I recently graduated with a BFA in ID and am looking for jobs. I have about 10 years of previous experience in various engineering fields as a drafter & designer. Many of my former classmates are looking for internships or freelance work, most of which are unpaid. I have a job in the engineering dept of a company, which I don’t particularly like, but it’s a job and it pays the bills. I can’t afford to not make any money, but really need more design experience. I know that I could try to do some freelance work, but most of the gigs I found want people with experience.
The questions then are:
- Do I take on an internship and make no money, so that I can gain design experience?
- Should I aim for entry-level or Jr. Designer positions based on my previous engineering experience?