Be very aware of Utopia Design. I applied with a stated base salary that they initially said they could cover. I completed two highly detailed test projects during the application process. In the end, they offered a compensation structure below my stated ask and presented it in a way that was not fully clear from the beginning. When I suggested a workable freelance arrangement, they ended the process immediately rather than discussing scope or scope-hours alignment. Based on my experience, I would advise candidates to clarify compensation, contract terms, and workload in writing before investing significant time. Public reporting links Utopia Design to Nik Storonsky’s family-office-backed luxury travel venture, which is another reason I expected greater clarity and professionalism in the hiring process.