Pros
I joined the company during a career transition from a visual/art direction background into product design, and it was a steep learning curve. What made the experience genuinely positive was the company culture and leadership. The directors were supportive, approachable, and deeply invested in growing people – not just shipping work.
There was a strong sense of trust and psychological safety. Feedback was constructive, expectations were clear, and there was room to ask questions, experiment, and learn without fear. For someone evolving their craft or stepping into more complex product work, this was one of the best environments I’ve worked in.
Collaboration across teams was respectful and open, and design was valued as a strategic function rather than just execution.
Cons
Like many growing companies, the pace can be intense and priorities can shift quickly. For someone new to product design, the learning curve can feel overwhelming at times and requires a lot of self-initiative.
Some processes and frameworks were still evolving, which may be challenging for people who prefer very structured environments.