Originally Posted by hjalmar Thats pretty normal, even in-house on a reputable firm they expect you(can only speak for myself) as a frontender to just make it happen the best possible way from the crappy work from the designer. (in terms of keeping things intact and sliceable in the best optimal way).

This is where communication is key. All you need to do is say the word "inefficient" and you'd be surprised how their attention to what you have to say is undivided.

When I worked FT with an agency, one of their designers had the habit of things being splashed all over the place ALONG with random screenshots that didn't need to be in there (and yes, this were visible, until you made other layers that were over it invisible.)

You just need to communicate that this messy PSD is counter-productive. They'll change that very quick.