How can you collaborate with remote designers for copywriting?

The simpler the message, the better. Avoid expectations on tone and style, let the designers figure that out for themselves. I'd rather provide examples (of content pieces that I like) to the designers, than actually trying to write out what my vision is.

When dealing with designers on the same premises it becomes very easy to coordinate but for remote designers, you need to be very elaborate in writing your content brief. It is a good practice to ask the number of iterations the designers are willing to do. Sharing your past designs helps

You want to make sure you use the same tools. Things like Figma, Google Docs, Slack and Discord are great places where you'll be able to both collaborate and give feedback on each other's work.

Whenever you write copy, I suggest you give an indication of how you'd like it to be presented. This isn't always necessary, but some copy may have a greater impact when presented in a certain way. You could give suggestions, or you could give past examples of websites doing this well, so that the designers can implement something similar.

Navigating intercultural communication can feel like being a social chameleon ?? – you need to adapt to fit the new vibe. Try this: Enter a meeting with an open mind and listen to what the third eye ?? observes – it's your intuition for finding the right balance. Ever realized what’s totally off in one place could be a compliment somewhere else? It's all about matching the social frequency. Here’s the key: Focusing intently on the goal isn’t just good for productivity; it acts like a secret handshake that brings everyone together, building a bridge over those cultural gaps. So next time you’re in a diverse team, remember, it’s less about emphasizing the differences and more about creating a space where everyone can work constructively.

Different cultures have different ways of communicating. In American culture, for instance, we are much more direct when talking to someone else, whereas in an Eastern-European culture, they are less direct. You should always take this into account when reaching out to new people.

Test and iterate on your content, the same way the designers are doing. The more feedback you get, the better Sometimes it's very hard to be objective with our work so we either end up underestimating or overestimating it. Once you've gathered adequate feedback/data, make sure to iterate fast and improve on your work

Very important! Designers crave appreciation it gives them an idea about what works and what does not. However, in many organizations, they are least appreciated.

Cloud tools are excellent for remote teams ?? but can present some challenges. Without face-to-face interactions, misunderstandings can arise, delaying progress. Remote work is most effective with open and proactive communication. As a project lead, it's important to take the initiative in seeking clarifications and addressing issues early. Delivering feedback respectfully is also crucial, especially when multiple team members are working with the same creative assets.

There are so many variables to remote collaboration on any project, however, communicating clearly and concisely up front is key: Time tables, deliverables, pay & credit.