Job Boards

Essential Online Job Sites for your Creative Career

Are you ready to search for your dream job? Maybe you’re looking for your next freelance gig or the next step in your career. Whatever your situation, your search is a job all on its own. It can be a daunting task that’s confusing to navigate through, or even know where to start. To help you out in the process, here are list of vetted sources: Top-notch online job sites and job boards that can help you snag your next gig, client, or even the job of your dreams.

Created by designers, for designers, Coroflot is based in NYC, Coroflot has transformed from a simple job board site to one of the top networking communities for designers in the creative industry. Create your online profile and portfolio today and get connected with other creative professionals.

HOW Design has been a long-time go-to resource for the design community, offering design tips, design education, tutorials, best practices, as well as news and events within the industry. They’ve also partnered with Coroflot for their job board and listings. Come for the listings, but stay for everything else.

The AIGA is the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. Founded in 1914, the American Institute for Graphic Arts, is now simply known as AIGA, “the professional association for design.” Headquartered in NYC, the AIGA has over 70 chapters across the US and over 25,000 members. Join one of their chapters and find creative professionals like yourself, attend one of their community events, or volunteer. Their job board is sponsored by Robert Half Company’s creative staffing team, The Creative Group.

Owned by Adobe, Behance’s mission is to be the leading online platform to showcase and discover creative work. Their job list is an opportunity to discover your next career move, freelance gig, or internship. It’s also a great place to network with other designers and creative professionals as well as keep a pulse on the design industry.

Take your next shot on Dribbble—an online community where you can find design inspiration and get feedback on your latest work. Their job board provides listings in different creative industries, both on-site and remote work, as well as access to teams that are currently hiring.

6. Krop

What started as a private industry newsletter in 2000 and then launched as a website, named Krop, it is now an essential resource of talent for top companies such as Apple, Facebook, and the New York Times to name a few. Krop has grown into an online job board and portfolio hosting website recognized in the creative industry.

Smashing Magazine, a website and eBook publisher, is a professional go-to resource for web designers and developers. Launched in 2006, it began running web design conferences, Smashing Conferences. Their online job board, Smashing Jobs, helps designers and developers find jobs and connect with great companies.

With the creative industry growing at a rapid pace, and the demand for designers and creatives being at an all time high, Lovedesignjobs.com partnered with UK’s Creativebloq blog, an exhaustive global resource of advice and inspiration for digital and traditional artists, designers, illustrators, and creatives.

Although Motionographer has a focus on motion design, as its name suggests, the company also believes that inspiration can come from anywhere. Motionographer has grown into an overall creative resource for designers, animators, and storytellers. Join their community and check out their jobs today.

School of Motion’s mission is to empower its students, grow their networks, and gain the fundamental knowledge they need to build a thriving design career. Their job board is one of the best places to find anything from your next freelance gig in animation or full-time design role in Motion Design work.

Maybe you might need more help with your job search, and seek the assistance of recruitment companies. As part of the Robert Half staffing company, The Creative Group is committed to matching your specific skills and expertise with the best-fit projects or full-time creative roles. They have offices across the US with more than 325 staffing locations, have their own private job boards, offer a place to showcase your work and submit your resume.

If you find this information helpful, follow the ARTLABguide for more tips, advice, and resources to help you build and sustain your creative career.