Graphic Design from Indy- Needs to know connections of new media jobs

[AzureBlueWolrd]

Originally Posted by nightlysparrow

So do you have any experience, or just the degree?

I have some experience (and trying to gather MORE which is easier said than done in this area) and the degree.

[felinius]

Originally Posted by AzureBlueWolrd

For anyone who lives in California, I am just asking for some advice on where to find and what's the best approach to send my application and portfolio to new media jobs in the state. What are some good places to research applying for? Are there companies that offer relocation packages for people coming in out of state? Are these places located in areas with affordable housing and good public transportation to get too and from until I get a decent car? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Graphic design has a glut of applicants but not enough jobs. While I'd say come to the Bay Area, there's so many local folks to go around that I'm not sure it'd be worth the money. Seeing how long it took one of my friends (mid-20's, graphic design) to get a job and have to juggle around contracts until finally getting a full-time gig, ugh, it's stressful.

You're unlikely to get relocation and for areas that have a glut of applicants will almost always not get a relo. Housing isn't affordable here unless you get roommates, but you can get around without a car as long as you're flexible.

[nightlysparrow]

Have you tried USA jobs? put in "graphic" and there's one close to you. Need degree and 1 yr exp, but only have a few days to apply before deadline!

https://www.usajobs.gov/

Visual Information Specialist (Chicago)

[AzureBlueWolrd]

Originally Posted by felinius

Graphic design has a glut of applicants but not enough jobs. While I'd say come to the Bay Area, there's so many local folks to go around that I'm not sure it'd be worth the money. Seeing how long it took one of my friends (mid-20's, graphic design) to get a job and have to juggle around contracts until finally getting a full-time gig, ugh, it's stressful.

You're unlikely to get relocation and for areas that have a glut of applicants will almost always not get a relo. Housing isn't affordable here unless you get roommates, but you can get around without a car as long as you're flexible.

As I said, having some options is better than having NONE which is what I am getting here.