Don't expect Chiat LA to give the layoffs the same 'Disruptive' LinkedIn treatment they gave their bronze lion wins. Leadership is always eager to humanize the agency when holding a trophy, but dead silent when handing out pink slips.

6 years being an art director and I’m feel like I’m bad the concepting. I’ve read all the books, did the Jason bagley course, have had opportunities to pitch ideas for commercials. And for some reason I can’t seem to get good at concepting. I’m tired. Takes me time to figure these out, and even then when I put a lot work, my ideas don’t get picked. My CW partners do a lot of the work at times saving me or making my ideas better. Don’t know what to do. Quit or try harder.

My contract was unsurprisingly not extended this week after I couldn't keep from calling the CD out when he was blaming a junior for a mistake that was fully his own. "You should have known I mistakenly approved that because it's not up to my standards!" after the client didn't like his concept, spit flying as he was screaming at her. I at least wish it meant I was a good person but I just hate the guy. The job market is good, right? Right??

It seems that agencies have silently moved on from the Bernbach-style copywriter/art director team. And in its place, they now partner one copywriter with multiple art directors and designers. Or in other words, there’s currently way fewer writer jobs than before.

Can someone explain the main uses of Figma and what it is good for besides web design? What is the benefit over Photoshop and Illustrator? Keep in mind I am not a web/digital designer. So far, I've focused on concepts, social media videos/static, broadcast, and overall ad campaigns. I mainly get hired for these skills. I also do digital and social media ads which I mainly use photoshop and illustrator. How can I benefit from using Figma for social and digital ads?