{"id":18563,"date":"2021-08-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/?p=18563"},"modified":"2021-08-03T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T11:00:00","slug":"find-web-design-agency-help-you-thrive","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/find-web-design-agency-help-you-thrive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Web Design Agency That\u2019ll Help you Thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guest post was written by Rebecca Huehls owner of Comet Dog Studio. To learn more about Comet Dog Studio, visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cometdogstudio.com\/\">cometdogstudio.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Finding a job with a web design agency can be a great move at any stage in your career.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re fresh out of design school, agency work can provide valuable experience in a design-focused work environment.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to leave the corporate world for a new environment in which to grow your design skills, an agency might benefit just as much from your perspective. You may understand processes or have skills or connections that can strengthen the agency\u2019s work.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re a freelancer eager for coworkers or a steady paycheck, an agency may offer you some of the freedom of working for yourself while connecting you to slightly larger business where you don\u2019t have to do it all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever your experience or goals, the following tips can help you connect with agencies and find one where the work and the office culture fit your needs and expectations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19033\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-office.png\" alt=\"web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-office\" width=\"710\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Syncing with Your Style<\/h2>\n<p>Look for an agency with a design aesthetic that clicks with your own. If you love edgy commercial design, you\u2019ll likely be frustrated working for an agency that excels at creating romantic or nostalgic web designs. If you have a great sense of humor, you want an agency that will appreciate your visual gags \u2014 and that attracts clients that will, too.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, look for agencies that develop websites using technologies in which you want to develop your skills. If you are (or want to be) a WordPress developer, look for an agency that\u2019s keeping up-to-date with the latest in WordPress web design.<\/p>\n<p>When you see work that you love, find out what agencies are creating those designs. You can connect with agencies you admire (and their clients) on Twitter, Dribbble, Behance, or wherever they are online. Look for ways to begin or contribute to meaningful conversations they\u2019re having online as a way of introducing yourself and making them aware of your appreciation for and understanding of their work. Even if these connections don\u2019t lead to a job, making connections with your niche of the design community is a great way to discover other agencies and build your professional contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19034\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-network.jpg\" alt=\"web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-network\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Stabilizing your Work Life<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re switching from freelance to agency work because you\u2019re looking for a stable paycheck, make sure the agencies you\u2019re considering can provide the stability you seek. Just because an agency has an office and a staff doesn\u2019t mean the business side is shipshape.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can\u2019t absolutely know the financials of any business unless you have access to that information, you can look for clues through the agency\u2019s online portfolios and employees\u2019 LinkedIn profiles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How many clients does the agency have and what\u2019s its reliance on those clients?<\/strong> A stable business typically isn\u2019t overly reliant on one client. If half or more than half of the business comes from a single business, the agency may have to layoff employees immediately if that client ends its contract with the agency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What does the client mix look like?<\/strong> In addition to the number of clients, consider how big or small the clients in an agency\u2019s portfolio are. A stable agency likely has at least one or two national or international clients that can provide a reliable amount of work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long have current employees worked for the agency?<\/strong> Employees might stick around through a bumpy period but generally won\u2019t remain at an agency long-term if it isn\u2019t making payroll or treating its employees well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19035\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-employees.jpg\" alt=\"web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-employees\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting with your Community<\/h2>\n<p>Consider whether you value an agency\u2019s connection to the local community or the design community. If you\u2019re passionate about a personal or professional cause, an agency with a similar mindset will not only be a good fit, but also be more likely to support your work for those causes.<\/p>\n<p>For example, look for an agency that donates its time to developing or maintaining websites for nonprofits or supports a cause that\u2019s meaningful to you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in connecting with the design community, look for agencies that are attending conferences and contributing to thought leadership in your area of the web-design world.<\/p>\n<h2>Working your Way<\/h2>\n<p>When you begin interviewing or having conversations with the folks at an agency you\u2019d like to join, ask about how different employees work together and with clients and consider whether the agency\u2019s style fits with yours.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your work experience, you likely have a few clues to the way you like to work. As a student, did you seek out study partners or talk to other students to help develop your ideas? If you\u2019re in the corporate world, are your cubicle neighbors a helpful sounding board? If so, you may benefit from an agency where employees work at least somewhat collaboratively.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you prefer to cut the chit-chat or skip the meetings, you may prefer an agency where everyone values working independently. You might be a good fit for a remote position that enables you to work from home either full-time or a few days per week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19036\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/09\/web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-home.jpg\" alt=\"web-design-agency-help-you-thrive-home\" width=\"710\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure, you can try this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/quiz-ideal-work-style-for-your-personality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">breezy quiz<\/a> from Business Insider or look into a more comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discprofile.com\/what-is-disc\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DISC assessment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that when you\u2019re looking for work, the want ads aren\u2019t the only place to start. Think about your professional style and your goals. If you can take time to find an agency that\u2019s a great fit, you\u2019ll find a place that\u2019s more than just a job, but a community that can support your career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guest post was written by Rebecca Huehls owner of Comet Dog Studio. To learn more about Comet Dog Studio, visit their website cometdogstudio.com. Finding a job with a web design agency can be a great move at any stage in your career. 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