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My Experience with Contra: No Relevant Jobs for Editorial & Print Design
I subscribed to Contra Pro hoping to find freelance opportunities in editorial design and print-ready materials, including magazines, catalogs, brochures, and booklets.
Unfortunately, I haven’t received any relevant job opportunities in my field. As a professional editorial and print designer, this has been a disappointing experience.
My advice to fellow designers: Before investing in a Pro subscription, carefully evaluate whether Contra offers opportunities that match your specific services.
I’m sharing my personal experience to help other freelancers make an informed decision. I hope Contra improves its job-matching system and provides more opportunities for editorial and print design professionals.
#Contra #Freelancing #EditorialDesign #PrintDesign #GraphicDesign #FreelanceDesigner
That is a fair and honest write-up, and it is useful for other designers to read before they spend. Editorial and print work really does seem to be the thin spot in the jobs feed here compared to web and brand work. Have you found the Contra portfolio side helpful at all for...
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