Graphic Design Inspiration

I am confident that I am talented, and feel more comfortable in a pair of Levis and perhaps a dress shirt -but no tie. Could my work help speak for itself? NOPE, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. When in doubt, dress up not down. It depends on the company you are interviewing for. I work in an ad agency and here jeans and a cool jacket would be fine but in other agencies suits are mandatory. I think you need to reflect your creativity because that is what they want from a graphic designer. Maybe call the company receptionist and inquire as to their dress code before you go? If I knew someone did this it would tell me they respect my company and want to make a good impression. I don't think you nec. have to wear a suit but dress simple, classy and maybe not in jeans. What about casual dress pants and a shirt? Or maybe dark jeans (not worn or bleached) with a jacket and shirt? I agree with the other people here who say it is better to dress more professionally rather than in jeans. As someone who has been interviewed for Graphic Design intern positions, I can say from experience that it is DEFINITELY better to dress well. Walk into that interview dressed sharply and you have a better chance to get that equally sharp portfolio looked at.

PS: After the interview, change back into those Levi's and just relax!

Good luck! Never, I repeat never, wear Levis to a job interview. Your work may be brilliant, but you still need to seal the deal by demonstrating that you are professional in your personal presentation as well as your professional abilities. It's always better to slightly overdress for a job interview. If you find, when you walk into the office, that a tie is not needed, then slip into the bathroom, remove it, and go with an open shirt and nice jacket. NO, your work cannot speak for itself. in a job interview you are not just selling your skills, you are proving that your a responsible and reliable employee.

wear a suit. if you don't have one, wear nice pants, a button down shirt and a tie. you wardrobe shows that you take your job professionally.

AFTER you get hired, if the dress code is casual, then fine, wear jeans, but you need to prove in the interview that you take your career seriously and that your boss can depend on you to act professionally when the situation requires it. Regardless of the 'office' dress code, in an interview you are selling yourself, not just your talent. There's a LOT of talent in the world. Confidence is good, but overconfidence is not. Don't get cocky... At least wear slacks, a nice button up shirt (tucked in), and thin tie. It shows that you have class and respect for the interviewer. This can set you above the competition.

Once the job is yours, if the dress code is casual, YEEHAW!!
(Then go jeans and an untucked button up shirt... LOL!)

Good luck!! ; ) I'm no expert in the norm for graph design interview wardrobes, but may I suggest not following the philosophy of being overconfident enough to not put forward the effort? Levis definitely seem a bit to casual. I would think a thin tie would be appropriate (I'm thinking the way Adam Brody dresses woul