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18th Jun 2024

A Journey Through Design with Manuel Castro

From Traditional Employment to Remote Work: A Designer's Journey

In this episode of the Hired Hub podcast, hosts Gaby Morales and Jess Torres are joined by Manuel Castro, the Dynamic Design Manager at Webterior Designs. Manuel shares his journey from studying design at the Savannah College of Arts and Design to working in various roles in the design industry, including freelancing and managing remote design teams.

The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of managing remote design teams, emphasizing the importance of getting to know team members, fostering collaboration, and being a role model for the team. Manuel also shares insights on a specific project involving AI, highlighting the learning curve and creativity involved in adapting to new technologies.

The hosts and Manuel discuss the importance of inspiring creativity, emphasizing the need for continuous practice and research to fuel creativity. They also touch on the balance between client expectations and personal creative expression in the design industry.

The episode concludes with Manuel's advice for aspiring designers, encouraging them to build their portfolios, seek freelance opportunities for creative expression, and continue learning and growing in the field of design.

Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the Hired Hub podcast for more expert advice and engaging conversations on remote work and career growth. The hosts express their gratitude to Manuel for sharing his valuable insights and look forward to future episodes exploring more topics in the design industry.

Episode Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction to Remote Work Management
  • 00:05:30 - Transitioning to Remote Work
  • 00:10:00 - Managing Deadlines and Remote Teams
  • 00:17:00 - Strategies for Managing Remote Design Teams
  • 00:23:00 - Overcoming Challenges in Remote Design Projects
  • 00:30:00 - Using AI in Design Projects
  • 00:37:00 - Inspiring Creativity and Career Advice
  • 00:46:00 - Balancing Client Expectations and Personal Creativity
  • 00:47:00 - Wrapping Up with Guest Speaker

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