Bad Design??
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- erok
What if you were offed a job as a designer, but you knew the place did SHIT work.... Would you take it just for the loot cakes?
(trying to give a friend in Boston advice)
_erokone
- -leah-0
mmmm loot cakes
- k0na_an0k0
what's to say this person wouldn't get hired and do GOOD work for them thus killing off their SHIT work image?
tell them to take it and turn that shit hole around.
- GRNsketch0
that answer lies within how much
LOOT!
- floater0
tough situation. i'd say if the money was right. i try and think of work as exactly that. i do my own art at home that i'm very proud of and that's enough for me. my work makes me do some gay shit sometimes too.
- idsgn0
depends, i am doing it right now.
everyone will think your design is awesome !.
BUT that is a downfall too. not challenging.
i have to work with bevelled and embossed crap from the other designers here all day.
its a good name on the cv and pays the bills for a while. wouldnt consider it as permanent but works in a pinch!
- Soler0
Take it, and then quit when you find something bettter
- blaw0
amen, k0na.
- erok0
Word is bond!
hahha!
More advice peeps!
I will be sure to pass this along.
_erokone
- vealemoble0
dont do it!! i did it and i can say even if u make good work they dont think its good. cuz they like there shit work. Trust me she ant worth it.
- Dublao70
I agree with Kona,
Take the challenge of turning their image around.
- lara0
i turned a few jobs down because i felt i would not be able to design a portfolio piece at their place.
If you really think their work sucks don't go. Unless they hire you as Creative Director and you would actually have a chance to turn the place around...
otherwise keep on sending out your book and CV
- speed_d0
"I agree with Kona,
Take the challenge of turning their image around.
Dublao7"------------
you two are more patient than me... I've been in that position. DRIVES ME MAD
- erok0
HMMMMMMM.....
MORE MORE!
_eroknone
- lvl_130
nope. if you have a true passion for design it's not worth it to get stuck in a shit job no matter how much money. people will say 'but you can do your own 'cool' design outside of work and still be able to pay the bills' doesn't work though. you won't want to touch a computer after you get home from the mundane.
- vealemoble0
if your just going to be a designer for them and they deside what the final outcome is of what you design for them. Its not a good idea to take the job unless there style is the one you like to do. Companys have a certain style they like to design with. well at least the ones i worked for. and if there style is a crap out one. GL thats all i have to say GL
- erok0
I agree..
_erokone
- erok0
Drake, what's your feedback?
Where is Drake?
Or ekard?
_erokone
- honda0
I think Kona's advice is noble, if not unattainable...to some extent.
If you are moving into a corporate position, be prepared to drop your pants and bend over. You aren't going to change anything. Granted a few more pieces will go out with your 'touch', they will not, however have any true visual desire.
The anti to that is the small shop that put out shit work and is looking for someone to help out. This is your chance to shine. The opportunity to turn the companies brand and products they put out into something truly awesome is ripe. This means more work on your end too. Instead of just designing 'cool' comps, you'll have to convince the establishment of the business ramifications and positive prospects your 'new/daring' visual direction is headed. Essentially you'll be wearing several hats, marketing, analysis, and ia to name a few.
in the end, weigh your options and your needs. consider whether you will be seem as a fresh contributor or temporary backfill. If you choose to take the job, commit yourself to at least 6mos with the company before leaving. if you know it sucks within 1 month, suck it up...you've got 5 more months to go.
word.
- erok0
Honda,
damn, that was real...
_erokone
- Chargen0
People do it at Lateral so... I guess it's ok. But your peers will laugh behind your back
xxx