Exercise your design mind by creating a library of images. Gather outstanding examples of campaigns in print and packaging, then add them to your hall-of-fame file. Or, in reverse, keep a “redesign” file on what clearly doesn’t work. It might be the fuel for your next design fire.

Great, good, average, and poor are a matter of execution, market, sales, and quality. Venture out often to “plug-in” to new stimulus. Experience products and services in the environments they were created for.

Change your routine. Try a field trip to the supermarket after work, just to browse the shelves. Hit your local Borders or Barnes & Noble and spend a few hours scouring the design and art publications. Check out a local art gallery or museum during lunch, or over the weekend. Take an hour to find 15-20 websites that work or fail based on user interface and design.

During this adventure, bring a journal to sketch or take notes. Seeing differently keenly influences design.

Discover. Learn. Grow.

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Our reputation and involvement in the recruitment field and creative industries has resulted in strong relationships with top brands and agencies in the Greater Metro area. We put our expertise in action to help you get the job or client of your dreams, and a plan to ensure professional growth.

We’ve spent the last two decades helping creative professionals organize, focus and present their best professional selves to potential employers and clients. In a constantly evolving industry affected by internal and external forces, the steps you take to keep ahead of the curve can change your level of career success. We’re here to help you make it happen.

Resumes | Our team is comprised of industry professionals who write specifically for your industry. We have an objective, expert eye on what works, and how to make your resume stand up and be heard.

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Who We Help | Designers, Art Directors, Copywriters, Project Managers, Account Executives—all hands-on or management roles in the creative development process—from Senior Executives to college graduates fresh out of school.

Our Partners | We partner with industry experts to offer connections to every aspect of your career development needs, including business coaching from certified professionals in the creative field with excellent credentials and track records to match. We evaluate each client as an individual to provide a customized program to meet each career goal.

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