Breaking In
Over 100 Advertising Insiders Reveal How to Build a Portfolio that Will Get You Hired
Interviews by William Burks Spencer
Interview Excerpt: Yann Jones, Writer/Director, London
If you missed it, check out some great work from Yann Jones. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? YJ: Well, that’s a very difficult question to answer in a short sentence. WS: … Continue reading
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Next Up: Yann Jones
Yann Jones is a creative and director, most recently at WCRS, London. BMW 3 Mobile
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Interview Excerpt: Oliver Voss, President, Miami Ad School Europe
In case you missed it, check out some great work from Oliver Voss. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? OV: I think I’m old school. I like to receive books that I can … Continue reading
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Next Up: Oliver Voss
In addition to being one of Germany’s most awarded creatives and President of Miami Ad School, Europe, Oliver Voss is also an artist. Here is his “Riesen-Nixe” (grand mermaid) in Hamburg’s Lake Alster. You can find his online portfolio here.
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Sam Glatzer, Creative Recruiter, Sam & Lori, New York
SG: …I don’t know if you were going to ask this, but I’m going to say it anyway: I think one of the things that’s really important with the junior portfolios is that they represent something outside of just who … Continue reading
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Interview Excerpt: Colin Byrne, Creative Director, VCCP, London
If you missed it, check out some great work from Colin Byrne. [ … ] WS: How finished does work need to be? CB: If they have just a really beautifully polished piece of design, that has its merits. To survive … Continue reading
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Next Up: Colin Byrne
Colin Byrne is a Creative Director at VCCP London. AKQA Christmas Video Trident web film
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Interview Excerpt: Michael Russoff, former Creative Director, Wieden+Kennedy, London
In case you missed it, check out some great work from Michael Russoff. [ … ] WS: So do you look for evidence of their personality? MR: Yes, and their heart. I want to be able to feel a person … Continue reading
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Next Up: Michael Russoff
Michael Russoff was formerly Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy, London. He is now a freelance Creative Director, songwriter and vegetable farmer. Honda – “Grrr” Honda – “Choir”
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Interview Excerpt: David Carter, Senior Creative Director, BBDO, New York
In case you missed it, check out some great work from David Carter. [ … ] WS: Do you have any other advice that you’d give to someone who is just starting out? DC: Putting a book together is a lot … Continue reading
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