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Post your job to reach our network of quality candidates with great creative resumes
Browse the jobs board and take your career to the next level or find your next creative gig
Springfield Creatives is a collaborative organization for the region’s creative professionals. We work to build and support Springfield’s creative community. We also harness the talents of local creatives to work for the greater good in Springfield & Southwest Missouri. We believe Springfield MO is a fantastic place to live, work, and create. Our mission is to spread the word, share the love, and continue to build a strong creative community in the Midwest’s Queen City.
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June 13, 2019
Name: Abby Gust Job: Art Director, Marlin Hey, Abby! We’re excited to talk to you. First question—how did you decide on your professional creative path? I’ve always found myself dabbling in various creative paths/outlets. Also I was so terrible at math, I didn’t have many other options. I am super crafty and enjoy […]
June 13, 2018
Tyler Drenon recently returned to Springfield after living in Atlanta for several years. He was born and raised in Springfield and decided to come back to be closer to his family. He’s the director of marketing and business development for Self Interactive, an interactive studio based out of the eFactory. He’s also running a spin […]
June 11, 2018
At our May Meeting, we invited Springfield-based podcasters Spence Harris, Caleb Stokes and Ross Payton to come by and tell us about how they make their show. They gave us some great information about producing, writing and marketing a podcast. They were also hilarious! They did one of their famous live mock drafts in which […]
Connect talented job seekers with awesome jobs. Host distinguished guests speakers and fun community events. Mentor student members and young professionals. Organize portfolio reviews and studio crawls. Celebrate our members' successes. Share ideas and industry buzz at our monthly happy hour. Bring people together. (And once a year, we get a lil' wild at the hottest holiday party in town.)
With 250+ members and counting, the SGFC directory is a who’s-who of the best creative talent in town. You can browse the member network to find freelancers, jobseekers, potential interns, recent graduates, and business partners. You can also post a job on the jobs board to share your opportunity with our targeted talent pool.
Are you a creative professional seeking job opportunities? Join Springfield Creatives and you’ll get access to the jobs board where you can browse open positions, from intern to senior-level leadership. Are you an employer? Post your job listing here to reach a select group of serious candidates.
SGFC’s monthly meeting is held on the third Wednesday of every month. These meetings are fun and informative events designed to help our members grow as creative professionals—career development workshops, talks by successful pros from around the country, tours of local agencies and more. For our 21+ members, there’s free beer!
Our student mentorship program connects up-and-coming creatives with local businesses and professionals. Students who participate can shadow a local business to explore the field or meet with an established creative pro for career advice. We also host an annual portfolio review to help students and recent grads get their books in tip-top conditions.
We believe the best shop to work with is one close to home! If you live in Springfield or the surrounding areas, SGFC can help connect you with the right agency for your project. Not only is Springfield home to some world-class, top-notch creative talents—when you hire a local business, you help grow and support the community you call home.
We owe tons of thanks to our wonderful sponsors! Their generous support enables our community to keep growing and Springfield Creatives to do what we do.
