Apply at your own risk - HR-undisclosed Grand Image Employee Review

1.0
Jan 22, 2024
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Pros

They paid every two weeks

Cons

Extremely discriminatory and irresponsible hiring practices—In my time there I learned from someone who reports directly to the owner Larry that Larry is reluctant to hire 30 year old women because "they will get pregnant and leave." They frequently over-hire and end up laying off employees soon after, after reassuring them their jobs are safe. During layoffs, the staff targeted has been those with disabilities, new mothers and people of color. I have known multiple employees laid off within two weeks of notifying the company of a medical condition or other unexpected emergency, and one laid off as she returned from maternity leave. You will have to beg and fight for every small pay raise you may receive, and it will not be close to the market value of the work you are performing. They have been known to run internal campaigns to motivate current employees to write positive glassdoor reviews to outweigh the negative ones. In recent years they have attempted to silence departing employees by making them sign an NDA to receive a measly 2 weeks severance, however many employees are unaware that the NDA is invalid under the Silence No More act in Washington. The CEO ominously stated during recent layoffs he will do "whatever he has to do" protect his family's nest egg. This company does not care if you live or die. Apply at your own risk.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2025
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Pros

Relaxed environment and good pay.

Cons

Location and homeless camp in parking a lot.

4.0
Nov 21, 2023
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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.

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