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So, 2019 marked our 10 year Anniversary!! Something we are very proud of. We thought we’d share with you some of the company stats... June 2009 – company was set up in the depths of the recession, Julia Jackson working all hours from her dining room with only a laptop and Blackberry phone. August 2009 – already 20 happy freelancers out working v...

It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offices. I...

Graphic Design has played a vital role in inspiring the biggest and most important elections of the last few years, from campaign billboards, to logos, slogans and animated GIFs. With the political climate constantly changing, it’s no surprise that there’s been a huge shift in the dynamic between design and politics too. Visual communication is ...

We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-)  When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in! Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether yo...

  Top 15 Trends In Graphic Design That Will Make A Splash Change is the only constant and this is entirely true when it comes to trends in graphic design. Retro designs concepts are on comeback mode, adding to the emerging trends. Here is an interesting pick of the top fifteen design trends for 2018:-  Variety is the spice of color – multiple co...

How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn LinkedIn is rapidly becoming the go to site for recruiters and job seekers, so it is absolutely crucial that your profile is active and stands out from the crowd! Whether you are a freelancer seeking your next gig, or in a permanent role and looking for a new challenge, it’s important that you are mak...

THE EXPERTS ADVICE!  HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUT Before you go off for job interviews, you want to make sure your portfolio is looking it's best, so it's really worth spending time on. So, we thought we’d help with some important pointers for presenting your graphic design portfolio to make sure you are creating the right impression. On...

Technology influences everything around us, but how much should it influence your portfolio? This is the question many designers are asking themselves when they are applying for jobs. Are the old ways best? Or, should we all move in the direction of new creative technologies when presenting our portfolios? Whether you’re a graphic designer, digi...

Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing Tips Freelance graphic design jobs are swift and unpredictable. The requirements are always urgent and are filled within minutes. As a freelancer, it’s important to make yourself available, i.e. reachable by phone (voice message), text message or email -  or you’ll miss out on work. Always keep CV’S and design ...

This may be a few years old now, but nothing has changed. When you're fresh out of Graphic Design Uni and job hunting, it's tough.  What advice would you give a design graduate? Chris Arnold, founder of Creative Orchestra and former creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, offers his pearls of wisdom. This is golden advice for all the new Graphic...