Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
As an AD now, I wish someone had lent me these tips when I first began my career 30 years ago. It would've saved time, energy, and frustration. I hope they're helpful for you! See more below:
1. Be a "Go To" Person - be the person they can't live without.
2. Reliability - being reliable means being called back again & again!
3. Responsiveness - Act quickly and respond immediately.
4. Ability to Follow Creative Direction - Sounds easy, but it's vital!
5. Be Flexible & Positive - "Yes" is the best response for everything.
6. Three is a Magic Number - Limit sketches or comps to just three.
7. Expectations - Meet them, then go beyond!
8. Be Brief - Say what you mean & Do what you say, but keep it simple!
9. Always Ask, Never Assume - Get the facts! Don't assume info.
10. Follow up, then follow up, again - Stay on the radar, get more work!
Professionalism, Accuracy, and Deadlines are the three key things to focus on as a freelancer. The 10 points above are insights on how to enhance these three keys. I hope you find them helpful.
MUSIC:
“Mr. Robinson” by M.D. Campbell
noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
LIVE VIDEO: youtu.be/_R7UBmRV73I
© 2017 M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull)
All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• IKEA Aimhuit small cookbook stand (white)
• IKEA Brava large cookbook stand (black)
• Apple Computer Mac Mini
• Apple iPad Pro (Gen1)
• Apple Pencil
• Astropad app (for iPad to Mac)
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Sketches app
I hope this video was helpful in some way. Please "subscribe" to the channel, and feel free to leave comments, thoughts or questions below. Thank you and cheers!
As an AD now, I wish someone had lent me these tips when I first began my career 30 years ago. It would've saved time, energy, and frustration. I hope they're helpful for you! See more below:
1. Be a "Go To" Person - be the person they can't live without.
2. Reliability - being reliable means being called back again & again!
3. Responsiveness - Act quickly and respond immediately.
4. Ability to Follow Creative Direction - Sounds easy, but it's vital!
5. Be Flexible & Positive - "Yes" is the best response for everything.
6. Three is a Magic Number - Limit sketches or comps to just three.
7. Expectations - Meet them, then go beyond!
8. Be Brief - Say what you mean & Do what you say, but keep it simple!
9. Always Ask, Never Assume - Get the facts! Don't assume info.
10. Follow up, then follow up, again - Stay on the radar, get more work!
Professionalism, Accuracy, and Deadlines are the three key things to focus on as a freelancer. The 10 points above are insights on how to enhance these three keys. I hope you find them helpful.
MUSIC:
“Mr. Robinson” by M.D. Campbell
noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
LIVE VIDEO: youtu.be/_R7UBmRV73I
© 2017 M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull)
All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• IKEA Aimhuit small cookbook stand (white)
• IKEA Brava large cookbook stand (black)
• Apple Computer Mac Mini
• Apple iPad Pro (Gen1)
• Apple Pencil
• Astropad app (for iPad to Mac)
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Sketches app
I hope this video was helpful in some way. Please "subscribe" to the channel, and feel free to leave comments, thoughts or questions below. Thank you and cheers!
