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A helpful guide - 5 ways to save money during the Coronavirus pandemic
30/03/2020 by Resham Akhtar
The Coronavirus pandemic is set to profoundly change the way we live our lives. It's a distressing time with a huge amount of apprehension and, while the primary concern is health, there is no doubt that our financial welfare is a pressing concern for virtually all of us. To help, Union Jackson have come up with 5 different areas of focu...
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Union Jackson 10 stats...
23/12/2019 by Julia Jackson
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 wor...
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How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn
17/04/2018 by
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 a...
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How to keep the creative ideas forever flowing?
14/03/2018 by
It happens to the best of us, the dreaded mind block. At some point in a graphic designer’s career, the flow of ideas can become repetitive or stale. Freelance or permanent, it’s worth remembering these 7 tips to keep your creative juices in sync…CAPTURE ITWhether it’s outside, inside, on the roof, in the sky, on the wall. If it inspires you, ta...
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How to make your graphic design portfolio STAND OUT
5/02/2018 by Julia Jackson
THE EXPERTS ADVICE! HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUTBefore 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.Only ...
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Print or Digital Portfolio? Which is the most effective when looking for a job?
26/10/2017 by
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, d...
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Client Presentation Graphic Design
20/09/2017 by
Are you a Print or Digital Designer currently working in a Graphic Design job? Do you feel on edge about presenting your final creative concept to a client? Have you heard the saying “If a thing is worth doing then it’s worth doing well”? Here are a few tips on how to ace your presentation: Present your work using present...
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Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing Tips
15/09/2017 by
Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing TipsFreelance 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 po...
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"I wish I’d known that" Golden advice for new Graphic Design graduates
26/06/2017 by Julia Jackson
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 G...
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The countdown begins....
21/03/2017 by Julia Jackson
Annual 2017 Launch PartyIts the celebration of the BestThis year's Creativepool Annual shortlist reflects the amazing talent of the creative community on Creativepool – with an overwhelming amount of unique and exciting work submitted to the judges. In conjunction with the Annual, this year the mightiest agencies, the leading influencers and the...
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The best in infographics
16/03/2017 by
Infographics have become increasingly popular, and are one of the most influential tools in how we visualise data all over the world. Companies use infographics regularly to promote their services, and as a designer it is vital to stay up to date with their ever-changing trends, so you are always one step ahead of the competition. Infograp...
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6 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Full-Time Freelance Designer
19/01/2017 by Julia Jackson
Becoming a freelancer has crossed the minds of most graphic designers at some point in their career. It's a big, bold step and naturally you want to know if the right time is for you and if you are ready. If your are considering leaving your full time graphic design job and still have these questions about going freelance, this is a great articl...
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“Brexit 2”: What does Trump’s win mean for US designers?
16/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
Design Week speaks to US-based graphic designers and Creative Agencies about how one of the most controversial presidential wins in history will affect the design & creative industry. Its speculated that the number of freelancers may increase as design is devalued: Trump wants to cut corporate tax from 35% to 15%, and wants to remove regul...
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When TV, Politics and Graphic Design collide...
10/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
We love this creative idea! When TV, Politics and Graphic Design collide... To coincide with the US election and the release of the House of Cards box set, 52 UK-based artists have created a brilliantly crafted House of Cards-inspired deck of playing cards. The graphic artists include Alice Carnegie, Anthony Hon and Barbara Ana Gomez. T...
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Who are the future graphic design stars...?
7/11/2016 by Julia Jackson
Germany's Vitra Design Museum exhibits the ECAL graphic design stars of tomorrow.On until the 8th January 2017, the Design Museum will showcase an exhibit of work from the iconic design school, in ECAL Graphic Design. Type, Print Design, Digital Design, Stories. It's said these students are the graphic design stars of the future, whether it’s “t...
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Recruiters welcome the naming and shaming of companies abusing ‘pay when paid’ clauses...
25/10/2016 by Anthony Jackson
From April 2017, a large number of companies may be required to report quarterly on their supplier payment practices. The aim of the draft regulations is to identify those companies who may be clogging up the supply chain and causing cash flow problems for the suppliers they contract with. As it stands, the regulations currently exclude certain ...
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What makes for a happy designer?
25/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
Who are the happiest designers in the country? Where do they work and what are their specialisms? https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/6-12-april-2015/what-makes-for-a-happy-designer/
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What is the value of design to the UK economy...
25/10/2016 by Julia Jackson
The Design Economy is the Design Council's 2015 report on the value of design to the UK economy. It expands on our previous research by looking beyond the traditional definition of the design sector. In doing so, it provides the most thorough and accurate view of design's contribution to the UK economy ever produced. http://www.designcouncil....
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New Union Jackson website soft launch...
1/02/2016 by Anthony Jackson
This is the new UJ* website soft launch! As you can see we are currently populating the site with content and you can already search jobs, look at our consultants and team, read testimonials, find out where we are and get in contact with us.
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