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- gramme0
In a lot of agencies AD = designer. In some design firms, Art Director is synonymous with Design Director, which is a senior level position involving project management and so forth as someone described above. Not the same thing as AD in an ad house. Job responsibility varies from place to place.
- acedeuce0
you're still in school and an AD? so who exactly will you be directing? a set of 15 year old interns on summer break from highschool?
skt
(Mar 21 07, 11:53)No, although I think that'd be entertaining. I would've graduated a couple years ago, but i've been working full-time straight out of highschool.
- gramme0
it was only the first day and know its gonna be alot more than just leading people. directing shoots is gonna be a trip.
acedeuce
(Mar 21 07, 11:51)That will be depend on your CD. If they're controlling, you may never direct a photoshoot by yourself. If they're chill, and you show some skill in directing, they'll slowly wean you off over several shoots and then leave you alone, more or less.
- gramme0
for the big shoots it's always better anyway to have more than one person from your company directing, especially if the client has brought along it's own small army, as often happens.
- joyride0
acedeuce, hope it's going well with them. If you or anyone you know is good/real good with flash. I've got a lead for ya.
- Mimio0
joyride, I'm interested mail me any info if you can.
- Rand0
I'm fourteen and have been designing for 8 years
- OSFA0
congrats acedeuce, and yes, I do believe a person can be THAT good and fresh that he/she would get hired as a senior designer or AD.
- skt0
its not really about being THAT good though. it's about experience. but as your man has since stated, he has been working.
- OSFA0
I agree. experience is ezential. but I've also seen design veterans with many years of experience that really suck.
- acedeuce0
its not really about being THAT good though. it's about experience. but as your man has since stated, he has been working.
skt
(Mar 21 07, 12:08)he's right. i suck, but i've been sucking for a long time, so that counts for something.
- OSFA0
hahaha. Expert sucker.
- joyride0
mimio - email sent
- -sputnik-0
he's right. i suck, but i've been sucking for a long time, so that counts for something.
acedeuce
(Mar 21 07, 12:13)hmm...maybe you got where you are by sucking then? hehe ;)
- acedeuce0
i'm not above sexual favors to advance my career.
there's just some positions i like better than others is all.
can't..digg..deeper...
- Mick0
The title "Junior AD" makes me laugh... isn't that what a designer is? ;)
- Rand0
as more clients and designers than not don't know the difference between good and bad design, being a bad designer is no impediment to a successful career
- morilla0
Shit, Im a AD and I sprinkle diamonds on my food. It makes my dookie twinkle. That's some baller shit!