Graphic Design: What is it like to Work at an Ad Agency as a Designer

I like your old style video because this one is shaky.

I really enjoyed this video. It sounds like there is definitely some comparable elements between working in an Ad Agency as a graphic designer and working in an architecture practice. Love your videos man. Thank you for putting in all the effort to put them out. - LJ

It's awful! And awesome at the same time. Agree!

I worked in agencies the majority of my design career and I truly miss their environments. I currently work in house now, but I truly miss working for an ad agency. thank you for your thoughts

I share exactly the same experience as a web/software programmer for software/web/add agencies!
I probably spent 8 years of my life for these jobs and it was absolutely unique: amazing and awful! But i met a couple a great people :)
Since you are in NY, did you pay a visit to Casey Neitsat :p

Hi, Roberto! Thanks for sharing
your stuff!

I have a question if you could answer it would be awesome:

Do you suggest to go to Art School? Or is it okay to be self taught and is it possible to find a job in this case?

Roberto, Jersey city, my home town!! Wish I knew you were around to briefly meet you brother. Enjoy your travels!

"l make them bleed, that's how I roll." that's awesome, needs to be on a shirt! great vid!

Great Video! As graphic designer myself, I've always wanted to move to New York City and work for a big ad agency as a designer or art director. I like having the creative input I have working as a in-house designer at a small company but would like to work on big projects with big corporations. Good to hear your experiences.

Your stories are super amazing and helpful! Thank you Roberto!

Always great stuff. Thanks again roberto

100% True Talk Same As my exp some good and some bad but itis worth to try

Hi Roberto,

Your videos helped me out tremendously. One of my secret goals is to be a successful YTer. Your channel has a wealth of knowledge that I think is underrated. I just wanted to thank you for all your help.

Hey Roberto, I subscribed to your channel just before 2015, like december I think. In summer of 2016 I worked for almost 6 months as an intern in a design firm, and it was so very valuable. It was thanks to you I was confident to take on the opportunity even if I was doing work for 'free'. In one single month I felt my design work improve tremendously.

I'd love to hear your 'war stories' of your time in the industry.

Yes, I would like more war stories. Thank You in advance.

Can you do a video on Fiverr please

goood video beside thank you :D

Love your new Little Roberto watermark ;)

Good video, as always! Thank you

this was very informative, thanks!

hey Roberto! im thinking about becoming an grafic designer but i have no clue what you do in that sort of work! as i understand it, it could be web design or even print design? could you tell me what exactly one does as a grafic designer? thank you.

Thank you for your insight.

Damm man, You were right by where I work. I worked at an ad agency too, but I was a data person.

Always love the content Roberto

@roberto Blake check out my art work on Facebook and let me know what you think. Samuel slaps

Hey is there an email I can reach u at. I'm at some cross roads in life with some tough decisions to make for my future. Graphic design, motion graphics & just general creation is a passion of mine, I currently study the Adobe software ( PS PR IL ID AE) but am in need of some serious advice & guidance for my future. Can I reach out to you?

This gave me some great things to think about. I've been really wanting to break into the agency arena in the next step of my career, but I was only thinking of all the awesome things I could learn working with a team of creatives rather than working as the solo design/marketer in-house as I am now. I hadn't thought about the long hours or even that the tight deadlines might be a bit anxiety provoking. I have a ton of freedom here, and our president has already chatted with me about turning my solo position into a creative department I'd be directing. While the artistic growth aspect of an agency job would probably push me farther and would probably pay more starting out, that might not be worth giving up my current stability and growth prospects in the long run. Hmm.

+Roberto Blake Hey, where were you at, subscriber count wise when you signed on to an mcm?

Roberto, what do you recommend for someone to start gaining real agency experience? Do I create my own personal portfolio or start contributing by doing freelance work from random clients. I want to get in the door. Thanks!

War stories please. I'm trying to get in to the industry in Sweden but I open to moving around the world when my son is old enough so to hear how things work in other countries and cultures is very interesting. Great vid. Ok, quality with that cam so don't worry about it. :)

Loved this, super helpful!!

Thank you Roberto. This was a very informative video. cheers

Love this! I've been in the industry for over 30 years. So, I feel your stories! I too am a diversifier extraordinaire. I now teach... less stress... I am using this video in my Intro to Design class! It will give them a good feel about the industry. Thanks for putting it out there.

How much can i earn from freelancing as a freelance GD?

i can see the closed quarter, stress and pressure working with a few people inside, treating merchandising for clients and organization, it's something like that, right?

hey Roberto, great video man keep it up! quick question , I am currently looking for an online course to show me how to make graphic designed ads for my business . ive checked udemy and im not finding one that's specialized in ads. any recommendations on where to find one? I use windows 10 & gimp. if you can please let me now id really appreciate it.

This is so helpful. There is a company I have been working with and really want to take my skills from the art programs I took and bring it to the company. I am passionate about this company and I would feel happy to be told hey, this what we want and need.

Nice... Thank you Roberto!

Who is more important in an advertising agency?
Graphic designer
UI designer

Is it like Mad Men.

I ONLY make social media ads, I'm so confused what my "title" is. I charge the minimum 20/ad ! I also only use photoshop. I don't have to deal with clients.

Very insightful!!! Thank you 🙏🏼

Awesome