Total trainwreck - Web Developer Atomic Design Employee Review

1.0
Jul 29, 2014
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Pros

Met some good people and learned a lot wearing so many hats. The work itself could be engaging and challenging. There is opportunity to share your skills and knowledge with interns as well. Clientele tended to be pretty high quality.

Cons

Where to start... - When the programmers quote out a project, the CEO bullies the programmers into agreeing to faster turn-around times. When the programmers turn out to be right and the project comes in late, the CEO blames the programmers. - See other reviews for accurate statements about CEO behavior. - Constant employee turnover. - Pay and benefits are lackluster at best, given that you have to deal with all of the above.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Working here as a Project Manager provided an excellent environment for professional growth and skill acceleration. I had the opportunity to lead diverse, end-to-end projects spanning website design, development, and SEO campaigns across a wide variety of client industries. The role allowed me to regularly collaborate with highly talented, cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and SEO specialists to solve complex blockers and streamline agile sprints. It was incredibly rewarding to manage the entire lifecycle of a project and see tangible results, from launching beautifully functional digital products to watching our clients' organic search rankings climb. The fast-paced agency environment, combined with access to a modern tool stack, really helped sharpen my technical delivery and client management skills.

Cons

The fast-paced nature of the agency means there is a steep learning curve, and you are expected to hit the ground running and get up to speed almost immediately. Because the owner is a true perfectionist, there is an intense focus on absolute quality and flawless client satisfaction, which can naturally create a high-pressure environment. Managing tight timelines alongside these exceptionally high standards requires a lot of resilience and sharp attention to detail. While this focus on excellence ensures we deliver incredible work, the constant push for perfection can occasionally lead to heavy workloads and stressful sprint cycles if project scopes or client expectations shift rapidly.

5.0
Dec 4, 2023
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Pros

So fun and great people

Cons

Long hours and demanding clients

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