How to Find Work at Home Graphic Design Jobs
Several years ago most graphic designers worked in offices, but with the many advances in technology many work as freelancers. In addition, companies found it cheaper to hire freelance graphic designers since they were not actual employees. This affords freelancers the opportunity to work from home, but it also means more competition since working from home is an attractive feature for many.
- Before you begin applying for work
at home graphic design jobs, you need a polished portfolio
displaying your best work. Put together some of your best samples
saved in PDF files so that you can send them via email to potential
jobs. - Check out some bid sites. These
allow you to bid on work that has been listed. A popular site is
Guru for those looking for
freelance graphic jobs and for those listing work. In the beginning,
you can charge less in order to build some feedback. This is also an
excellent way to find steady work with individual clients, but it
takes patience to build your clientele. - Consider putting your work online
using sites such as Coroflot as this can gain you recognition for those that come there looking
for freelance graphic designers that can work from home. In
addition, check out AIGA
Design Jobs where you will see jobs that are work at home
freelance. - Call some local business to see if
they are in need of your graphic design services on a freelance at
home basis. This is gutsy, but sometimes you might catch an employer
that was just about to post an ad for a designer and you could luck
out. You can also email your resume and samples to several companies
even if they are not advertising that they are hiring freelancers.