Get Engaged Media interview questions

The interview process started out with a phone interview. Afterwards they asked I resubmit my resume - which I did. A day later I was sent a message that after internal review they would like to move forward in the next step of their participation process. The email contained a Graphic Design Prompt and stated that it was optional, but offered insights into how one may be a good fit for their team. This to me — infers "highly encouraged". They also stated they would like to have the Graphic Design Prompt Submission within 3 business days of receipt of the email. That was my first red flag. I decided to still do the creative test prompt. It was extensive for a test. They had two prompts within it, some of which required multiple components. In short I finished it and submitted it. I'm a seasoned designer and my portfolio is more than enough to showcase my skill, but I wanted to show I was serious about my interest in the position — that was my mistake. After I submitted the brief — radio silence. Three days later I get a response that I am not a good fit. Mind you I'm a senior level graphic designer. The work was great and I even shared it with some of my colleagues, who were impressed. Based off this experience alone, I'm not interested in Get Engaged Media. They could have at least offered compensation for my time spent. It's a huge slap in the face for a professional. I have a current job and having to work on the material outside of work hours was extremely inconvenient.

I had a 20-minute phone call with a hiring manager who was very nice but didn't give me a ton of information. Immediately after our call, they asked me to complete an assessment which was an entire campaign idea and roll-out for a current client of theirs. I was a little alarmed by such a forward request so early into our interview process, I followed up by agreeing to do the assessment, once they told me the expected salary for the position. I wasn't about to do free labor unless I knew the salary they prepared to offer was at least worth it. They only could give me a range of 70 - 90k. With my years of experience, I replied that I'd only be comfortable accepting the higher end of that spectrum and that I'd still be happy to complete the assessment if they could narrow down that range a little more. They ghosted me after that. DO NOT complete any free work they ask for until you know how much they'd be willing to offer for the role!