WHY WORK WITH THE CREATIVE GROUP?
At The Creative Group, we specialize in placing creative, advertising, marketing and Web professionals—from graphic designers and copywriters to advertising account executives—in rewarding freelance positions with a variety of companies. By working with The Creative Group, you can take advantage of the freelance lifestyle without the hassles. We let our freelancers focus on what they do best—the work—while we handle all the administrative functions, such as billing and collections.
We also ensure that our project professionals are paid on time and provide them with a competitive benefits package that includes, upon eligibility, holiday and bonus pay, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, online training, and access to medical and life insurance.
Our account managers typically have marketing and creative backgrounds, helping them recognize creative talent, and serve as valuable advocates for our freelancers. They are acutely aware of changing market conditions and adept at matching creative professionals to suitable projects. Our national alliances and business relationships with a number of industry organizations, including Adobe Systems, Graphic Design USA, HOW magazine, iStockphoto.com, Lynda.com and the Webby Awards, reinforce our commitment to the creative profession.
No matter how strong a professional network you have, chances are there are companies you would like to work for, but with which you have no connections. By teaming up with The Creative Group, our connections become your connections, enabling you to reach your professional objectives.
With offices in major markets across North America, The Creative Group is well-positioned to help you advance professionally. To further assist you in your career, we offer advice and information through our award-winning online career magazine available at www.creativegroup.com/ezine.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Award-winning art directors, graphic designers, copywriters, marketing managers and interactive strategists choose to work with The Creative Group because we provide them with the opportunity to work with impressive clients on high-profile projects. Our account managers spend each day lining up projects with top firms for our associates, so all you have to do is what you do best: create.
Our staffing teams are on a constant search for professionals with the following:
- TOP-NOTCH PORTFOLIOS: If your book shows that you're an innovative, strategic thinker who can develop compelling concepts, we want to hear from you.
- HYBRID SKILLS: Professionals with multiple skill sets are in especially strong demand. For example, if you're a graphic designer who also can write copy or a print designer who can do Web work, we have clients looking for you.
- WEB 2.0 SAVVY: Advertising pros who combine strategic thinking with knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies and trends—including video advertising, blogs, social networking sites and other user-generated media—are in high demand.
- TECH SKILLS: Advanced knowledge of the latest versions of software applications such as Flash and the Adobe Creative Suite is always a plus for design professionals.
WHY WE WORK HERE
We asked a few of our freelancers what they like best about working with The Creative Group:
"It was a natural decision to contact The Creative Group, and I've been working steadily ever since. The best thing about it is that there's a flexibility and freedom in my schedule that I could never get at a fulltime job."
—Ron Severdia, creative director
"Since working with The Creative Group, I've been exposed to a variety of advertising, marketing and Web assignments. They've helped me grow professionally by placing me with clients that match my skill sets and career goals, and always treat me with the best care."
—Alexie Rodriguez, graphic designer
"I've worked with The Creative Group for the last 18 months, and they always have projects lined up for me. The account managers are very focused and committed to finding me exciting, cutting-edge assignments at start-ups, corporations and agencies."
—Joan Herlinger, creative director and graphic/interactive designer
"Working with The Creative Group made my life a lot easier. I work with the top ad agencies in the world on high-end, fun and challenging projects. I never have to hunt for projects because they do all the work for me. Freelancing with The Creative Group gives me the freedom and flexibility to enjoy my life without the stress of worrying about where my next job will come from."
—Aaron Epstein, graphic designer
Nine out of 10 of The Creative Group's candidates would recommend us to their colleagues.
Contact: The Creative Group
Phone: 1-866-588-4776
Website: www.creativegroup.com
THE CREATIVE GROUP
AT A GLANCE
Headquarters: Menlo Park, Calif.
Offices: The Creative Group has more than 25 locations in major markets throughout North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Toronto.
Types of jobs available: Graphic designer, production artist, copywriter, Web/multimedia designer, art director, presentation specialist, account service, marcom manager, creative management, as well as others.
Benefits: We provide a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, term life and short-term disability coverage. You may also have the opportunity to be rewarded for your hard work with holiday and bonus pay as well as referral incentives for connecting a colleague to The Creative Group.
Resources: To help our associates keep their skills fresh and achieve professional success, we offer complimentary online technical training as well as career information, such as tips for writing a killer resume and creating a winning portfolio.
Contact: For more information and to get us started working for you, contact The Creative Group's office nearest you by calling 1-866-588-4776 or visiting www.creativegroup.com.
