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I`ve found a very talented artist to do some basic artwork for my business - simple advertising brochure, poster, etc.    He just happened to be the best artist who replied to my ad, I wasn`t necessarily looking for the `cheapest` option.  But he has no actual work expereince or background,  his entire portfolio consists of school assignments and random sketches he`s done for his own amusement.  I want to offer him fair payment for his work and talent, but I`m torn between paying him as an un-experienced student verses paying him for work on a professional project.  Advice??

Sometimes students are willing to work as interns in order to get experience and build their resume. If their school has an appropriate program, they can also receive school credit as an intern. However, if the student is only interested in a paid position, I would look at paying him as an entry level graphic artist.


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Ronda
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Agreed with Ronda. He may have done an amazing job, but any entry level staff member who did an equally amazing job would still get entry level pay.

However, I am a big proponent in paying a little over the going rate for any position, including entry level positions, just to ensure staff members are demotivated by feeling as if they are underpaid.


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Just because he is a student, does not mean he is not looking for a real job.  Pay him at least prevailing wage.


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Pay him for the value of his contribution. It doesn`t matter if a "professional" does your project, so long as you`re happy with the results. I would be willing to wager that you`ll get more heart and soul poured into this project by having an up and coming student do it than you would from any pro. That has to be worth something. You`re not just a project number with this artist. If he does an amazing job on your project, don`t let his lack of credentials stop you from paying him what you would for anyone else.

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