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Design Business Council > hiring designers
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Is imposter syndrome more common in female creatives?
23
Aug

Imposter syndrome is common in the creative industry. It is often linked to perfectionism, and that’s perceived as a female trait. So, do onl female creatives who get imposter syndrome?

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design index , Female creatives , female designers , imposter syndrome ,
Tags: Business of design , design , Design management , designer wages , employing designers , graduate designers , hiring designers , hiring junior designers , the cost of designers ,
Can I afford a junior designer?
02
Aug

It’s a candidate’s market at the moment. Many studios/agencies are finding it difficult to find mid-senior designers but we know there’s a ready supply of graduates. Is hiring a junior a viable option? Consider this…

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design index ,
Tags: Business of design , design , Design management , designer wages , employing designers , graduate designers , hiring designers , hiring junior designers , the cost of designers ,
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Can design studios work a four-day work week?
30
May

The health improvements of designers working a four-day week are known, but also understanding the monetary implications is vital.

Posted in: creative business coach , creatives working a four-day work week , design business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , designers working a four-day work week , working a four-day work week ,
Tags: 4-day week , Design management , Design professional development , designers , four-day week , hiring designers , Professional development , reduced hours , ROI , Studio management ,
How to hire better creatives
28
Apr

One of the most common challenges in the creative industry is hiring. Clients hiring creatives. Creatives hiring creatives. Creatives hiring employees. Creatives hiring freelancers. All tough decisions … should you hire on skillset or attitude? On ability or potential? To job description or opportunity?

Posted in: creative business coach , Design business strategy , Employing creatives , Employing designers , How to hire better creatives ,
Tags: Design management , Design professional development , designers , hiring designers , how to write a job description , Job descriptions , Professional development , ROI , Studio management ,
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