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Which got me thinking about how difficult it was for me and some of the fellow graphic design students I studied with to get a job in the design industry back in 1999 (yes that long ago!) straight out of design college. I snapped up a job with a Central London design agency in Soho within 2 weeks of leaving college but looking back it wasn't really the right job for me then. Though just 13 months later I changed positions and worked for a great design agency based in London Bridge and learned a huge amount as well as working on lots of different types of projects as a designer.
Anyway competition was fierce then BUT the amount of graphic design and other design courses available in art colleges and universities up and down the college has grown hugely since then.
So here are a few tips on (like Adam asked) "how to get into the UK Design industry"
The Portfolio:
Having a great design portfolio is a must. Think about the kind of work the agency your applying to does and try to tailor your portfolio towards that. For example if they specialise in corporate identity and branding work try to include work of this kind.
Be ready to talk about your design work, what inspired you, why you approached the project in the way you did, even choice of typeface, colours, imagery etc. Show them some of your sketchs and development work, some agencies what to see your scribbles more than the finished work as it shows your design process and how you think!
Before taking your portfolio along to job interviews, make sure you show it to a people (tutors, other design students) talk them through it, get them to ask you questions about your design work and respond with suitable answers.
Work Experience:
Offer to do some work experience with a design company who's work you really admire (for free if you have to!), even if its just a week then spend that week wowing them, making the tea, producing great work, take an interest in everything relating to that design company. If the company really like you during your work experience they might offer you a full time job!
Finding Work:
Send your portfolio as a PDF etc to as many design companies (that your interested in) as possible, then after a few days give them a quick call to check they have received it.
Another alternative and one that worked for me is to approach a design recruitment agency. I contacted Major Players (there are many others!) when looking for a new graphic design position. This worked very well as they got me a new job within 2 weeks. Remember what you wear can be seen as a reflection of yourself and your design style or preferences.
Behaviour:
Be yourself, be calm and open to discussing your work and the work of the design agency. Remember to ask questions about what work they produce and what your role would be. If you go for an interview and they don't give you a job, don't worry, your work just might not be suitable for that particular design agency.
A. Design and Promotion for Your Website
As a result, businesses are promoting their products and services online by trying to generate more traffic to their website.
It is very important to find a competent website design agency that can provide you with all the services related to website design and promotion. Some of the most essential website design services are as follows: Custom web designs with innovative features which will help your website look attractive, getting you more online viewers.
Custom logos
Video player custom design
Proper display of products with description and pricing
Catering to all types of websites whether e-commerce website or html-based website or full flash websites.
Of this entire personal web, video player is the latest thing to be incorporated into your website for personalization and exposure. If you are selling a product or showcasing a business, this video player is sure to help attract a huge traffic of web viewers. If you don't have a video to showcase, you can hire the services of a website design agency to film a mini commercial interview or an informative video about your business.
Website promotion is primarily done using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) which involves the following:
• Keyword Research and Analysis
• Search Engine Content – Web Pages, Articles, Keywords
• Website Analysis – Current Ranking and Current Site Structure
• Organic Search Engine Optimization
• Pay Per Click
Los Angeles Website Design Company
WebDesignersLA.com is a leading interactive website design, development and search engine marketing company based in Los Angeles. It uses the best technologies to create not only a unique and user friendly website but also a Google compatible website to ensure the maximum visibility of your website on all major search engines. For more information about their services, log on to their website www.webdesignersla.com
B. 7 Reasons not to Try ‘handling’ Your Design
1. Final Outcome
Profits as Proof. Agencies do not represent overhead to be justified. Intrigue Design has a proven plan to combine image with message and smart marketing strategies to produce results.
2. Track Record
How many brands has your in-house marketing person/team built and transformed into growth- and revenue-generators? The team at Intrigue Design has put hundreds of brands to work generating rewards for their companies.
3. Depth & Experience
Branding is a big job. It requires a first-rate team of marketing strategists, writers, designers, developers and media experts and many others. Intrigue Design has them all, with well over 20 years of experience in management.
4. Cost
A creative agency like Intrigue Design can offer turn-key solutions, including all services and products at a fraction of the cost of a less impactfull in-house solution.
5. Project Management
Every project gets a full-time project manager to assure fast and efficient communication and project fulfillment. Additionally Intrigue Design has created a web-based project viewing, revision and approval system so you can check, collaborate and make changes to your projects 24/7. .
6. Environment
Our managers are able to collaborate with all of our creative talent instantly via our proprietary job management system. It allows us to try out new ideas, critique each other’s work, analyze and improve strategies, brainstorm, etc. Additionally Intrigue Design has state-of-the-art hardware, network and software as well as a full network of professional vendors to assure marketing success.
7. Truth
Which got me thinking about how difficult it was for me and some of the fellow graphic design students I studied with to get a job in the design industry back in 1999 (yes that long ago!) straight out of design college. I snapped up a job with a Central London design agency in Soho within 2 weeks of leaving college but looking back it wasn't really the right job for me then. Though just 13 months later I changed positions and worked for a great design agency based in London Bridge and learned a huge amount as well as working on lots of different types of projects as a designer.
Anyway competition was fierce then BUT the amount of graphic design and other design courses available in art colleges and universities up and down the college has grown hugely since then.
So here are a few tips on (like Adam asked) "how to get into the UK Design industry"
The Portfolio:
Having a great design portfolio is a must. Think about the kind of work the agency your applying to does and try to tailor your portfolio towards that. For example if they specialise in corporate identity and branding work try to include work of this kind.
Be ready to talk about your design work, what inspired you, why you approached the project in the way you did, even choice of typeface, colours, imagery etc. Show them some of your sketchs and development work, some agencies what to see your scribbles more than the finished work as it shows your design process and how you think!
Before taking your portfolio along to job interviews, make sure you show it to a people (tutors, other design students) talk them through it, get them to ask you questions about your design work and respond with suitable answers.
Work Experience:
Offer to do some work experience with a design company who's work you really admire (for free if you have to!), even if its just a week then spend that week wowing them, making the tea, producing great work, take an interest in everything relating to that design company. If the company really like you during your work experience they might offer you a full time job!
Finding Work:
Send your portfolio as a PDF etc to as many design companies (that your interested in) as possible, then after a few days give them a quick call to check they have received it.
Another alternative and one that worked for me is to approach a design recruitment agency. I contacted Major Players (there are many others!) when looking for a new graphic design position. This worked very well as they got me a new job within 2 weeks. Remember what you wear can be seen as a reflection of yourself and your design style or preferences.
Behaviour:
Be yourself, be calm and open to discussing your work and the work of the design agency. Remember to ask questions about what work they produce and what your role would be. If you go for an interview and they don't give you a job, don't worry, your work just might not be suitable for that particular design agency.
A. Design and Promotion for Your Website
As a result, businesses are promoting their products and services online by trying to generate more traffic to their website.
It is very important to find a competent website design agency that can provide you with all the services related to website design and promotion. Some of the most essential website design services are as follows: Custom web designs with innovative features which will help your website look attractive, getting you more online viewers.
Custom logos
Video player custom design
Proper display of products with description and pricing
Catering to all types of websites whether e-commerce website or html-based website or full flash websites.
Of this entire personal web, video player is the latest thing to be incorporated into your website for personalization and exposure. If you are selling a product or showcasing a business, this video player is sure to help attract a huge traffic of web viewers. If you don't have a video to showcase, you can hire the services of a website design agency to film a mini commercial interview or an informative video about your business.
Website promotion is primarily done using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) which involves the following:
• Keyword Research and Analysis
• Search Engine Content – Web Pages, Articles, Keywords
• Website Analysis – Current Ranking and Current Site Structure
• Organic Search Engine Optimization
• Pay Per Click
Los Angeles Website Design Company
WebDesignersLA.com is a leading interactive website design, development and search engine marketing company based in Los Angeles. It uses the best technologies to create not only a unique and user friendly website but also a Google compatible website to ensure the maximum visibility of your website on all major search engines. For more information about their services, log on to their website www.webdesignersla.com
B. 7 Reasons not to Try ‘handling’ Your Design
1. Final Outcome
Profits as Proof. Agencies do not represent overhead to be justified. Intrigue Design has a proven plan to combine image with message and smart marketing strategies to produce results.
2. Track Record
How many brands has your in-house marketing person/team built and transformed into growth- and revenue-generators? The team at Intrigue Design has put hundreds of brands to work generating rewards for their companies.
3. Depth & Experience
Branding is a big job. It requires a first-rate team of marketing strategists, writers, designers, developers and media experts and many others. Intrigue Design has them all, with well over 20 years of experience in management.
4. Cost
A creative agency like Intrigue Design can offer turn-key solutions, including all services and products at a fraction of the cost of a less impactfull in-house solution.
5. Project Management
Every project gets a full-time project manager to assure fast and efficient communication and project fulfillment. Additionally Intrigue Design has created a web-based project viewing, revision and approval system so you can check, collaborate and make changes to your projects 24/7. .
6. Environment
Our managers are able to collaborate with all of our creative talent instantly via our proprietary job management system. It allows us to try out new ideas, critique each other’s work, analyze and improve strategies, brainstorm, etc. Additionally Intrigue Design has state-of-the-art hardware, network and software as well as a full network of professional vendors to assure marketing success.
7. Truth
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