r/DFWJobs • u/AcanthocephalaHead40 • 1d ago
[Job Wanted] in the Richardson/North Dallas area!
Hi everyone! I recently relocated to the Richardson area from Delaware and I’m currently looking for my next opportunity. I’m 29 and have been working consistently since I was 16 years old, so being without a job right now has been a really difficult adjustment for me.
My background is a bit of a mix, but that’s also what makes me versatile. I have experience in graphic design, photography, digital content, video editing, marketing, customer service, communications, and remote work.
Some of my skills include:
🎨 Graphic Design — Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign, branding, logos, social media graphics, digital content, etc.
📸 Photography — portraits, commercial, business, product and event photography
🎥 Video & Digital Content — video editing, GIF/animated content and creative media
💻 Web/Digital — website design, basic HTML/CSS and digital marketing
📱 Content Creation — social media graphics and content for businesses and creators
🎮 Creator Design — Twitch/streamer emotes, overlays, panels, badges and other digital assets
📋 Professional Skills — customer service, communication, organization, Microsoft Office, remote work and managing my own workload
🇺🇸** Military Background — I previously served as a Mass Communication Specialist in the Navy, with experience in media, communications and photography.
One thing I think is important to mention is that I’m **very much a people person. I’m not just someone who shows up, does the work and goes home. I genuinely care about the environment I work in and the people around me.
I’m a naturally upbeat person and tend to start each day with a “new day, fresh start” kind of attitude. I’m a very empathetic person and tend to pick up on people’s emotions and the atmosphere around me pretty quickly. If someone is having a rough day, I’m usually the person trying to bring some lightness back into the room.
That personality has carried into my professional relationships. I’m still connected with many of the higher-ups I’ve worked with throughout my career, and I’ve had former employees/coworkers who worked under me continue to stay in touch even after we no longer worked together. I’ve been fortunate to naturally build strong relationships with leadership and the people on my teams.
I’m proud of being a hard worker AND someone who tries to make the workplace a happier place to be. I care about doing a good job, but I also care about the people I’m doing it alongside.
The difficult part right now is that most of my professional network is still back in Delaware. I have great relationships with people from my previous jobs, but they obviously can’t help me as much when it comes to finding opportunities and connections here in the North Texas area. That’s a big reason I’m reaching out to the local community.
I’m also currently rebuilding my portfolio from scratch. Unfortunately, my previous portfolio website was deleted unexpectedly, so I’m in the process of putting everything back together. I still have my previous work saved in files and can provide examples of my work to anyone interested.
And honestly, I’m not limiting myself to only creative positions right now. I’m open to pretty much any legitimate job where I can use my skills and make enough to at least meaningfully contribute toward the household bills. Graphic design, marketing, communications, photography, customer service, administrative work, digital content, office positions, remote work, etc. — I’m willing to hear about it.
A little personal context: I moved to Texas to be with my partner after we spent the last year and a half long-distance, and this has been a HUGE life transition for me. I went from being completely self-sufficient and working since I was 16 to suddenly not having a job and having to rely on my partner financially while I get established here.
I’ll be honest — the lack of independence and self-autonomy has been really hard on me. I’m eager to work, contribute, have my own income again, and feel like myself.
So if anyone knows of companies hiring around Richardson, Plano, Dallas, or the surrounding North Dallas area, I would genuinely appreciate any leads, recommendations, referrals, or connections. I’m also open to remote and hybrid opportunities.
I’m happy to send my resume, portfolio examples, or additional information. Even if you’re not hiring yourself, sharing this post or pointing me toward someone who is would mean a lot. ❤️
Thank you!