More
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Yes, You.
▲ Leave the job search to us
Get matched to great jobs that never hit the job boards.
We're connected with top companies whose jobs never hit the job boards; they come directly to us.
Our speciality is matching you with projects that fit your style, so you can produce client work your portfolio is proud of. “Often we’re able to create positions out of thin air,” says Laina, Chief Talent Officer at Vicarious, “even if a client isn’t actively looking to hire.”
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More money in your pockets. Just like it should be.
We’ve seen invoices where candidates make 20% of the bill rate.
Not okay.
You get the lion’s share, you get more money, and you reap the rewards of your hard work. Honestly, that’s how it should’ve always been.
Benefits
For
Everyone
✚ Benefits
☻ Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
☻ 401(k) With Matching
At VICARIOUS, everyone working 30 hours per week or more, whether freelance or full-time, gets access to a comprehensive benefits package.
This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with automatic additional contributions from the company. We consider these “benefits” to be essentials.
Creative
Development
✺ Creative Development
+ Design Guides
+ Industry Almanac
+ Interview Guides
We offer you jobs, connect you to opportunities, and we also offer career development guidance and have tools for skill progression.
Our design guides and industry almanac will keep you up to date with industry standards (and beyond). We also have guides for interviews & resumes, and offer portfolio advice.
◯ From Creatives
“Before VICARIOUS, finding projects that suited my illustration style was a challenge. Now, I'm consistently matched with work I love and projects that make me proud.”
Jamie T.
Illustrator
☻ Our Partners
Work with industry titans and emerging innovative start-ups.
➞ Job Openings
Looking for work?
Whether it’s a short-term project or your next big career move, we have positions available.
⁕ Questions? We got you.
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No.
Seeking a job and being represented by us costs you nothing. So how do we stay in business? We conduct interviews, skill evaluations, offer guidance to creatives and we streamline billing and payments for our partners.
In exchange, companies pay a service fee on top of your agreed upon hourly rate. The key difference with us, is that we take a much lower service fee than industry standard which means you get more money in your account. -
Apply for an open job. If you’ve already joined us, we’ll also email you about jobs we think will be a great fit.
Join Vicarious by using our form, if it’s a good match, we’ll get in touch with you stat.
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Great! If you’re a good fit, or if we have other roles that match your skills, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview. From there, we’ll connect you with the client and guide you through their screening process.
In the meantime, check out our almanac and posts to make sure your resume and portfolio represent your skills accurately and stand out in the industry effectively. -
Some cases will progress quickly, others may take a little longer. There are many reasons why this could be happening: the client’s needs may have changed, the role may already be filled, or we may still be sorting through applicants.
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This is easier said than done, but be yourself, really, really. Show us authenticity over perfection. Really understanding your style, needs, and goals will help us get you positions that you’ll enjoy and thrive in.
A quick tip when applying: Share why you're qualified (2-3 bullet points) and your interview/start availability. Make sure to read all directions and the full job description.
We also have guides for interviews, resumes and offer portfolio advice for professionals at every level.
Join VICARIOUS, where your creative aspirations are not just understood, but advocated for.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email or call us at +1(206) 577–5121.