u/poongxan

Hi! Hingi lang sana ako ng advice from fellow designers here. I’m currently a junior graphic artist sa isang small company. Hindi design-related yung course ko, so I feel really lucky na napunta ako sa ganitong work. Pero lately, parang nafefeel ko na stuck na ako and medyo burned out.

Yung designs ko kasi most of the time repetitive na, and parang wala na akong masyadong growth. Also, madalas nao-override yung work ko or hindi ako nabibigyan ng freedom to explore ideas. May sariling vision yung management and sinusunod ko naman, pero minsan feeling ko medyo outdated na yung direction 😅

Another thing is pinapagawa din ako ng video editing, which I honestly don’t enjoy at all. Ginagawa ko naman since part daw ng role, pero every time na may video task, sobrang nakaka-drain siya for me.

Before I decide kung lilipat ba ako or magstay muna, I just want to ask:

• Anong skills yung dapat kong i-focus para mag-grow talaga as a designer?

• Normal lang ba ‘to for junior designers, or sign na ba ‘to to look for a better environment?

• Paano niyo hinahandle yung situation na limited yung creative input niyo?

• What does “growth” or “peak” look like in this career?

• Worth it ba mag-freelance sa ganitong stage? Or mas okay mag-build muna ng experience sa company?

Gusto ko talaga mag-improve and mag-stay sa design career, di ko lang alam kung nasa tamang environment ba ako or need ko lang mas ma-push pa.

Any advice or real talk is appreciated. Thank you!