Best agency I've worked for - I regret my resignation - werkgeversreview Account Manager bij Metaleap Creative

Metaleap Creative is a studio where creative excellence is valued and pursued. Under guidance of the CD and ACD, you will gain a solid foundation in graphic design and be exposed to new ideas and ways to solve problems. All creatives will be challenged in their way of thinking and be pushed in their design sensibilities. Creative work is reviewed daily, and several reviews with the CD or ACD may be required before a design is complete or approved; late nights can be needed for certain deadlines, but are a pretty rare occurrence. A willing attitude and strong work ethic can open doors for continued professional growth at the company. The office is composed of a team that is diligent and talented. Each person on the team is self-motivated and carries high expectations for themselves. All employees are expected to be in the office Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Each person has their own desk, and all designers work from desktop computers rather than laptops. This has allowed for better work/life balance for most employees. The space itself is a well-designed open office with two private offices. Office culture tends to lean more serious during work hours, but there are various gatherings created for catching up as a team and having creative/intellectual conversations. Leadership values relationship and making sure that each person has what they need to do their job well. I recommend working here if you have a strong work ethic, value conceptual graphic design, are self-motivated and highly attentive to detail, and want to be pushed personally and professionally.

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They have a few talented employees

This studio makes applicants do a "design test," which is essentially free work for them and their actual clients. They then make you sign a contract saying you can never use that work in your portfolio. They very clearly take advantage of young designers, and they think their studio is at the same level as something like Pentagram where people are desperate to work there. They have quite an air about them, and there's a weird dynamic between the husband and wife. Weird vibes all around.