Pros
There are many talented and dedicated people across the company who care deeply about the quality of the work. The culture used to feel collaborative, creative, and integrity focused, which made it a great place to work.
Cons
Over the past few years, the culture has shifted and feels much more corporate than it once did. While leadership frequently speaks about employee ownership and valuing employee voices, many recent decisions do not reflect those values in practice. There is a growing emphasis on utilization and profitability over employee experience and studio culture, which has begun to contribute to a noticeable burnout culture across many teams. The company appears to be positioning itself to operate more like larger competitor firms. While growth can be positive, many employees originally joined and stayed because the firm felt different from those larger, more corporate environments. There is a growing perception that employees who stay quiet and align closely with leadership are more likely to advance. This can discourage open dialogue and honest feedback, and ultimately contributes to employees choosing to leave.
