The recruitment process at A-Game Art Studio was one of the most unprofessional experiences I have ever encountered.
First, the salary range they offer for a Project Manager position is $800–$1500, which is extremely low for this role and far below market standards. For the level of responsibility expected, this compensation is simply unrealistic.
The process starts with a test that is entirely centered around Gantt charts. The company seems almost obsessed with this tool, without any real understanding that project management is far broader than drawing Gantt diagrams. This already raises serious concerns about their maturity and understanding of project management practices.
They promise to respond within 48 hours, but in my case they reached out after almost three weeks.
After passing the test, I was invited to a short interview. It was arrogant and condescending from the very beginning. Instead of a constructive discussion, the interviewer tried to “catch” me on so-called mistakes in the test, even though the assignment itself was logically flawed. When I explained my reasoning and asked what error he saw, I didn't get a clear answer.
The attitude during the interview was highly unprofessional — including irrelevant personal remarks about where I was sitting (despite the position being fully remote). No concrete details about compensation were provided; when I asked about salary expectations, they avoided giving numbers.
After the interview, I was asked to sign an NDA and review a “work agreement” that was clearly designed for designers, not project managers — and frankly, I would not recommend anyone signing it in its current form. Then they insisted on two “test days,” supposedly paid, but again without any clarity on the actual salary, structure, or conditions of employment. When I directly asked for a clear number (even based on their so-called formula), I never received an answer: they simply stopped responding.
And here is the core problem: you cannot claim to be hiring a senior-level Project Manager while putting candidates through endless meaningless tests and then effectively treating them as juniors. The whole process is so illogical and unprofessional that it shows the company simply does not understand what it is doing — from methodology to basic hiring practices.
Having also looked at the documents they expect new hires to sign, I would go further: I would not recommend this company to 3D designers (!). The conditions are poorly written, non-transparent, and put the candidate at a disadvantage.
Overall, the process was a waste of time. The company demonstrates a lack of transparency, professionalism, and respect for candidates. If you value your time and expertise, I strongly recommend avoiding this place.
