Pros
Starting out as a production artist, I was given a wide range of tasks including but not limited to production work, interior/cover designs, template creation, and preparing files for prepress. This gave me a unique opportunity to grow skills in areas I was interested in while still learning about different areas of design I most likely would not have pursued on my own. Throughout my entire career at Red Line I was given the opportunity to learn all of these processes, and bring those skills to each of the jobs I held within the company. My time at Red Line helped me feel prepared as a graphic designer, in not only publishing, but any field I decided to bring my design skills to next. I learned great organization skills, how to balance a large workload, and how to efficiently manage crucial deadlines. On top of all of this, I was able to build meaningful friendships that I still cherish even after leaving the company.
Cons
- Because of the nature of the publishing business, time mgmt skills are crucial to being successful at this company. In my time there I noticed some areas of the company struggling to live up to the necessary deadlines. - Working in publishing created a fantastic base for my career, but I felt that I reached a plateau around my 4.5 yr mark. I would have loved more brainstorming sessions with mgmt to see how my future in publishing could have grown.