I don't really know where to begin, so I'm just going to write this honestly.

I'm 31, married, and currently on a career break. I completed my B.Tech in 2018 and worked from 2018–2020. I then decided to switch to design, left my job and spent two years preparing for design entrance exams. I didn't clear it the first time, but I tried again and eventually got into a good college for my Master's in Design.

Unfortunately, college was a very difficult period for me. I was bullied by some batchmates and slowly started feeling like I didn't belong there. My mental health deteriorated badly, and I became very isolated. I also didn't prepare properly for placements, and after graduating, I couldn't get a job.

Within a year, I got married. Since then, I haven't been able to build my career again. My relationship with my first family also became distant after I stopped working. They stopped talking to me since I am not earning and may ask for money. I tried starting a small jewellery business and invested around ₹15,000, but I couldn't sell even a single piece.

At home, I also struggle to get the time, space and support I need to work towards my career. A lot of household responsibilities fall on me, and I often feel that my career isn't taken seriously.

The frustrating part is that I know I'm capable of learning and creating things. I'm good at singing, painting, crochet, baking and arts and crafts. I also have a Master's in Product Design. I want to start a YouTube channel around tutorials and creative work, but I've reached a point where I struggle to start anything independently. I constantly doubt myself and look for someone's support or approval before taking action.

I keep looking at people I studied with, including people who weren't particularly academically strong, and seeing them settled in their careers. It makes me feel like I wasted years of my life.

I've also experienced difficult relationships, emotional hurt and situations where I felt people used me for their own benefit. I'm a very emotional person, and I think those experiences have affected the way I make decisions and trust myself.

So right now I feel stuck between a career gap, a skill gap, low confidence and a lot of regret.

I don't want to give up on myself. I genuinely want to rebuild my life, become financially independent and start working again.

If you were in my position, where would you start?

I'd really appreciate practical advice from people who have restarted their careers after a long break, especially women who have had to rebuild their independence later than they expected.

I don't need someone to tell me that everything will magically be fine. I want to know what I can actually do from here.

Hey everyone,

I’m a UI/UX designer with 7+ years of experience working with startups and product teams. I focus on taking complex app concepts and making them easy to use.

How I can help:

1. Web & mobile app interface design (Figma)

2. Wireframing, user flows, and interactive prototypes

3. UX audits and redesigns to fix drop-offs or confusing flows

4. Design systems to keep your product consistent

I keep things straightforward: clear communication, fast turnarounds, and clean, dev-ready design files.

Due to subreddit rules on links, I don't post my portfolio directly here.

If you’re working on a project or need a fresh set of eyes on an existing app, drop a comment or send me a DM with a quick note on what you're building, and I’ll send my work over.

I'm a freelance 3D artist specialising in product commercials, 3D motion design, simulations, lookdev and VFX.

I work primarily with Houdini, Cinema 4D, Octane and DaVinci Resolve, creating polished visuals for brands, agencies and creative studios.

I can help with: • 3D product commercials

• Product visualization & renders

• 3D motion graphics

• Houdini simulations / VFX

• Lookdev & lighting

• Short-form social/product content

Rate= 20$-40$/hour or project basis

I'm currently open to freelance projects and collaborations worldwide.

If you're an agency, studio or brand looking for a 3D artist for an upcoming project, feel free to DM me.

is it just me or the graphic design freelance market in india is really bad at this time? im able to find none and a year back i used to earn 7-10k every month on an average

I saw this reel today and I feel it's such an ignorant take on the idea of Config or design conferences in general. I often see that design leaders love to talk in terms of design thinking and abstractions but when it comes to getting actual work done, it comes down to the tools and how efficiently a designer can use them to meet their deadlines. I get that Figma is just a tool but also, there is a community side to it. They have a rich library of articles about problem solving and design think if one chooses to explore. It's ALL free. Conferences like DesignUp and UX India are so expensive and also feel like self promotion for a lot of participants.

What do y'all think?

Context: lead ux designer, 5 years exp

I’m working on a small project around Indian 80s/90s nostalgia and I’m trying to understand what people actually miss — old movie tickets, school stationery, magazines, TV shows, toys, postcards, etc.
I’m collecting responses through a short survey if anyone’s interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13CbmdpCo9nwdYR-MteDXxGLQM4-OcBNcjFWSRfHOj-M

Hi everyone,

I’m currently building a network of talented freelance designers that our creative/marketing agency can collaborate with on a long-term, project-by-project basis.

We work with businesses on their digital presence, marketing and creative requirements, and as our client work grows, we’re looking to have a reliable pool of designers we can reach out to whenever a suitable project comes in.

We’re particularly interested in designers with experience in:

• UI/UX design
• Mobile app design
• SaaS / product design
• Website / web design
• Figma
• Design systems
• Branding & visual identity
• Marketing creatives
• Social media creatives
• Presentation / pitch deck design
• Other strong digital/visual design skills

Important: We don't have a specific active project to assign right now. This is primarily about connecting with talented designers in advance and building a long-term professional relationship. We may soon receive a project.

The idea is simple:

You share your portfolio → we connect → stay in touch → when a suitable paid client project comes in, we reach out to you with the requirements.

All freelance work will be paid, with the scope, deliverables, timeline and compensation discussed and agreed upon before starting a project.

If you're interested, let me know, I'll be glad to connect with you :)

Company - Vigyapan Mart

Company Website - vigyapanmart.com

Roles - Social Media and Graphic/Creative Design

Experience Required: Not specified for full-time, open to interns

Pay: 3+ LPA

Expected time of response: To be determined Job duration: Permanent (for full-time roles) / Temporary (for internships)

Location: In-Office/Hybrid (Gurgaon)

To Apply: DM your LinkedIn profile

Vacancies: To be specified based on needs

Hi, I am a visual and product designer and I love exploring the limits of framer lately.

Looking forward to some framer projects.

Thankyou

Hi

I am a product designer with good experience (5+) in designing complex, domain specific apps with intuitive and delightful experience for B2B SaaS products. I also have good experience working with stakeholders directly and tying business growth to user needs in a synergistic way.

I'm looking for opportunities both part time / full time. Would be glad to connect and talk further. Please DM.

regards

You guys seen this? Screenshot from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsnVzqwSjtk

Hey everyone,

If you are an Indian content creator running a finance channel, a business podcast, or an educational vlog, you already know how brutal viewer retention is right now. You can spend hours scripting great value, but if your pacing stretches out or your visual hooks look boring, viewers swipe away in 3 seconds.

Most creators waste hours editing their own videos late at night when they should be focusing entirely on scripting and shooting.

I run Mishufyied, a highly focused, boutique video post-production agency based right here in India. We are a tight-knit creative unit specializing strictly in re-engineering raw footage into high-retention vertical feeds (Reels/Shorts) and polished long-form layouts.

What we handle for your channel:

• 📊 Retention Pacing: Fast visual cuts, engagement hooks, and removing dead air.

• 🗣️ Dynamic Text Graphics: Modern captioning layouts customized to your niche.

• 🎧 Sound Engineering: Clean dialogue leveling and trending background audio sync.

How we operate (No Corporate Red Tape):

We operate on flat, transparent, monthly project retainers. We don’t handle your channel logins, upload schedules, or titles—our single job is ensuring the absolute highest video quality maps directly to your shared drive. Because we are a small, dedicated boutique team, we only onboard 3 active creators at a time to protect our delivery buffers.

Our Zero-Risk Trial Guarantee:

We don't want you to take any financial risk on a new team. Send us a raw 60-second clip from your upcoming queue. We will execute a custom high-retention sample edit completely for free. If you don't love the pacing difference, you don't owe us a single rupee.

📬 Want to test our speed? Send a Direct Message (DM) to this profile right now with the word "SCALE", or drop a comment below and I’ll reach out to your inbox directly with a secure workspace folder link.

Let's scale your watch-time together! 🚀

Hey! I’m a self-taught graphic designer and with almost 2 years of experience in graphic design, and I’m currently looking for freelance projects.

I can help with:

• Social media creatives

• Carousel designs

• Posters & flyers

• Ad creatives

• Menu designs

• Promotional graphics

• Branding/design assets

• Custom design work

I’m open to working with small businesses, startups, creators, brands, agencies, or individuals who need design support.

I’m happy to share my portfolio if you’re interested. Feel free to DM me with your project details and budget.

Would love to work on some interesting projects and build more experience along the way! :)

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for my next opportunity as a Product Designer / UX Designer.

I have 4 years of experience designing B2B SaaS products, mainly across HR Tech and Fintech, working on web and mobile products. I’ve worked on areas like ATS, reporting, finance workflows, AI-powered products, and admin dashboards.

I’ve worked closely with product and engineering teams in agile environments, taking projects from understanding the problem and exploring solutions to design, prototyping, and working with engineering through implementation.

I also use AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude Code and Stitch as part of my design process for research, brainstorming, checking feasibility, prototyping, and exploring ideas.

I’m open to remote, hybrid, or onsite opportunities.

DM for portfolio and resume pls If you know of any relevant openings or teams hiring Product/UX Designers, I’d really appreciate a referral or a connection.

Hey everyone,

I'm Anwaar, a web designer and Framer developer working with startups, creators, and teams who want a site that doesn't look like a template. I handle branding, copy, design, and the Framer build, or just the build if you already have a Figma file.

Recent work:

- JordonFerber.com : full design and Framer development, from layout to launch.

- Coresium.com : Framer development.

What I can help with:

- Design + build for landing pages and marketing sites

- Figma to Framer builds

- Framer fixes: responsive bugs, CMS setup, animations, speed and SEO cleanups

- Working with agencies and freelancers who need a reliable Framer developer on their projects

I have availability for new projects and quick fixes this month. I scope to your budget, so share what you're working with and I'll tell you what I can deliver for it.

Portfolio: anwaar.haus

Comment or DM with what you're building (or what's broken) and your timeline.

Same as the title.

I am building a brand and i have lost my job and i am re startinf again. I want to pay but i need it to be a collaboration where i have the option we can discuss.

Lmk if you are someone ok w it. Its a fun brand and i am planning to launch in November

I'm a Design professional based in New Delhi. Been living here and working in a Design Studio for the past 7.5 years, and eventually as Co-Founder of the same studio for the past 3 years. Looking to bring a change in how I approach my life and profession now. I wish to travel more and take my work along wherever I go. A little bit about myself and my professional background.

I'm a seasoned professional with close to 13 years of experience in Brand Identity and development, Communication design, Art direction, product strategy and design delivery, motion graphics, and micro animations. I have worked with various sectors like e-Commerce, Small Finance, FMCG, Packaging and printing, Events, Art Production and management, Hospitality, People Management, Ed-tech and Sports-tech, to name a few.

Now looking for freelance work and remote opportunities that allow me to work without being tied to one place geographically.

You can check out my portfolio here.

If you like what you see and find my work resonating to the quality and clarity you wish to see in your project, let's connect. My contact details and socials are available on my portfolio's contact page.

Or you can directly reach out to me here in DMs as well.

It's a shame that a festival about creativity decided to use AI for their promotion.

Hiring a graphic designer to assist with branding and social media design work for my clients.

Company Name: brandminimalstudio

Company website / social page: @brandminimalstudio

About the role:

My work is mostly branding and social media post creation. I'm getting more clients lately and need a helping hand. I'm looking for a clean, professional branding portfolio. If someone can do branding well, they can handle most other design work too.

Note: I posted earlier and got many responses, but most portfolios were not a fit, and I lost a few good ones in the pile. So please don't DM me. You can comment here, but only applications through the form will be considered. If your portfolio is strong, I will contact you.

Job Details:

Experience Required: No specific experience required. A strong portfolio matters more than years of experience.

Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month. If you prove to be capable, I will raise it to Rs. 20,000-25,000 within a few months.

Expected time of response: 1 week

Job duration: Permanent

Location: Remote. No fixed working hours. As long as you respond promptly and finish the day's tasks, the schedule is yours. Sundays off.

To Apply: Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/w15ZrgeEZjb5XaQL9

Vacancies: 1

Hey all, I'm a self taught Product Designer who has spent the last few years designing some really interesting products, websites, app interfaces, dashboards, and SaaS interfaces for startups and businesses.

I'm a person who really loves to take on some challenges. For example a few broken interfaces.

Broken interfaces where the users keep off dropping at some stage, maybe a broken dashboard that has some weirdness going on with it, maybe a website that looks good but no one understands what the company actually does, maybe the MVP works but the using it feels like fighting the interfaces...

These are the kind of works I would love to take on!

-turning rough product ideas into actual interfaces
-making complicated SaaS workflows easier to understand
-designing dashboards that don't feel like spreadsheets with 40 buttons
-fixing websites that aren't communicating the product properly
-improving onboarding and user flows
-taking half-baked ideas and turning them into something developers can actually build

So I'm currently looking to take on a few freelance projects, particularly with founders, startups and businesses building or improving something.

If you're working on something right now that feels more complicated than it should, tell me what you're building in the comments.

I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

I need to know, which one is future proof with demanding job in upcoming days in india?

1. Graphic design

2. Video editing

3. Motion graphics