🤷career-advice

[daring swift]

If you're looking for work in various creative fields, check out the Behance Jobs List: https://www.behance.net/joblist

[quick zinc]

thanks bro

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift

[sour blade]

I want to start my working on photoshop. Yet I am unable to understand how and where to start. Is there any point I can learn things

[cobalt plover]

I always recommend starting with the official learning materials:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html

[celest parcel]

Hii Arsal u can use the @cobalt plover advice even tho i dont suggest as someone with 4 years expirience in photoshop manipulation i am suggesting u to imaging something in your head which u want to create and then based on your framework of that imagination to start learning procedures or tactics how to create that art cause learning how to use pen tool or how to use selection tool or whatever wont stick the best way new learned things stick is when u implement them in your project. Dont worry at the beginning there will be weeks or even month before u finish one project cause u are still learning but as time pass u will become more and more skilled and u will be able to make project in one day or even few hours. I hope u understand my broken english XD

[sour blade]

Thankyou so much. I will surely keep this in mind... 😇

[gritty thicket]

Hello

[celest parcel]

Hii

[timid cairn]

Hey all, if anyone has any questions on professional retouching let me know, have been in the industry for over 8 years and have many years amateur experience previously.

[cobalt plover]

hi, what kind of retouching do you do? are you working full-time or as a freelancer?

[timid cairn]

Still life, fashion, editorial; everything really. And I freelance working directly with photographers, ad agencies and brands

[hard moat]

As a character designer, I find it rather hard to bring costumers in.
But at the same time, its like one job never comes alone, I just got a new project, while the same client actually had yet another one for me, so thats 2.
Than two days after, a old friend came to also wanted something done.

But even tho i post myself regular on facebook posts about character designs, its like nothing ever happens.

[copper arch]

Hi, I'm going to be 16 this month and I want to start freelancing as a graphic designer or maybe even work for a local company making social media graphics. Anyone have any advice to find interested clients in esports/sports graphics?

[quick zinc]

Hello There!! My name is Shruti and my work profession is graphic designer and iam being a professional graphic designer day by day and I have also been gone through by this thoughts but this all worked for e and this all works for everyone ❤
1 ) Work and always keep doing in ur work try to reach people communicate people about ur work and try to impressed them
2) buildt a portfolio and remember in portfolio there should be varieties of work for display , where u can make portfolio? Ans - behance,google drive folder ,etc
This is my portfolio - link in bio
3) use social apps communicate and tell this world what you do speak about urself and urwork to others by communications , display ur works talk about urvwork ur achievements ,etc which social apps ? Ans - linkdin, discord most chances on work server , instagram,qoura,reddit,fiverr, youtube,etc
4) know about digital marketing coz without this u can't do anything if u don't know how to use marketing strategy then all efforts goes worthless
i have even made my own website not for my work I have to still make landing page , website terms and conditions and i have to the many more things regarded graphic design i have made my own news website for earning money
My own website - link in bio
For more information about everything you can message me, contact me and GO CHECK IT OUT my insta @gfxshruti , also u can Dm me for ur orders ❤⭐💻

[quick zinc]

Yall need a graphic designer just dm me

[uncut hornet]

We all know and love Behance for its live streaming, but did you know that Behance also has a robust job board looking for designer, video editors, photographers, creative communications and more! If you are looking for work in a creative space - check out https://www.behance.net/joblist?tracking_source=nav20

[pliant void]

Yes it's fantastic. I've gotten 2 freelance gigs from it and it's an alternative to Linkedin

[uncut hornet]

@pliant void Thats Amazing!! thanks for sharing 🙂

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @pliant void

[plain sparrow]

Ta. I might have to check there when I'm looking for more freelancers 🙂

[tribal grove]

hii

[midnight laurel]

Thank you! I need this right now perfect

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @uncut hornet

[torpid palm]

Anyone have any advice on how I may be able to make some money editing for people in Lightroom? I have my own DSLR camera and love photography so I've thought of selling my own work as well as editing other peoples photos. Any tips on where I should start?

[plain sparrow]

Maybe try contacting existing photographers in your area? "Hey, I know how long you likely spend editing peoples images after a wedding shoot, could you maybe give me a shot? - If you could maybe share a handful of images and I'll show you what I can do".

[cyan sandal]

Someone will give me the right advice. How can I earn legally through online and what i have to give more importance to earning.

[iron minnow]

Does anyone have the font called "degular" ? If the answer is yes, could you kindly share it with me?

[quick zinc]

Hi, I am really interested! How did you start? Where did you get enough experience and confidence in the beginning?

[timid cairn]

Taught myself basic Photoshop when I was a teenager playing around with tutorials from Computer Arts magazine and other stuff (would probably have used this discord and resources if it was around back then!), went on to do Photography at Uni (kind of pointless IMO; you could easily put together a portfolio of enough relevant work in those 3 years to get at least a part time job in a big city), got a job at a small retouching studio in London where I worked for a few years then moved to a larger studio for another few years, then went freelance and have been for 5+ years. Confidence and skill just comes with time, there's no secret formula other than dedication over many years!

Best way of learning the professional workflow and techniques is in a retouch studio, there's only so much you can teach yourself. Just be prepared to do a lot of cutting out and basic clean up for a long time when you start out.

[plain sparrow]

I'm a bit different. I was always kind of interested in design/photoshop but at the time I thought I wanted to do 'Business Studies'. Went to University and focused more on Marketing, during my 'year in industry' I was doing Marketing Communications and working with Agencies. Constantly getting annoyed by how slow they seemed to be, how expensive they were and how much paperwork would be required to get an artworker to make a few text amends! During my last year of Uni, as well as studying for my Marketing degree, I downloaded a bunch of 'Lynda.com' videos (Now I think it's called LinkedIn Learning) and learned how to build basic websites in Dreamweaver, use photoshop, tried a bit of flash/fireworks (Animation) and Quark (Indesign).

I went for my first job interview the day before my last Uni exam in some 'Marketing Officer' role. I was all prepared to tell them about my course, dissertation - the modules I'd studied..... but all they were interested in was "Can you build HTML emails? Can you use photoshop? Do you know enough lingo to work with our design agency and build some microsites? - I got offered the job 15 minutes after my last exam finished.

Since then I moved around in marketing roles before then moving to a design agency, then over time I picked up more skills during my workdays and now do a load of the retouching, website design, video-builds, and run as their Digital Production Manager.

Honestly, it's all based on having a genuine interest, as well as the 8 gigabytes of dodgy training videos I downloaded from somewhere like Napster or Limewire! 🙂

[quick zinc]

Thanks so much for your quick reply! I just know that I really want it, but can't believe that it's possible... I like retouching, but also creative editing, and if I can I love to animate, so a bit of everything. Can you maybe have a look on my instagram (my name is exactly the same there)?

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @timid cairn

[quick zinc]

Hi, thanks so much for your reply! 🙂 Your story gives me a good example, because I'm always thinking that if I don't have the official paper about something it's like I miss a lot of things for sure... I like retouching, but also creative editing and happy to play with animation in Ps. Can you please have look on my instagram and just let me know if there is any potential there? (My name is exactly the same there.)

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @plain sparrow

[plain sparrow]

They look lovely. - @quick zinc - A lot of commercial retouching (In which a company needs a full-time retoucher) are usually for less 'artistic' shots and more 'commercial' things like: Extending backgrounds for magazine ads, placing studio photos of products in realworld settings (e.g. Moving a pair of boots shot in a studio and placing them in a muddy outdoor wall), changing the colour of furniture, carpets, clothes. Removing creases from clothes or scratches and scuffs from machinery etc. I'd maybe suggest including some more 'boring' things like a side-by-side before and after of some retouched photography, removing blemishes from a models face etc.

[quick zinc]

Thank you James! I'll practice more "boring" things... do you have any suggestion about how/where is the best to gain real life experience?

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @plain sparrow

[plain sparrow]

Umm... - It's a bit tricky, because design agencies either:

1. Can't give really offer a random person any live work projects (even to do for free), because they usually have a tight turn-around and they can't count on someone coming through with it!
2. Can't give anyone live work projects because of Non-disclosure agreements they already have with clients
3. Can't give anyone old expired projects because it's a resource drain on the agency with no 'benefit to them'/

I haven't tried it myself, but if I was looking for experience or work these days I'd probably try:

1. Contacting agencies anyway in the hopes of getting lucky.
2. Check out sites like https://www.fiverr.com and https://www.behance.net/joblist. From the looks of it, https://www.behance.net/joblist allows people to post 'Proper Full Time' jobs as well as random one-off requests.

If you go down the random requests route, I imagine you'll get screwed over at least once. People will give you a RUBBISH brief, you'll make the mistake of accepting it, do your best, then they'll complain it's no good, it's not what they imagined in their head - and then you'll both argue over payment for 3 weeks before one of you blocks the other 🙂 - But remember it's still experience and you'll learn to spot issues ahead of time 🙂

In your free time, watch youtube videos for anything that you think might be helpful to learn about.

1. Recolouring objects properly
2. Using masks
3. Brightening and making images more vibrant
4. Extending Backgrounds and adding colour casts
5. Fixing cracks, blemishes, spots
6. Using online 'mockup.psds' to put your lovely logos on stationary in seconds
7. How to use and understand what Smart Objects are.

[timid cairn]

I sometimes require assistance on projects, drop me a message and I’ll let you know next time something comes up.

[quick zinc]

Thank you so much James! I was indeed thinking about fiverr, but at the end I made an Etsy shop. I had 2 clients, but I think I should be better with the marketing... :/ Thanks for the list about the most important topics, I have PHLEARN pro, I love those videos, and some others on youtube for quick answers. 🙂

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @plain sparrow

[quick zinc]

Thank you so much!

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @timid cairn

[deep maple]

Hi Im Gijs im pretty young (17) and currently study Creative Business, I enjoy photoshop lessons and webdesign lessons most right now. I really like being creative with Photoshop but wonder if you can live off it as a freelancer... I also like building websites and im learning of Codecademy (thinking about getting pro). I really dont like working for a boss at a base paycheck because I feel like Im just filling someons pockets. My endgoal is having my own agency haha. Does anyone have some advice? The advice I hope getting is what skills I should learn and what path I should take 🙂 Thanks in advance! edit: + How to build a portfolio!

[jovial kelp]

I will say that you need to first get the basics of graphic design (design principles, theories, etc.) down. practice them through passion projects, online creative briefs, and Adobe Creative Challenges. ask designers for feedback on your work. then i would say figure out which design niche(s) you want to focus on and practice the skills needed for that niche.
for web design, you could learn HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. For Photoshop, you need to find out if you like to create illustrations, edit/manipulate photos, etc. Once you choose your niche or niches, then you can start doing projects related to it and create case studies to add to your portfolio. hope this helps 😀

[deep maple]

Thanks that definetely helps! I will just keep on learn CSS and HTML for now and grind the basics down!

[jovial kelp]

no problem!

[lean oxide]

Hi, this question might sound stupid but will AI actually replace the graphic designers one day?

I saw some ppl on social media complain about the AI artist have replaced their position, which is actual artist that are in the position of good-ish (a.k.a haven't reach master level or have very unique style)
This is kinda giving me the anxiety 😦

[jovial kelp]

there are a lot of opinions on it. I personally don't think AI will replace designers but i think it will be another tool for designers to use. AI can't replace them because it isn't creative/original like a designer might be. it also uses existing images/designs to create art.

[daring swift]

Also, because currently all of the A.I. image gen algos render people with the wrong amount of limbs and/or 3 to 16 fingers on one hand. I think artists are safe for a while. I could be wrong though. :)

[jovial kelp]

yea sometimes the designs come out weird and have flaws or don't follow some of the design principles

[daring swift]

If you want to get "technical" about it... Most A.I. lacks the functionality for the user to provide true art direction and composition control over image products. Thus, people are still required do these things as well as compositing, etc. (and artists will still do things for the foreseeable future).

[junior glen]

I need.a person who can make textures on Photoshop, i Will pay well

[spark tiger]

I was just low-key arguing with someone about AI in art the other day

And they were basically of the opinion that AI is already taking jobs of like concept artists because creative companies pay for a license and put briefs through the AI and will literally show that raw to clients and then get feedback to start from that way

I'm of the opinion that people will still value human creation, without AI influence on the piece, but they were arguing that if you can just feed something to an AI to get something like what you want, why would anyone pay for the rigamarole of working with a designer

Idk, maybe I'm rosy-tinted about art & commerce

[livid meadow]

Thank you for the conversation, AI IS taking jobs from the weak, survival of the fittest laws apply, it is true though, the most important reason I would hire a graphics designer for a logo for example, is because they may have a brain dump of what logo design could work and start spitting out ideas.. normally they send 1 or 2 revisions and guess what? I start feeling bad.... they did revisions... okay it is 100.00 bucks I don't want to work them to death... and …. I settle.. normally I take the logo, and it was 1/2 as good as I wanted.

Now... I have discovered I can use AI to spin up "working ideas" for logos in 1 minute literally, and I have 20 to look at - can clean up one and use it and start working on the rest of a website... light years ahead?

Look at the differences between those to statements.... this is why AI -WILL- take some of the jobs, the strong artists OF COURSE will continue to thrive though!

Edit: Normal drawbacks of course, it is not vector art etc etc.. but it cost 0.08cents to generate vs $100

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @spark tiger

[spark tiger]

I guess this is where I differ in philosophy about art vs economics, I don't believe human novelty will ever lose its value completely, we'll just become more discerning of the art that we value. This argument has been used against automation of the labor force for a long time but I don't believe jobs just get "taken" and there are no new gaps with workforce changes. There are gaps elsewhere that have to be filled and humans can literally change behavior based on directions and with meaningful or beneficial intentions rather than an artificial intelligence that has to first learn what the expected window of intent is and try to get there.

I also don't believe in the dichotomy of "strong artists vs weak artists" because that path of thinking seems to only value art based on what it can be exchanged for, which thanks to the art sales world is mainly investment and money gambling, on top of it first being highly subjective and volatile (meaning wealthier participants in that economy influence bull and bear market environments)

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @livid meadow

[spark tiger]

For instance I think the screenplays written by bots on Twitter are funny, and I also think that the author of strange planet, Nathan Pyle is funny

Both AI and Nathan come up with funny, wholesome and surreal content, but I value them differently, but not necessarily either or

I follow Nathan's work because I'm invested and interested in his specific voice and authorship and art

I follow bots that write tweets because I'm invested in AI exploration and creation, but I have a hard time figuring out the "voice" or "authorship" of an AI

[livid meadow]

Might I also dare suggest, that not everyone knows how to do AI good.
These are logo examples some of my first attempts, with these Ideas I can easily give them to my illustrator artist etc. Sometimes we are mining the ideas only. I am a technologist mostly, rare designer/coder combo, my goal is to take advantage of the AI tooling - but in no way depend on it.

So in 90 seconds if I can have 14 logo examples vs. old days where a Fiverr Graphic Artist gave me 1 or 2.... hope that helps further discussion.

[spark tiger]

Yeah, and that echoes a lot of sentiments I see here too, mainly like you said decreases in production time, help through art/ idea blocks, and more time for creatives to put their noses to the grindstone of actual concept execution rather than concept ideation

[livid meadow]

Yep execution time, I like that, let the artist focus on execution.

[spark tiger]

Idk I'm a big fan of what AI is capable of and where we could go with it in the future but rhetoric from creatives that sounds like a script from south park is kind of surreal and disconcerting to me

Like, our occupations are literally CREATIVE and to limit ourselves and possible tools and helpers because it's hard to imagine or we fear what our roles become sounds like a faltering in creativity

[livid meadow]

Also, one of my other points, not everyone will be able to do good AI - I took 25 years to program, those skills may eventually transfer...
I imagine the deeper I go in AI the more tools/scripts I may be able to run - to make my AI better.

[spark tiger]

Also it's super late and I'm probably waxing poetic about futurism because I listened to Steve Aoki on Adobe MAX today 🙄🤦🏽

I like to think of different skillets as languages, and I'm not super fluent in bare naked programming or even reading or writing code, but I've felt the euphoria of finally getting a table to display on a webpage while trying to figure out how to customize a CSS page

Maybe AI is another language some people will need or want to learn and they will be good at it, but I mean there are people in the world who only speak one language and they're fine 🤷🏽

[daring swift]

A.I. is already helping artists and designers do their jobs. Adobe Sensei, Content-Aware Fill, Neural Filters, auto-color palette picking. Adobe Capture for quickly grabbing shapes from the world and vectorizing them.

[livid meadow]

Yep, I saw some amazing CSS art yesterday, the new Color Epic has been released, should transform the web.

[daring swift]

Anyone worried about A.I. taking their job is probably irrelevant in many ways.

[spark tiger]

That's kind of a callous way of talking about other people 😬

[daring swift]

I heard the same arguments about Photoshop and how it was going to “destroy photography”

Photography is still alive and well. Photoshop made photography better.

[livid meadow]

There is def the artist as a person, and then there is trying to make a living as a technologist with art ( i do not do/but I want to eventually) I get paid to code. so different kinds of people for sure.

Yeah, will be interesting to start using some of the new AI helpers (once I personally get there) in Photoshop!!

[daring swift]

A.I. is a tool and its not going away. People will either learn to use it to enhance their work, make their jobs/Ives easier or they won’t.

Callous or not, that’s the truth.

Every time some game-changing technology comes around inevitably there are people who say “there goes my job!”

You either adapt, overcome or become irrelevant.

A.I. will never be able to do certain things. A.I. can’t tell you what is artistic or beautiful. A.I. can’t determine composition or do art direction. Coders should be more concerned about A.I. than artists. :)

[livid meadow]

haha

true

glad I am making a leap

[daring swift]

But even coders will use A.I. to make their projects better.

[livid meadow]

The global market place definitely makes things more competitive than anything else.

[daring swift]

They already have algos that can find mistakes and optimize code blocks.

My point is: A.I. provides tools. It’s like software. It either makes your job/life easier or it doesn’t.

People who whine about how its going to take their jobs are probably irrelevant anyways.

That may sound “callous” but whatever. I’m not saying human-beings are irrelevant but the job/task they’re doing might be.

[livid meadow]

Makes sense to me, at 53 I am always looking to reinvent myself.

[daring swift]

You can bend metal rods to make coat-hangers but who actually wanted to do that? I’m sure people welcomed automation to make those things. Haha

[daring swift]

In this world, you have to be ready to change what you’re doing all the time.

People don’t like change. Change is hard. :)

[shy mica]

Heyy

Is someone here

👋

[mighty girder]

👀

[shy mica]

I am

New on discord

I'm

Finding 1st job for me

On this sevrer

So as i heard you can get job here

But unfortunately

Dont know how

So if someone can help me

To know how to get work

[daring swift]

Are you looking for a job in the creative field then?

You can check the Behance Job Board: https://www.behance.net/joblist?tracking_source=nav20

[shy mica]

So

I am graphic designer

Know photoshop and illustrator

And

Are there this kind of jobs on discord

?

Or you have to search it on behance

?

[daring swift]

Job on Discord? I would search an actual job board like the one on Behance... Choose an employment type, a location, field... etc

[shy mica]

One

Of my friend told me you could find it here

😀

This screen is from

Behance

Yes?

[daring swift]

Correct.

[shy mica]

On other

Websites

[daring swift]

No one is posting jobs in this server. You could check the Adobe Creative Careers server but I think its easier to search on Behance.

[shy mica]

For example

Upwork

Its really hard

To find job

When you are new

And is behance more easy?

[daring swift]

Easy for what? To find a job?

[shy mica]

Yeah

[daring swift]

If you have a good portfolio, it would be easier to find a job. If you don't have a portfolio of work, I think you should start there. Work on that.

[shy mica]

If you have time

[daring swift]

People will want to see samples of your work.

[shy mica]

Yes understand

I think you know more than me on this issue

And whats the important works to

Put on portfolio?

For example

Social posters

Logos

[daring swift]

I'm not a graphic designer but I think you would want to show the best examples of various graphic design work, e.g. logos, brochures, flyers, banners, websites, social media posts.... anything that shows your skills.

[shy mica]

Thank you

You

Really

Helped me

[daring swift]

If you don't have a website, set up a Behance page and post your projects there.

or on Instagram. Anywhere you can show people your work.

[shy mica]

I will do it

🤩

And

Also i want to know

Are you admin

Bot

Or kind person

Who is helping me

[daring swift]

I'm just a moderator on this server. I try to help out when I can.

[shy mica]

Understand

So if i have more question

Other

Time

I can ask you

?

[daring swift]

Of course.

But if I'm not around, you can still ask and other people around might help as well.

[shy mica]

🙏❤️

Okay

[quick zinc]

is there any quick way to get a job on upwork 🙂

as a image editor

[gloomy briar]

https://www.fiverr.com/share/Pjargp

[light belfry]

Hi there I am a graphic designer from 3 years now , so i keep applying for new graphic designer jobs , but currently my issue is they do call me i give there test assignment so they can see my workflow and skills , later on i wait for few days but none of them give response back . At this point i feel frustrated i know i have to learn still allot but you come at this point where you don't feel like applying new jobs anymore .

[queen juniper]

Find out why they aren't responding

Maybe give them a call

Maybe there is something specific with you that they all just start to ghost you

Surely there is a reason for them to do that

[quick zinc]

bro dont feel upset i got the same thing.

[livid meadow]

freelance.. whatever job or skill, call them back, next day, next 3 days... you gotta eat, this skill needs to be developed.
professional settings - you can usually know before you leave the interview where you stand, you will set up a return visit, 2nd / 3rd interviews etc.

[light belfry]

I see the problem now , basically i have been applying in startups and not mnc's companies the big ones and .i expect startup to pay more but at the end there budget isn't that much so they would be able to give me...

Currently i have 3 years of experience ... In house agency for startups only

I kept performing for them and gave test assignment for the start-up they maybe expected like top notch knowledge or the reason is they just can't pay me due to them being not in budget

[light belfry]

Even the freelance says u need experience like bruh once give the project I'll assure u to give the quality work... I tried on fiver and up work it's just competition around

[livid meadow]

it is a puzzle.. worked for me...
I was gardening 30 years ago, and a hobbiyest coder... I was talkative I guess and the secretary mentioned she needed the emerald coast realty website updated.. I said OK!
... one never really has experience.. until they do.

[ebon pelican]

Hi, I have a question, if I have one website can someone buy that site

And one more question if it's possible where I can sell my website

[fierce heath]

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[wanton helm]

I really enjoy graphic design and want to get into fully as a job, so im now doing to freelance. However, I have massive problems when it comes to drive, and being able to stick with routines and such. Any advice on this

please feel free to @ me

[craggy oar]

@wanton helm Look into research on time management and productivity. Drive often comes from action, so it's better to start projects than wait for the magical motivation as inspiration.

Give yourself constrained time to work, whether that means you start at a certain time of day (for example, 8am) or for a certain length of time (like 30 minutes). See what you can do with the time you've allotted for yourself and your creativity.

[stray pewter]

I have some really great pictures, but idk what to do with them. What does everyone do with their works of art?

[daring swift]

Probably posting them in a gallery online. Behance, Instangram, take your pick of sites.

[stray pewter]

Can you draw an income from any of that? Not heard of Behance. thanks

[daring swift]

Draw an income? Not from just posting images online. Generally people post samples because they're looking for work and need a place to send people.

[stray pewter]

Yeah, just looking for ideas on some ways to generate some kind of income from art.

[daring swift]

You could submit photos to stock imagery sites for end-user licensing. You need a lot of images though.

And the images need to be really good quality.

[livid meadow]

My printer came and I had some successful prints!! did 5 8x10's and 2 13x19's. I guess they call this A3

oh... also I gotta get my art off my computer... if I lost it now it would be costly..

PS does have the creative cloud, but would almost rather store myself in a Google Cloud Bucket

[daring swift]

A wise move would be storing the most important files with multiple levels of redundancy. One local but separate disk. Another remote/cloud/ftp server.

[quick zinc]

hi guys i want to start learning photoshop but i am really lost i don't know where to start and how i can learn it, any advices ?

[stone magnet]

Skilllshare has some classes. There is a Kiwi named Dan something who has a company Bring Your Own Laptop whose training I really like. He has Ps course on skillshare. Sorry I am forgetting his last name. He is an adobe certified trainer and a top skillshare teacher. Hopefully those details can help you find him.

[daring swift]

Please see: https://discord.com/channels/547473772727238676/1042633933948465214

[grizzled reef]

Yeah same here I’m taking photography in school and I don’t understand anything 😭

I was hoping I could get help with this?

[daring swift]

Please see: https://discord.com/channels/547473772727238676/1042833042378592329

[jolly osprey]

Use the magic wand tool to select your entire body, and find the select tab at the top, click inverse selection then click delete

You save the file, go to the background, I think there is a thing called place in either the edit or file tab

Click that and select your file and place it on the background

Yeah and you turn it into a mask with a keystroke Idk but it's muscle memory to me

[plain sparrow]

That's a horribly unhelpful guide for a beginner

I assume it's based on the assumption that you've already got a basic understanding of how the processes work,

[plain sparrow]

I know it's a couple of days late - but it didn't help that you asked for help in completely the wrong channel. - Hows this? - I obviously have no idea what your original backgrounds/assets were...

[cunning cloak]

For the new year, we want to make your job searching 100 and 1 percent easier. We put a checklist together that our students use to get new roles. Check it out.

https://www.ideatelabs.co/careerchecklist

[urban urchin]

Is there a trade for a photoshop job

[clever haven]

in Graphic Design could make use of photoshop, depending on what you are doing, otherwise. you might work at a photoshop to retouch the photos in mass. otherwise you will have to make a trade for your self, lots of people are looking for example for youtube video pictures and for artworks for their companies etc.

[dusk inlet]

Loads of freelance artists on instagram doing paid work.

[round kite]

I've being working with Graphic Design since i was 20 (i'm 27 now) and i wish to have a good portfolio as to get better jobs.
I am from Brazil but i wish to work for companies that pays in EUR or USD, what kind of tips/portfolio examples would you guys recomend to be inspired by?

[long quarry]

hey i need some adive for my under ground street wear clothing brand

i need some mock ups if any one could share a mock up pack with me

i will pay u back when i get the money

[dusk oriole]

huh?

[formal flare]

[signal knoll]

@everyone Hi guys. Suggest me a best course to learn photoshop and illustration and which helps in building my freelancing career.

[versed haven]

Hi all 🙂, im just have skill adobe photoshop and want to be freelance career , so guys do you have some advice ? how to started ?

if wanna sell art ,how?

thank you 🙂

[upbeat summit]

First step is to gather your work and make a nice showcase of it in a form of portfolio, or directly uploading to any of the freelance platforms you prefer. Some options are Behance, Contra, Contently, Upwork you may even try with contest based https://99designs.com/

Some like setting up and selling their merch on like Etsy, Ko-fi, society6 etc.

[versed haven]

thank you so much 😊

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @upbeat summit

[open swan]

Just wondering how I could grow my fiverr anyone have tips?

[eternal kayak]

search for paintable, highly recommended✨

[velvet shale]

hey

[manic sundial]

Howdy

[vital lotus]

how do you know youre not getting scammed in fiverr?

[plain sparrow]

Dunno - check their history/score?

I asked ChatGPT the question:

Fiverr is a well-established freelance platform that has been around for over a decade. While there is always a risk of getting scammed on any online platform, there are several steps you can take to reduce that risk and protect yourself.

Here are some tips to help you avoid getting scammed on Fiverr:

Check the seller's profile: Before you hire a seller, take a look at their profile, ratings, and reviews. Make sure the seller has a good rating and positive feedback from previous buyers.

Communicate with the seller: If you have any doubts or questions about the seller's services, reach out and ask them. A genuine seller will be happy to answer any questions you have and provide additional information if needed.

Pay attention to the pricing: Be wary of sellers who offer services at prices that seem too good to be true. This could be a sign that the seller is inexperienced, or worse, a scammer.

Use Fiverr's messaging system: Fiverr has a built-in messaging system that allows you to communicate with sellers. This system can help you keep track of your conversations and protect you in case of a dispute.

Use Fiverr's dispute resolution process: If you do encounter an issue with a seller, Fiverr has a dispute resolution process that can help you resolve the issue. Be sure to document any communication with the seller and provide any evidence you have to support your case.

[night charm]

For those that do Hiring or with more experience:

Currently, I have a Bachelor in digital design, and I have the opportunity to get a higher degree for free. (i currently work as a graphic designer full-time, in an office where im the only designer. I'd like to change this in the furute, be surrounded with more people and in a space with more interactions & collaborations)

My options are to go for an MFA in UI/UX or a similar field, or get an MS in design fields. Alternatively, I could also go the back-end coding route, get an MS degree in computing or web design (coding) things like that. I could also get a MBA etc.

Going for an MFA seems more exciting & fun, but MS in computing seems more secure.

What would you do in my position? Do recruiters seek our resumes with higher degrees? Advice is welcome.
and if recommending an MFA in UI/UX or similar fields, what schools do you guys recommend in the US

Thanks!

[plain sparrow]

I'm a hiring manager for digital roles in a web agency. Development, design, artwork etc and higher degrees mean absolutely NOTHING to me. Could. not. care. in the slightest.

I'd always pick someone with a good portfolio and some years of commercial experience and NO official qualifications or degrees over someone who's got some higher degrees and less real world experience.

However, this is just my opinion.

...but.... to be fair, it's the opinion of someone who hires developers, designers, artworkers, animators and video editors.

[manic sundial]

Hello all, I need help or some tips and tricks on how to find logo clients. I need help in selling myself to prospect clients please 🥺.

[night charm]

Got a question. Is there a specific niche market you'd like to make logos for, or are you open for any brand to work with

[plain sparrow]

Maybe look for companies with crappy logos and offer your services?

Ask Chat GTP for some nice introduction copy if you're unsure what to say, link them to your website (or artstation/behance) page that shows some case studies of previous clients. If you don't have any previous clients, just make some up....

e.g. "here is what the the logo looked like before.....
The client wanted to to portray a more luxury, exclusive brand and appeal to a younger audience, so I created this.... "

[manic sundial]

I'm open to anything, but prefer small businesses at the moment. I'm trying to fill out my portfolio.

[manic sundial]

Oooo great idea 💡. Thank you so much. Yes, I'm definitely going to incorporate Chat GTP into my design processes and stuff.

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @plain sparrow

[safe crest]

Hi guys!!! I need your advise. I'm in a design bachelor, and I have to choose between art director/graphic designer (as many of you may be) and UX/UI designer for my masterdegree. I prefer art director, but heard that getting a job in UX/UI was way easier. How easier is it? I don't mind putting a little more effort in my job if that means I can be an art director, but I also did History studies which led to absolutely no jobs at all and do not want to end up in the same trap. I'd like to become freelance of course and even if I prefer art director, if that means working 15 hours a day to get a client it's not worth it.

The problem is I get advise from my professors who already succeed in their jobs, so it may seems easy for them. I don't know where the truth lies

[night charm]

Hi,

i'm early in my career. been working for 1.5 years so far.
#1 question for you, how's your portfolio look? because i'll be honest. unless you plan on becoming a professor/teaching design classes going for a masters / MFA is not worth it. (unless its free, or you can easily afford it)
most companies will not care that you have a MFA or a masters. they will care for your portfolio, and that your able to consistently produce work.

^ others with longer professional experience feel free to chime in if you agree, or if im wrong, but from my understanding thats the consensus in the design community

[plain sparrow]

I quickly answered a sort of a similar question before...

*I'm a hiring manager for digital roles in a web agency. Development, design, artwork, UX etc and higher degrees mean absolutely NOTHING to me. Could seriouslu not care in the absolute slightest.

I'd always pick someone with a good portfolio and some years of commercial experience and NO official qualifications or degrees over someone who's got some higher degrees and less real world experience.

However, this is just my opinion..... BUTTTT the opinion of a person who literally hires people, so read into that however you wish*

[safe crest]

Hi! My master is through a work-study contract so I won't pay anything and be paid. In France (where I'm from) it's the typical way to begin, the employer doesn't take a big risk by hiring us, and we can get a bigger portfolio and experience through our work

[safe crest]

Yeah you're right, that's why it's a work study contract I should've indicated it on my previous message. I'll get a degree AND two years of experience in one, as I'll be in school one day a week.

[night charm]

oh than thats a great deal. go for it @safe crest

it might be easier to start working in UI UX to get your career started

but if the oportunity is there for a art director position, go for it. it seems like thats what you would prefer

[scarlet bronze]

Hey, I’m currently unemployed however I have an A level in graphic design as well as a GCSE in Art however for a career I would love to do stuff like BennyProductions and PhaseRunner etc do. What type of job would I look for for that kind of thing? Also does anyone know a way/place I can take a course to improve at learning photo manipulation?

[violet dove]

Hi! anybody here who is an astrophotographer? I'm currently an arts university student. I'm looking forward to specialize in photography, specially astro. What was your journey like? How did you start? What companies work best with astrophotographers? What suggestions do you have for someone who does not have near places to take such photos yet? Did you start with night street life? Also, any course recommendations to edit night photos?

(If any see this, i'd greatly appreciate cliking the "reply" option so i can get the notification)

[calm creek]

That's really neat, I can ask around our pro community and see if there are any connections there for you. Thinking especially in the Lightroom community. In general could be great to do a tutorial or talk around this.

[plain sparrow]

Work on making a portfolio. As an employer, I'm more interested in seeing an amazing portfolio over a degree etc.

[scarlet bronze]

Is it worth including stuff that isn't particularly "photoshop" on there too because I've helped with creating 3d models n stuff too

[calm creek]

yeah!

lots of opps in 3d, think it depends on the job you are after

[plain sparrow]

yeah, 3D knowledge helps in photoshop/design anyway

[violet dove]

I'd appreciate that a lot!! Thank you so much!!! Do you mind if I send you a dm to keep me posted?

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @calm creek

[lean oxide]

hi~ I want to ask that, have any company happened that lots of people got fired because of the convenient of AI?
Currently studying Graphic Design (first year study has done) so I'm a bit worry

might be off topic, but from what I saw from online, some China game company already force the artist to train and use the AI (stable difussion)

[plain sparrow]

To my knowledge, I am not aware of any reports of individuals being fired or losing their jobs due to AI in art generation specifically. In fact, AI-generated art is still a relatively new field and has not yet reached widespread adoption in the design industry.

It's also important to note that the use of AI in art generation has sparked debates and discussions around the nature of creativity and originality in art. Some argue that AI-generated art lacks the human touch and originality that is essential to true artistic expression, while others view AI as a tool that can enhance and augment human creativity. These debates may also have an impact on the future of the art industry and the role of AI within it.

(Courtesy of ChatGPT - Ironically)

[west compass]

Some companies are having their actual hired artists concept / 3D for an example sit and do prompts for art rather than creating it themselves because it's a time saver and in return a money saver. For some this inevitably leads to different psychological issues.

[scarlet bronze]

To be honest, I don't really know the particular job I want.
I would love to be able to do something where I just make photo manipulations on Photoshop like Benny Productions but I don't think that's a real job lol

[calm creek]

That's definitely a skill needed for many things! You could work in many industries in their creative departments. Would probably check out graphic artist type jobs that call for photo manipulation and see if it resonates

[thorn pilot]

@calm creek sorry for the ping, but i think this website is not save and that this guy was hacked, he is spamming these msg everywhere

[calm creek]

Word. Thank you @thorn pilot

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @thorn pilot

[thorn pilot]

no problem:)

[toxic mortar]

send a bunch of cold emails

that my advice

[quick zinc]

Hey guys, am looking for an editor to be a part of my social media management company do DM me if your interested

[arctic dust]

Guys, if u need photoshop editor, u can hire me 🙂 my experience with photoshop is 3 years ;D u can check my edits too 😄

also work experience such a created Youtube Thumbnail and product poster 😄

[boreal tangle]

Hi. I’d be honest that degrees are great and they show your journey. But most employers will not care about that. They will mostly look at your current skill set and what you can offer them. I come from a 30 year history as a designer and you stand in good stead if you can code. Graphic designers with an ability to code is a great skill to have. UI/UX is great to have alittle knowledge off. But to really do it justice they are separate roles that have their own deep research elements. UX isn’t just able user journeys. It’s user person as, research, user storyboards, user research, interviewing for better workflows. UI is more closely connected to graphic design. But again, isn’t just about apps, you have websites, dashboards, service design. BUT!! Having an element of understanding is such a great resource to have under your belt. Find your joy and head down that route. You have some awesome skills as a designer and you’ll get snapped up. Just make sure you present what you really want to do. Nail that and you’ll be a great asset to any creative team! Good luck!

[night charm]

yaahh, currently im in a comfortable job. but thats the thing, its just comfortable, 2 years ago i wanted something more lively, a job with more camaraderie, currently i'm in my office alone for 8 hours with only 2 hours of work to do, and i go home after sitting there for 6 more hours. comfort really gets ya, no moving forward. this UI corse is covered by my job, so i'm going to take some classes and see where it leads me. I still do odd jobs on the side, but yah. still young in my career however, we'll see where the road goes

[boreal tangle]

Crazy. You just pretty much summed up my previous role. Single designer for a company. No other creative people to bounce off. Comfortable and the work was easy. Was there for so long 20+ years. I was bored, so pushed myself outside work. Then one day landed another job and just took the leap and haven’t looked back. Scary yes, but I doing more, learning more than I ever did in the previous role. If I had my time again, always! Always!! Keep moving. Learning and pushing. 2-5 years then when you feel like you’re bedding in. Move on. You’ll grow as a designer, you’ll gain confidence and your skill levels will just keep jumping. Trust me, it doesn’t do you any favours staying in one place for too long! But sounds like your on the right path for sure 🙌

[quick zinc]

I wanna advertise photo editing yet have no idea where to start, like I know I want to get my name out there by doing some photos for free but I don't know where I should go to start. I already use instagram somewhat actively, and that hasn't really been helping

[calm creek]

I'm not a photographer but I wonder if you could build up your portfolio in the similar way any creative does. Create a portfolio, push your edits and process on socials. Go on contract sites and take on light photo edit work

Lightroom also has a healthy community if you're trying to grow your network.

[boreal tangle]

Hi! I would start by shooting friends and family. Showing your skills in taking a normal photo and enhancing it. From colour correction to changing the scene or adding pets into the frame that are no longer here. This’ll show some of your skills and ‘hopefully’ attract more people that can attach themselves to that or if you are are more into compositing work in PS. Try taking something from your day and change it into a different setting or style. Again showing your skills and adding a twist on a situation or object. Start small and build, you won’t be able to come straight out of the gates and light the world up. Think of it as a snowball that gains momentum and size when rolled down a hill. The more you do. The more you will get noticed. The more you get noticed the more people get onboard. Effort and being consistent are the key. Good luck!!

[crystal walrus]

Because they only get jobs right now in this world. Below 18 should do freelancing

[regal arch]

how could i find freelance work as someone under 18

[night charm]

i wouldnt say in the world. i've been working since i was 15 and i'm us east coast, just depends on what jobs you're willing to work

[night charm]

go to your local businesses in your town, i'm assuming you want to do some graphic design for them, so offer your services. charge what your time is worth to you. lets say you find a restaurant, and you see that their menu needs an update, & you tell them you will update if for them that's one way to go about it, and if making a menu takes you 5 hours, one thing you can do is charge hourly, lets say 20$ an hour for 5 hours and you got a 100$. you can also charge arbitrary flat values. like i'll do flyers for a 100, posters for 200, logos for 500 etc. do some research see what others charge in the early careers and go from there.

another way to do it, is via online. lets take Instagram for example, and lets say you want to make album covers for musicians. search for musicians with a hashtag, and DM a 100 of them. maybe 10 will respond and maybe 2 will agree to have you to design a music/album cover for them. maybe soundloud is better for an example like this. and in your initial DM dont discuss the price, just see what they need and price it afterwards

this way you'll build up a portfolio

and a client base

and DMing people, just make that your job, spend some time each day doing it

thats also one way to network

overall good practice

[queen spire]

Where can I find job opportunities for logo designing and photoshop I'm ready to help people in need. I am 20 yrs old.

I'm looking for many applications but most of them are already closed

[zealous pond]

Photoshop is a tool. Logo design is a skill. Neither of these are generally "jobs" in and of themselves, but are useful things to know in the job market generally.

Sadly, there is a huge glut of trained individuals with those skills and many of the "design" positions on offer are temp or side gigs. It's a very hard way to genuinely make a living.

A lot of industries want you to have PS training, including but not limited to marketing, print shops, package design. Industrial design, media managers, social media managers and advertising.

My first job out of college was basically "graphics monkey" for an indie webdesign company, but that was waaaaay back in 1999. That kind of job pretty much does not exist now.

[last scarab]

@everyone

can someone help me

i need help to animate a photo

im 14 years old but i have no experience in editing

[pliant dew]

How is my logo? What do u think and how can I animate it for a video ad? Anybody got advice + tips?

[pliant dew]

What would be the best for video ads?

[valid holly]

what is the thing on the right

[pliant dew]

My cat

Doing a pose

[queen spire]

It's good but try making it a bit recognizable and your logo must have a hidden meaning behind it.

[plain sparrow]

There is a hidden meaning..... it's an image of someone throwing a blue jellyfish at a dinosaur.

[woeful quiver]

also looks like a cat doing a bacflip

backflip*

[fervent venture]

I like the Logodesign overall. I assume that this should be a logo for some kind of Animal Boutique where cats do yoga and dogs are sitting around or so?! Always try to keep it simple and recognizable. Logos I would normally not animate. if at all then at most only a part of the logo, otherwise there is no recognition effect. Maybe the flying cat or so. However, the logo as a whole can easily be faded in and out, e.g. in advertising, or you can fly in from the page or something similar. But tbh I would try to make that dog and cat thing a little more clearer. What should that mean? Why is the cat flying? Does this have a purpose? What is the intention behind that?

[tired linden]

I apologize for the lengthy message, but I must express my current situation. Everything was going smoothly and stable until about six months ago when something changed within me. During a visit to my friend's house, I made first ever watercolour painting and it sparked an unexpected passion in me that has since consumed all of my attention.
It feels as though a part of myself had been liberated; this sensation is truly indescribable! However, with any significant change comes great sacrifice - everything else now seems meaningless compared to capturing moments through the lens of my camera.

[fallen kraken]

heyo guys! about to start as a graphic design intern at a big marketing & design agency where i have the opportunity to be offered a graduate job if I do well. any tips or advice from you guys to succeed as best as I can in my role? i will be doing full-time for the few weeks left of my university break, then I'll be doing 2 days a week while I finish my final semester! thanks guys!

[fervent venture]

Well, enjoy the time try to learn as much as you get and if you have already some experience in using some of those used Programs and done some creative stuff for yourself you will have no lots of fun. If you do not have any experience try to find out what area you are most interrested and learn as much as you can.

[fallen kraken]

thanks for the advice! am just nervous and want to leave as good of an impression as i can 🙂

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @fervent venture

[fervent venture]

Have in mind you are not the first intern they probably will have and its as ALWAYS with a new enviroment. It will be exciting, but everyone will be nice and accommodating. Then when you have settled in for 1-2 days, you know where everything is, how to use the tools, the names of the people you deal with, where the toilet is, etc., then you will only start to work and then you can start to implement what is shown to you THEN to be able to show what you can do IF there is a chance to do so. Keep in mind that this is a company that probably handles orders for clients and that they are not there for you to shine, they have to get the job done. THAT is in the foreground. Then when someone who normally tells you what to do comes up to you and asks if you can do extra work or if you're willing to get creative yourself THEN you can shine. Otherwise, I wish you a lot of fun and hopefully you learn a lot.

[quick zinc]

clipping mask allows you to attactch or paint a layer on top of another without effecting the rest of your project. this is how benny productions does his highlights. try that when the next time u do stuff.

[thick crane]

I want to start taking commissions, How could i start?

[daring swift]

Put a portfolio of work on Behance or Adobe Portfolio. Then create accounts on the freelance sites like Fiverr, Upwork and similar. Probably also set up Paypal, Venmo, etc so you can take payments. I'd probably start there.

[thick crane]

alright ty

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift

[thick crane]

any tips on promotion/reach?

[daring swift]

I'm not a freelancer so I'm not sure what the best methods are for that. I'm sure someone else can advise on best "bang for your buck" methods to get customers.

[thick crane]

alright 👍

[cold gull]

@thick crane I’m in the same boat as you turning to more freelance work of course for commission but to also challenge myself and grow my skills. Consider maybe using a social media platform to promote yourself.

[thick crane]

All I gotta do now is post i guess

[fervent venture]

To promote yourself and your work you have to advertise. There are several ways for that. D.Human has already said Behance, Portfolio, etc. as Social media Places where you can spread your work so that everybody can see it. Then you can promote yourself for the Target Audience sepcific and use many other Plattforms to say "Hey, here I am". Depending on your Target Audience, etc.

[quick zinc]

Ya cool

[quick zinc]

Hey all,
Seeking work as a Senior Full Stack Designer and Developer.
Adept at building websites and dapps from the ground up.
If any job opportunities or new ventures arise, kindly inform me.

https://github.com/shinobi8894
https://figma.com/@shinobi8894
https://behance.net/shinobi8894

Thank you.

[frank vigil]

Hello everybody!
I'm Tom Anderson, a creative retoucher from Brazil with experience in the advertising market.

I share my portfolio with everyone.
I am available to join new projects and partnerships.

https://tomanderson.com.br/
https://www.behance.net/tom_anderson

⚡️Digital Artist Expert in Photoshop
💡 Creative Retoucher
📸 Photo Post Production
🕶 Skills in design and art direction for advertising
🌎 Available Worldwide

Thanks!

[stable onyx]

Hello Everybody!
I'm Fatima Munawar, a creative graphic designer and illustrator from Pakistan with experinece in Advertising market

I share my portfolio with everyone.
I'm available to join new projects and paternships.

https://www.behance.net/fatima875

🌍 Available Worldwide

Thanks!

[last pagoda]

Hello there ! I don't really know if I am in the good channel or not, I am kinda lost about my "freelance" starting.
To beginning, I'd like to talk about prices and all of this stuff, so I am asking help from real professionals.
Some people tell me that my work is too expensive, or it is really cheap and nobody telling me why and because.
Also I am in a trouble, I am only using fiverr. and some people asking me for Paypal, but I do not have any idea if I should do it as a personal account or professional account. Everything is frustrating me right now.

[calm creek]

I think the internet is a great resource for all things getting started with freelance, tons of blogs and influencers who discuss. It's a lot of trial and error and based on your experience and how much your time is worth.
As far as PayPal and getting paid, I'd see where it makes sense based on where you are located/tax laws.

[last pagoda]

I tried but I wanted to talk with a professional in the field

I already did commissions, I do use fiverr. It's pretty cool!

And when I see the price of other peoples I am like... "Okayyyy, what should I do??"

[jovial bramble]

Hey would you mind yo gimme the link for access those freelances?

[calm creek]

I don't have any I just meant if you google you will find a ton of resources.

[calm creek]

Take a look at the Adobe creative career discord, I think you will have better luck there, too

[jovial bramble]

Yes sure. I just try to find out which one suitable for me.

[pliant void]

100% what caity said. Adobe Creative Career Discord hosts panels on this exact subject matter and you message any mentor in the discord for 1on1s that are FREE

[quick zinc]

hey so I'm maybe looking to finally pursue graphic design as a career, but I'm 8 years out of college, have no portfolio and am not sure what personal works would make good portfolio pieces when looking for jobs

[calm creek]

Sounds like you need to get creating. Based on what type of job you want, create some projects around that 🙂

[compact abyss]

Just invest on your self in the field you are interested in, with courses or free tutorials, give your time and hard work.
The the path will probably come to you, just believe on your self and your capabilities.

[cloud spoke]

help wanted, trying to find people wit the same vision i have. selling custom images through the use of tik tok. u would join the collective under the name “darkk” and any money made goes into the pool for everyone in the group. we will make custom PFP’s to post and gain attraction since the PFP side of tik tok is very popular. anyone interested lmk and DM. i’ll give more details. also i hope u like anime

[pure chasm]

lol how to get clients 😆

[nova fossil]

sent me you portfolio

imma looking for an graphic designer

[pure chasm]

what are you makin

[nova fossil]

discussed in dm

[clever birch]

Hi everyone!
I would appreciate experts comments on my portfolio: www.behance.net/abuzahidbintu

I am also available to offer my skills to any team or industry.
I would appreciate any opportunity you have for me, I have experience working with various clients around the world. I am one of the top rated freelancer on Upwork and Level 1 seller on Fiverr.

Thanks!

[arctic dust]

where i can find a job online here

how to get client

[daring swift]

https://www.behance.net/joblist

[sacred folio]

Sup Peeps, Hope you all are doing well.

So I recently updated my portfolio which was pending for a while now, but now that I got some free time I've give it a new look. I've dropped the link below. Make sure to check it out and give your feedback

Thanks

Portfolio Link:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/180216251/Portfolio-2023-Sultan-Mehmood

[ocean copper]

Good work! gave you some feedback on behance!

I recently finished a Brand Identity design project for a non-profit theatre!
Now I'm looking for some feedback, so if you have the time please take a look, thank you:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/179190801/Visual-Identity-for-Theatre-Ariel

[sacred folio]

Thanks alot g
Yeah sure I'll look into it

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @ocean copper

[odd valley]

hello, can i do something like this with photoshop?

[lusty drift]

Hey guys, I just uploaded a new social media project on my Behance. Go check it out!

https://www.behance.net/gallery/180377229/Social-Media-Imobiliaria

[fervent venture]

Yes, thats what Photoshopis for. Have fun.

Alternatively you could also use Adobe Express with. Depending the idea and Project you work on.

[fervent venture]

Hi, I would try to be somewaht unique. Those Portfolios you can find tons of on Behance. All are good, but also they look the same. Maybe take a look at https://www.behance.net/gallery/178437629/Pet-calendar There you have also all the same Logos (tons of those generic logo profiles are on Behancce) BUT "the cat" component makes it interresting. Think about it. Have fun.

[neon jackal]

Trabalho de hoje, o que vocês acharam? Aceito opiniões e feedbacks!
Today's work, what did you think? I welcome opinions and feedbacks!
https://www.behance.net/gallery/180578853/Geas-(Seguro)-Social-Media

[loud viper]

hey any body from Pakistan here... I want to talk please

[dawn cedar]

Hello! I was wondering if I could find here someone working in either graphic design, ux/ui design, sound design, video game design... who is willing to help me for my assignment where I have to interview a professional about their career for about 10 to 15 minutes (if your job has a link with communication it's even better) ^^

[plain sparrow]

I work as head of digital in a design agency, I do graphic design, image retouching, web design (Wireframing, user journey etc), video editing but nothing to do with video games. - and I'm currently quite quiet at work, so can help if you still need someone?

[turbid hill]

Hello everyone, I've given up on learning programming because I realized it's not for me. Now, I'm learning Photoshop, and I've even had a small semi-professional gig (photo manipulation and retouching) that I enjoyed doing. I'm curious about the job market situation, what I should learn, and what I should specialize in to eventually find employment?

[cedar quarry]

Honestly, I'm beggining the process of learning photoshop myself. People pay a lot for freelancers to do jobs for them, such as touching up an image, making a thumbnail and more. If you can find ways to possibly implement skills like this on sites like fivver or upwork, you could be doing this as a part time thing at first and eventually possibly full time...

[astral vessel]

I'm a Dark Photobasher Designer, I'm fully self-taught, and I have improved my skills a lot in this years. I worked for some NFT server on discord creating banner/avatar and embeds message with same house styles. I'm trying to expand my knowledge into visual design with photbash and texturing skills into nu-metal/metalcore/deathcore niche. I'm in search of work opportunities as private or for an activity as part time designer or also full time. I'm also creating a Clothing Brand with Alternative designs :))

Check my discord bio for portfolio ❤️

[fervent venture]

Well, there is a VERY wide range. Thin of Package Design for all kinds of goods, milk carton, lemonade, toilet paper, etc. ALL you can buy needs designs and constant evolving advertisements. There are Design Agencys, most bigger brands has their own design Teams, etc. Also there is the comic and cartoon industry, film industry, etc.
If you want to know more I can only give you this advice to look at max.adobe.com next week or the past Adobe MAX events on youtube. There are all kinds of industry professionals who talked about what they are doing with Photoshop and all the other Tools.
Hope that helps.

[mild roost]

I’d you got a job through an online site like LinkedIn or Indeed etc. Which platform did you successively land a job on. My current one oddly enough was on ZipRecruiter

[azure ermine]

Hello everyone,I recently made a YouTube channel and started uploading 2D animations about biology and sciences ,was wondering if you guys think it's a good idea to get partners to help out in the video ,the downside is that the only thing I can assure them is that they will be paid with future YouTube/social media revenue from the videos

Btw if anyone is interested for this ,dm me !

My channel is on #🎨share-your-work-archive

[quartz minnow]

I wanna get started on fiverr to get some money. How long does it take for offers to start coming in?

[celest glen]

So I'm taking the time to create a more stylized resume for Graphic Design and I'm just left with a few questions. I've never had an offical Graphic Design Job. At most I've done a few freelancing positions in which I've made a one and done creation for them. Should I list that under my work experience? Or is it okay to list the non graphic design jobs I've had in that section?

I also made a variety of thing's during my time at school. Should I put that under work experience or should I instead put stuff that like that under a section called "Graphic Designs?

[plain sparrow]

If I were you, I'd start by making a visually better looking CV.

There are some amazing CV templates that you could use.

e.g.....

https://elements.envato.com/resume-eliza-VEMWGF

I mean, I'm not sure about including a photo on a Resume these days, but the rest looks good.

Also, if nothing else.... pick a better font 🙂

@celest glen

[plain sparrow]

In regards to content, I'd try and focus on core skills and experience, but absolutely list the other things too.

Don't put school projects under 'work experience' though

Maybe add an 'Achievements' section and put them under there.

---

So much stuff, however you feel 'irrelevant' can be spun around as a positive - I asked Chat GPT for an example below @celest glen

Question: I'm trying to get a job in graphic design, but my only work experience is from being a bus driver and working in retail. How could I describe how the skills used in these two jobs would help me in a future graphic design role?

***Answer: ***Transitioning from a bus driver and retail background to a graphic design role may seem like a significant leap, but it's possible to highlight the skills and experiences from these jobs that are relevant to graphic design. Here's how you can mention the skills you've gained from your previous roles in your graphic design
job application or interview:

Customer Service and Communication Skills:
Mention how your experience in retail required strong customer service skills and effective communication. Explain that these skills can help you better understand client requirements and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients in the graphic design field.

Time Management and Multitasking:
Emphasize your ability to manage schedules, routes, and tasks as a bus driver. Explain that these skills can be transferred to managing multiple design projects, meeting deadlines, and juggling different design tasks efficiently.

Attention to Detail:
Stress your attention to detail when it comes to maintaining the safety and cleanliness of your bus, as well as ensuring accurate cash handling in retail. This attention to detail is crucial in graphic design to produce high-quality, error-free designs.

Problem Solving:
Give examples of how you had to troubleshoot and solve problems on the job, such as resolving customer complaints or dealing with unexpected situations as a bus driver. Problem-solving skills are valuable in graphic design when you encounter design challenges and technical issues.

--
Adaptability:
Highlight your ability to adapt to changing conditions and handle diverse situations, which can be a valuable trait in a fast-paced and evolving field like graphic design.

Computer Proficiency:
Mention any computer skills you developed, such as handling cash registers or using point-of-sale systems in retail. Explain how these basic computer skills can serve as a foundation for learning and using graphic design software.

Creativity and Design Sense:
If you engaged in visual merchandising or store displays in your retail role, or had any opportunities to design bus route maps or informational materials, showcase these experiences as evidence of your creative thinking and design sensibility.

Willingness to Learn:
Express your eagerness to learn and grow in the graphic design field. Mention any design-related courses or self-study you've pursued to demonstrate your commitment to this career transition.

Portfolio and Personal Projects:
Create a portfolio that showcases your graphic design skills. Include any personal design projects, even if they were not part of your previous job responsibilities. This will give potential employers a glimpse of your abilities and passion for design.

Remember, when applying for a graphic design position, tailoring your resume and cover letter to highlight these transferable skills and experiences is essential. Additionally, consider building a portfolio that demonstrates your graphic design abilities and illustrates how your skills have developed beyond your previous job experiences. This can go a long way in helping you make a successful transition into a graphic design career.

[celest glen]

Much appreciated!

[mild roost]

What makes a good resume in your opinion? Design wise. Thank you!

[plain sparrow]

Annoyingly it's partly dependant on how you're applying for jobs. - From memory, I know that most recruiters literally upload your CV into software like Broadbean which reads/parses your CV into plain text and it's chucked into a 'library' with all the other CVs.

The end result is this ugly notepad looking document, but the benefit is that a recruiter can search for things like "Photoshop AND Banking AND CSS AND HTML" to find potential matches. I've seen some people upload a nice CV, and the software can't read ANY of it, so that person doesn't show up in any searches!

---

However, if you're literally handing paper to a another person, it's obviously going to be viewed as intended.
I guess I just want someone who makes my life easier!

Start with a general intro, and then just cover off all the usual requirements. Personally I like quite clean uncomplicated fonts and use heavier weights for headings. - Like Helvetica Neue. - I wouldn't include any more than 2 colours in it.

---

Anything is better than the CV I was once handed... it was printed in YELLOW ink (on white paper). It had a picture of Jesus in the top corner, and under references, it said "I don't need any references since only god can judge me".

[jovial kelp]

lmaoo

[pliant lake]

Hi, Everyone! I'm Lurvalho.

I'm from São Paulo, Brazil!

I'm a Motion Designer and have been working in the industry for 6 years. Not only that, but I've previously worked with brands like Adidas as a freelancer, and in agencies, I've collaborated with fashion labels such as Schutz. Currently, I work as a freelancer and am I expanding my skills in Art Direction and 3D Artist.

I'm very curious and always eager to understand the market better and how it evolves. Currently, I'm consuming a lot of European content to learn and grow!

Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/878347155
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lurvalho/
Portifolio: https://lurvalho.carrd.co/

[cold edge]

https://discord.com/invite/84qCAxEe?event=1167252296929919088

[vestal cliff]

Hey, so I'm a student and want to do like freelancing part time, i know how to do things like photo-retouching blah blah in photoshop and ive made some gigs on fiverr and upwork too but i never get EVEN A SINGLE ORDER, not even one, ive been trying for months now, does anyone have any advice on how to get my first few orders to get everything started??

are there any facebook groups or servers or any place i could go to, so that i dont have to wait for orders and can instead go find orders

[vestal cliff]

:|

[daring swift]

I would start with getting your portfolio together. Gather 8 to 10 of your best examples and set them up on Behance or Adobe Portfolio. They should be representative of the sorts of projects you want to work on. Then have a few of the pros here critique your work.

[vestal cliff]

ohhhh

hmmm

so examples

its going to take time making those 🗿

[vestal cliff]

critique is scary

but

yes

thanks

i shall try

[vestal cliff]

could you do me a favour and tell me if anyone wants like background cleanup, photo retouching services for free, with the condition that they will let me use their photos in my portfolio

[daring swift]

I'm afraid that I can't really speak for "anyone" or what they want in particular. I'd imagine, just based on certain discussions and reddit groups I've seen, that it's fairly simple to assume that people need photo-editing and manipulation services. Whether or not you can use those in a portfolio, I suppose, you would have to address that on a case-by-case basis.

[vestal cliff]

ohh

[strong maple]

Hello, I am a college student(not photoshop related).
And I started learning Photoshop along with other apps about 3 years ago.
I was very dedicated to everything and managed to reach advanced level of following them all.
Meaning I do everything from drawing to logos and photo manipulation all that.
Also video editing.

You can say good knowledge of:
Photoshop
Davinci resolve
Illustrator
Blender
and After effects.

I can edit, color grade too, create motion graphics, little like animations too.
And Blender, I try to stay away mostly because It is too much of work for 1 person to handle everything.
I won't say perfect, but near expert? or advanced. Because learning never ends.

So how can I utilize any of these or all of these as an income source?
I really have very less idea.

As per skill level, I can guarantee about quality. I can do really decent.
Initially I learnt it because I just wanted to. Like was enjoying it.
But seeing everything now,

When I scroll through internet, looking at images videos and posts. I can spot things.

Basically like, After a while you get those 'Photoshop eyes'.
Where you can spot every flaw and fortune in just 1 second.

So as studying for college is my main thing right now,
Should I persue anything in this field?

Best I can think of is creating online page to edit people's photos/design something.
I do not where and how can I get a job.
i really don't know.

Because I see there are lot of freelancers already. And it seems not stable i guess.
But the skill level is a upside i guess.

I need help basically.
Thank you.

[glass bolt]

Just on the top of my head. At one point there was a website called Model Mayhem. I started getting samples in my portfolio (a long time ago!) honing my craft there.
It may not exist anymore, but I'm sure there are others in the same vein, you'll have to look for it.
Basically it worked on a TFP model: That means time for prints. Sometimes there would be payment involved but not often.
The website connected photographers with models and also retouchers.
Models submited their profile and avalability, the photographer would "hire" them and take photos in exchange for modelling image (so they can submit to agencies - those cost a bomb to make), and retouchers would retouch those photos so the model and photographer had a finished product, that the retoucher could also put in their portfiolio. Basically, on everyone's part, it's a portfolio building exercise.

And of course there would be scams, but as always, you need to keep your eyes peeled and back away if things feel dodgy (the same as in real life)

[vestal cliff]

ohhh

yes

[glass bolt]

It was relatively safe for retouchers though. (since there was no "meeting the photographer" element, everything remote)

[vestal cliff]

exists damn, thanks

[vestal cliff]

yeah

[glass bolt]

Oh cool

Have a look round, see if that fits, test waters (don't commit to things on a whim!)

[vestal cliff]

yes

[glass bolt]

Regarding samples taking time. Yes they do. But you can't proove your worth with half baked samples. The competition is fierce out there, so you need to put the sweat on and go for it

My motto is: The best tools in Photoshop are Elbow grease and stubborness. I'll have that engraved on my tombstone 😂

[vestal cliff]

🫡

[glass bolt]

Freelancer is not stable but it can be rewarding, so in that sense I wouldn't recommend it when you start out. Because basically knowing how to design things is only 1/3 of the burden. There are taxes to take care of, finding clients, building a website/portfolio, taking care of accounts and expenses etc...

So if your life depends on it and you have no clue how these things work, you'll have a hard time.
My suggestion, but of course, it's just my opinion, is to start working elsewhere and slowly building a side-gig being part-time freelance (obviously after a few years being employed), and then if things take off, you might want to go freelance full time.
Also keep in mind that freelancing depends greatly of your personal circumstances and/or the country you are resident of. Some are freelancing friendly, and it's fair to say that the UK, where I live, falls in that category, while other countries put a tax burden on people who don't necessarily have the cash-flow when they start.
So skills are one thing, but far from the only thing to consider.

[plain sparrow]

Take a look at jobs in design agencies. - Smaller ones will want people with a broad range of skills that can do lots of different bits pretty well, and BIGGER agencies have got so many staff that they can afford to recruit people for just single specific skills.

Focus on creating a good portfolio (Check online for some good portfolio builders, doesn't Adobe/Behance do this?) - with a nice broad range of things that you can do. - Just make sure to show the commercial value of what you can do.

e.g. - It's more important to show how you can 3D render a food packaging container and place it on a workbench for a press advert, than showing an amazing render of a dragon on a skateboard, that no company would ever really ask for.

You could also pickup sidegigs on fiverr. It helps you see what people are looking for, helps give some experience and even if you get frustrated, have annoying customers or get screwed on the small odd job, it's all experience.

--
Also, be careful of announcing that you're an 'expert' when you're still learning in college. (I know you didn't specifically say that) - but you're moving into a domain with people who have been using photoshop and design software since before you were born 🙂

[glass bolt]

@plain sparrow
The Adobe portfolio builder is here:
https://portfolio.adobe.com

[plain sparrow]

@strong maple 👆

[glass bolt]

also there are other places than Fiverr. People per hour, Upwork, plenty of others. See also on ArtStation, plenty of people advertise their services there too!

[plain sparrow]

(Thanks, I don't freelance so I don't know most of them!)

[glass bolt]

If you have a CC (even student) you can build up to 5 portfolios, so you can segment things if you ever wish to

Also don't neglect LinkedIn (never neglect LinkedIn)

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/free-freelance-services-sites

Start by building a behance page. (I click on your profile here and I don't see any link to anything. Opportunity lost!)

Then from your Behance page, you can export your projects onto Adobe portfolio (you can link the two of them)

[strong maple]

Thank you so much guys, I appreciate you.

I will try and see what works for me.
Freelancing for now really seems a lot harder because of the money fact.
I had quite a few social media pages. I can do the marketing/advertisements.
But managing money+income+time daily while your life depends on it.
Is hard yet part of life.
I also think i am not quite ready to do this now, because of the fact how much stressed it will be for me.
I think I should search for something simpler before I get to this.

[strong maple]

And by saying expert, i didn't actually mean to say professional.
I did not know quite right word so I just said it.
I know there are people who has been doing this since very long, and yes before I was born. And they know really a lot.
I appreciate it.
I just thought, they word Professional is for them.
So other people who can do things decently are something like experts? Advanced?
I did not mean it. I just put the Legends in Professional word, and hence used expert/advanced word.
Sorry again.
I can never do that.
Legends are legends you know.

[glass bolt]

In my view, professionals are a word to describe people who earn a living from the "profession". It doesn't mean super good, it does mean earning a living. We all know people who make money from something they seem to know little about, and while it infuriates many (me included) these people have something else going about them. It can be nepotism, but it's more likely good business sense, the ability to make connections, sometimes downright charisma. You'll need that too 🙂
There is nothing wrong with getting a good artworking job in an agency or in an in-house graphic department, slowing learning the grind, learning by proxi how to deal with clients, make your way in the ranks and go your own way when you feel you're ready.

I mentionned the country of origine before because on a personal level it made a lot of difference. In some places you'll need to prove your worth with a degree, and in other places they won't give a damn. I learned coming in the UK that nobody gave a damn if I was self taught or not. That's completely another matter (at least when I was still living there) in my country of origin.

[plain sparrow]

Yes, I think it was simply a translation/word choice. I completely understand what you mean.

I myself personally hire, fire and work designers/artworkers every day, and honestly couldn't care less about how, or when they learned, what certificates they have, or even where in the world they live. I'd just look through their porfolio and set them some technical and creative tasks/challenges as part of the interview process before hiring.

[glass bolt]

That's why I indicated depending on countries. It might be different elsewhere (I am saying that because the OP name gives me an indication) and in that case it might worth getting certified at the very least.

[strong maple]

Yes there are lot of factors affecting it already.
I have a few problems which I can not overcome yet. That's why I am hesitating to take any step.
My country is still developing, and is not much rich.
So getting a graphics designing job won't even earn enough to survive.
I don't see any clients because of the fact not many people need them here.
I can earn same amount from another job which would not even need any skill/effort.

Kinda different, but think of it like in a Gym it does not matter if you how smart or anything you are, all that matters is your physique.

So here at my place, very less people run into such problem. And except big whale organizations known globally, there is no need of permanent employee.
They do not want to pay monthly because they do not need it everyday.

And I want to work everyday, it will be a daily challenge for me to find work.
You can imagine how much of a stress can be.

.
And nowadays most people just search online.
Because that's probably easiest way to hire someone for 1 or two work.
So If I start something of it online.
Firstly it will be competition between thousands others and me for the 1 thing/client/commission.

At same time exists website like fiver etc.
So i mean...
You know better.
It is nowhere easy task.

Promoting on social media will be called spam and account shadowbanned.

That is why I asked it here.
And just accepting it is what it is.

I am ending up in a situation where neither i can get job nor I can make use of any of it I learned.
I can earn a few bucks but it is nowhere near making living.

[fossil quiver]

I'd like to ask a question but I'm still new and learning art. When following art tutorials it's much easier for me to reference their drawing and not the photograph, is that bad in the long run?

[plain sparrow]

I don't know what you mean

[glass bolt]

Do you mean you take your cues from the finished artwork instead of doing your own thing from photos using their techniques?
I think references are OK in general, but taking cues from a finished drawing may prevent you from finding your own style (you keep on repeating what the otherr person have done, and if you are following several people, you may end up "copying" multiple style separately instead of finding your own stuff)

so I think in that instance, then you should try to learn the technique and not the style, and not always "following a tutorial". Learning is achieved when you are able to reproduce what you have learned on your own, without the guidance.

I have an example for myself: I have been following the well-known Blender tutorial from the donut guy. 16 freaking videos in the whole series. Most of which I had to watch 2 or 3 times to grasp the intend. I made variations of his donut because I wanted to do my own stuff and not copy him. I was proud of the result (although I am dubious of his claim that, pressed, you could do it, from total beginner, in a week-end. You could if you got nothing else to do, but that's another issue)

Long story short, later I was wondering if I would be able to do the same thing I've learned all those hours with a different subject, but not so different. Instead of a donut, a kakigori (a sort of Japanese slushie)

I opened Blender and I can't even start. The truth is I've learned nothing.

So I have to do it all over again 😂

So it's the same thing, if you can accurately reproduce someone else's artwork, but cannot do it, from your own references, in your own style, with your own ideas, then it's a bit going nowhere. So it's something you can do at the start if you feel more comfortable doing so, and after all, there's nothing wrong with doing that if you find joy in it, but in terms of creating your own stuff, then it's short lived IMHO. I'm saying that based on my own experience obviously, some people may be wired different.

[fossil quiver]

I see thanks That was very helpful.

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glass bolt

[mental nova]

I like to ask a question how do I stand up as photographer/ photoshop where I edit tumbnil for content cretor career and get maintain stable most of client

[white talon]

you are so right. I had this "feeling" already but I'm really glad someone formulated it like this so I will remember it in the future :))

I use skillshare and other platform with courses, I never try doing stuff like that(like doing a donut with a tutorial) because they don't explain all the steps, they take some things for granted..and if it doesn't make sense in your head it won't stick

[glass bolt]

So very true!

[light rose]

Hey everyone 👋,

I'm currently in the process of determining a fair rate for designing a logo and would appreciate any advice or recommendations. This is my first time making such a proposal.

The client has a clear vision for the design, including color and font, which should simplify the process. The logo will be used for profile pictures on Twitter, TikTok, and a newsletter. The client has expressed a preference for a straightforward cash transaction.

[frozen rose]

$20

[light rose]

It's already been done. I did it for 450 dollars

Insane lmao I haggled using ChatGPT

[lethal sand]

I'm curious how you got that number? There's a lot of factors to determine the price of work, but I'm not sure what would make it as low as 20.

[frozen rose]

He said the dude already knew like exactly what he wanted

So only putting it together isn’t much

$20 if it’s like 30 mins or less work

Decent price

[prime hare]

Looking for work, my boyfriend has some really good connections within Roblox, he also does contracts with name brand companies for blender. He’s been at it for about 4 years. I’m a black artist who just graduated from high school and wants to find some graphic design work! Any advice for those in the field that didn’t attend college as a prerequisite? I don’t mind dedicating some of my life to mastering photoshop and building a portfolio to show to future clients :3

[cold edge]

https://discord.com/invite/nUPD6jJm?event=1175934120849834114

[limber goblet]

I don't feel motivated to do anything creative anymore. Ai is just going to do whatever I do but better and even if it isn't there yet it will be soon so there's no point in being creative with anything anymore

[fervent venture]

Well, that sounds like a normal price. Considering the amount of work, cost of living, Tools, Time, etc.
Hopefully in the contract it is mentioned things like Licensing (what can be done with the Logo, Online/offline, Editing/no-Editing, etc.), what is included and what not. often it can happen that you get paid and then the customer wants more and more Editings so you work instead of 2-3h more like 8-10h and then its not Ok anymore. But in this case it seems like it worked out.

[fervent venture]

Selfmotivation and mental health is something you can work on yourself. You can all kinds of stuff from doing a short time something completly different, take some Art Classes or educate yourself to get new perspectives, Meditation to get the head clear, etc.
If you decide you want to stay in the Creatives area then I suggest to educate yourself a bit with all the AI Tools that there are out there and how to use them for your advantage. Do not not have necessarrily use them entirely, but to know them and hot to use them is a good to know thing. It's like knowing how a drill or circular saw works even if you live in the middle of a big city and maybe never use it. But it's good and reassuring to know how it works in case you want to use it.

[minor solar]

How are you doing with Blender now? Did you manage to make any progress? I offer mentorship classes tailored for all sorts of students. If you ever need them, DM me.

[sour moon]

got a question. what is the most requested service when it comes to using photoshop as a graphic designer? i feel like i am not evolving on the right path

[daring swift]

That would be difficult to say. On Discord, its probably making thumbnails for YouTube videos. heh

[sour moon]

well yea but in the real world i mean xD

[daring swift]

I think that would be impossible to answer.

It probably changes all the time.

[plain sparrow]

It depends on the industry too. - I use it for sooooo many different applications. But I literally never do it for something as simple as "brighten up a shot, add a bit more vibrancy, contrast and prep for print" - which I must have written in agency briefs at least 1,000 times for my colleagues.

[sour moon]

😂 yeah.. well the thing is i don't reallt want to be good at everything that consists of graphic design, instead i want to find a niche where i can be verry good not just good and it's easier also cuz i can focus on one thing. ofcourse i will be using multiple adobe softwares for that niche not just photoshop but what was why i was wondering. i want to perfect myself on a more specific area.

[plain sparrow]

Commercially, do companies want someone that's just really good at ONE thing? - I honestly don't know the answer to that.

[sour moon]

that's a good answer. though, i think some companies prefer to hire more people on the graphic design section, each more specialized in something else than less people that are working with everything. it's more organized and people can work more freely. Isn't that right?

[open imp]

Hi, where is the best place to hire a personal Photoshop tutor for like 5 hours? I have a couple of specific things that I wanna do in Photoshop and I want to get personalized advice for how to do them properly (not looking for a hand held tutorial of anything, but rather just guidance on what tools to use for which tasks)

I would show them a couple examples from r/photoshopbattles and they'd teach me how to do them myself

[plain sparrow]

You may not need a 'tutor'. Try posting a few examples of what your trying to achieve and see how people respond. - I for example have made 100's of short videos showing the workflow on how to photoshop users specific images.

[open imp]

Hi, here's an example from yesterday: #❓ask-a-question message

is my question bad by the way? Like should I have provided more detail?

[plain sparrow]

No, that's fine! - Better than most 🙂

So from a glance, you could start with learning how to mask/clip better. - Check out a few youtube videos on different techniques.

[open imp]

yep definitely, what about the colors? There are two things I'd like to change:

1. remove the black dirt (?) on the horse (it's not in the 1st image)
2. improve everything about the subject and the trophy, e.g make it match the oil painting style (i tried it with the oil paint filter, but didnt work that well), fix the lighting and change the jacket to white/grey as in the 1st image

[plain sparrow]

I rember seeing how to get that filter type effect. - but I can't remember. I'll try and find it and get back to you

[autumn sandal]

Hi, @everyone
Seeking help on Editing photo.
Is there any one who can change face from my photo?
I can pay $10 per photo(only face).

[midnight prawn]

check dm

[cold thistle]

Searching for a long term designer

[sand flare]

Hey!

[quick zinc]

I use a little trick/workaround with the camera raw filter. not the way it's supposed to be used, but if you crank up the denoising in sharpen/denoise you can get that cartoon/drawing/painting effect really well. also playing with the clarity sliders will help you kind of clip the dynamic range to look more like a painting.

gotta learn the rules before ya learn how to break them. sound advice for abusing the noise reduction slider. and sound advice for the guy in the picture as well. 😅

[hybrid gulch]

Any one here share the Photoshop learning tutorial or course link plz?

[lean oxide]

hi there, if I want to make a portfolio on my Behance account. Can the content / projects in the portfolio be fictive?

Currently I'm a student in uni. Have the idea of putting what I did in assignments inside portfolio, but the quality of my assignments did are quite low.
I don't want my portfolio be ugly, so I will not put them in my portfolio, that's why I'm thinking of making them fictive.

[wooden robin]

Yes, they can! There are sites that generate briefs for you or you can just come up with a few ideas of project that you'd like to make.
Use other behance accounts as inspiration: what did they post? how do you want it to look like?

[hybrid gulch]

Hello everyone I am Asif shah would you like to share the ideas for learning a Photoshop in a best way ..?pls

[daring swift]

@loud sleet = Please don't post the same thing multiple times/in multiple channels.

[autumn bone]

Hello friends
Can someone give me few tips
For getting some gigs/jobs

[daring swift]

Work on your portfolio. Post your best work on Behance and/or Adobe Portfolio. Then post on Behance Hire and let people know that you're available for hire and freelance.

[autumn bone]

Thank you very much kind sir

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift

[zealous coyote]

Hi guys need some help as i am learnig graphic design .I know the photoshop application very well plus i kown some basic of graphic design i am not in to core graphic field but i want to learn need some road map.

[spark hemlock]

Hello everyone! I'm a beginner streamer, and I would like someone to help me create graphics for my Twitch channel. I understand that I currently don't have the means to pay for services, but I hope for your kind understanding and support. If anyone is willing to help me with creating free graphics, I would greatly appreciate it! Please reach out to me via direct messages or on my Discord. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response!

[lean oxide]

thank you!

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @wooden robin

[fervent venture]

besides what D.Humann said you also can build your portfolio Page depending on your wanted Target group. Look on plattforms for Freelancers / Creatives, search for those, selfmarket yourself on those plattforms. Try to think like the ones you want to hire you. Who are they, from what industry do they come, what "language" the speak (The Fashion and MakeUp Industry talks different then the Tech industry, etc.) and prepare your portfolio for those areas. Try to be present on those social media plattforms where the ones who should hire you also would be.

[knotty shore]

Anyone looking for work? I'm needing some designers for freelance jobs. DM some of your work to me if ur interested please

[fair thistle]

Hello, I'm looking for someone to work on photoshop, it is to extend design

[vocal ore]

What's a good way to build up your portfolio when you are still learning?

[lunar oak]

Where can i find any sharp brushes?

[stark rapids]

Hi

[honest rivet]

You need to search online, there are both free and paid brushes online.

[velvet slate]

A website? What form of portfolio? Have you made one before? Feel free to DM me if you need help.

[honest rivet]

Use Behance or Wix

[lethal sand]

^ or Adobe Portfolio is free with your CC subscription

[deep finch]

wix free?

[urban dagger]

hello, i am new to this server,
i want help with freelancing stuff, like how can i find clients

[slow musk]

me too

[cyan sandal]

To enhance my work experience, I am interested in working on photo editing and graphics for free. I'm asking for advice on how I can do that. Let me know if you need research anywhere. I will benefit. I seek your cooperation in this matter.

[marble latch]

hi i want to work

looking for job graphic design,video editing

[fair thistle]

go DM

[woven tree]

Hello, can anyone suggest some free portfolio making websites please?

Thank you in advance

[bold basalt]

It’s not free but considering you are in this server there’s a chance you already have the creative cloud subscription which gives you adobe portfolio

I had no clue it came with that until a couple days ago and tbh the site is pretty easy to set up

[daring swift]

Please don't ping the moderator role unless there is a pressing server issue.

[daring swift]

You can use Behance or Adobe Portfolio.

[woven tree]

Oh I am sorry

[woven tree]

Thank you

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift (current: #4 - 1609)

[woven tree]

Thank you
I will check it out

[daring swift]

Both of those should be free with your Adobe subscription.

https://www.behance.net/
https://portfolio.adobe.com/

[lusty parcel]

That’s actually not true

The HTTPS forms that you get when the /zControl command starts is kind of buggy so what I usually do is download pluggins such as ChatGPT or AmazonGo to slow down the megapixel download process, so your claim of how the creative cloud subscription giving you an adobe portfolio is not only against the Google MacBook ToS but also against most HTTPS applications and guidelines

Take it from a professional, this stuff is hard to understand so I know how you could’ve gotten that misinformation

[plain sparrow]

👆 .....eh?

#CaseClosedYourHonour

[lusty parcel]

I thought your screenshot forging skills would be better knowing you are an expert

[plain sparrow]

You... you are joking? Right?

[lusty parcel]

ITS A JOKE ITS A JOKE I SWEAR

[plain sparrow]

lol

[blissful briar]

Anyone in need of a social media designer? If you need it, DM me

[crystal gyro]

Realisticly. Just click and try everything

I have an advantage since I use alot of cameras and programs in school, but now we have had a make a movieposter task, but instead of just doing one. I made a couple of different genres, and now I have actually learned quite alot. First ones were basic, and now my last one I mad a horror and I could really see the knowledge and quality I have gotten. I started using alot more shadows and light to give the horror movie poster a "creepy" and sort of "scary look"

[sour moon]

i keep hearing people say that graphic design jobs are gonna be DEAD in the next 5 years becasue of AI. what do u guys think abt this? it makes me feel a bit unmotivated

[daring swift]

Don't believe the hype. Learn about good design; practice what you've learned by creating projects that reinforce what you've learned; use A.I. tools to help you do better design work.

[sour moon]

I do use AI to make my prjects better sometimes, but still it's impossible to just ignore all of this

[daring swift]

Who said "ignore it"? Use technology to your advantage. That's what we've always done.

[sour moon]

yeah i guess so but maybe companies and everyone in the future they will actually use AI instead of real people for their projects

[daring swift]

I'm not here to convince that you "graphic design" is a viable course of action for your career path. Only you can decide that. However, if that's what you want to do, then you have to be devoted to constantly learning and constantly doing. This includes using all the tech tools, up to and including algorithms, machine learning, etc.

[sour moon]

ohh got it. So you think that if i stay consistent and keep learning i won't be replicated?😆

[daring swift]

So it appears that you've already made up your mind. Then why did you even bother asking?

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[sour moon]

well i was already sure of what i want to do, now and in the future. I just wanted a more professional opinion on this topic

[daring swift]

Also, if more and more people make ridiculous assumptions like a particular industry is "dead" because of a nonsensical term like "A.I." eventually it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. People will assume its a waste of time, quit (or never start) and then companies will only resort to using automated methods to do things.

I'm not saying that algorithms, machine learning, automation won't cause problems in regards to various occupations. It probably will. But why help this along by feeding fear into the equation?

[sour moon]

you're right. thanks

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift (current: #3 - 1649)

[timid kite]

Hi, can anyone give me couple hints on how to approach my first interview for a graphic designer at a e-commerce company?

What are some important questions to know?

Before i got invited for the interview, i needed to complete a challenge where i designed photo creatives and video meant for social media product advertising.

They also mentioned there will be a test before the interview, all together lasting 2-3h. What could i expect to get on a test?

[plain sparrow]

If it were me, I'd give someone a few assets or basic brief and ask them to make me some items to show technical skill in whatever software you're working with. E.g. Photoshop, indesign, illustrator etc.

[plain sparrow]

Are you asking "What are some important questions to ask?" or "What are some important answers to know?"

As for questions to ask, these are good ones:

Project Workflow: Can you walk me through the typical workflow of a graphic design project here? Understanding the process can help me integrate seamlessly into the team.

Collaboration: How does the design team collaborate with other departments, such as marketing or development? Communication is key in ensuring cohesive projects.

Design Software and Tools: What design software and tools does the team primarily use? I'm proficient in [mention the tools you're familiar with], but I'm always open to learning new ones.

Feedback Process: How is feedback typically given and received on design projects? Understanding the feedback loop is crucial for continuous improvement.

Measuring Success: How does the company measure the success of a design project? Understanding the key performance indicators will help me tailor my designs to meet specific goals.

Future Projects: Can you share any upcoming projects or initiatives that might involve the design team? This shows your forward-thinking approach and eagerness to contribute.

[plain sparrow]

As for questions they may ask you and some half decent answers... courtesy of chat GPT.....

Can you walk us through your portfolio and highlight a few projects you're particularly proud of?
Response: Certainly, I'd be happy to. For example, in project X, I faced the challenge of [explain the challenge], and I addressed it by [explain your approach and the outcome]. It showcases my ability to [mention relevant skills].

How do you stay updated on design trends and new tools?
Response: I've been an active participant in online design forums (discord!), follow industry blogs and forums, subscribe to a fair few youtube content creators and learn more techniques in my free time. This helps me to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies.

Can you describe a situation where you had to deal with conflicting feedback on a design project?
Response: Certainly, in previous projects I've encountered differing opinions on a project. I facilitated a constructive feedback session, emphasizing the project's objectives and aligning the revisions with the overall goals. It resulted in a design that satisfied all stakeholders.

How do you approach tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously?
Response: Prioritization is key. I break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps and use project management tools to stay organized. Effective time management and clear communication ensure I meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Can you discuss your experience with [specific design software or tools mentioned in the job description]?
Response: Certainly, I have extensive experience with [mention the software/tools], demonstrated in [mention specific projects]. I stay updated on the latest features and shortcuts to optimize my workflow and enhance efficiency.

---

How do you approach a project when the client has vague or unclear design requirements?
Response: In such situations, I initiate a thorough discovery phase, asking probing questions to understand the client's vision. I also present initial concept drafts for feedback to ensure we are on the right track before investing too much time in one direction.

What design principles do you consider most important, and how do you apply them in your work?
Response: I prioritize clarity, simplicity, and consistency in my designs. This ensures effective communication and a positive user experience. I always adhere to the principles of hierarchy, balance, and contrast to create visually compelling and functional designs.

[fickle copper]

ChatGPT is great to do a "trial" interview with too!

[daring swift]

And you survived to tell the tail. I mean, tale...

[fickle copper]

Community question: What advice would you give to someone just starting out with Photoshop?

[daring swift]

Work smarter, not harder. Utilize the available technologies to improve your workflow and make your job (and probably your life) easier.

[plain sparrow]

Work smarter, not harder is soooo accurate. The number of times you'll see beginners spend HOURS doing something the long way around. If they'd read the right tutorial, watched a youtube video, scrolled upon it in tiktok (or asked here on discord) they'd have realised that there is often a much easier, quicker way.

---

That, and also, please aknowledge that using stock images in designs and artwork is not "cheating". If I asked a designer working for me to overlay some fog or mist on an image, I'd actively WANT them to go track down some assets to use from Adobe stock or shutterstock and use that. Not waste their time, and my budget on hand drawing something from scratch.

[cobalt plover]

make sure your canvas is of a sane size 🙃

[quick zinc]

so 50000 by 40000 isn't a good size?

damn

[quick zinc]

heyy, I am new to photoshop, i mean i have some experience. I can make some basic posters and some youtube thumbnails, will attach them but i dont know to continue further, It is like i am stuck in a loop i dont know how to keep learning can anyone help me with that? please

[plain sparrow]

Yeah.

• Do some actual projects. Ask Chat GPT for a made up brief and follow it.
• Watch some youtube videos that you think are interesting (e.g.... how to make a streetlightbulb glow, or... I dunno, how to turn a cow green, and then do your own designs with the techniques learned
• Read some of the requests from people and see what others are trying to achive, and the consider how you'd complete it or improve it (You don't even have to show them)

---

Here's an example:

.... and so on.

---

For reference. My prompt was "I'm a new graphic designer learning photoshop and running out of ideas on what to learn next. Could you write a bit of a client brief that covers social media, perhaps a poster etc, and suggest some step by step techniques I could follow to complete the project?"

[quick zinc]

Okayyy sirrr thank you so much, i was using chatgpt for ideas but didnt use it this was. thank you

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @plain sparrow (current: #7 - 758)

[proud ether]

Attention freelance graphic designers! If you're looking for some tips, tricks, and advice in your creative career, I'll be hosting another live 1-on-1 discussion over at the Adobe Creative Career server tonight. RSVP here: https://discord.gg/acc?event=1195125038882496605

[quick zinc]

Any suggestions on how to get more clients?

[plain sparrow]

Honest question. Have you asked chat GPT for suggestions?

[quick zinc]

nop 💀

I didn't even think avt that

abt*

[plain sparrow]

Question: I'm a design and photoshop graduate who is looking for a career in freelance. How can I recruit some more clients?

[quick zinc]

I just did it

[plain sparrow]

oh, oops. soz - you beat me to it.

[quick zinc]

XD

The worst part is, I do a lot of the things it lists already 😭

I'm active on the platforms I use to spread my work, I try to stay consistent, I always engage with people, I've signed up for freelance platforms, offered free services (and still didn't get hired 💀)

I have a portfolio, and a website

I network the best I can whenever I'm out and about or online

I've hosted giveaways

I've even paid for advertisement 😭

[plain sparrow]

From a glance, it looks like you just focus on cars?

Most clients don't sell cars

[quick zinc]

Photography wise I have experience with cars, but I also do street photography, want to do portraits, have done landscape etc

When it comes to graphic design, I want to expand to yt thumbnails, professional advertisement, and pretty much everything in between

I have experience with album covers, shirt design, general graphics, magazines/posters

[plain sparrow]

That's lovely. Is that what people on Fiverr and behance are looking for?

[quick zinc]

i dunno

😭

[plain sparrow]

https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/photography/

[quick zinc]

Another problem I face is my age, esp when doing the photography portion of my work, my car isn't registered and I only have a learners permit, both my parents are unavailable 90% of the time to bring me anywhere so I'm sol

[plain sparrow]

I'm seeing property photography (for selling rental properties), someone wants photos of banner advertisements, some kayaks, corporate parties, children toy products....

yeah, at this age probably keep just focusing on practicing. See a comment from earlier with some guidance on making up some more dummy case studies for a portfolio: #🤷career-advice message

[quick zinc]

ty!

[white plaza]

relateable

[fervent venture]

Many orders can be done regardless of time, which means you can check with your parents when they can drive you, you can ask someone else if they can drive you or if there is an Uber/taxi. These may be additional costs that you would of course have to take into account.
Or there are assignments that you can also do at home, such as StilLife or food photography.

[lyric ermine]

When do I know that I'm ready to start freelance ?

[jolly ridge]

Hello, i was thinking about AI and the future of Photography, image editing, stock photos, etc etc.

AI is developing very fast, many photos in adobe stock are already AI. OpenAI have developed a video AI generative tool which looks realistic enough already.

Is there hope in learning drawing/painting? or photography? seems like in the next few years stock photography and video will be overtaken.

I'm working as a freelancer using photoshop the last 7 years and it's treating me good (i'm 31 y.o). I wanted to learn to draw/paint and invest on some 4k/8k gear for stock videos or stock photography and further develop my skills, but watching all this AI stuff around internet have make me lose hope.

is it worth it staying on this path? or should i begin thinking more of a handy job?

[plain sparrow]

I honestly don't know the answer to that.

All I will say is that I use a lot of stock images in my current role, and I am constantly turning off/hiding the results of AI generated images since the people still look a little 'off' to me.

Obviously all clients, if they want images of their wedding, their products, the property, building interior, staff etc all need REAL images! Surely you can't really have AI generate the image of your wedding day etc.

---

I currently have a client who has asked if we can use AI to create a video for a tour around their factory that makes baths. Within 20 seconds of discussion it was clear that it was a terrible idea and that I videographer would need to be booked!

[exotic star]

if Youre having to ask that question then youre most likelynot ready. you should just jump into it and learn as you go instead of planning and wasting time

[lyric ermine]

Thank you for the advice !

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @exotic star (current: #848 - 1)

[plain sparrow]

I disagree with them.

You can't take on a project if you have absoltely no idea what you're doing. You'll end up wasting everyones time if you do a crap job. - Can you imagine if a wedding photographer followed that approach?

[glass bolt]

To continue the analogy of the wedding photographer, the usual course of action is to shadow another photographer (being an assistant or "second photographer). You do that for a couple of years until you learn the ropes. You'll also need to learn about the business side of it: The laws around your business (registering a business, insurances, invoicing and paying taxes, among others), you'll also need a modicum of experience actually dealing with clients. If you're only working online/remote then it will be insuring you understand the briefs the clients put together, without the insight of actually knowing them (are they legit? Are they to be trusted? You'll need contracts!)
That's why MOST (but not all freelancers) have started in an agency or company in some capacity. Just so they learn the ropes. Working for someone else won't tell you how to deal with the paperwork, so you'll have to learn that in your free time. It will teach you to deal with clients though, proper workflows, and what to expect in terms of what to charge (this is the biggest hurdle freelancers face)

There are plenty of courses and workshops around about the different aspects of freelancing. They, of course, depend on where you are, as laws differ.
But being a freelancer is about 50% do the job, and hopefully do it well, the other 50% is worrying about not getting paid, filling your taxes, take good care of your earmings and expenses, put money on a savings account for the times when the work is scarce (and there will be times when you need it), and keep updated about the design trends, new laws that impact your business and best practices, on top of keeping updated with the new technology.
Also learning new skills according on how you feel the market is changing...

If you're prepared to put on the work, then it's a very fulfilling path!

[exotic star]

@lyric ermine i didnt mean to jump into commissions w no experience i emant to jump into the learning process insteaf of planning how yuoure going to do it and wasting time that u could be using to learn. cuz lots of ppl just plan plan plan how thewyre going to learn something and wasting time doing that

better to just start the learnig process rather than thinking about it and planning how ur gonna learn

never open ur commissions with little to no experience in ur specifric field

[late igloo]

Have you guys ever gone to an expensive private university to study graphic design, years later realize you're still kinda clueless about a lot of things and think maybe that university isn't that good? And now you're looking into other options wondering if you've wasted precious time...

Just me? lol

I don't know, I just wanted to get some advice about this 🤷🏻‍♀️

[keen lance]

i was at a private university.

There was a lot of good but also a lot of bad.

A lot of theory and a different approach was the order of the day for us.
We had a topic, a date and we had to do everything else ourselves.
Contact model agencies, create catalogs, organize exhibitions, raise money, look for advertising media, etc.
There were a lot of talented people in our studies. I just thought to myself "WTF, what am I doing here, why is this person actually here? they are to good"

The good thing was that I was able to differentiate myself from others.
By studying mathematics and computer science, I was also able to program and design at the same time, so I could combine both things well.
Final thesis @2011 “Transforming written words into images” 🙂

You have to teach yourself a lot of things and these days it's not difficult to teach yourself if you know how to use Google.
If you have gaps and are interested in filling them, look for them and see how something works. Educate yourself, find inspiration.

Sometimes I think that if I can start over, then without studying and starting my professional life straight away. 😄

[quick zinc]

Hey guys, i am new to graphic designing, well i can make really basic designs. but i dont know how to level up. i mean what do i follow ? is there a particular pathway you have to follow to become a good designer? please help me, it really feels so frustrating sometimes. i just sit and do nothing. i will attach my portfolio :https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IEwDE8L1p3-Ob6dLTeA_SJYhw1KXVe44?usp=drive_link

[keen lance]

scroll up or click here #🤷career-advice message

its nice 🙂

[fickle copper]

How do you stay updated with the latest design trends and techniques?

[indigo slate]

hello

[plain sparrow]

(lol joke - I'm not a designer anyway)

[frail pike]

Is there a way for me to secure my future using photoshop? Any university degree to help with that?

[daring swift]

Not sure what this means... "secure my future using Photoshop". Learn everything about it that you can. Become an expert. But even so, what guarantees do any of us really get?

[frail pike]

Securing my future as in getting a job, rather than freelance

[daring swift]

As I said, "Learn everything; become an expert; do lots of projects; build an awesome portfolio."

[frail pike]

I see

What kind of jobs can I get with photoshop? What’s a good major I can go with?

Just panicking cus i realized it could be the only thing I can rely on due to tumbling grades lol

[lethal sand]

Photoshop is just a tool, this is like asking what kind of job can you get with a pencil. You'll have to explore your own interests and what skills you want to commit to growing. And often times, you could find something else (possibly related or not at all) along the way that you're more aligned with. It's perfectly normal and okay to not know what you want to major in or start your career path with, but if you panic and try to box yourself into something because it seems like the only option then you will likely grow to hate that option. Take it one day at a time; life shifts, opportunities come and go unexpectedly, and your talents and interests will continually change.

Start with what you know and enjoy, then research outwards from there. Here's some extremely broad (and not fully accurate) examples you can use if you're not sure:

[frail pike]

Ty!

[lethal sand]

I'm having trouble sharing the link, but if you join the Career server in #✍how-to-discord then this session might benefit you

[daring swift]

We have too many people trying to spam links here so you can't share direct links to things. Sorry.

Adobe Creative Career - https://discord.gg/acc

https://discord.com/events/747837303204085770/1216934812338622605

[frail pike]

I appreciate it!

[fickle copper]

Can you share a challenging project you've worked on and how you overcame obstacles?

[supple nest]

Hello guys am kinda new on both photoshop and illustrator, I have experience using clip studio paint where I did develop my skills and style on designing anime characters, my goal now is to push my skills more towards graphic design and blend my characters to it, if anyone is willing to help me on taking the right direction on this industry judging from the kind of work I do just send me a message or ping me I'll appreciate your advice and thank you in advance 🙏

[zealous coyote]

I have basic knowledge about graphic design I also have software experience I just need help how to develop my skills

[elfin heath]

My best advice is to watch tutorials take on smaller gigs if you can with low pressure for experience and make your own changes to tutorials to see what works with what increasing your knowledge

[plain sparrow]

Yeah. Defo. I'd start with youtube tutorials on things that interest you, and then learn how to combine multiple bits together. e.g. watch a tutorial on how to change the colour of a car, and then once you've managed it, see if you can recolour something else... like a cupcake or a t-shirt.

[ember notch]

if you got any questions about photoshop feel free to ask

[cold oasis]

where do you usually find gigs for general photo editing?

[elfin heath]

reddit works

[elfin heath]

fiverr is a bit too competitive

ask ur friends

[stark blade]

Hey, i had a job a interview for a graphic designer and they give me a task to do a project in photoshop and they said " please send all files together with open files in an archive". My question is should i send them whole open files wihout any watermark etc. or should i (even if it's a job interview and they have strong a company and i don't feel that they could scam me) send them only project with watermark on it

[elfin heath]

Keep proof it's yours like a video or smth and send without watermark for better impressions

[elfin heath]

You know what add minor details like a minor morse code as a watermark in the background like artists have a signature

[median slate]

Hey all, I had a photoshoot with a friend of a friend of a friend, so not a professional model and I didn't think to have a model release drafted. She was wearing a swimsuit with a very distracting pattern, and I asked her verbally if it would be ok if I edited one of the images to remove the swimsuit and make it an implied nude, and she agreed without hesitation. I then confirmed it over text and got another go ahead in writing. If I were to post this image on my website and she changes her mind in the future and decides she wants the image removed, would I face any legal repercussions if I don't remove it? Of course, ethically, I would remove it and probably just use genAI to change the pattern on the swimsuit, but I want to cover all my bases and make sure I would have a legal case in the unlikely event it comes to that. I live in the state of Florida.

[daring swift]

See if you can get them to sign a model release form now. Is that possible?

[median slate]

Does it apply retroactively?

[daring swift]

You could indicate the date on the release. 'Applies to images created during photo shoot on [date]' seems like it might work. Anything beyond that, you'd probably want to consult an attorney.

[median slate]

I suppose you're right, a legal advice server would probably have the best answers. Thank you anyway!

[empty pivot]

I have a few questions regarding portfolio:

1. If you were an employeer, what the first thing you'd look at when overviewing the portfolio?
2. Are there any specific questions being asked while presenting portfolio (as what inspired you, why this and that, technical questions)?

[supple nest]

I need advice from experienced artists on how much I need to charge for my for my illustrations, dm if willing to help thank you

[daring swift]

@buoyant grove - This isn't a job board. If you're looking to hire someone, please use resources like Fiverr, Upwork or Behance Hire. https://behance.net/hire

[buoyant grove]

Oh i am sorry if i have disrupted the server flow i didn't know that there is no hire board here, I apologize

[teal sigil]

I could use some career advice. As I am needing it.

[plain sparrow]

They look lovely - But I assume that the audience of people who need album covers designed is going to be an insanely small market. Book covers is obviously more likely but still going to be a challenge.

I suppose you're competing with prices like this:
https://www.fiverr.com/categories/graphics-design/book-design/cover

[ocean fable]

anyone know a good way to share my photoshop to more people? i am averaging around 17 likes on instagram

[teal sigil]

Ew first of all change your username if you want more attention seeking. Then I'll tell you what's next.
@ocean fable Like really? when there's already @jolly garden ?
Do you both need a spanking or what?

That's the most default thing I've ever witnessed.
My goodness

[ocean fable]

nah for my instagram

i dont use discord for much

[teal sigil]

Naw your username first then I'll look.

[ocean fable]

_s3th_07

thats my instagram name

[teal sigil]

Well then at least start putting it in your Discord Bio so everyone can see it quicker. Look at mine for example..

[teal sigil]

No one is going to waste there time to search for it like that. You need to start inputting your social media connections in your discord.
It's professional and it helps you and everyone else.
Just do it.

Ok username is much better

[ocean fable]

i changed the username and bio so people know its an actual account 😂

[teal sigil]

now input Discord social media connections

[teal sigil]

FINALLY now were getting somewhere! How does that make you feel?

[ocean fable]

makes me feel like i have an actual account instead of random letters

[ocean fable]

should i do links for my instagram?

[teal sigil]

YES now you get it right? Makes you feel better about yourself. And even better it makes me want to click on it now. 😉

[teal sigil]

Sure go for it Put ALL of whatever it is that's relatable that you want into your Discord bio and only write about you or what you're all about in you're about section. So take out that username on that part.
Because you'll just have that in your social media connections anyways.

Just look at mine if you need an example.

Let me know when you got it.

[ocean fable]

i am copying yours kind of, i am making the linktre thing and i will put it in my bio

[teal sigil]

Awesome you can copy whatever you'd like just keep in mind to adjust it to your own liking. You don't have to fully copy me but use me as an example. That will help for the long run. Not to hard right? Fun stuff.

[ocean fable]

cant even recognise me anymore 😂

[teal sigil]

Yup it's lookin Great! I see the updates!
Now do you like discord? Lol

[ocean fable]

i might make a website to put some of my photos on to put on my instagram, would that give much of a boost to my account?

[teal sigil]

Oh if you can MAKE you're own website then you're definatly good to go yes.

[ocean fable]

i can try but i cant code properly so i might use adobe or google

the last time i was coding was about 5 years ago

[teal sigil]

Well it's always great to keep things organized. As for me I seperated my gaming content @Rovertgamehead - from @teal sigil and if you can really keep things organized in a way that sure helps alot to.

[teal sigil]

Well there's plenty of free sites like linktree you just found even Adobe portfolio that's free

[ocean fable]

check that link out now 😏

i added a website with my favourite surrealism photos and some photography @teal sigil

[teal sigil]

Welp sure looks dangerous I wonder what your content is mainly based on

[ocean fable]

surrealism

i mainly do multiplicity

i have one with 5 of me executing another one of me on there

[teal sigil]

Like real or photoshoped obviously?

[ocean fable]

yes its photoshopped, its a really realistic looking one though

i do some other ones like that but they are not good to post

[teal sigil]

I see so like it's not real it's just the idea right? Like that's you on the bottom or a friend of yours you guys are all posing?

[ocean fable]

all of those people r me, i took photos with the 10 second timer and went and posed for all of them

i do a few photos like that, i have some less violent ones also

[teal sigil]

Thought so. That's why I had to think about it first lol

[teal sigil]

Well that's great very dark but cool work

[ocean fable]

one of my mates asked why all the people in my post looked the same when i had 5 of me in 1 photo 😂

this is a less dark one, the brightness is quite low because it was night time

[teal sigil]

Yeah I noticed that. That's hilarious actually great work

[ocean fable]

thanks, thats my main thing doing multiple of me but i sometimes do things like invisible body parts as well, they r on the website i made if u want to have a look

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @teal sigil (current: #868 - 1)

[ocean fable]

what does that mean

[teal sigil]

I almost forgot i'm in the photoshop server. I'm mainly around 2D Animation servers.

[teal sigil]

Ok I'll take another look so yeah just keep updating your media whenever you can and refresh everything and i'll be happy to look

[ocean fable]

yea i have noticed in this server it is mainly a lot of football team posters but not much surrealism like what i did

[ocean fable]

i added some more normal photos to the website but the normal ones r just random ones i liked

[teal sigil]

Or any other photography of any sort?

[teal sigil]

Yeah that's good just to show other examples as well. Your photography is looking great I love it.

[ocean fable]

thanks, do u have any of your work in your links? i will have a look

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @teal sigil (current: #558 - 2)

[teal sigil]

Yup all my work is in my bio as well.

[ocean fable]

i had a look at your portfolio at the sketches, those drawings look cool, i am bad at drawing stuff like that but with the photo editing i am pretty good

did your instagram change?

[teal sigil]

Lol of course what are you drawing in or you mean you just edit in photoshop?

[ocean fable]

nah i just suck at drawing in general, with editing photos i find it way easier

[ocean fable]

and faster

[teal sigil]

Oh yeah instagram on the webpage can be a little broken at sometimes but. I also can't sign back into my art linktree I need to fix it...

[teal sigil]

Oh always I understand. Well if you ever need a cartoon of any sorts you know who to call. lol

[ocean fable]

cartoons mixed with the sort of stuff i do would be a pretty sick collab

[teal sigil]

Well it depends what you need or want to.

[teal sigil]

But thanks for showing me I think I just need to make another Linktree account just like my Twitter...
Never use phone numbers there the worst option.
It's all about 2 step authentification and emails instead. Way better.

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @ocean fable (current: #558 - 2)

[ocean fable]

i didn't actually add a 2fa to my account yet, i will do that now incase i get the same problems

[teal sigil]

Lol the same problems as me? Oh yes I highly recommend it for sure.

Your media's lookin awesome now.
And easy to find to.

[cobalt plover]

@ocean fable I chose to remove the image you sent as this type of art might be disturbing to others. I also prefer to stay on the safe side of Discord's TOS. I hope you understand!

[ocean fable]

yea thats all good bro

[teal sigil]

Nice try man lol

[wooden thicket]

How to practice skills and what skills does the industry need(industry evolving into ai)?

[teal sigil]

No ew they're not. Unless i'm wrong of course.

[crisp zodiac]

I want to start learning how to draw so I dont have to use stock images or rely on IA I have an tablet I could use its just something I had laying around and I was wondering should I invest in a stylus or a capacitive pen

[daring swift]

You can get a cheap Wacom Intuos non-display tablet device for 40 bucks (on Amazon).

[crisp zodiac]

nah I have a tablet im gonna use I found laying around my house im just asking if I should get a midrange stylus or a captative pen since im just trying to learn and not that good yet and if I get a captative pen what type

[daring swift]

I would get a tablet device and stylus that are designed to work together. That's my two cents.

I've never had any hacky solution like that which has ever performed well.

[crisp zodiac]

whats wrong with capative pens?

[daring swift]

Try it out. Let me know how it works for you. :)

[daring swift]

After a while you're going to want good performance, e.g. parallax/accuracy, adjustable velocity curves, true pressure sensitivity, etc etc

[crisp zodiac]

I mean a capative pen is like 10 bucks and I can barely draw a stickfigure im mainly gonna use it for practing

[daring swift]

Yeah. Its cheap enough so if it doesn't meet your expectations, you can chuck it.

[crisp zodiac]

thx

[daring swift]

The reason I suggest just getting a cheap Intuos is because many tasks are just easier with a real tablet... regardless of your drawing ability.

But you do you. :)

[lucid mirage]

How much would I be paying for my album cover???! (Literally came with a iPhone 11) I’ve been waiting 4days styl… I’m assuming cause bro has been a while it’s worth checking out

[daring swift]

Whats this about? It seems like you posted in the wrong server/channel...(?)

[lucid mirage]

I was just wondering

[lucid mirage]

I’m a artist

[daring swift]

OK. But I don't understand what you're speaking about. You're asking how much it costs to design an album cover?

[lucid mirage]

Yes

[daring swift]

That's going to depend on who you hire and how long it takes them to complete the project. Most professionals charge by the hour.

Whats the rest of this that you posted about iPhone and waiting 4 days? Not sure what the rest of that means or how it's related to your question.

[lucid mirage]

The brackets or?

[lucid mirage]

I’m not sure what you mean?

Thanks for the info

[daring swift]

What are you talking about?

[deep finch]

yo guys

I really want to start making money, but I can't seem to find clients, so I would like your help, I've tried fiverr which didn't bring any clients, I tend to get my clients from discord right now mainly and It's not bringing me enough.

[odd crown]

twitter is a good one

thats where i get a mojority of clients and then word of mouth after that

[gleaming veldt]

what you exactly sell?

[deep finch]

shi

i might try

i had posted some headers there

but not thumbnails

[odd crown]

A little of everything but I sell a lot of logo design and stream packages…I also do esports posters and designs…thumbnails

I do animated stream packages as well

Working on trying to get in with a esports organization but need to network more

[cobalt plover]

that's literally hue/sat in colorize mode

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @cobalt plover (current: #7 - 858)

[runic surge]

@onyx needle I can help you with this please accept my friend request

[charred lake]

hey, I'm an illustrator, but im not able to find work, im trying linkdin behance everything, it's kinda heartbreaking at this point that I'm not still financially independent.

[night charm]

gotta go out there and network with people

look up local design events in your area

talk to other artists & business owners

social media is great

but unless you can meet people and get to know them its hard out here

[fickle copper]

How long have you been using Adobe Photoshop professionally?

[uneven rose]

13 years

[nocturne gate]

I am in my second to last year of highschool before I go off to uni. I am experienced in graphic design and have been doing it for the better part of 5 years, even offering freelancing services to companies and individual clients. Only problem is I have a lot of concerns about going into it as a career:

• I feel like its a dying career
• I feel like I won't make enough money to suffice
• I feel like its gonna be so hard to be successful at it

These concerns are why I opted to go into computer science, considering cyber sec or software eng. However, my passion has always been graphic design.

Are my concerns justified or am I mistaken?

[subtle sedge]

Graphic design's always evolving, but skilled designers are always needed.
Money's not always big at the start, but as you gain experience and skills, you can earn more.
It's tough to stand out, but dedication, learning, and delivering top-notch work can lead to success.

[crisp zodiac]

I'm I high school student and I wanna learn about graphic design and photography since I'm in high school I don't have the time to go to a university or smth like that can u recommend any good online courses I can do?

[fiery moss]

see if your library has access to online courses from Lynda/LinkedIn Learning. There are also a lot of great books (and lots of bad ones). Have the library track down books for you by: Laszlo Moholoy-Nagy, Marshall McLuhan, Edward T Hall, Neil Postman (Amusing outselves to Death), Richard Saul Wurman, John Berger, Phillip Meggs, Thomas Hine, Herbert Bayer, and Bob Gill. That is a solid start.

[crisp zodiac]

ok thanks

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @fiery moss (current: #877 - 1)

[ivory stag]

Hi, @nocturne gate

[ivory stag]

I just read your message.

I was deeply moved.

I'm a freelancer. Also a designer and developer.

I hope you have a good luck.

[plain sparrow]

I think it's a case of just staying up with technology. - if you're a designer who's not interested in utilising all the tools available to you, then yes, you will struggle - but if you can keep up with technology, I imagine you'll be fine...
#BlockBusters

[nocturne gate]

Yeah for sure, I guess Ill have to see what my options are when its time to go off to uni

[fossil quiver]

where is a good place to get references images for already drawn art? preferably fantasy art.

[daring swift]

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=345267d81bec8f30&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1031US1031&sxsrf=ADLYWIKCFyS-0zg_kb2v_rfUc61CPO4Acw:1716131348298&q=fantasy+art&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=isvnbmt&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjDuJy7_5mGAxUxHDQIHVQaCzgQ0pQJegQIDBAB&biw=1976&bih=1242&dpr=1.25

[fossil quiver]

not google images... every time I type assassin it just shows me the idiot from assassin's creed and it isn't even drawn

[daring swift]

Then search ArtStation, DeviantArt or one of those sites where artsists post their work.

[fossil quiver]

and google images is full of ai art now cancer

alright haven't checked deviant art or art station

[daring swift]

OK. Good luck. Next time, please ask this sort of question in #❓ask-a-question. This isn't "career advice." @fossil quiver

[proven jewel]

#❓ask-a-question Hi chat , i am sports graphics designer for last two years in fiverr. For the love of god iam doing good in it. But need to improve in this sector more.. how and which platform or tools help me more? Plz if anyone has had good suggestions. Plz feedback

[vocal scaffold]

I would stay far away from fiver or upwork. The people who post jobs there are always going to be looking for a cheap job, and will ask for too much, pay too little, and not respect you. You're better off finding an in through networking. Whether that means going to networking events, conferences, meetups, advertising yourself available for work on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Behance and dribbble have job boards as well.

Make sure your portfolio only has the kind of work you want to work on. If there's a project you haven't gotten to do but want to do, make it. I have a friend who became a fulltime muralist only after making a bunch of mockups as a part of her portfolio. People want to see that you can do the thing theyre looking for. They're not looking to take a risk or assume you can do something they cant already see.

Disclaimer: all advice is my own and not reflective of Adobe's

[ocean fable]

the best carrier advice is get a trade

[real brook]

#❓ask-a-question when is the start up bug fixed guys. binairy location fail... for a few weeks already that i bought the game i cannot run it

[quick zinc]

Good morning everyone iam expert in fixing and editing documents with Photoshop.. any career advice?

[last hazel]

Hey! I need an intern based in Mumbai. Anyone interested?

[daring swift]

Why are you linking to #❓ask-a-question and posting here? Also, what "game" are referring to? Perhaps you posted in the wrong server...?

[daring swift]

@mossy bane - In the future, if you want feedback/suggestions on your work, please post in #📝project-feedback

For others who have posted links here: you are not allowed to use this space to promote your work, product or services.

[cold lodge]

Okay, I wasn't trying to promote, I just made some free resources that I thought everyone could use 🙂 there was no signup or anything required, they were just downloads and free tutorials that didn't require an email or anything. So just to clarify, if it's a resource that you made that gives career advice, it shouldn't be shared unless someone else made it, is that correct?

[daring swift]

The channel description shows the intent of this space. Its for people who want to ask career-related questions and get feedback from staff, Community Experts and other members. Recently, people seem to be posting about their availability for work, services they provide and links to things they've created. As I indicated, those are not allowed in this channel. Due to abuse and spam, we are not allowing members of the server to post links to resources, either paid or free. Sorry.

[cold lodge]

Oh I see, no problem, I get that about no feedback in the forms of links. So other members generally shouldn't give feedback unless they are staff or community experts? What does it take to become a community experts? Or are you saying that members should not give feedback/advice? I'm not sure if I understand everything. Thanks.

[daring swift]

Sure. There are several questions here so let's address them one at a time...
1.) I don't understand what you mean by "no feedback in the form of links." I mentioned earlier that you're not allowed to post links here to resources, products, services, information about your career availability, etc. This channel is for people to ask career-related questions and get feedback from others regarding careers and work.
2.) If someone posts a question here seeking "career advice" and you would like to respond to them, of course, you are free to do so.
3.) The Adobe Community Experts Program has various criteria that people must meet to be accepted. I cannot delineate all of them here. If you're interested in pursuing that, you should visit the ACE website and consult the information provided there. Here is the link to ACE on the web: https://helpx.adobe.com/community/community-experts.html

Hope this helps! :)

[cold lodge]

Okay so it is not restricted to just Community Experts in terms of who are allowed to respond but anyone can, and that non-link career and work resources shouldn't be shared unless they are answering somebody directly, and that links to resources are not supposed to be in this channel. Got it. Thanks very much for the info!

[daring swift]

No. Its not restricted to staff or Community Experts. All members are free to discuss careers and work-related topics here. As an example, if someone says: "I need help figuring out how to find entry-level graphic design jobs in Berlin." And you post a link to the Behance Hire page that displays relevant employment opportunities then that would be appropriate. Does that make more sense?

Also, helping someone out by providing links to jobs might be something that an Adobe Community Expert might do. :)

Maybe even giving them advice and encouragement in their job search.

[cold lodge]

Yes, got it 🙂 It has to be prompted by another person before the link is shared, and have to do with the person's question, but it generally shouldn't be one's own free content because like I think you said (from my translation), it can then become more like self promotion. Makes sense!

Is there another spot people can post their free tutorials/ebooks or things like that? Maybe a seperate discord channel that you might know about?

It's been really hard for me to find an area where I can let it be of use to people, because I'm having a hard time finding folks who want to learn Photoshop even though I know tons are out there!

[daring swift]

Currently, no. There was a #🔨resources channel but people were posting all sorts of irrelevant things there. Thus, the Adobe team are re-thinking how to offer that in a way that allows people to share resources while not allowing irrelevant content or clickbait.

[cold lodge]

No problem. Thanks for taking the time to answer, appreciate it!

[glass bolt]

There are a couple of official (and also lots of non-official) Facebook and LinkedIn groups that talk about Photoshop (I will try to find the links)
It's generally by invitation or subject for approval, but most welcome tutorials posted on them
I do some mini tutorial using Adobe Express and the official Adobe Express Discord server welcomes your links, as long as the stuff is done using Adobe Express (It can be a PS tutorial with the video edited, captions added and scheduled using Adobe Express and that would be OK)

Obviously this moderated (I'll be there to welcome you if you misbehave 😂)
But there is a lot less traffic thatn there is here on the PS server and it's easier to moderate

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/119955/

For Facebook, I found a gazillion and most of them showcase tutorials

[quick ridge]

Looking for work in the Gaming sphere for people that need Logos, YouTube thumbnails, banners, discord stuff etc. I haven't been able to find anywhere to find people looking for this stuff. Typically people just spam reply on twitter and it seems like that market is cooked. Any suggestions? The only work I have been able to get is word of mouth and when friends need something done.

[plain sparrow]

I have absolutely no experience in this area, but I imagine it's incredibly over-saturated, with the type of people who are able to make decent youtube videos already having a half decent skills with design and photoshop. Combine this with the ease of AI for making gaming style logos and banner and to be blunt, it sounds like a nightmare. I also imagine that many gamers/discord users won't provide much in the way of a budget/spend for these tasks either.

Maybe go check out what sort of jobs people are posting on fivver and focus on similar skill sets being requested there? @quick ridge

[daring swift]

@muted spindle - Please do not post things like that here.

[quick ridge]

fiverr has the same issue with this area, its infested with AI and people selling incredibly cheap options that are very lack luster in quality

[glass bolt]

I have no experience in that area neither but I can talk about another oversaturated market (mine) with cheap options.
The thing is you need to do things others don't. In short find your speciality and try to stick to it, and stay well clear of cheapstake platforms and carve your business in the higher end. With AI and stuff, creatives can't compete on cheap and fast, machines do that better. We can compete on "tailored, high-end, proven results". So if I imagine right you don't create a Youtube Thumbnail. You create a YouTube thumbnail that makes clicks. It's a complete different business proposition altogether. You need to examine what is the pain point of the person hiring you. "creating a YT banner" isn't a pain point, anyone with an Adobe Express account can take one of their template and do that for free. Creating a YT banner that's worth the price they pay and then some - for in engagement is a pain point.
Fiverr is a cesspit of lowballers who don't care if they earn a living or not, that's not the place you want to spend your time on.

[quaint bear]

Hello everybody, I am a content writer who recently picked up Photoshop + generative fill to create a more rounded content. I am still working on bettering my skills especially compositing skills. I am not able to chart a transition from being a storyteller and content writer to someone moving towards visual content. Can someone guide me on how can I break into this visual content sphere with my particular case in mind?

[quick zinc]

brother where can i get remote jobs

any advice ?

[faint marsh]

I was wondering the same thing.

[fervent venture]

There are tons of plattforms for Design Freelancers (Selfmarketing, Facebook groups, fiverr, etc.). For starters you can take a look at https://www.behance.net/hire and go from there.

[quick zinc]

thanks brother , i have been trying on linked in and indeed so far with zero reply back

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @fervent venture (current: #23 - 88)

[quick zinc]

guess i will have to hold on to my old job for a bit

[fervent venture]

Hmm, what do you expect? I think everyone is aware that the competition is very fierce. Every designer wants a job. You are not alone in this. So what is YOUR speciality, what are YOU particularly good at? Why should someone book YOU? Do you have a website with a portfolio and references of what you have already done? Put yourself in the position of a customer who is looking for someone. If the appearance, the marketing, the references are not convincing then it will be very difficult. The market is currently flooded with profiles with standard designs, AI produces run-of-the-mill stuff. It also depends on how you present yourself.

[fervent venture]

That is always a good choice to build upon an existing job. You have nothing so far to loose. Enjoy.

[quick zinc]

ohh thanks for the motivation, well i started out not so long ago , so yeah i have to figure it out here after wards

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @fervent venture (current: #23 - 89)

[quick zinc]

thanks for this !

[sharp ruin]

Hello everyone! It's been a few months since I stepped into the world of Graphic design. I started with Photoshop and design theory (basics, typography, etc.) to start with the basics. I have recently finished my photoshop course (essentials so i can do posters, ads, etc.) and now a bit confused about the next steps. Should I learn Illustrator and logo design? Or should I learn website or mobile app design/UI via photoshop? I want to learn both but I also want to start charging for my services soon so looking for options that are more commercially viable. Can you please suggest the next steps? If I skip logo design for now, will it affect my career? Please advice.

[hushed pumice]

Hello everyone as teen who is about to go to college in a year. What should I do since my passion is graphic design and how do I get more exposure as a graphic designer especially in platforms such as instagram and YouTube

[quick zinc]

i dont have answer about all the stuffs you asked but the advice is start learning 3d !

[normal hearth]

hey I have a portfolio
prudenj20.myportfolio.com
but I was wondering how to make it more appealing to potential employers/ how would I make my self standout from the competition

[plain sparrow]

Just a thought, but maybe a include more text and a story/caption behind some of the images?

There are two free wordpress themes here:
https://wordpress.com/theme/orvis
https://demo.themefreesia.com/pixgraphy/

[primal flume]

Does Behance projects views and appreciates impacts the possibilities of being accepted when applying on a job on behance joblist ? 🧐

[fervent venture]

What you learn depends on what your goal or your target group should be. maybe going from Photoshop to Illustrator would be IMHO the better route. Then you have the base for all print based work and then you can focus on all the online stuff (UI Design, Webdesign, etc.).

[fervent venture]

There are many ways to get more exposure. What the right way for you is that could we not say. That you must find out for yourself. Good starting points would be a good Portfolio and/or Website to show what you got. from there you can build your exposure through all the social media outlets you want. Hope that helps.

[fervent venture]

Well IMHO it shows that your wor is interresting. I do not know if possible scouts will also look at this or if they only search for all the possibilitys and look over the work and that what is interresting enough gets the job.

[primal flume]

Thx for the reply , It's just that I got confused from just applying to different projects without even they responding back .
I already think that they didn't even take a look at my portfolio just because they saw there're not a lot of views or appreciations .

[quick zinc]

Hello, I am a design editor and print engineer. I want to do a prepress business. Who can help me?

[proven cloud]

heyy peps, does anyone know where I can apply for an (payed) internship for grafikdesign or photography in berlin?

does anyone have some experience with some companies or agencies

[gray bronze]

I live in an area which has a free monthly magazine and I've made contact with the editor with a view to getting one of my shots on thr cover. I feel I know the answer to this but....should I sell my image or be grateful for the exposure and donate for free?

[vast abyss]

Sell!

Exposure don't pay no bills

Also just sell publishing rights not copyright etc.

[gray bronze]

The downside to this I feel is that if they don't want to pay they will just go elsewhere, use stock image etc then I get no exposure at all. I'm only after topping up my income really as opposed to looking at thos as a career, I think everyone knows it's an incredibly tough area to make a living from.

[vast abyss]

You can choose to be walked all over or stick to your guns. Just do what's right for you.

[nova belfry]

Just throwing this out there, I've been in advertising/graphic design for over 30 years (been using Adobe stuff since Photoshop 4). If anyone needs any advice or would like some feedback on their portfolio or samples, please reach out. I would like to help out the next generation of designers/artists. I know the industry is rough right now. I will help if I can.

[flat shoal]

not just asking you but since you said reach out i thought id write this as a reply

i want to get started doing small jobs with photoshop as a side hustle, given i spend most my time at school atm. i think im at a point where i could do some simple jobs but im not sure how to get my name out there and start bringing in customers

have spoken to some people who say just to message the people that need jobs i can accomplish (sports reporters atm, im fairly competent with swapping kits and jerseys) but im not sure if this is the right approach

im looking into starting out on fiverr just to hopefully get some experience and payment although im not sure how to price my services. also going to start some socials where i can post my personal works to gain some traction, essentially just need some guidance on where what and how lol.

as mentioned, anyone that feels they can help would be much appreciated, only replying to this person as it seems relevant

[nova belfry]

Hey Minty. No matter what you decide to design, you will need some sort of easy to navigate, easy-to read portfolio. If you want to charge for your time and services you'll need a portfolio to be taken seriously. I looked at your profile and you only have a Spotify link. I'd work on getting a portfolio link in there but the samples you post have to be relevant to the services you're advertising.

Fiver is good, I've used freelancers on there for personal projects but you still need design samples. Do two or three small projects for reviews to get some experience. After you finish some small projects you can design yourself a business card and hand them out to the right people in your school, sports reporters, etc., but again without a link to design samples your odds of a callback are low.
Get reviews from the people you do things for, the reviews will add to your credibility as a designer for landing the next client. You take those reviews and post them on your future portfolio site. The first freelance thing I ever did I charged $75 for, it was a 2 sided, 4x6" rave flyer. And last, be easy to work with, not a pushover, but just chill. Offer solutions and be flexible.

[flat shoal]

youre right about the portfolio, ill get that done at some point but im still not sure if i want to keep this account (my personal account) seperate.

i have a few personal projects already that i could include in a portfolio but im not sure how i could link that to my profile, maybe imgur? not familiar with the site but i think ive seen it used in a similar scenario before

might come back with more questions

edit: imgur would be a temporary solution to avoid having to pay for a domain until necessary

[nova belfry]

people in my art community use Carrd, you could try that. I use Squarespace for all my stuff but check that out as it might suit your needs.

[flat shoal]

yeah ive seen squarespace used a lot ill look into it when i need, will also look at carrd.

[flat shoal]

thanks for carrd suggestion this looks great so far, wasnt expecting it to be free lol

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @nova belfry (current: #897 - 1)

[flat shoal]

whipped up a logo, i think this is good for me being pretty new to any kind of typography and text overall

[nova belfry]

what does it stand for? ISI

[flat shoal]

no its HS but i do think its kinda hard to read

i havent figured out a way to make it more legible without it being ugly

[spiral rose]

Try to make H and S different collor and blend the color together where they join together.. And try to make it so that the head and the bottom of S is visible I'm not an expert but just some thoughts on it.

You can also try to give the both sides of h different color and blend them together in S but i dont know if it will look good or not

[flat shoal]

I’ve got something very basic and unrelated to what u just said but it’ll do for now

Im more focused on getting my portfolio together atm

[daring swift]

For feedback on work, please use the #📝project-feedback channel.

[flat shoal]

it’s related to career tho

[daring swift]

This channel is for career advice. If you're asking questions about specific projects, please use the #📝project-feedback channel.

[flat shoal]

ok

[true tree]

hello, I usually go on and off on photoshop and with that i've gotten a bit of experience. I don't think I'm going to ever pursue this as a full time job but if anyone could tell me how to pursue it as a part time job or something like that I would really appreciate it. I have 0 knowledge of the industry basically, I only tried dming random people with my work and have been unsuccessful. Here are my recent works if any1 wants to know my experience, also I have the "advanced" role but it was a misclick lol

[ocean fable]

best carrier advice is get a trade

[primal flume]

Recently I've decided to stop freelancing for being bored cuz of the strange requests and started searching for a full-time position .
But I've got really confused when searching on behance and linkedin cuz every company requests at least a bachelor's degree in graphic designing .

Some companies requests knowledge in adobe creative suite + 3d modeling + web development + mobile application development .
Am i superman ? 😛

[left knoll]

What I've done, whick success rate has been growing, is seeking business locally. I think Linkedin, and Behance can definitely broaden your view for clientele, but reaching out to small businesses and organizations in your local vicinity may be a better option. It's worked for me.

[torpid trench]

@nova belfry I am so glad I came across you. I wanted to know about a lot of things relating to grapic designing , market , portfolio and more

[nova belfry]

cool, whats your question?

[torpid trench]

@nova belfry I have a lot's of questions to ask

I will DM u

[quick zinc]

how to be successful in linkedin , i have applied a lot of jobs and been unsuccessfull all the time

[deep finch]

what is better to practice learning ui design in: figma or ps?

[daring swift]

Figma is going to be more a "self-contained" environment and more focused on GUI design. Photoshop is a more general tool that can be used for "anything."

[deep finch]

i see

[deep finch]

thanks a lot

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @daring swift (current: #3 - 2157)

[daring swift]

If you want to build GUIs and do app design, Figma is a good tool to use. If you want to do image editing, photo-manipulation, photo-bashing, then Photoshop is the right tool. You have to pick the correct tool for the job.

[deep finch]

ye wanted to ask because ive been using photoshop for everything

so wondered if it was worth switching to learning figma

[daring swift]

I wouldn't "switch" or choose one or the other. Keep using Photoshop. If you want to build GUIs and app designs, learn Figma as well.

[deep finch]

aight

thanks

[graceful compass]

its been a long time since i used photoshop, around like 3-4 years. I just found my love for the art again, i was in school for art and design but stopped half way through and i was thinking about finishing it, what is anyone advice on finishing school for art and design, is it worth it? i really dont know where it stands, when i started graphic design i was very young doing youtube and now im coming back to it with a more screwed on head, any advice would help! < 3

[primal flume]

If you still have the passion then yeah go for it

Anybody who loves his work will be creative and successful at it

Except my cat , she loves napping but that doesn't make her creative 🙂

Never mind I'm just so bad at giving advice I'll go back to my Python code

[granite plover]

Traditional graphic design has taken a hit in recent years from AI and other tools that allow non-designers to produce passable results. Some of these results are quite good. But really good, inspired design still requires trained, talented humans with creative ideas. I think the industry will remain vital. If you really like visual designing and thinking up creative solutions to design and communications challenges, I wholeheartedly encourage you to get your degree. Build a portfolio of work which can include student work from classes you take. Then start applying at all the design firms/studios in your area. I recommend working for a firm before going freelance. You’ll learn a great deal by working with others in the field. The studio I work for hired two new (fresh out of school) designers over the past couple of years. So work is out there if you have the gumption to go after it. Best of luck to you!

[graceful compass]

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[graceful compass]

appreciate your advice ! It wasn’t bad!

[quick zinc]

i was in the exact same situation lol, learned 3-4 years ago in art/design then stopped and only recently came back after finding my love for art again, 100% recommend you re-learn and finish school for it.

[graceful compass]

thank you, hope all is going well with you and your journey!

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @tall wolf (current: #112 - 14)

[lapis iron]

should i learn consept art as i am an graphic design and fine art student . there are very less usage of illustration these days . and i also riplasing digital painters . still i try them . but didnt get satisfactory reesult

[urban summit]

People.use ai for concept art

[mental iron]

I understand that if you want to edit professionally having a portfolio is important. What are some examples of websites that would make for a good portfolio?

[lethal sand]

Are you asking for portfolio examples or for websites to make your portfolio on?

Behance or Adobe Portfolio are good starting places

[mental iron]

Cool thanks, I will check that out. And yeah I was asking for those kinda websites but I would actually like to see examples

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @lethal sand (current: #173 - 9)

[mental iron]

"Behance is the world's largest creative network for showcasing and discovering creative work." Well can't argue with that lol

[lethal sand]

Adobe Portfolio is included with your Adobe subscription so I'd recommend starting there for building a website. Behance is great for networking and promoting your work. It's up to you what you think will fit best, there's lots of options out there. As for examples, just searching "portfolio examples" and the type of creative should get you started. I specialize in branding so I don't have any photo editing ones to recommend.

[mental iron]

Thanks, for now I honestly just want a solid collection of all the stuff I make that's better than deviant art. I'm not professional at all actually

[mental salmon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @lethal sand (current: #161 - 10)

[lethal sand]

You're on the path to pro! Behance is really popular for showcasing collections, and a lot of creatives will have a Behance account in addition to their portfolio and socials.

[mental iron]

Right on, you sold me into it

[empty pivot]

Hello, is there a way to actually make money as designer instead of just sitting on fiverr hoping that someone would reach out?