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Blackbird Interactive

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I used to have hope, but... Never again - Environment Artist Blackbird Interactive Employee Review

1.0
May 14, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

4 day work week, even if it's just a bandaid to cover up systemic issues. Willingness to improve D&I, though it sometimes feels performative. Well-known, interesting IPs in the RTS genre. Some of the best talent in the industry today, and are willing to help bring talent from overseas as well. They help pay for courses as well, though getting it approved can be tricky. It's a good experience to get your foot in the door. Get in, stay for a year or so, then get out.

Cons

Rapid growth required a change in how management and leadership operate, which hasn't happened or been acknowledged yet. Consistent diva problem in the Art department, and if you cross them you get fired. Most projects are understaffed and very badly managed. BBI has by far the worst producers I've ever worked with. Leadership lacks experience and will to make hard decisions, which trickles down into dev overwork and crunch. 4 day work week made this worse. Leadership does not listen to devs, flat out. No room for career advancement unless you are willing to do several people's jobs and have no personal life. Bro/stoner culture is strong with higher-ups and if you're not part of that culture you stand out. Art/Design/Tech was consistently off-kilter on the project I was in, which led to avoidable work and confusion. Leadership purposely lies to devs about the roadmap and state of the project, causing distrust over time as failed milestones keep piling up. Chronic cases of people being promised raises/positions and that never coming to fruition, as well as people giving notice and being fired right after.

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5.0
Nov 17, 2021
Anonymous freelancer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good place to be. great

Cons

cant think of any cons

2.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* The company is still around despite the abysmal state of the games industry.

Cons

* The 4-day work week is being phased out, project by project. It was the biggest benefit of working there but it's clear that it's on the way out for everyone. * Original founders have almost all left, timing coincides with foreign investors taking more ownership of the company. * Low morale all-around amongst the employees

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