The skills every design graduate needs

We all know the design industry is a competitive one and with fewer entry-level jobs available, having a killer design portfolio is not enough to land that dream job. Here, top designers reveal the skills you need to get one foot through that proverbial creative door. 

01. Think big

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Nick Carson
Brand writer and consultant

Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.

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