Freelance?
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- CincodeMayo
Are there any decent sites for getting freelance work? I'm a full-timer, but in need of extra dough. Any sites worth signing up for or do you just usually do word of mouth?
- SoulFly0
Not any decent ones.
Just word of mouth, or social media marketing.
- hellojeehae0
or emailing companies
- acrossthesea0
maybe something like authenticjobs
- acescence0
I would like you to design 10 logos for me, If I like one of them I will pay you $20.
- happened to a friend of mine - $25 an animated gif ha ha********
- happened to a friend of mine - $25 an animated gif ha ha
- doesnotexist0
no site will help you
I get everything from word of mouth really
might get lucky using cl
- d_rek0
aquent.com
aquent is a resource for finding contract-for-hire gigs....
mostly they place with agencies/larger firms....
- CyBrain0
Any of the good ones that get you full time jobs will also get you freelance.
- e-pill0
for freelances outside of networking and headhunters and all that, a great resource for full and freelance gigs is http://www.indeed.com/
check em out.. endless jobs out there.. [for my end of the business i have found endless work - fashion accessories product development]
not sure what you do exactly 5deMayo.. but try it out.
- fyoucher10
Just network. Use a networking site like LinkedIn. Ask people you already know and see if anyone they know could use some help with some proj's. Make sure you have an online portfolio. You 'can' use an agent or hiring agency like Aquent but prepared to have a huge cut taken out.
If you do good Flash work by any chance, hit me up. I always could use some help and am always on the lookout for some good partners.
- boobs0
One way to do it is to phone all the agencies in your area, and ask to speak to the person in charge of hiring freelance help. Tell them what you do, and ask if there's any work available. Usually they say "no, but we sometimes need somebody. Could you send us some samples?"
Then you email a link to your portfolio site.
Then phone them every couple of weeks, and ask if there's anything you can help with. And email them your site again every time you add a new sample!
- boobs0
Cinco,
My advice is, on your personal site, I would put your samples directly on your home page. Have your samples be the first thing people see.- +1Miguex
- Good suggestion Boobs. Just redid my site so still tweaking, but that's a good idea.CincodeMayo
- breadlegz0
Are you good at selling yourself?
- ok_not_ok0
talk to these guys: http://www.creativecircle.com/
They might be able to hook you up.
- Miguex0
I second boobs up there with the personal site.
And nearly as important...BUSINESS CARDS!
Take a bunch with you, everywhere you go and pass them around to anyone you meet and have a meaningful conversation. This is your best tool, go out and meet people, you will be amazed how many people are in need of design help.
good luck!
- VERY TRUE. Having some printed up now. Good suggestion!CincodeMayo
- woodyBatts0
I have recently started blogging about freelancing, this may pertain to you.
- aaronbimpson0
I'd second some of the comments here. Get out there meeting people, it's the only way really. You'd be wasting your time (along with hundreds of thousands of others) if you started hanging around these job posting web sites.
- d_rek0
Hi woody,
Been reading through your blog today - very inspirational and informative! I have recently found myself with the 'too much work problem' because a) I am currently full-time at a studio and b) taking on freelancing gigs after-hours... And i've had to turn down my first freelance job! Fortunately I was able to refer the client to a colleague of mine.... But it's definitely an interesting scenario to run into... and not one i would have expected to!
- CincodeMayo0
Awesome suggestions everybody. I'm currently employed full-time and work's actually super busy and I've recently had a few freelance projects tossed at me, but it's the first ones in a while. I do it when I can, and word of mouth definitely seems like the way to go, but it's always interesting to hear how other people get it. Thanks again!
- d_rek0
@cinco,
It's funny how it works out... About 6 months ago I literally had ZERO freelance gigs (wasn't really promoting myself that way) but it was sort of the pebble that started the avalanche story ... one connection led to another and before I knew it I am turning down work! In all honesty I would love to make the switch from fulltime studio position to full-time freelancer... right now I just have financial obligations that keep me rooted to my full-time gig. If i could get enough freelance work that I knew would cover me for a while I would happily make the switch.
Anyway, cheers!
- CincodeMayo0
@d_rek
I'm in the same boat. I know exactly what you mean...if I had enough freelance gigs and a bit of stability I'd jump into full-time freelance, but that steady check is too good to pass up right now. But it's always nice to have a little extra income!