Pros
To give some context, after riding the freelance wave for close to a decade heading up design and brand teams I was reluctant to commit to a permanent role (ex Asos, Deliveroo, Moo). Two years down the line I’m still with eporta and continuing to build something amazing. - Great vision, ambitious, global company, clear direction - You’ll never be bored, it’s fast-paced and challenging - You can make an impact fast and be part of something big - An environment with psychological safety where being yourself is encouraged - Design obsessed and product focused CEO - Regardless of level & experience, learning and development are encouraged and teams are set up for success. - Amazing team socials and it’s not remotely cliquey. These are great people - Highly performance focused, recognition and rewards for achievements - Get your hands dirty, it’s not the place for you if you want to coast or just ‘oversee’ - I’m lucky enough to work with a company full of driven but also kind people to deliver work we can be really proud of. The design & brand team has been (and still is) a privilege to lead and that’s down to being full of exceptional designs with ambition who keep me on my toes!
Cons
- Limited work-life balance, work often comes home with me - Salary is benchmarked so there’s no ‘big tech’ paycheck lure - Could always have more plants, it's not *quite* a rainforest yet - Small to medium team means the wrong people decisions can have a big impact