Electronic Arts’ Head of Global Production shares where he goes to find highly skilled creatives for his team, plus how he evaluates candidates to make sure whomever he chooses has the chops to get things done right the first time.
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Art, Pray, Love: On the Unexpected Benefits of a Residency + 6 Tips to Make It Worth Your While
I forgot how much I needed other people. On a soul level, the residency kind of saved me. I had no idea that what I needed most was feedback and collaboration, not more hours logged at a desk.
Read MoreAesop's Latest Campaign Unveils Menacing Hidden Messages in Insta-Poetry for Anti-Trafficking Charity
Asking Not Asking #25: Aiming to Avoid Regret
I have a good-paying job as a designer at a small, but growing startup, yet I’ve always had the dream to pursue a more independent path as an illustrator...I’ve thought about taking the next step, but I don’t know if it’s foolish when I make a good living that allows me to be independent and save. Is this a silly pipe dream?
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Illustration by WNW Member Jason Raish
All Vibes Club: Why I'd Rather Feel Everything
Yet hyper-positivity isn't sustainable for those on the bestowing or receiving end. At risk of sounding like a downer, I find myself disinterested in vibing strictly in a positive direction.
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Illustration by WNW Member Jason Raish
We're Not as Fucked Up and Special as We Think We Are
The individuality of our experience and voice is what sets us apart, sure, but our vulnerability and shared experience are what connect us. There is far more that we share as (creative) people than what sets us apart.
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Animated illustration by Emily Parsons
Creative Turns: Mic Nguyen—Former Educational Analyst, Current Copywriter & Comedian
“Creative Turns” is a new series about the unexpected paths that bring individuals to embrace a creative profession. It’s never too late to apply your experiences in a seemingly disparate field to your new career. As an educational analyst-turned-copywriter and comedian, Mic Nguyen is a model example of this idea.
Read MoreHow Alex Center, Former Design Director at Coca-Cola, Gets Amazing Work from His New Creative Team
In our conversation, Alex Center shared the specific strategies he uses to ensure his CENTER team is able to produce their best work, along with where he finds new creative talent for projects.
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Titmouse's Infamous "Smash Party" Crashes to an End After 20 Years
Some companies do trust falls. Others do corporate retreats. But animation studio Titmouse, always embracing their true colors, has been doing something markedly different…They throw a big party and smash things in a giant metal cage.
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Heather-Mariah Dixon on the Unique Creative Brief of Designing Death
When approached with the opportunity to design Some Light at the End, a book about hospice and end-of-life care, Heather-Mariah couldn’t resist the challenge to take on something new. Death itself is nothing new, but the practical implications from a design perspective were also strangely enlivening.
Read MoreAsking Not Asking #24: In Search of Patience
I graduated top of my class and it’s humbling to be a small fish in a big pond again. I know I’ll get better in time, but I’m struggling to be patient with myself and my career. How long does it take to get really good at something? To be recognized? To have better opportunities?
Read MoreWhat the Best UX Designer Portfolios Have in Common (Including 10+ Examples)
We discuss five qualities that the best UX designer portfolios share, along with several portfolio examples for each one. If you’re looking to hire a UX designer for your next project, use this post to help you find the right designer for your team.
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Illustration by WNW Member Yifan Wu
Abundance in Scarcity: Why Prosperity Should Be at the Heart of Your Practice
Generally, we’re not interested in gigs that don’t deliver on creative fulfillment or social currency. Why do we limit ourselves?… When we succumb to the myth of one marketplace, we scramble to be seen and heard. We scramble for opportunity along the well-worn path.
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Photography by Mohammad Amir Hamza
Want to Work on Patriot Act’s Emmy-Winning Creative Team? Here’s What It Takes
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj just won an Emmy for Outstanding Motion Design. Justine Webster, the Netflix show’s Graphics Producer, tells us about her approach to building a creative dream team that can tackle the workload and time crunch while maintaining a collaborative spirit and comedic touch.
Read MoreBuilding the Best Platform to Hire Creative Talent: The Story Behind Working Not Working
Working Not Working gained momentum as a platform built for creatives and companies alike. Now, it brings together gifted people and great opportunities from all over the world.
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An Illustrator’s Guide to Tracking Emails to Art Directors
Whether you’re just starting to truck your way down the freelance road or you’re a seasoned pro, reaching out to art directors and companies is one of the most fruitful ways to get design work. I’m going to share with you exactly how I’m contacting art directors and companies I want to work with.
Read MoreHow Long-Tail Hiring Platforms Make It Easier to Search For and Find Creative Talent
Here’s what it’s like to find the right creative talent for your job on LinkedIn vs. Working Not Working, where essential search filters such as availability and rate — plus easy viewing of visual work — make creative recruiting a lot more efficient.
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A Two-Day Coworking Space Pop-Up in London, Brought to You by WNW
We're hosting a two-day pop-up coworking space from October 1st to 2nd for our creative and hiring community in East London, designed to unite the WNW network and give you the chance to change up your workday routine.
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Asking Not Asking #23: King of None
“My biggest challenge is not being able to quantify and expose my strengths. Jack of all trades... King of none.”
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