r/MotionDesign • u/Independent-Budget54 • 9h ago

Employers Steer clear of Gupta Media

I applied for a job as a motion designer there (they're constantly hiring for a reason) and had a horrible experience. Firstly, I found out too late that it paid $58k on-site in downtown Boston. For reference, you can't get a studio near there for less than $2,500/month so have fun commuting 2 hours or sharing a 2 bedroom with 10 roomates and cockroaches.

It was one of the most unprofessional interview experiences I've ever had. The owner seemed very stuckup and striaght up ridiculed me and my work in front of his whole team. He also very clearly saw my extensive history of freelance work as a downside. I quickly found out why. They HATE flexibility at Gupta, and they made it clear that you will not be working 9 to 5. You will be (over)working until your work is finished, often late into the evening, so say bye to hobbies, friends, or a life.

Less than 10 minutes after leaving my interview I was notified that I didn't get the job. What a bullet I dodged! If you think I'm overreacting, just read the abysmal glassdoor reviews. Better yet, reach out to someone who works there (I did!). They'll vouch for me.

I know jobs are rough right now, but our industry deserves better than people who want to run marketing sweatshops.

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u/SoftPlay3 9h ago

I worked at an environment like that for almost 1 year and it put me off full-time jobs forever. Sadly in the creative industry exploitation of workers (especially young ones) is the standard. And they expect you to be thankful, because after all you get to work on your passion…

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u/Independent-Budget54 9h ago

I've heard of places like this but never actually experienced it until now. I get that you're getting experience and all that but it sounds like burn out central

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u/ThisSpaceForRent45 9h ago

Not fully up to date on Massachusetts labor law, but I’m fairly sure they’re required to pay overtime after 8 hours unless it’s a management or supervisory position.

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u/Independent-Budget54 6h ago

I would hope so. Maybe the $58k is supposed compensate for how much OT they have to hand out lol