Pros
Department worked well together, no ego problems. Excellent management of department by immediate supervisor and good communication with Marketing VP.
Helped produce beautiful product lines, enjoyed working on the various designs, and had satisfaction of creative acceptance of ideas.
Good working relationships with rest of company as well, Customer Care, printing, production, etc.
Cons
Department was understaffed. Far too much work for the small number of artists and writers, resulting in a great deal of necessary overtime. Work area was too small and cramped.
Salary not commiserate with job experience. Felt underpaid, and with no consideration or compensation for mileage to a fairly remote location (for many).
Sometimes too many voices in review of projects, resulting in many unnecessary revisions.