Pros
- Some genuinely helpful and supportive colleagues who are open to mentoring and sharing feedback. - A collaborative peer environment where questions and opinions are welcomed. - Opportunity to work on interesting projects and with well-known clients. - If you are lucky and become a favoured individual, you will enjoy your stay
Cons
- Leadership shows limited trust in designers, who are core to execution. - Strong favoritism towards certain managers, while designers often feel unheard. - Few systems in place to help designers grow, even as expectations increase. - Key decisions are often based on selective input, not full context or clarity. - Leadership often speaks of “high standards,” “ownership,” and “grit,” but these frameworks are inconsistently applied and sometimes used in a way that places undue pressure on employees without adequate support—creating a perception of underperformance rather than enabling improvement. - The dismissive tone from leadership invalidates team members’ experiences, making them seem one sided and harder to speak up. - The lack of trust creates a culture where self-preservation takes priority over collaboration. So, if you’re looking for peer support and project exposure, there are things to appreciate here. But for those who value transparent leadership, structured growth, and a culture of trust, this may not be the most enabling environment.