Not like it used to be... - Visual Designer Critical Mass Employee Review

2.0
Oct 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Teammates are incredibly friendly and a joy to work alongside. The majority of colleagues truly comprehend the stress and effort we invest, resulting in a considerable amount of support and assistance. (However, it's important not to anticipate the same from Leadership, particularly the AD). *If you're a junior talent, it's an ideal place to start. There are impressive clients to help build your portfolio, but do not stay beyond a year or two. *Salary it's not bad but the burnout is.

Cons

*Management is terrible. Don't expect a smooth transition or onboarding if you're being moved from one account to another. *There's absolutely no transparency. One day you're told one thing, and the next day it's something else. I've received poor and vague excuses when layoffs have occurred. *There are zero career path and growth opportunities. Career growth paths simply don't exist. *Expect leadership to be rude. Two AD have been unpleasant, and it's very difficult to provide feedback due to the tight-knit camaraderie within the leadership and the non-existent HR department,

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5.0
Jan 30, 2026
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Pros

Smart people attract smart people. Great culture of collaboration.

Cons

Sometimes things move too slowly because of so many mgmt layers

3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing people at CM, so kind

Cons

Terrible leadership that does not care about you in the slightest. You wont get promoted, you will also be gas lit into believing your're being paid well

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