The Freelancers: how daily rituals, drive, and unwavering transparency fuel Jake Richardson’s career
Welcome to our interview series, The Freelancers! Diving into the challenging world of self-employment, we discuss the highs, lows and day-to-day requirements of freelancing at different design studios and brands as a career choice. Jake Richardson, a freelance designer and motion artist, takes us on a tour of his creative career for entry 17 in the series. From navigating remote work during the pandemic to finding his creative voice in motion design, he shares his thoughts on and lessons from building a successful freelance career in London’s full-speed design scene. PT: Hey Jake! Lovely to chat. How are you? JR: Hey Poppy! Thank you for having me. I’m doing well – feeling quite refreshed starting 2025.
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