VSA has potential with the right kind of leadership
Pros
Most of the people were really nice and I was impressed by the talent- they are the best in the industry. It seems like everyone gets along and most people are close friends. The work is more varied than it seemed initially and everyone seems to work well together with a focus on quality of design.
Cons
A few very loud, toxic individuals make working there very difficult. They have big egos and they drown out the voices of others who are more thoughtful. Unfortunately, these people are very political and seem to get their way and move up the ladder very quickly because leadership turns a blind eye to their bad behavior and cannot discern their real intentions. And the projects still need more focus on technology and UX. Lots of long hours for everyone, especially design, which I guess is typical of an agency.
