Pros
It has been a whirlwind of a year since I first stepped into ATOMIC D and I still couldn't be happier for the change. I opted for a smaller, growing agency vs a larger, more established one because I wanted more opportunities to learn every aspect of creative design and production process, and not be hindered by constraints of a defined position within a hierarchy. Even on the “bad” days, it’s still a good day. We are all in it together and my work family has been the realest, hard-working, fun and talented people I’ve encountered thus far. It’s important to know that when client work comes in from all avenues, that my team is there to support and happy to do so. A few of my favorite things include: - Everyone shows up with a smile and a “Good Morning/Hello” (sometimes it’s the small things) - Encouragement and constant opportunities for growth. Raise the bar and we grow as a team! They have an education credit and provide space to collaborate on creative concepts. - Transparency and open communication channels. Everyone encounters hiccups and stress points, but I feel comfortable talking to any partner/manager if i’m encountering one. Issues are heard, solutions are discussed, and actions are taken. - The work! I feel relatively new to the agency world and am happy I get to see so many different types of projects come through the door. Some more exciting than others, but the variety keeps every day different. - We work hard, we laugh and then we hang out. I really appreciate the balance. When we are busy, everyone is jamming to keep up, but we don’t forget to crack a joke and keep the attitude positive. Outside of work, these people have turned into being real friends.
Cons
If a place boasted about being perfect I wouldn’t trust it. The small agency is growing and with that comes some natural pain points. - Growing amounts of client work, means resourcing can be tight. Filling out a robust freelance roster would help balance the weeks we are in the weeds. - Maintaining a consistent level of pushback to clients when appropriate.