Work Load — Typophile archive

amiart13 April 2006 · 09:09

I was wondering how much work should be expected of a graphic artist in a day.. Is it unreasonable to have approx 20 files to prepare for email... i.e. outline fonts and size images and to recreate (Match Font.. completely redraw logo/design) approximatly 3 logos and do 3 to 5 complete layouts in a day.. Layouts = Typesetting with logos revisions..

This week so far = 100 ai files... Created.. everything from logo sizing to logo recreation...
83 outgoing emails
72 incoming emails
39 photoshop files.. remove backgrounds .. change shirt colors add logos and generally cleanup..
Take pictures of items for webpages etc...

Created 72 pdf proof files...

This is so far this week...

Is this too much for too little.. under $14 an hour? Is this unreasonable at any pay? or am I whining?????

Fisheye13 April 2006 · 10:32

You’re whining. I got into this business 8 years ago as an Assistant Art Director at a magazine. I worked 60+ hours/week for $50/day. After 7 years of not whining, I became a Creative Director who works 60+ hours/week. I also receive about 150-200 emails every day. Bust a** until you’re good enough to get a better job where you will still work long hours on insane deadlines, but the work will be more exploratory and you’ll make a little more money. You’ll find that in time, you’ll develop a much greater stress threshold. Maybe I’m a sadist, but if you’re passionate about design, paying your dues should be a source of pleasure. Good luck.