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Being a freelancer in the creative industries can be equal parts exhilarating and terrifying, particularly with AI now potentially changing the playing field for so many of us. For me, freelancing offers the freedom to only accept the work I...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
With the rise of remote working, more people are now working independently from all corners of the world. Globally, there are 35 million digital nomads - many of which are working for themselves as freelancers. As freelancing becomes increasingly...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I’ve been a freelance writer for well over a decade now and have never once felt like a “second best” option. I might have fallen into freelancing, but I did so with open eyes and knew exactly what the drawbacks would be (primarily...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
We’re little over a month away from Christmas, but to a freelancer, the holidays must hardly feel like holidays anymore. It’s been almost two years since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, and whilst I can only hope business has gone back...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Creative block, writer’s block, designer’s block - these nasty mental barriers are way too common in our work life as creatives and often hinder us from completing a project with the peace of mind we desire. If you’ve been a...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
So you’ve decided you want to go freelance. Congratulations! Choosing the freelance life is a huge decision and I’m sure you didn’t take it lightly. Of course, autonomy and independence comes at a certain price; and that price, you...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Okay, so this is a tough one for most people to be honest, but as a freelancer, this is very important. You don’t know when your next paycheque is coming in and have to do your own accounts. When you set up as a freelancer, you have three...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
Networking is separate to finding clients because it’s not really about getting work, but meeting people. I know personally how hard this can be, being an awkward dude with a shit ton of anxiety. Talking to strangers is tough, but you’ll...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
80% of your work comes from 20% of your clients. Returning clients are what will keep you in business and constantly working. So, be sure to keep good relationships with the people you have previously worked with so your phone is always...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
Okay, so now the job is done, it’s time to invoice and get that money! Although you might think this is the easy part, sadly it’s not always the case. Staying on top of payments is important in making sure you get paid, on time, and...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
I wasn’t too sure whether to make this an article or not. But, I’ve learnt the importance of having a professional attitude to your work and relationship with your clients. This can be as simple as emails! No slang or abbreviations...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
Finding clients, or ‘new business’ is tough. They are often like buses, you wait ages for one, then all of a sudden two or three arrive at once. This is evident more so for creatives, as we are not very tuned to the business side of...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
So, this is a tough one and something I've struggled with for years. There are a few different ways of applying a fee for your services. You can set a day rate, which is most common, basically saying how much you want to charge a day, and then times...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
This is a tough one, as for the longest time I didn’t believe in having a résumé as a designer. I still kind of believe that, as I think you should only really judge a designers work based on their portfolio. However, as I got more...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
You need a strong online portfolio to be able to make a good impression on prospective clients. Many designers I meet have weak portfolios and wonder why they don’t find work. Your portfolio showcases you as a designer, your skills and...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
I'm Hashmukh and I’ve been a freelancer since 2013. I’m a motion designer and 3D illustrator working in advertising. I’ve had the privilege to work with a range of clients and brands, big and small. Born and bred in east London,...
Posted by: Hashmukh Kerai
Are you interested in becoming a freelancer in the creative field? Freelance work is not for everyone but if you're looking to make extra money on the side or take on running your own business full time, hopefully this will get you started with what...
Posted by: Kevin Forister
June 8th is going to be a big day in everyone’s calendars, but for freelancers in particular. That’s because it’s not just the general election, it’s also National Freelancers Day! So book your tickets, drop off your ballots...
Posted by: IPSE
We’ve advised and helped many candidates make the switch from a permanent position to freelance when the right thing has come along and vice versa. We’ve previously shared some first hand advice for both, the switch from freelance to...
Posted by: ADLIB
One of the most important things you’ll ever learn as a freelancer is that you’re never unemployed, you’re self-employed. You provide a service which means you’re a business and you work for that business. Like any business, you won’t get...
Posted by: Boox
by Ashley Morrison There are a great many perks to being a freelancer (if you’re regularly employed, obviously). A lot of variety, regular change of scene if you work on site for multiple clients, working days to suit your personal schedule,...
Posted by: Creativepool
I was a human rights worker, specialising in gender and conflict in West Africa, when my first book was published. The freelance life appealed to my sense of adventure, so I tendered in my resignation. Here, in no particular order, are the lessons...
Posted by: Creativepool
At some stage in your creative career you will reach a point when you pass beyond the world of corporate employment. For some people, the desire to 'do your own thing' happens early on, while others need longer before they feel they can cut it in...
Posted by: Creativepool
When we enjoy our work, and it's a part of who we are, it's harder to be mindful of sneaky burnout gremlins. So how can we make sure we look after our mental health when our creative minds never take a break? Creativity isn’t just a job we...
Posted by: We Are Tilt
How did you get into the industry? Although I studied journalism, I’ve always loved design. I taught myself the basics of Adobe programmes and would learn as much as I could on the job from in-house designers. I then took a year-long...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When it comes to executing successful projects, hiring the right professionals is crucial. A project designer plays a vital role in shaping and bringing ideas to life. This article aims to guide you through the process of hiring a project designer,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Freelancing has become an increasingly popular choice for creative professionals in recent years, particularly in the years following the pandemic. I’ve been freelancing for over a decade now and the freedom to work on diverse projects, set...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? Prior to coming to London, I studied Communication Design in Stuttgart, Germany. Before that, I did an apprenticeship and trained as a fine art silkscreen printer. I got into branding and visual identity design...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Hiring a photographer can be a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to start. Whether you need a photographer for a wedding, a corporate event, or a personal photo shoot, there are a few things you should consider before making your...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Hiring a filmmaker can be a daunting task, especially for businesses or brands that are not familiar with the film industry. With the rise of video marketing, it is becoming increasingly important to create high-quality video content to promote...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How did you get into the industry? I did a Bachelor of Design at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and after that applied for jobs in design and got them. Where are you based now and who do you work for? I am now based in London, UK and I...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A product designer's role is to create products that are both eye-catching and easy to use. To do this, they must work with developers, engineers, marketing managers and other parties involved in the project to determine the desired outcomes. They...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There is a lot of competition in the advertising industry. If you want to make a living as a marketing professional, whether as a graphic designer, copywriter, creative director, or something else entirely, you'll need a lot of practice, natural...
Posted by: Creativepool Partner
Whereas graphic designers operate solely with stationary media and animators literally like to keep things moving, multimedia designers need to effectively be masters of both trades. Multimedia designing combines different media formats to send...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How did you get into the industry? Creativity and image making pulls at me like a magnet. I’ve tried out other paths but it’s the only thing that I feel like I truly connect with. When I was a kid I was obsessed with all the illustrated...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Regardless of what type of business you run, there has never been a greater need for top 3D artists. 3D models and renders are vital to an incredibly wide range of different business areas and without a 3D visualiser to lay the foundations for the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial