What I learned for two years at Awesomic

In early 2022, I took a leap from being self-employed to joining a company, and it was a fantastic move. I found myself at my dream company, and to my surprise, every criterion I had written down for the perfect job was met. I still cherish my love for the company and my amazing colleagues. Over the past two years at Awesomic, I’ve grown a lot as a designer and gained a wealth of knowledge, and I’m excited to share with you the top 5 lessons that have shaped my professional journey.

Disclaimer: The opinions shared here are my personal experiences, initiatives and emotions, and do not necessarily reflect the operational stance of Awesomic.

I am able to deliver high quality work much faster

The cold shower starts from the very first tasks because I had to align my workflow with the rules that govern Awesomic. Now I understand my freelancing approach was more laid-back than I had perceived.

In the pre-Awesomic era, spending 2–3 weeks on each logo design seemed fast. Today, however, my logo design process has been honed down to about 15 hours, which still includes research, mood boarding, sketching, and creating guidelines. Sharing daily progress keeps clients in the loop, but I quickly learned those updates need to be impactful, and give clear idea of what what we are moving to. So it requires quick thinking, speeding up pixel movements, and cutting down on routine time, such as writing chat scripts and creating presentation templates for any type of update.

Communication is more important then design

Well, excellent design is crucial, but the most beautiful images only truly shine when they effectively address the task at hand. This has always been evident to me, but it has taken on a new depth at Awesomic. Here, I’ve come to realize that my role goes beyond skillfully extracting client preferences and receiving feedback. It involves providing stellar customer service, showcasing genuine care for the project, and guiding clients to understand their desires.

I feel a responsibility to help clients identify their needs, anticipate potential challenges they may face, and proactively resolve them. Being proactive in every sense of the word has become crucial.

Engaging in this passionate workflow is truly amazing. It not only enhances the quality of my designs but also deepens my personal connection with the work. Remarkably, clients respond more positively to designs crafted with such dedication. Reflecting on Newton’s third law, I find that bringing emotion into the work process yields significant emotional returns.

When you work for the community, the community works for you

I found myself pleasantly surprised when I joined a remote company — a surprising sense of community permeates the virtual space. Even though we work independently on our tasks, there’s a strong connection between people. It’s a unique dynamic where everyone responds, comments, and readily offers help or guidance to one another. I still don’t get if it’s the recruiters who managed to hire such awesome people or if Awesomic taught them all in some invisible way, but the fact remains.

As an introvert, usual life outside of work would lead me to avoid most activities. However, something has changed in me. Now, I feel if I participate in any company activity, I not only keep up but also actively contribute to the community spirit and power.

This collective spirit not only enriches the work environment but also provides valuable benefits for personal growth. It’s like a hidden gem in the workplace. From the very beginning of my career at Awesomic, the company actively encouraged sharing experiences through calls and online events, subtly weaving in the idea that being part of this community is an integral aspect of the job. It’s a testament to the power of shared experiences and collaborative efforts to create a workplace that transcends physical boundaries.

Small wins inspire small steps to big wins

Among the various activities at Awesomic, the “Design of the Season” contest stands out. Beyond the visible surface of competing for a beautiful reward and community recognition, I found participation in this contest has a deeper meaning.

As an example of myself, the quest to create a winning design in the competition serves as a catalyst to improve my daily design work. The pursuit of superior design pushes me to explore and learn new things. When I’m learning about new tools and software, I keep myself updated on industry trends. This makes me want to learn more about the hard and even soft skills involved in design.

The worst thing for Ukrainians is war, for the rest of the world it is missed deadlines

I’m grateful to all people around the world who supported me, Awesomic designers and all Ukrainians at least once since the full-scale war started. You really are the best!

I don’t wish anyone to feel and truly understand what war is like on their own skin. But the sad truth is that the world doesn’t want to wait long when you have a problem, even if it’s war. As they say, you can’t spoil a wedding for one that’s missing. The sad truth that made me more resilient. Once I realized that I don’t want to lose my job, fail in my career and miss my life because of ****** russians. The world moves very fast. New technologies and trends can be missed even if you have a normal way of life where there are no wars. So after half a year of frustration I was determined to live life to the fullest no matter what. Fortunately, Awesomic is standing by me during these hard times.

➥ SUPPORT UKRAINE

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Well, working in Awesomic is awesome experience. And the exciting journey is still going on. Let’s see what I learn next!