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April 20, 2021
Pros
Awesome passion in everyone around you, a lot of opportunities to step up and take on more
Cons
Communication is sometimes lacking across studio
Awesome passion in everyone around you, a lot of opportunities to step up and take on more Read More
April 20, 2021
Reviewed by: Quality Assurance Tester/Development Support in Santa Monica, CA (Former Contractor)
September 14, 2021
Pros
-surrounded by top industry talent -room for growth and career advancement -knowing that you are contributing to some of the best franchises in the industry
Cons
-onboarding could be better, felt like you are thrown into the fire and expected to just produce top quality work -everyone around you is very passionate, which can lead to overworking without being told to. Especially working from home.
Advice to Management
Keep trying to combat overwork/crunch. Work life balance is getting better but could be better.
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September 14, 2021
Reviewed by: Anonymous (Current Employee)
January 5, 2023
Pros
Industry experience, hands-on with all areas of development, excellent work culture, decent paid time off.
Cons
Low pay, few benefits for contractors, slow career progression, high job turnover rate.
Low pay, few benefits for contractors, slow career progression, high job turnover rate. Read More
January 5, 2023
Reviewed by: QA Tester in Los Angeles, CA (Current Contractor)
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