Pros
In my time at Grand Image, I worked directly with a team of artists, photographers, designers, art consultants, project managers, printmakers, logistics staff, account managers, and vendors. I felt respected by the Leadership Team and given agency over my department. The company is just large enough, (or maybe small enough,) that any individual can make an impact on the business. The owner is very involved in, connected to and passionate about the company’s mission, it’s people and the visual arts. In my experience, the owner and management team were compassionate and generous with their knowledge and attention. Anyone interested in working for Grand Image should be excited to take on creative challenges and willing to accept change. This is a unique business that merges art and commerce, and it’s not for everyone, but can be a launching place for some and a long-term career for others.
Pros
• Excellent healthcare benefit options.
• Flexible hours if it can be accommodated.
• Work/life balance. It is understood that people have lives and commitments outside of work.
• Opportunity to learn about different roles in the art consulting and publishing business.
• Work in an office with a gallery space and artists’ studios, surrounded by artwork.
Cons
Cons
• Not a lot of public transportation options nearby.
• Not as many opportunities for advancement compared to large corporations.
• While we may disagree with the opinion that art is not necessary, the reality is that the arts are particularly vulnerable to global events, recessions, and pandemics.