Pros
Wine and cheese and week off for Christmas break. Talented, creative teams at the non-management levels. Some genuinely passionate individuals who care about doing their best. The office space and collaborative environment used to make it enjoyable to work here.
Kontras
Low compensation compared to market, salaries haven’t kept pace with industry standards or inflation. Dirty politics and favoritism heavily influence promotions and recognition. Merit and performance often take a back seat. Lack of career growth opportunities; ambitious staff quickly hit a ceiling. BDP’s takeover has eroded Quadrangle’s original culture, benefits, autonomy, and values that made it special are being stripped away. Leadership lacks direction and humility, some Principals are driven more by ego than business acumen or staff development. Decisions from the top feel disconnected from reality and have hurt morale across the studio.