Goodbye Line, hello FreeAgent
At the end of this month, I’ll be leaving my position as Designer at Line Digital to join the FreeAgent team as Interface Designer. It’s a big move for me.
Line have given me my first two ‘real’ years in the industry, offering me a job after I’d spent a year building my portfolio by freelancing full-time (and earning a pittance, I might add). I worked pretty feverishly that year and I’m still proud of some of my work, but having chosen to leave university before graduating, it’d be fair to say that Line took a bit of a chance on me. I was hungry to work with established brands and be involved in making bigger websites, and I’ve certainly had my fair share of that. Line are a fantastic team of passionate people, and it’ll be hard to top the feeling of working in such a fun and inspiring atmosphere. I’ve learned an incredible amount and made friends for life, but I know now is the right time to move on.
My workload has shifted much more towards interface design and user experience this last year, implementing user testing into every project possible and developing my own CSS and form frameworks specifically to allow for quicker UI development with a minimum of fuss. UI is really where my heart is, and I’ve had a strong desire to work full-time on applications instead of just websites for a while now.
Moving to FreeAgent is a fantastically exciting prospect because I already use it myself. I care about it. Becoming part of the team who’s job it is to improve and progress both new and existing functionality feels pretty special. Having a passionate user-base who can define by need what we create, then offer immediate feedback on the results is going to be an incredible new way of working for me too.
I can’t wait.
Everyone seems to be moving right now, best of luck with everything Robbie.
Wow, what an exciting move. Have fun working with Roan and co.
Can’t wait to see what you and Roan can pull out of the bag. FreeAgent Central is such an awesome place to work.
The 27″ iMacs certainly help :-)
Congratulations, I think you’ll be really well suited to FreeAgent. Good luck with the move.
Can’t wait until you start Robbie.
I’m really excited at getting your energy and considerable talents unleashed on FreeAgent.
Best of luck bud—I’m sure you’ll be missed at Line towers!
It’s been great working with you, and wish you the best of luck man… though I doubt you’ll be needing it.
I’m pure greetin’.
Congratulations Robbie, the move sounds like it’ll suit you down to the ground. Line must be as gutted to lose you as Freeagent are excited to have you.
Good work captain. The plus side is that now i’ll only have John in my ear about alphabetical CSS selectors! The negative side is we’ll lose a formidable table tennis opponent. You should start a FreeAgent team. We could have tournies.
Enjoy new job mate, we will miss your humour and skills here.
Lad done well. It wasn’t such a big gamble on you, it was an obvious decision.
Client-side eh?! Easy life! ;o)
Thanks for all the kind words everyone! It means a lot.
@Alex: Line vs. FreeAgent ping pong? Genius… if somewhat unfair, considering the advantage of a year or more of constant everyday play for Team Line. I’ll keep you posted on progress.
Sorry to see such a talented designer leave Line. However I’m certain that this is a good move for you and Roan has picked a great talent. It’s been a real pleasure working with you and I look forward to seeing what you do. You’ll always be welcome back for a cup of tea, chat and TT.
Hey Robbie, I remember your first week at Line, and the unfortunate seating plan that had you next to me. Sorry about that. All the best with the new adventure.
xx Kim (Filmer)
Well the Monday after you left I got in sharpish hoping to lay claim to the fine Aeron chair…sadly someone called Alice down the far end of the room swiped it.
All the best for Freeagent – as you know I’m a huge fan of the product and look forward to seeing it develop now you’re there.