...or at least an internship.
So, you’ve just submitted that final project and you’re feeling super proud (and maybe just a little sleep-deprived). Your studies are coming to an end and the big wide world of the design industry is just on the horizon.
So, how do you get there? Your first job in design will be one of the most significant throughout your career, so finding a studio whose work matches your interests and beliefs will help you flourish in the early years and kickstart your life as a designer.
From our fresh-faced Juniors through to our battle-hardened Executive Creative Directors, we’ve asked the question ‘How do you land that dream first job?’, getting useful advice from those who’ve just entered the industry, and those who’ve hired dozens of new designers over the years. So here it is, ten top tips for getting a job in the design industry, illustrated by the brilliant Martyna Makes.
Illustration: Martyna Makes