Behance is a foundational building block for your creative career. Whether you’re just starting out after school or looking to advance your career to earn more, Behance has all the tools you need to promote your skills, build your network, and open the door to new opportunities.

Here are 8 things every creative should do to make the most of Behance and kickstart their creative journey. 

1. Find Inspiration From Expert-Curated Galleries

Tens of thousands of creative projects are uploaded to Behance every single day, making Behance the ultimate destination for creative inspiration. From these, our team of in-house curators hand select the best and most inspiring work to feature in our curated galleries. 

There are over 120 curated galleries dedicated to every imaginable creative discipline, as well as galleries for projects made with Adobe tools, from Photoshop to the Substance family. Follow any gallery to get relevant projects directly in your home feed. 

Poster design gallery on Behance

Further personalize your feed by following tags. From the Explore page, click Personalize Your Feed on the right to follow suggested topics or to search and follow custom tags. 

2. Curate Your Own Moodboard 

Gather and organize inspiration from the diverse creative work on Behance by creating moodboards. Click the Save icon on the right hand side of any project to add it to a moodboard. To save individual images, hover over the image in the project and click the Save icon. At the bottom of your moodboard, you’ll see suggested ideas so you can quickly build on your ideas. You can also invite other Behance members to your moodboard for easy collaboration. 

3. Craft a Portfolio of Your Best Work 

Your portfolio is the most powerful tool as a creative. Create a Behance project to showcase your best work to potential clients and collaborators. Our project editor is a blank canvas for you to build strong and polished case studies, from ideation to the completed artwork. 

We recommend including at minimum 5 high resolution images that show the full breadth of your work, as well as a concise written description about the project, the client, and your process. Seasoned Behance members like designer Anastasia Statsenko advise having a cohesive visual flow to your project and using high quality mock ups to bring your designs to life. 

See tips from our curators on how to get your project featured in a curated gallery.

FIFTHSIP | LOGO DESIGN & BRAND IDENTITY by Anastasia Statsenko

4. Build Your Community 

Behance connects you with a global community of creatives. Building a following on Behance means you’ll get more organic views and can help your work become more visible. Follow creatives to get their latest work in your home feed. Appreciating projects not only encourages the community, but further personalizes your algorithm so you’ll start to see more relevant projects in your feed. 

Join the Conversation by Niceshit Studio

5. Find Your Next Creative Job or Gig

Ready to level up your career? Update your availability to let visitors know you're open to new opportunities, and browse the job board for full time openings from companies around the world. It’s free to apply, and you can use your Behance profile as your portfolio. 

If you’re looking for more freelance work, list a Freelance Service to advertise specific projects you’re available to do. Providing all the important details up front helps you get qualified inquiries. Set your own price, timeline, and number of revisions, and select examples of your work from your Behance profile to showcase your style. 

Be sure to connect a payment method to get paid directly and securely on Behance. 

6. Monetize Your Creativity with Digital Assets 

Market your digital assets to a community of over 60 million members and earn money creating what you love. From the project editor, click Attach Files on the right. Upload up to 5 files per project, set your own price and license type for each asset, and continue to monetize on other platforms. 

Learn more about selling assets on Behance. 

SLTF Night Windfall - Sans & Serif Font Duo by SilverStag Type Foundr

7. Take a Course to Further Your Career

Behance is more than just a place to find inspiration and showcase your work — it’s also a hub for professional growth.Visit Career Resources for free courses and workshops led by experts on everything from personal branding and pricing your work to pitching to clients and building a freelance business. You and also watch livestreams and discover local and virtual events to connect with the community IRL. 

Art by Pheeb Robinson

8. Unlock Premium Features with Behance Pro 

Behance Pro equips creatives with the tools they need to take their careers to the next level. Each feature is designed to address key challenges in the creative industry, from marketing their work effectively and connecting with qualified clients. 

Upgrade today to get access to Project Boost, advanced analytics on your profile and projects, 0% platform fees on all transactions, exclusive freelance jobs, profile customizations, and Adobe Portfolio. 

Learn more about Behance Pro and compare pricing.