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26Episode SummaryIn this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to becoming a full time freelance illustrator.Show Notes:In this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to becoming a full time freelance illustrator.About this EpisodeDaniel Ramirez Perez (IG; Web) is an illustrator, creative director and designer based in Berlin. Over his very successful career, Daniel has worked on many different types of projects ranging from branding to creative direction to illustrating gig posters. Daniel has a versatile yet unique style of illustration merging vector shapes with a refined sense of color and a careful approach to composition. He has worked for clients like Conde Nast, Lufthansa, Thom Yorke, Tyler the Creator and L’Officiel Magazine.In this illuminating conversation we talk about Daniel’s path from studying fashion design in university to getting his first job with Vivienne Westwood in London and snatching a coveted art director position at the prestigious ad agency M&C Saatchi. We chat about how Daniel managed being an art director during the day and an illustrator at night, how he sent he got his first few illustration gigs and how he made his transition to being full time freelance in 2014. You know, I really appreciated talking with Daniel because he has an overwhelmingly positive and optimistic attitude and I think it’s refreshing to remind yourself to keep working and to know that you will get there some day. And Daniel’s journey is a really interesting tale of working hard and being patient yet fiercely determined to do what you love. So without further ado, here is my conversation with the talented Daniel Ramirez Perez.In this conversation we talk about:Daniel's choice to pursue fashion design at university and getting his first job at Vivienne Westwoodhow Daniel worked his way from intern to art director at the ad agency M&C Saatchiwhy Daniel decided to start illustrating by night (while working a full time job)Daniel's creative processwhy Daniel cherishes "taking his time" with his workwhy Daniel thinks you shouldn't listen to all the naysayers who tell you it's hard to make it as an illustratorwhat Daniel learned from all these years working in the advertising worldGet Daniel's 2020 calendar! Comprehensive Show NotesEpisode Show Notes Turn Up CampaignYou can find the full illustration brief here. Please remember to submit your illustrations ASAP (by the end of November), include the hashtag #turnup and email your image to turnup@playverto.com Support the ShowThank you for listening to Illustration Hour. As you might know, the show currently doesn't have any sponsors.Each episode takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and some money to produce. I do all of that work myself. So, if you want to support the show, please consider doing one (or all!) of these things:Subscribe to the show's weekly newsletter Art ClubLeave the show a review and rating on Apple Podcasts (formely iTunes)Sign up for a free trial of Skillshare for 2 months of free access using this link (I earn a commission for everyone that signs up and you do not need to pay for Skillshare at the end of your trial). Skillshare is amazing and you'll be able to check out tons of great courses on illustration and design as a thank you.Share the show and the newsletter with others!Thank you for helping me continue to make the show possible. Follow the podcast:Our WebsiteTwitterInstagramNewsletter AKA Art ClubResource Library Follow Julia:WebsiteInstagramBehanceSkillshare