Didn’t realise people were still discussing this, but taking on board the re-occurring comments. Excel, yeah, wasn’t thinking that one through, point taken. It may well be that the initial salary has to be much more to attract a mid-senior designer. I feel a junior designer could help improve many of the companies in the group quite quickly and even some good amateur photography skills could plug a hole. That would be the first job, but ultimately as things grow, I would need to increase the external client base. I was reluctant to specify the ‘level’ of designer as I know if the right person came along that required more money, my Chairman is more likely to dig deeper to make it happen.
I’ll bring up some of the comments on here in my next meeting. rebel2 and binner some valid points there. Johndoh, the sun is shining outside, cheer up fella! You know what, it could fail, but I’m up for the challenge, I’ve taken 2 of the business’ within our group from turning a few hundred thousand, to several million with good net returns. My design experience isn’t vast, but I’m passionate about it and I’m learning quickly.
Seavers, happy to look at your portfolio / day rates, we have a fleet of newly branded roadtrains that need shooting in the North East, happy to brief you in.
Thanks everyone else for advice, some good feedback.