In 2012, my good friend, Justin Gignac, and I decided to do something about the lack of structure and support for freelance creatives. Not just creatives that were between jobs, but the really good ones that wanted to stay independent so that they could have creative lives beyond how they earned a paycheck. Some of the best talent in the business fit into this category. So we decided to build them a platform.
Working Not Working launched January 2012. The first real-time network for the best freelance creatives in the Universe.
“The future of work is going to be nomadic, and these guys are making it happen.”
— Joe Gebbia, Cofounder, Airbnb
“WNW is more than a great idea, or great business. It's a champion of our industry. You've got to invest in people who invest in people.”
— David Droga, Founder/Creative Chairman, Droga5
“As a New Yorker, I can’t live without three things, Uber, Seemless, and Working Not Working.”
— Asli Leone, Senior Recruiter, AKQA
“Why the f*ck didn’t you start this sooner.”
— Brian Collins, Founder, COLLINS
"We Love Recruiters" Is a Love Song to the Unsung Heroes of the Creative Industry.
From Covid layoffs to the Great Resignation, to having to manage unrealistic asks from candidates, if there was ever a time to hug a recruiter, it’s now.
“Work With”
A WNW video series that introduced you to
the creatives behind the work.
Work With Frank
Here, I visited legendary Los Angeles-based photographer Frank Ockenfels 3 who has spent nearly three decades shooting musicians, celebrities, and everyday people.
Work with Jason
Jason Mayden, is the co-founder of the award-winning enterprise Super Heroic, which creates kid-centric designs, narratives, and experiences focused on amplifying the power and potential of play. Previously he was the first African American Chief Design Officer of the Jordon brand at Nike.
Work with Tuesday
Meet illustrator and entrepreneur Tuesday Bassen in her Los Angeles-based store who’s unique style birthed not only a creative career, but her own retail clothing brand.
Work With Brian
We sat down with longtime friend of WNW, Brian Collins, the CCO & Co-Founder of COLLINS Design, who reflects on the role of design, pioneering a new career trajectory, and the duality of a creative life.
Work With Allison
A creative's self-discovery is often a journey. Allison Felice is a San Francisco-based freelance illustrator and designer, whose work colorfully explores her inner and outer worlds.