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Gabriela Muñoz
Gabriela Muñoz

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My Career Pivot From Freelance to Employee

Hi, it’s me again — I’m happy to share some news with you! 💁

For three and a half years, I was a freelancer. It was a time when I learned a lot and worked on many different kinds of projects. I did everything from web design to brand design and more. I got to develop a lot of skills, which I enjoyed, and for a long time, I felt good about my work.

Why I Needed a Change?
But in the last few months, things changed. I didn’t feel good anymore. The main problem was that I didn’t get to do much product design. I felt a bit lost in my career, thinking, “I’m not really a product designer.” It became hard to enjoy my job, and every day felt difficult. My growing frustration with the kind of design work I was doing was the main reason I decided to stop freelancing and join a company.

My New Role: Product Designer in B2B
Today, I feel much better. I am now a Product Designer at a company that makes software for the supply chain. We help other companies look at their data and use AI to make the best decisions for their business. This is a big new challenge for me because I always used to work in the B2C (Business-to-Consumer) world, but now I’m working in B2B (Business-to-Business). It’s a great chance to learn and gain experience as a product designer.

Learning to Work with a Team
Now, I get to focus on designing products as part of a team. This is a challenge because when you work by yourself for a long time, it’s hard to switch to working with a team. Right now, I am putting all my energy into learning about my teammates, understanding everything about the company, and truly knowing our users.

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