Presenting Your Graphic Design Portfolio: A Creative Director's Expert Tips

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As a creative director with experience interviewing hundreds of designers, I've noticed that the number one obstacle they face is discussing their portfolio - a crucial factor in determining whether they get hired. In this video, I share my insights on how to present your portfolio effectively, impress potential employers during interviews, and ultimately land your dream job in the design industry.
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@tirsogamboa 11 ай бұрын

What are your obstacles when putting together or presenting your portfolio? Share your thoughts below!

@thecameraqt 9 ай бұрын

Showing impact and growth as a creative. I noticed your video did not mention - growth/results - meaning charts, numerical data points on how the project, design, campaign helped the client grow, increase sales etc in the portfolio presentation. Would you say this is needed or expected when creating your portfolio?

@tirsogamboa 5 ай бұрын

@@thecameraqt I missed this! It depends on who you're interviewing with. If you're interviewing with an art or creative director, focus on the creative. If you're interviewing with someone in marketing or sales, talk about ideas and then mix in those data points so they can have results. If you're interviewing with a writer or an editor, focus on the storytelling. Basically, speak the language of whom you're interviewing with, so that the interaction is relatable from both ends!

@victorpatricio17 2 күн бұрын

Tirso, I absolutely loved your video. I can see the care that you've put on producing it and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much!

@evadesignagency 5 ай бұрын

"if cauliflower could become a pizza, you can be anything." love this!! thank you for all the insightful tips

@tirsogamboa 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I've always wanted someone to do a video like this and then one day I decided, why can't it be me? Hope the tips help you! 🙏

@thecameraqt 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a realistic, clear and authentic breakdown. Your final moments - do you want to light yourself on 🔥 - had me laughing and sighing with relief that yes Design Portfolios are intense to create & present but are very doable and even fun! I’m so glad this video was recommended in my feed. ❤

@tirsogamboa 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I always try to find something light-hearted in things haha Glad it was helpful!

@marinaaizen 6 күн бұрын

I am following your lead to become a Graphic Designer and I am already excited. What do you think about somebody with experience in another visual-related field (such as illustration) should show or not when presenting herself for a Design position. Should I include my work as illustrator? In what extent? Should I put the emphasis on Design and leave for last (or in between, maybe) projects what I love/worked as an illustrator? I am curious to know! Many thanks for your suggestions in advance. :)

@Mammothbronco 2 ай бұрын

This is a great resource, so many people on youtube have videos like this, but aren't as helpful. This is the video you need folks.

@tirsogamboa 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, I appreciate you! ❤️

@user-kk3bs5ll5g 11 ай бұрын

Helpful video. As a creative director and graphic designer, it only make sense that your self promotion should be a “designed experience” as well. Thanks for sharing and greetings from the philippines 😊

@tirsogamboa 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad, mabuhay! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

@Harry_Zed 2 ай бұрын

Very informative...

@cremebules 5 ай бұрын

had a day to put together a personalised portfolio for an interview and this helped a lot to approach it with clarity, thank you for sharing!

@tirsogamboa 5 ай бұрын

This is awesome, I hope you're interview went well!! 🔥

@loomonda18 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the most helpful interview/portfolio videos I have come across. Definitely studying this!! Thank you so much! Also, I actually created my entire portfolio website on Figma too & was planning on sharing the prototype with possible employers - so I was super happy when you mentioned that hack!

@tirsogamboa 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Sounds like you’re ahead of the game. Good luck on your job search! Let me know if I can help.

@loomonda18 4 ай бұрын

@@tirsogamboa Really appreciate that, thank you!

@fermypoo Ай бұрын

your videos are actually so amazing!!! my future career path and you’re breaking it down so well

@tirsogamboa Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Trying my best here, just sharing knowledge as a designer for other designers 🙏

@fayegamboa9895 11 ай бұрын

This is so helpful for future designers. Great job! 🤗

@tirsogamboa 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ellona3645 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have an online presentation for a master application; this helped a lot!

@tirsogamboa 2 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! I hope it went well!

@RawadHabib 9 ай бұрын

Love this strategic approach to structuring ideas, as a CD in the digital industry we tend to do so much, with your direction it makes sense on how to pick those Top 5 (or 8 hehe)

@tirsogamboa 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! There are so many good designers, but when I’ve interviewed, they fall apart talking about their work. Glad my tips can help. 🙏

@scut55 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you

@tirsogamboa 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏

@christineyun1896 5 ай бұрын

loved the video! i have an interview coming up and they requested me to walkthrough 2 of my most relevant projects. it is an entry level position so i don’t have too much experience but i do have relevant work for the first project i want to present. im debating for my second project if i should follow that same theme or present something else that highlights my other skills! what do you think?

@tirsogamboa 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Since it's only two projects, I would choose yourr two strongest. You can certainly highlight additional skills, but I think it’s better to fold them into your presentation of the two projects. You just want to be as impressive as possible. Good luck with your interview, I’m rooting for you! You can do it! ✨💪✨

@vvbhat 11 ай бұрын

🎉🙏❤

@alxmtncstudio2066 2 ай бұрын

I've never done an interview, I get hired thanks to other clients recommendations or friends working for a particular company with a current need for a designer. Usually as freelance. I'll shit myself if I ever have to do an interview. I'll stutter and shit and I'll forget how I conceive my own work when I have to explain it.

@tirsogamboa 2 ай бұрын

We all start like this, but if you ever have you can do it!! Hopefully, you found some methods in the video? 👀