Let us know what you’re looking for
If you’re after freelance contracts or perhaps a new permanent position you’ve come to the right place. Please let us know a little bit about yourself & what you do by applying below or look for more specific opportunities on our jobs page.
The process
Simply apply via this page to let us know a little bit about yourself & what you’re looking for. Be sure to include your CV & any work examples.
One of our Talent Managers with relative industry experience to you will be touch asap (usually within a week, depending on workload).
Next, we’ll arrange to catch up with you at The Swoop Inn for a meeting which takes about an hour & includes a practical exercise relevant to your skillset.
After that, we’ll get busy connecting you with the best agencies & brands around.
THE REGULARS
We’re pretty easy going & get along with everyone, however our favourite clients include Advertising Agencies, Digital & Design Studios, Film & TV Promo Depts, Financial, Healthcare & Insurance Firms, Marketing & Communications Groups, PR Agencies, Publishing & Print Houses, Retail, Sales & Events Teams, Property, Real Estate & Construction Companies, Customer Service & Call Centres.
The Tip Jar
YOUR CV will get you one foot in the door (or not), make it a treat for the reader to get to know you when you’re not around to promote yourself...
- Include as many roles & dates as possible
- But still keep it short & sweet
- Pay attention to detail, our clients will
- Always use spell check!
- .pdf or .docx files only, no online profiles
- Update your CV at least once a year
- To get started, here's our CV template
YOUR PORTFOLIO is our client’s first impression of your creative ability. It needs to represent you clearly & professionally...
- Give us plenty of examples to work with
- Show your strengths, range & versatility
- Detail your role in each project
- College work is only OK for juniors!
- Don’t over design it, your work’s the hero
- .pdf or .mov files only, no online profiles
- Landscape format is optimal
- Update your work at least once a year
- To get started, try these templates:
CS4 folio template / CC folio template
YOUR ASSIGNMENTS will run a little smoother & be booked more frequently if you follow these handy tips...
- Regularly email us your availability
- Use Google Maps for directions & parking
- To be safe & timely, use Trip Planner
- Almost always, best dress is smart casual
- Be on time, never late or too early
- Call us ASAP if you’re sick or late
- Mobiles make great timesheet scanners
TIMESHEETs
Please read & fill out your timesheet carefully to avoid any payment issues.
“I absolutely recommend the team at The Swoop Inn. Matt found me a job with a design company in less than a week. I would like to recommend Swoop to all creatives.”
“I feel very safe in the hands of the Swoop Inn. They are always upfront, honest and reply very quickly. Especially Natalie, who is a superstar! They have a great client portfolio that gets you all the interesting jobs.”
“Being a full-time freelance creative can have it’s challenges but having Swoop in my corner is amazing from great dialogue to prompt accounts and inspiring clients to work with.”
“The Swoop Inn are always professional, very responsive and a great team to work with over the years.”
