The truth about being an in-house creative
Making the move from agency life to an in-house creative role is more popular than ever. But what makes this shift so appealing? Let’s explore why so many creatives are embracing this change and thriving in roles where stability and
Reignite Your Creative Spark: Beating Burnout with Dr Diana Partovi
Creative burnout is something many of us know too well. It is more than just being tired. For creatives, it can feel like you have lost your spark, and even the work you normally love feels hard to start or
Creative Leadership: Insights from Dr. Marion Piper and Mitch Catterall
Leadership in the creative industry is no walk in the park. It’s about more than just guiding a team, it’s about inspiring them, understanding the creative process, and fostering an environment that encourages innovation. We sat down with Dr. Marion
Power of Portfolios: Insights from Aaron Lee from Caramel Creative
A design portfolio is so much more than a collection of pretty pictures, it’s your story as a designer. It showcases how you think, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. Aaron Lee, founder of Caramel Creative, believes the key
The Social Tea: Leading an In-House Social Media Team
Ever thought about working in an in-house social media role but want to get an idea of what it’s like before making the leap? We spoke with Nicole Redfern, former Head of Social Media, Global Cross-Brand Strategic Initiatives for Expedia
10 common mistakes to avoid when creating your portfolio
By Ven Dumagan, Marketing Assistant If you’re in the creative field - be it design, social media, marketing or anything else in between, you’re gonna need something to showcase your work. That’s where a well-crafted portfolio comes in. It doesn’t matter whether
Mums in Ads: The Part Time Pitch
Here at Creative Natives, we’re passionate about helping working parents stay in or re-enter the creative / marketing / PR / tech space. That’s why when Mums in Ads launched The Part Time Pitch in September - an initiative where
Behind the Creative: Starting your own creative agency
In this edition of Behind the Creative, we chat with Teya Shannon, founder and Creative Director of FriendsOf.Studio about how to build your own creative agency from scratch. So if you’ve been thinking about doing something similar, keep reading to
Is the new TikTok Resumes platform actually good?
There's always going to be a new way to get a job and find talent out there, and part of our job is to stay on top of that. This post digs in to the pro's and con's of TikTok's
In-House versus Agency
Creative Natives are fortunate to work across both in-house and agency roles. One of the best parts of the job is talking to 100's of candidates each month from both environments. And we often get asked which is better.