11/03/2022
Did you know the average director spends 33 hours of unpaid work on every pitch to an agency? For directors of color, the average is 42.5. That’s why last year, I participated in FREE THE WORK’s first-ever Director Census, along with over 300 commercial directors worldwide.
Together, our answers shed light on the lack of transparency, inadequate compensation and discrimination that directors face while navigating the pitch-and-bid process within the commercial industry.
Visit to read the full report and find out how you can get involved - it’s time for action!