Pros
Excellent federal-style benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, generous tuition remission for family, and solid retirement options. As a videographer, I love contributing to visually dynamic projects that support the Deaf community, like animated videos for university events and accessibility tools. The bilingual (ASL/English) workplace fosters true inclusion and collaboration—it's inspiring to work alongside diverse creatives. Plenty of professional growth through hands-on media design work, and the campus's DeafSpace features make daily tasks more intuitive and efficient.
Cons
Compensation is on the lower end compared to private sector design roles, which can feel limiting for specialized motion graphics skills. Work-life balance is tricky due to high expectations for quick-turnaround projects, especially during peak academic seasons. Some departments could improve processes for remote collaboration, as not everything transitioned smoothly post-pandemic.