Alex Bec

Alex is co-founder of It’s Nice That. Once one of the main contributors to the site, he stepped back from writing as the business expanded. He currently works across It’s Nice That, Creative Lives in Progress and If You Could Jobs.

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“Bigger studios [are] most likely to have the means to sponsor someone like you”

19 May 2025

“You want to make sure the intellectual property remains as yours”

28 April 2025

“You’re not doomed”

24 March 2025

“Offer to bring them into the conversation”

3 March 2025

“Make sure you’re being transparent and open”

3 February 2025

“A longer wish list could narrow down your job search”

13 January 2025

“More roles, more movement, more churn, more newness”

2 December 2024

“Be good, but know what good is”

25 November 2024

“Establish some clear criteria for what makes the design you’re working on a success”

4 November 2024

“Try and bring some inspiration to your life outside of work”

21 October 2024

“Any experience is good experience at the beginning of your journey”

23 September 2024

“Make it your mission to openly understand why this is happening”

16 September 2024

“Get crystal clear on what your priorities are right now”

12 August 2024

“Stay proactive and start using that power you have”

8 July 2024

“That picture-perfect, balanced work and family life might just be a myth…”

24 June 2024

“I’d urge you to follow what moves you and you care about deeply – and see where that takes you.”

17 June 2024

“It’s dangerous to see the ‘business’ and ‘creative’ work as separate silos”

“You say people gloss over when you mention your day job, so don’t mention it!”

“You never know unless you ask the right questions”

“There will be no golden shortcut”