* The interview process was excessively long and demanding: four rounds including a design assignment with only one week to complete.
* Senior leadership gave the impression that the role was mine, directly expressing that my work was "exactly what they were looking for" and implying they didn’t need to interview others.
* After weeks of silence and two follow-ups on my end, I was eventually told I didn’t get the role close to 4 weeks later.
* The job listing remained up long after, and multiple people have reported similar experiences.
* There’s a real concern that the company may be soliciting unpaid design labor under the guise of hiring.
* Felt like my time, effort, and intellectual property were exploited with no regard for my professional growth or well-being.