Layoffs at VSA Partners today in Chicago and NYC. 25 people. Don't worry, though, because almost all of the director level and execs didn't get cut! Phew! Only largely senior level designers!

(Yes, being sarcastic.)

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Why do they keep doing that?! (Yes, I’m acting like I’m surprised)

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Did the maths the other day. VSA now has 9 ECDs, 10 CDs, 4 ACDs, 12 Senior Designers and 2 Designers left. The numbers of those who were laid off: 1 ECD, 3 CDs, 7 Senior Designers and 3 Designers.

I would love for someone to tell me how that makes any sense.

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