry to volunteer you for whatever torture this guy has in mind

)

hhahahaha o god

Design1314 · 10-16-2007, 09:42 AM

Hi Nikki

Revlis · 10-16-2007, 10:53 AM

Art Director, Large Multi-Line Multi-Store Motor-sports Dealer.

What more could you ask for? Models, Photo-shoots, ads, direct mail, photo shop 24/7, and Minions...

Just do not plan on making any real money at it. I mean more than the National Household Average sure, but deep six figures aren't happening until you are on your own and it's a pretty competitive market, especially now...

I'm not that ambitious, so yeah pretty happy with where I am at, get paid well to have fun, and the responsibilities are pretty minor...

Revlis · 10-16-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neurorad

Someone give Nikki a job in graphic design.

I got a Job for Nikki....

Design1314 · 10-16-2007, 11:18 AM

however I do earn 6 figures

Neil · 10-16-2007, 12:25 PM

That's because you are in NYC. If you don't make 6 figures there, you are poor.

Revlis · 10-16-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Design1314

however I do earn 6 figures

umm YAY?

Sure ya do, I'm sure you earn it as well.

Design1314 · 10-16-2007, 03:51 PM

I also freelance for lots of big newspaper pubs.

astra · 10-16-2007, 08:03 PM

ya, designer right here, but i am in australia, so probably wouldn't be much assistance

Excellence · 10-16-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Design1314

however I do earn 6 figures

So wheres the 335i then?

Just kidding around with ya!

ironic · 10-17-2007, 12:19 AM

freelance

Design1314 · 10-17-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excellence

So wheres the 335i then?

Just kidding around with ya!

I was gonna get the 335i but decided didn't really need the speed, plus wife wants to buy an apartment

haha. well its my very 1st beamer, i really like the looks of it.

RichP · 10-17-2007, 03:40 PM

Ill jump in here too just to be part of the thread, but I am an Industrial Designer (currently looking for something fulltime, which is turning out to be a real drag)

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LOLrance The Law. 312 Rep 14,282 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	I taught 3d animation and graphics at a school for graphic designers. Then from that, got referred to 2 jobs building 3d model homes out of blueprints i was given using 3ds max as well as Maya. I received a business card from a graphic director at PIXAR so am hoping i get into the internship with them. i am far from a real graphic designer since i am just a student and do this on the side, but it is definitely a career i hope to get into. __________________
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Neil The Designer 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: Nissan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	Have always been into art since as a kid, almost went into architecture after high school but instead went to school for 3D animation and motion graphics. Majored in 3D and am a certified Maya modeler (although haven't used it in a while). Realized that 3D really wasn't my deal after college. Was a web designer before college and after college worked at a large company as the lead web and multimedia designer. The company was bought and split apart so everyone lost their jobs (other than the engineers). I decided to just stay on my own freelancing afterwards instead of working in another company and here I am. I've been freelancing for 5 years but this is the first one I've done it full time and it's certainly a change. I love the flexibility, ability to be creative, wide range of clients, etc but it's a real pain not knowing what is around the corner a few months from now. Any regrets? A few. I wish I didn't pursue 3D in college and instead took classes to get my masters in business. As I was already a decent designer before college (more in the graphic side instead of 3D side) I could have got by on my own but now running my own business it would have helped to get started. I may go for my masters in business in the next couple years if I have some extra cash. __________________
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