Talented peers overshadowed by political internal leadership issues - Senior Designer 3 Minds Digital Employee Review

The Energy: When you first join, the vibe is electric. It’s a young, energetic team of genuinely creative people. Learning Curve: If you are an intern or just starting your career, you will learn a lot. It’s a solid playground for junior talent. After Hours: Outside of the office "drama," the people are actually fun to hang out with.

The "Iron Ceiling": There are three people at the top of the design team who have been there since the dawn of time. They’ve created a bit of a fortress; internal politics are heavy, and they make it nearly impossible for any outside senior talent to move into leadership positions. Insecurity & Criticism: The leadership is quite sensitive. If you offer constructive criticism about how the company runs, it’s taken personally. There’s a "we can do no wrong" attitude that makes growth difficult. Ghost HOD: The Head of Department is basically a myth. He’s rarely around to support the team and seems more invested in his outside projects than the people actually doing the work. The "Notice Period" Cold Shoulder: This was the most disappointing part. You can give years of your life to this place, but the moment you resign, the energy shifts. They treat you like an outsider immediately and make your exit feel incredibly bitter. It’s a shame to work so hard only to leave with a bad taste in your mouth.

Great Senior Team Even greater projects Very supportive colleagues Culture first approach, management removed some long term toxic people recently who made us juniors life hell by being over confident and very bossy. Appreciate that.

Could be better with managing exits.