Another Thing That Makes Me Want to Rage Quit...
I got this email from a project manager at the end of the day:
"This is disappointing.
Moving forward we need CREATIVE options from you on projects like this. Not just blurred background art or overlayed text. We need expression! We need you to give us more. This was nothing more than just regurgitated art from prior years. At minimum you could have text wrapped around the models face at the very least. Frankly, this looks like you took the easy way out and its upsetting.
As <the Sales Manager> said, remove the image, but changes are going to be needed in output as we move forward with design and marketing materials like these."
This was for an annual invitation flyer that I lay out with updated info each year - I did streamline a lot from a previous design that had five typefaces. The previous years had a background image that had an even composition that didn't distract from the text. The project manager instead sends me lifestyle shots with a model centered in the photo. (BTW, this is for the same job which hasn't given me a raise in the six years I've been there; I'm not inclined to do my most creative work for them anymore.)
I'm tempted to write the following:
A few things... What you call "regurgitated" is me maintaining some consistency, so our invitees know what's being sent. If you want something that pushes the envelope, it would have been good for you to communicate that. I emailed <The Sales Manager> asking him what background image he wanted, since he didn't like other lifestyle photos being used - he didn't get back to me. Instead, I get other lifestyle photos, gave them a treatment that would make them work as backgrounds, two of which he did prefer but you did not. Both of you should get together to determine what you want - again, communicate.
I'm biting my tongue over whether I should mention my pay or not....
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Just Graduated & Navigating the Job Market
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Merry Christmas and Happy First Day of Hanukkah today!
What other holidays does your family celebrate?
Fun, festive or silly traditions. Let's hear them!
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Hey, I asked for FuNNNy and WierD, right?!
Have a wonderful day and week, everyone!
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