A Facade - Senior Developer ADG Creative Employee Review

2.0
Feb 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

At best, ADG is not a horrible place to work. For some there will be good opportunities. For the many it is just a place to work, which is to say you could work at other places doing the same and probably making a little bit more. A previous reviewer has suggested it is a good stepping stone. It can be, but it certainly can't be for all. Of course there is no denying it is an attractive space in which to work. The beer is nice if you work late enough to enjoy it. Also, for ADG's faults they have been good at hiring good people. Though I'm not so sure that stands so true today. And ADG is great for graduates. If you're out of options, try ADG. They will appreciate your youth, energy, and the lower pay scale your represent to them.

Cons

Mr. Antkowiak's agency could have been great. Sadly, it is the underlying truth of how ADG works that forever holds it back. There is no doubt some business acumen at ADG, but it is short on wisdom, to say the least. And it is shocking the talent and experience that has come and quickly gone in that expensive building - including leadership, designers, developers, and strategists. Wave upon wave. But don't panic! Good talent leaving in waves is normal - or so you will be assured. But why? Why would so much talent want to leave such a "cutting-edge" and brilliant opportunity like ADG? Why do so few choose to make a career there? Just do an advanced search on LinkedIn and add ADG under Past Company and you can count the ranks who chose NO. So, if you need a job and ADG is offering, go ahead and accept the position but begin making plans for your next stepping stone. Finally, I must comment on some of the stellar reviews of ADG and its CEO. I would not be going out on a limb to say these are very nearly paid advertisements, composed by those whose success depends on the good reputation of ADG. And it is no surprise ADG has its own recruiter. They need someone who can spin it just they way the CEO wants it spun.

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5.0
Sep 1, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

– Creative leadership you can learn from – You can help shape and improve the creative process – You will be surrounded by talented, bright, unique individuals (and sometimes it will feel intimidating but overcome that with good work) – Creative work produced outside of the agency is celebrated – Flexibility in schedule and place of performance (pending customer needs) – Very nice office space with immense video and print production capabilities – You will learn something new every day and on every project – Appreciate high production techniques – The strategy is just as important as the design – Training opportunities and subsidies

Cons

– An entrepreneurial mindset required to thrive – Raises come few and far between, even if you work really hard

2.0
Apr 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

ADG is comprised of a talented group of individuals.

Cons

This is the most toxic environment I've worked at yet. Be warned.

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