New colleague please.
March 11th, 2008 | by gordon |I started off at Figtree as an intern. Seems like most designers go through that in their early days. The first project I worked on was a logo for a magazine; which took me about 5 working days to complete. Moving on, I worked on the Kancil Awards website, some more identities and a magazine.
Since then, the company grew a little and now, we are in need of an extra designer to help. Boss’s expectations are highlighted here. But lets bring to light some issues from a possible colleagues point of view:
(Since Design studios have really innovative ways to promote/hire/head-hunt for a designer, let me give you the really boring FAQs but real stuff that happens around)
Where do we usually eat for lunch?
Around our office block, there are many restaurants. Indian, Chinese, Malay food. With about RM7 a day, it should be enough.
What time do you go to work?
Before the cleaning lady comes in, just in case she accidentally throws away any important notes.
Where do you park your car?
You can park at the parking lot in Block B, costs RM8 a day or at an open space car park outside for RM5 a day. Alternatively, park at the nearby housing area but beware of MPPJ folks.
What kind of projects that I might be handling?
That’s a tough one. I’ve worked on human size buntings that look really shocking with pockets on the chest area and wedding cards for clients overseas. Even did some DVD editing before and also entertaining Stefan Sagmeister while he climbed up Batu Caves. You’ll get even more fun as really interesting jobs are coming in as you read this post.
Seriously, what kind of designer will fit the job?
I’m not sure really. It will be good to have a designer with a strong sense of design writing of course. A designer who can provide a twist or a boast to a boring brief is indeed nice. A designer who dare take on magazine design the way it is not suppose to be will be sweet. A designer who keeps everything strictly grid is also freaking cool. But it will be awesome too if some junkie comes in and contributes to our 400+GB MP3 collection and has updated news about Why Not Associates too..
Are you serious people?
No.
What do you talk about during work, lunchtime, after work, etc?
Anything and everything possible. But boyfriends and girlfriends, marriage, boy and girl relationships, dating, etc. usually become the main topics.
Are you professional at your working ethics?
We try to do our best.
What to expect other then the mentioned?
- A nice working environment.
- Helpful printers, paper suppliers to deal with.
- Corporative, nice, helpful, lovely, kind, gentle hearted, warm, funny, happy, cheerful, straight, responsible, thoughtful, etc. colleagues to work with.
Common folks, designers are humans. We are not scary people. Do send your CV if you’re looking for a job!
By the way, my new IMAC just arrived yesterday. Check out what actually came with it:
Had the fun of using three machines.
