To get hired at a digital agency, show real work, show that you learn fast, and show that you take feedback well. Agencies change tools and clients all the time, so how you work often counts as much as what you already know.
This guide is for designers, developers, SEO specialists and students who want to get into agency work. It covers what agencies look for, what to send, and how the interviews and assessment usually run, using the hiring process on our own careers page as the worked example.
Key Takeaways
- Agencies hire for attitude as well as skill. Our careers page puts it in six words: “We hire for attitude, skill, and drive.”
- Send work, not just a CV. A portfolio or live site and one best work sample say more than a list of tools.
- A good assessment tests how you learn, not only what you know. Saying you do not know, then showing how you would find out, is a strong answer.
- No experience is not a dead end: paid internships take recent graduates, and courses are a route in for students.
- If you are not selected, reapply once you have new work or new skills to show.
What Does a Digital Agency Look For in a New Hire?
A digital agency looks for people who can deliver client work, learn quickly and handle feedback without friction. Skills get you considered, but the day-to-day of agency life is new briefs, new tools and changing deadlines.
That is why our hiring process spends time on how people work. In our assessment we look at attitude, how quickly someone picks new things up, how they respond when they meet something they have not seen before, and how they take feedback.
Experience still matters, and so does fit. Our careers page says it plainly: whether you are just starting out or bringing years of experience, there is a place for you.
Which Roles Do Digital Agencies Hire For?
Agency roles often fall into four families: design, web development, search and, more recently, AI and automation. Our open positions follow the same lines.
| Role | What the work is | Skills we list |
|---|---|---|
| UI/UX graphic designer | compelling, conversion-focused design, working independently | UI/UX design, branding, trends, graphic design, tools |
| Website builder | fast, stable sites that are easy to manage, on every screen | WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Shopify, Webflow |
| SEO expert | client visibility on search and AI engines, traffic and presence | SEO strategy, content, analytics, on-page SEO, GEO |
| AI coder | intelligent tools and automations for clients and the team | AI development, automation, API integration, prompt engineering |
Agencies also hire on the business side. At the time of writing, we are hiring a Business Strategist in New York and filling a Sales Operations role in California.
Is Agency Work a Growing Field?
Yes, steadily. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that “Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations.”
The same handbook expects “About 13,600 openings for web developers and digital designers” each year on average over the decade. Openings exist, but so does competition, which is why the rest of this guide matters.
What Should You Send With Your Application?
Send a CV, a portfolio or live website, and one piece you are proudest of, with a short note on why you are the right fit. Our application form asks for exactly those: a resume or CV, a portfolio or website link, your best work sample, and a “Why You?” answer.
- Make the best work sample yours. If it was a team project, say which part you did.
- Match the work to the role. A website builder should link live sites; a designer, the case behind a design.
- Keep the CV to what is relevant. Our careers page advises highlighting your relevant skills, experience and projects, and mentioning any course you completed with us.
- Be honest about availability. The form asks when you can start and the schedule you want, so answer it straight.
How Does the Hiring Process Work?
Many agencies run a short sequence of review, interview, practical test and final interview. Ours has six steps:
- Application form. Your details, your resume and your work, so we get a clear picture of your skills.
- Application under review. We notify you as soon as a suitable position opens up.
- Initial interview. A conversation about your skills, your goals and how you fit the role.
- Assessment. A short test that shows your abilities and matches you with the right position.
- Final interview. A deeper look at your potential and how you would contribute.
- Onboarding. If you are selected, we guide you through a proper start.
What Does the Assessment Test?
Less about what you already know, and more about how you work. We watch how you approach an unfamiliar problem and how you use feedback.
Guessing to look confident works against you. Saying you do not know, then showing how you would find out, is a good answer here.
Can You Get Hired at an Agency With No Experience?
Yes, through an internship or a course. Our internships are for recent graduates, they are paid, and they involve real agency work rather than observation.
For current students, our courses run as flexible practical sessions around your study schedule. Top performers go to the front of the line: when the right position opens up, we reach out, with no interviews or tests required.
Is Agency Work Remote or On‑Site?
It varies by agency, so ask before you apply. Our roles are on-site: you work alongside the team in person rather than remotely.
What If You Are Not Selected?
Do not treat it as final. At our agency, new positions and internship slots open regularly, and you are welcome to reapply.
Use the gap. A new project, a finished course or a sharper portfolio gives the next application something the last one did not have.
Ready to Apply?
Our careers page lists the open roles and the three paths in: a full-time job, an internship or a course. Choosing your path first shapes the questions the application asks you.
FAQs
Do You Need a Degree to Work at a Digital Agency?
Not always. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that requirements for web developers and digital designers “range from a high school diploma to a bachelor’s degree”, and many agencies weigh your work as heavily as the certificate.
What Should a Portfolio for an Agency Job Include?
A good rule of thumb is three to five pieces that match the role, each with a line on the problem, your part in it and the result. Live links beat screenshots for web work, because the reviewer can use the site.
Are There Scholarships for Agency Training Courses?
Some agencies offer them. We offer scholarships for eligible candidates who show potential and commitment; contact us directly for how to apply.
