freelance graphic designer
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Being a freelance graphic designer is a dream in many ways; you get to set your own hours, choose your clients, work from wherever you want, and build a creative career on your own terms. But here’s the side that’s not often seen: the late nights, the scope creep, the feast-or-famine income rollercoaster, and that…
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Before I began my career in graphic design, I assumed I would be a salaried employee. Once my job hunting began, I quickly realized that freelancing is an industry norm I didn’t know much about. I became freelance when the company I worked for merged with another, so instead of dipping my toe in, I…
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I’ll be the first to admit that freelancing was never part of my original career plan. To some, being your own boss sounds like a dream come true. You can set your own hours, charge what you want, and only work with clients of your choosing. While at the most basic level this is true,…