The article highlights the trend of diminishing full-time roles in design studios, leaning towards freelance hires for employer flexibility amidst uncertain times. This shift has also contributed to a decrease in sponsorship opportunities for non-local applicants. It advises those on visas to pursue freelance opportunities at design studios to demonstrate their value, which can potentially lead to sponsorship. Additionally, it encourages targeting larger studios that have the resources to sponsor employees, as well as engaging with design recruiters for job leads and insights.
From my vantage point, it's clear that the amount of full-time opportunities in design studios has dwindled over the last 2 or 3 years, with much more emphasis being put on freelance hires to give employers flexibility over their overheads during uncertain times.
Firstly - can you get your foot in the door at some studios as a freelancer? Giving you the chance to show what an asset you could be for them, how you can help them thrive, with the hope that in time you'll be able to convince one of them to sponsor you full-time.
Secondly, I'd do some research and look at bigger studios, with more resources who are doing well, as they're the ones most likely to have the means and systems set up to sponsor someone like you.
It wouldn't hurt to meet some great design recruiters (think Represent, Eden Marsh and more) who can give you a finger-on-the-pulse understanding of who might be hiring people like you.
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