While speaking with a manager trying to describe micromanagement from a team member, my role as a senior designer was described in paraphrase as, “Well as directors we are designers too, and so you become the Wacom tool, and we can sit next to you and tell you how to design the project or live direct the development over zoom”. I reiterated that this doesn’t reflect trust or respect in my abilities and my role was again described as a tool.

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Yikes. People are not tools.

A team member shout be guided, directed, and ultimately trusted until proven otherwise. As a leader I strive to be as far away from "Art Director over your shoulder." as much as I can. I am here to nudge people in the right direction, mentor, give feedback, and make sure projects meeting their goals and are delivered on time.

This just sounds like a person on a power trip who is afraid to let go of control or is so insecure about their role and job they need to make yours hell.

Get out. Find a manager and a team that fosters mentorship and skill sharing. Not control and fear.

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It sounds to me like this might not be a good fit for you. I wouldn’t respect that answer. There are times directors need you to do exactly what we ask, but I want your vision as well!

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