How to Get a Graphic Design Job in LA

Do companies discriminate against non US based designers? What if there aren't many opportunities for designers where you are from? What if your culture or business people don't value you design? We live in a global, connected community of creative people. Should it matter where you are born? Is there hope for people living in markets that don't appreciate design like India, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East for example? What advice do we have for designers? 11:15 What are your thoughts on a broad or generalist portfolio? 13:20 Trojan horse concept. Be focused in your presentation. 15:38 Do companies look to other markets to find cheaper talent? 18:00 Downward pressure from global competition. 18:54 Are there job opportunities in America for foreign born designers? 19:45 What kind of range or creative flexibility are you looking for? 20:20 Communication might be an issue. It's important to share a common language. 24:57 We are all in the customer service business. Being arrogant will mean a short lived relationship. _________________________________________________ Listen to the Futur podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-futur/id1209219220?mt=2 Android Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aaron/the-futur Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Itg3hr5bs4a54w73o2toxcr4vhe HOW TO SUPPORT THE FUTUR: Purchase a Kit:https://www.thefutur.com/shop/ subscribe to the secret and private Mastermind group on FB with bi-weekly webinars & exclusive videos not released anywhere else. Music on the show from Art-list.io http://goo.gl/22VpQi Use our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://astore.amazon.com/chrisdo-20 Buy useful design tools from Creative Market: https://creativemarket.com/?u=ChrisDo Get your business cards printed at Moo: http://www.moo.com/share/qn6x98 _________________________________________________ Need brand strategy help? Visit Blind LA’s WEBSITE: http://blind.com Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Shutterstock - http://www.shutterstock.com Media Temple - http://mediatemple.net _________________________________________________ Jose Caballer: https://twitter.com/joseCaballer Chris Do: https://twitter.com/theChrisDo Credits: Executive Producer– Chris Do Hosts– Chris Do Director– Aaron Szekely Cameraman– Aaron Szekely Producer– Aaron Szekely Editor– Aaron Szekely Musical Director– Adam Sanborne === *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank…