What It’s Like to Be a Designer at an Education Company

When you think of design, you often picture creativity and artistic flair. Naturally, we assume that becoming a great designer requires a strong artistic sensibility. But, ironically, designers in the real world aren’t usually the ones leading the charge with their own creative vision. Instead, they’re often tasked with interpreting vague client requests like “Make it simple, but also flashy.” However, the brand design team at Fast Campus has a different story to tell. They say, “We’re not like that.” Curious to learn more, we sat down with them to understand what makes their team stand out, what drew them to Fast Campus, and what kind of designers they aspire to become. If you’re a budding designer thinking of applying, you’ll want to read this interview to the end.

“Wait, I Can Do That?”

“Do I really have this much freedom?” is a question you’ll hear often from people working at Fast Campus, no matter their role. But it’s especially striking to hear it from designers, given the typical constraints of the profession.

Seongbin (Manager, Brand Design Team): In the early days, I kept asking my colleagues, “Is it really okay to have this much creative freedom?”

Eungyeol (Senior, Brand Design Team): I think our team is made up of designers who thrive on the idea that, “Wow, I actually get to try this!” If we were the type to say, “Do I have to do all this?” we wouldn’t be here today. There’s this electrifying atmosphere where the company encourages you to experiment with your ideas.

Of course, with freedom comes responsibility, but Fast Campus understands that innovation can’t happen if employees are afraid of making mistakes. Instead of focusing on failure, they encourage taking risks and trying again.

Seonghyeon (Senior, Brand Design Team): At Fast Campus, when you want to try something new, the people around you offer a lot of support to help you make it happen. Even if things don’t go perfectly, the company doesn’t dwell on the failure. Instead, they see it as a learning experience and give you the chance to try again with even better results next time.

Fast Campus’ culture encourages experimentation without fear of failure, and the team unanimously agrees that this support is what makes new ideas possible.

Why Fast Campus?

The team shares a common reason for joining Fast Campus: the autonomy they have as designers and the company’s culture of constant experimentation. But what first brought them here? Why did they choose to work in education? We asked what initially drew them to Fast Campus. 

Seongbin: I picked the company based on a service I’d used. Back when I was working at a design agency, I took a DaVinci Resolve course from Fast Campus. I’ve always loved learning new things, so I became interested in the education industry from there.

Eungyeol: I originally majored in industrial design, but while preparing for my graduation exhibition, I realized it wasn’t for me. I shifted toward visual design and, while building my portfolio, I took the Fast Campus BX course. I was blown away by a company that lets you take a project from zero to a finished product. That’s something really special.

Seonghyeon: I started here as a part-timer and eventually transitioned to a full-time employee. At my previous job, I felt limited in voicing my opinions, but at Fast Campus, the open feedback culture really surprised me. When I have ideas related to course planning or marketing, my suggestions are actually heard. The fluid communication between departments is one of the best parts of working here.

Designing Intangible Products

Seongbin recalled a time when she overheard a design student say, “I’m not going to be stuck making landing pages after I graduate.” It struck a chord with her, as she once felt the same. But at Fast Campus, where the company doesn’t sell physical products, every landing page is essentially a product in itself. 

Seongbin: During my interview, I wondered if designing landing pages would be repetitive. But it’s not at all. Every time I create a new course page, it feels like launching a new business. We work closely with planners and marketers, brainstorming everything from the course concept to branding. I love that I can take the lead in those discussions.

Wonjin (Manager, Brand Design Team): The variety of projects we get to try here is amazing. I’ve worked on character design, icons, branding—you name it. One project I’m particularly proud of is the character “Kkocoma.” We used that character for everything—from shaping the course concept to creating ad materials and even course resources. It’s been incredibly rewarding.

Seongbin: One of the projects that stands out for me is when I developed a design guide. Since every new course is like launching a new brand, there were times when the design wasn’t consistent. No one asked me to create it, but I wanted to build a structural design framework to maintain brand consistency across all our courses. It wasn’t just for my own growth, but something that would impact the whole design team. It improved both internal and external communication, and it was a pivotal moment in my development as a designer.

Eungyeol: I remember working on a major project early on. In my first year, I was tasked with launching “The Red.” I was nervous, thinking, “Can I really handle such a big project?” It was a new course lineup with top-tier speakers, and I couldn’t believe I was responsible for shaping the design concept. But through countless discussions and feedback, we brought it to life. It’s still one of the company’s key product lines, and seeing new courses launch from that project makes me proud.

The Future of Fast Campus’ Design Team

Even as the company grows, Fast Campus has kept its startup-style agile culture alive, and the scope of the design team’s work remains diverse. The question “Can I really do this?” sometimes turns into “Do I have to do all of this?”—but being a designer here means so much more than just creating product pages on repeat. Any area where design is needed, where creativity can make an impact, is open for exploration.

Eunjin, who joined Fast Campus when it first launched its online business and now leads the design team, says she wants to explore font development and branding design. Seonghyeon hopes that through internal branding, colleagues can experience the vibrant company culture every day. Seongbin dreams of running Fast Campus’ Instagram and portfolio site, building a fanbase for the design team.

At the same time, they’re eager to welcome new team members who will join them in shaping customer experiences through design.

A final word from Team Leader Eunjin:
“We’re looking for designers who don’t set limits on their role, who are eager to take on any challenge and grow. If you want to be part of the first moment Fast Campus’ educational content is unveiled to the world, we’re waiting for you!”