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Big company: brand recognition on resume, established processes (can be good or bad), potentially better benefits/stability, more specialized roles. Startup: wear many hats, more direct impact, faster pace, more creative freedom, but higher risk and potentially longer hours/less pay initially.
If you're early in your career, a big company might offer better formal training and mentorship, plus the name recognition helps for future jobs. If you're more experienced and crave autonomy and impact, a startup could be more fulfilling.
Startup creative freedom can be amazing, but also means less support and you might be building processes from scratch. Big company processes can feel stifling but also mean you have clear guidelines and resources. It's a trade-off in what kind of 'challenge' you prefer.
Consider the portfolio pieces you'll get. Big company might mean working on high-profile campaigns but with less individual ownership. Startup could mean you build an entire brand identity yourself. Which is more valuable for your long-term goals?
Remote culture can differ vastly too. Some big companies are still figuring out remote for creative teams, while some startups are remote-native and excel at it. Ask about their collaboration tools and creative review processes specifically for remote setups.
Stability is a big factor. If you have financial commitments that require a very steady paycheck, a larger, more established company might be less stressful, even if the work is less cutting-edge. Startups can be volatile.
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