Freelance Pros:
- Flexibility – set your own schedule and work whenever you want
- Autonomy – greater job satisfaction with the ability of choosing which projects you really want to work on
- Higher earning potential – no set rate! You can charge what you want
- WFH – usually no required commute unless necessary for client. Think of all the gas money and time saved
Freelance cons:
- Lack of stability – since the work comes from your own network and is primarily project-based, work may be inconsistent. It can be difficult to predict when and where the next project comes from.
- No benefits – freelancers are solely responsible for their own health insurance, retirement savings, PTO, etc.
- Administrative tasks (could also be a pro to learn? Overall not ideal though) – The extra work of keeping record of finances. invoicing and taxes in contrast to working for a company.
Part-time designer pros:
- Reduced pressure – won’t be expected to put out as much of a high volume of work.
- Variety: working part-time I think gives you an opportunity to work on a bigger variety of projects, helping you build a more diverse portfolio
- Flexibility – can easier manage outside projects or freelance opportunity’s. A greater opportunity for diversity in work and job satisfaction
Cons of part-time designer:
- Less income – fewer hours means fewer dollars than the potential
- Limited opportunities – if you’re there less you may not be considered for longer form projects that require more focus than a part time designer could offer
- Limited benefits – often does not come with the same benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, etc) as a full-time employee
Pros of contracted/agency designer:
- Variety – a lot of bigger companies start with contract work, this can be a great non-committal way to try out different workspaces without feeling like you’re all the way invested. This also diversifies your portfolio with your varied types of projects
- Flexibility – this allows you overall more control over your schedule since contract workers are not usually on a set schedule
- Stability: Agencies typically have a steady flow of work and are less likely to experience layoffs or downsizing.
- Benefits: Agencies often offer benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Agency/contract cons:
- Less control: Working at an agency may mean less control over the projects you work on or the clients you work with.
- Lower pay: Agencies may offer lower pay than contract work, as they have more overhead costs to cover.
- Limited benefits: Contractors typically don’t receive the same benefits as salaried employees, such as health insurance or retirement benefits.
Full time designer pros:
- Steady income: Full-time designers typically have a stable, reliable income with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
- Creative control: Depending on the company you work for, full-time designers often have more control over the design process and are able to see a project from start to finish.
- Professional development: Many full-time design jobs offer opportunities for professional development, such as training and conferences, which can help you develop new skills and stay current in the industry.
- Collaboration: Working as a full-time designer can offer a wider range of opportunities to work with other designers, developers, and marketing professionals, making you a rockstar designer
Cons of being a full-time designer:
- Limited flexibility: Full-time designers often work regular hours and have limited control over their work schedule.
- Limited variety: Depending on the company, full-time designers may work on the same types of projects or within a specific industry, which can limit exposure to different design challenges and experiences.
- Office politics: Working in a full-time design job can come with office politics, including hierarchy, bureaucracy, and competition with colleagues.
- Burnout: Full-time designers may be required to work on multiple projects simultaneously or under tight deadlines, leading to burnout and stress.
Thrive Seattle creative design agency Social Media Strategist: https://thriveagency.com/jobs/social-media-strategist-paid/
Watson Creative Agency web/app development: https://watson-creative.breezy.hr/p/40cc6e6fdc29-agency-partners-in-web-app-development?source=watsoncreative.com/?utm_source=UpCity&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=top_local_agency&utm_term=top%20local%20agency
Virtuoso LTD Multimedia Designer: https://secure.indeed.com/auth?hl=en_US&co=US&continue=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indeed.com%2Fthirdpartysignin%3Fviewtype%3Dembedded%26jk%3D5cb60771659d1a33%26from%3Dvjs%26from%3Djsfe-3pintercept-viewjob%26tk%3D1gvjubhv1iod7800%26advn%3D7301031138206269%26adid%3D410667565%26ad%3D-6NYlbfkN0BQq15HvvCAY_EqFodP-90jR6IrOPDi9daE7pRkYZYmufqpO74fGi3BzVoB5Xv-q8qGfMOAcaPxjpLvAqrKCZnSwt9eiUEPlY__zamn_zB5kPRApJ7AehhmRMpgJFh0-hHVHV2RKO8dwsnWEvgTLViaL0Rjt7Dv5HBg0gqlr95Fj_eqRT8tVsI4QzIzCOzRKUyyVinp8zOqxaFPEpp1LkhecGzEwsXas7DX00LgmhmC19sVJ8uYwBlCVGQhWb59xYZDyzAHYV_8NUI31QdDAuPiAN2Tcj6yajWYaSd8NCwJVIP5NfJmg_u2v3F2Xbc6KXj0gXF_o_owaHEN5aVfG3gBxLp2V-3Zl_XI8tapjj1gZ6IvM2tFIlNGa2eGr2dYzAf6AGAUJK6pXyqg3MAPxFuuAR_e_YY_q8jlBkv9e_q61rXFsDNazHlFzCr_scxMLGn7E7kzgmSjkO-DCgsSNTyybA80Km2Wo2dNs9-OxPADjzfP6ox1K86m5F1ZOYVfUK-uqTGFndxZx9t1NuEs0-OX23b0zouX-iFwUxdUkQj5DLHcnOaqhyaGNfWhockMPSL-H9t6MoD_qYn0Me_zMcH9fJKROUtapIz5203k4F-L0TV_zCOwx8OTUYl2kt0oItBVFZ_-xHMhy1noeL1vuVcPbngcWEsDTRUrTUWBNQzsRA2eUmxZHjo14PWcNkg6XIxLqFLl2C1MuVqAjMqEvuguAYStltdSW9_q-k1O1wGd-OlxLUGh2idf1V77nPLQ5Ut3KFM7t7WtNiP_D0xOhKtscWvFeUxh3SHcXHDsW_Ku8KMgu-CwJcfs%26xkcb%3DSoAc-_M3Qz0hmdzA4x0LbzkdCdPP%26continueUrl%3D%252Fjobs%253Fq%253DGraphic%252BDesign%252BAgency%2526l%253DSeattle%25252C%252BWA%26hidecmpheader%3D0%26vjtk%3D1gvjubnv7kc1d80i&from=jsfe-3pintercept-viewjob&branding=third-party-applies