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3 Ways You Can Find a Great In-House Design Gig

3 Ways You Can Find a Great In-House Design Gig

As a creative professional, I’ve sent my resume out to dozens of recruiters and agents over the years. I’ve even applied to a few jobs through the online sites. And do you know how many jobs I’ve gotten through that process? Exactly one.

Here’s my point; if you are looking for a great job – consulting, teaching, in-house, agency – you need to put yourself out there in the real world, not just online.

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Train the Trainer: Sharing Knowledge & Expertise on Creative Teams

Inspiration, Career Influencers and Design Heroes

This a personal reflection on my early influences and career heroes and how I am lucky to know early on what they wanted to do, and how my parents encouraged me to develop my talent. I sought advice from industry peers and met my heroes in person, building relationships with them and seeking advice. The connections I made with industry influencers have undoubtedly helped me become who I am today professionally.

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Brenits teaching at Columbia University.

Career Advice and More

I was interviewed by Melissa Mazzoleni for HOW recently about leading in-house teams and how in-house creatives can get their careers moving forward. Below is an excerpt and link to the original article.

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Thoughts on Management

Thoughts on Management

Thoughts on management from Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author. “Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them”

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In-House Business Startup Journal

In-House Business Startup Journal

Transitioning into a creative leadership role? Drawing from extensive experience, I emphasize the importance of effective onboarding, strategic improvements, and transparent leadership. Learn how listening, championing processes, and embracing setbacks can drive innovation.

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