Let's be honest — hiring a graphic designer for the first time can feel a little like walking into a fancy restaurant where the menu is written in a language you don't quite speak. You know you want something good. You're just not entirely sure what to order, what it should cost, or how long it should take. I get it. I've spent the last seven years working as a brand designer, and in that time I've sat on both sides of the table — the one doing the hiring and the one being