Design Darlings

40-Something Career Switcher Delusion? Hi! I have 20 years of experience as a designer in the fashion industry and switched over to home fashions after I was laid off from my Design Director role due to covid in 2020. After 3 1/2 years in the home fashions industry in a Senior…

Software Engineer to UX Designer **Sent this to another group as well** Hello! Looking for some help with my career! I have been a Software Engineer for a little over 5 years now (currently located in NY) and I am actively trying to transition to a design position. I'm currently…

Hello everyone, Looks like its been a long time since anyone posted in this group. Anyone still active here?

Hi, I'm JoAnn from New York. I'm new to this site and group and posting to introduce myself. I'm an experienced visual/ graphic designer adding on UX/UI skills and looking for work in any and all.

My lead designer is very jaded , unsatisfied with his pay but doesn’t feel motivated to look for other jobs due to various reasons. working with him is not exactly a smooth experience. His negativity is ok to observe from far away but draining when I had to work closely with him.…

If you want to network, and in the Richmond, VA area for some fun with other professional women, come and join us! https://www.meetup.com/ladies-of-short-pump/events/286533731/

Hi Design Darlings I'm new to this group. I have studied graphic design since undergrad and have a certificate in one as well. I have a to of experience in administrative work, but I am having a hard time breaking into the design field. I have applied to a ton of jobs and…

Good evening, My name is Kierra and I am new to this platform and group! Thank you for having me! I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in Graphic Design and I currently work remotely at a call center. Are there any tips for transitioning from this kind of work environment to a…

Hi, I'm Crystal, and in the mortgage/real estate industry and love the marketing, graphics, and advertising side of the business. I am always looking for a good designer that can help me in social media and graphic design. "You Can't Sell a Secret."

Hi Design Darlings! Wanted to introduce myself to the group... My name is Deb and I’m an empathetic, human centered designer with over 10 years of experience. Most recently, I worked at Nike in color design, using consumer and trend research to inform innovative product. I owned…

Hello! Just came across this group and wanted to introduce myself. I am an Architect within the Aviation industry with a passion for improving the passenger and travel experience at airports!

Do corporate employers appreciate good graphic design? I am an in-house graphic designer, and I have noticed that whenever someone else outside the department tries to do the graphic design project themselves. The upper management doesn't give them criticism as much as they give…

Does anyone have any recommendations for resume writers that specialize in the the graphic design/art direction fields? I don't think I can rewrite my resume one more time hahahaha!

Calling all graphic designers! Are you self taught or did you go to school for it? I have an interest in graphic design but have 0 experience in it. Curious to hear how you all grew your skills.

I'm a web designer and I would like to get more design clients for my company. Any tips on how you find and acquire new web design clients?

The Neilson Norman Group (NN/g released their podcast "The NN/g UX Podcast" on Aug 10th. Episode 1: What is UX, anyway? (feat. Dr. Jakob Nielsen, the usability guru) Nielsen Norman Group is celebrating its 22nd anniversary by launching our very own NN/g UX Podcast. Join host…

Considering adding this to my credentials, LEED has become less relevant in recent years. https://www.wellcertified.com/well-ap/

Looking for even part time design job

I work in the costume design industry and recently I've been experiencing a lot of sexism with remote contacts & managment (from both men and women). It's a little discouraging because I've heard a lot of the design industry falls into those same ruts as well. For those of you…

Exciting and challenging role with one of America's top builders. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1545597946/