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"Good pay, free breakfast and lunch, great bonuses, and flexible hours" (in 68 reviews)
"Free food, relaxed environment, growth" (in 66 reviews)
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"Low pay especially for entry level positions" (in 16 reviews)
"Lots of layers for upper management" (in 13 reviews)
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"Amazing experience - lots of opportunity for growth."
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The benefits were great. Lots of opportunity for growth internally, and a lot of support for artists as they grow in their careers. The quality of the artists there is insane - so much incredible skill!
Cons
Some of the projects were not the most exciting to work on.
DreamWorks Animation 2018-11-26 21:40 PST![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Great Studio"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at DreamWorks Animation full-time
Pros
Free lunch, great people, rewarding work for the most part
Cons
Films can be hit or miss
DreamWorks Animation 2018-11-02 19:25 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Cooperation and teamwork, but long hours"
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I worked at DreamWorks Animation full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great chance to advance, a lot of work available, friendly people
Cons
TV wages are low for the industry, be sure to negotiate and stay firm
DreamWorks Animation 2018-11-05 17:47 PST![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Animator for 10 years. Supervisor for 2."
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Comfortable, nice, great people, good work/life balance, good pay.
Cons
Not so great upward mobility
DreamWorks Animation 2018-10-17 18:35 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"A Fun and Hard Working Environment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at DreamWorks Animation full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Good pay, free breakfast and lunch, great bonuses, and flexible hours.
Cons
Constant changes, some managers don't know how to properly structure their depts.
DreamWorks Animation 2018-10-11 10:36 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Wonderfully Creative"
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I worked at DreamWorks Animation full-time
Pros
Amazing & beautiful place to work where Creative leads the culture & big ideas and new initiatives are welcome.
Cons
Culture can sometimes be a little too traditional & silo'd
Advice to Management
Challange & insprie
DreamWorks Animation 2018-09-27 16:00 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Awesome place to work for."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at DreamWorks Animation full-time
Pros
Free food, relaxed environment, growth
Cons
I do not have any cons yet
DreamWorks Animation 2018-08-03 11:34 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Senior counsel"
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I have been working at DreamWorks Animation full-time
Pros
Company provides free breakfast and lunch.
Cons
The company does not like to promote from within.
Advice to Management
Management needs to look at internal candidates for promotion opportunities.
DreamWorks Animation 2018-08-05 20:46 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Management"
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I have been working at DreamWorks Animation full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great company and product. Extremely talented people.
Cons
Somewhat stalled trying to find its direction
Advice to Management
Make decisions and continue moving forward
DreamWorks Animation 2018-07-17 22:56 PDT![DreamWorks Animation Logo]()
"Fantastic Workplace"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DreamWorks Animation full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
- Tech changes every two-to-three years
- Fun place to workCons
- Some tech choices veer from best tools on market
- Animation tools' backward compatibility leaves some systems a bit antiquatedDreamWorks Animation 2018-06-26 07:42 PDT
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