Vantaggi
Masterminds is a great place to really build a book as a designer or writer, especially when you are starting out. I started out as an intern there and got to work on a real campaign that helped me land a job and write copy for an ADDY award-winning campaign. You will work hard here, but the people there make it fun and as I said, you will get to really contribute and have your say, which is not something bigger agencies will deliver. The people are great and talented. I looked forward to going to work just about every day.
Svantaggi
Like most agencies I've worked at, as creatives you have to fight for the ideas you believe in. You will work long hours, but that's also common in the industry. You'll get free dinner and booze if you work late.