Breaking In

Over 100 Advertising Insiders Reveal How to Build a Portfolio that Will Get You Hired

Interviews by William Burks Spencer

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Interview Excerpt: Richard Bullock, Director, Hungry Man

Check out some great work from Richard Bullock. WS: Do you care if a book is full of sketches, or do you like to see finished, comped-up work? RB: Historically, a lot of people go around saying, “Oh, we should … Continue reading

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Next Up: Richard Bullock

Richard Bullock is a director with Hungry Man and former ECD at 180 Amsterdam. Adidas – “Laila Ali” Adidas – “The Long Run”

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Jamie Barrett, Partner & Creative Director, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco

Check out some great work from Jamie Barrett. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? JB: I look for at least one piece of work that is undeniably great. I think a lot … Continue reading

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Next Up: Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett is Partner & Creative Director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco. Nike

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Andrew Keller, CEO, Crispin Porter + Bogusky

Check out some great work from Andrew Keller. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? AK: Attitude. Are they going for it? Or are they lazy? Are they doing all the same things … Continue reading

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Next Up: Andrew Keller

Burger King – “Subservient Chicken” Burger King – “Whopper Sacrifice” Case Study

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Interview Excerpt: Steve Yee, Creative Director, David and Goliath, Los Angeles

Check out some great work from Steve Yee. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? SY: The thing that impresses me is strong thinking. It’s the answer any creative director will say. I see … Continue reading

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Next Up: Steve Yee

Universal Studios

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Interview Excerpt: Eric Baldwin, Creative Director, Wieden+Kennedy Portland

Check out some great work from Eric Baldwin. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? EB: I look for thinking that is surprising and fresh. I look for things I wish I would … Continue reading

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Next Up: Eric Baldwin

Eric Baldwin is Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy, Portland. Levi’s Career Builder

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