#79: B&E Art Direction at Grey w/Natalie Alcide

Breaking into advertising is no easy task. It takes skill, knowledge, passion and sometimes sheer luck.  What if I told you, you could create the opportunities necessary to get the job you want? You have to know what you want then work backward.  This is what Natalie Alcide has done. She is an art director at Grey Group in New York City. What started with a love for photography, she realized that her ability to identify exciting aesthetics led her to stumble into advertising.  Natalie's an art director attempting to break the ordinary.  We discuss her we break in, attending graduate school, the Marcus Graham Program and discuss in length advice and resources tailored specifically for the aspiring art director and copywriter.  To see her portfolio, LinkedIn account and specific resources, head over to our Instagram @EnteringAD As well, this episode is supported by Chicago Portfolio School. They've helped thousands of students break into the industry since 2005. Learn more about their process at Chicagoportfolio.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message