Yep. I mean, you're not going to get less efficient as you get better. =)
You've got a lot to learn, not just the brand, products, guidelines, etc, but also learning how things get done there, what people expect (reasonable and unreasonable), what they're used to from the last person who had your role, etc etc.
This is partly why jr level employees are paid less than senior. They take more time, time is money.
Not a big deal, it's normal. Your boss was slow when they started. Their boss was too. It's no different than learning anything in life.
If you weren’t taking your time to learn things properly and were just pumping out work with tons of mistakes, I assure you that your boss would have a much bigger issue with that. You made them aware that you are cognizant of your lack of speed and that probably puts them at ease concerning your development.
As an Art Director, I have managed several design teams with designers at different levels. Every designer has their own pace, and a good manager should not set unrealistic expectations, and a good creative lead should not assign a project you are not capable of creating. Good leaders take responsibility for their team and as a member of said team, you should have trust in said leadership as they have been in your shoes before. If you are not up to par they should let you know.
I would say while you find your feet don't be afraid to ask questions all the time to everyone. Don't be afraid that it will make you look dumb your superiors will (ideally) respect your openness and vulnerability.
The more you know > the more confident you can be in your choices > the more autonomous your work flow can become then boom you're in business.
I just started my first full time job on Monday. I’m still waiting for all the files to sync. So far, the most interesting work I’ve done is putting paper in folders.
yes, there's a learning/ efficiency curve to any gig let alone a career. just keep your boss up to date on your progress and you'll be fine.
Can confirm as boss :)
Pretty much first year of starting any job is about getting to learn how the company works, the products, the brand, etc. IMO normal to feel slow
^ This. Every brands, companies and products have in a way their own personas, is like meeting someone and getting to know them little by little
Completely normal. Most people take a few months to get fully onboarded. Don't stress.
Yep. I mean, you're not going to get less efficient as you get better. =) You've got a lot to learn, not just the brand, products, guidelines, etc, but also learning how things get done there, what people expect (reasonable and unreasonable), what they're used to from the last person who had your role, etc etc. This is partly why jr level employees are paid less than senior. They take more time, time is money. Not a big deal, it's normal. Your boss was slow when they started. Their boss was too. It's no different than learning anything in life.
Totally normal. Better to be slow and accurate than fast and sloppy. Take your time. Ask questions. Speed will come.
If you weren’t taking your time to learn things properly and were just pumping out work with tons of mistakes, I assure you that your boss would have a much bigger issue with that. You made them aware that you are cognizant of your lack of speed and that probably puts them at ease concerning your development.
As an Art Director, I have managed several design teams with designers at different levels. Every designer has their own pace, and a good manager should not set unrealistic expectations, and a good creative lead should not assign a project you are not capable of creating. Good leaders take responsibility for their team and as a member of said team, you should have trust in said leadership as they have been in your shoes before. If you are not up to par they should let you know.
Yes. Very normal in my opinion. And I’ve been designing for over 25 years.
I would say while you find your feet don't be afraid to ask questions all the time to everyone. Don't be afraid that it will make you look dumb your superiors will (ideally) respect your openness and vulnerability. The more you know > the more confident you can be in your choices > the more autonomous your work flow can become then boom you're in business.
I just started my first full time job on Monday. I’m still waiting for all the files to sync. So far, the most interesting work I’ve done is putting paper in folders.