Graphic designers in Cincinnati??

Question

I am currently looking for a job as a graphic designer in Cincinnati. I have a BA in music and an AA/certificate in graphic design/web design. Can anyone recommend any entry-level graphic design firms? Any help is graciously appreciated.

Answer 1

I am an Art Director in the Dayton area and I can tell you that this market is very hard. There aren't many way to get your foot in the door but I recommend working as a freelancer for a firm first. If you want to be more proactive you should try cold-calling every firm in the phone book and ask them if they would be able to do a portfolio review. It's very casual and not a job interview but if they like your work then they could invite you to freelance or offer you a job. I've freelanced at 3 design firms and then had 3 jobs for in-house work for non-agencies. What you can also do is get involved in your local AAF chapter for networking. They probably have a discounted fee for those under 25.