No Growth - Web Designer Deer Designer Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The company highly suggests no overtime.

Cons

I have unfortunately found myself disappointed with the level of service provided. While the agency initially demonstrated a high level of expertise and creativity in their designs, over time it has become apparent that the agency is constrained by a number of factors that limit their ability to grow and innovate. One of the primary issues is the agency's reliance on repetitive tasks, which has resulted in a lack of variety and fresh ideas in their designs. Despite my requests for more innovative approaches, the agency seems unable or unwilling to deviate from their standard practices. This has made the design process feel stale and uninspired, and I have found myself looking elsewhere for more dynamic and forward-thinking agencies. Additionally, the bureaucratic system that the agency operates under has proven to be a hindrance rather than a help. Simple requests and changes to the design are met with unnecessary delays and red tape, slowing down the process and making it difficult to achieve my desired outcomes in a timely manner.

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Deer Designer Response
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We were disappointed to read your negative review of our agency on Glassdoor. We take all feedback seriously, and we would like to address some of the points you raised. First of all, we don't think there are any restrictions on our business that prevent it from expanding and innovating. On the contrary, we encourage our team to think outside the box and come up with fresh ideas for each project. We also welcome feedback and input from our clients, and we are always willing to try new approaches to achieve the desired outcomes. I'm also confused to learn that you found our work to be limited by repetitive tasks. It's the first time we get such feedback. Our clients request HUNDREDS of different tasks on a daily basis. If anything, the feedback we get from our team members is that they never get bored as they get to design different things every day. Instead, we approach each project with a bespoke mindset, tailoring our work to the specific needs and objectives of our clients. We are proud of our ability to provide a high level of expertise and creativity in our designs, and we have received positive feedback from hundreds of clients on this aspect of our work. Regarding bureaucracy, we aim to strike a balance between efficiency and thoroughness. We have a set process in place to make sure that all requests and changes are dealt with quickly and correctly, but we also know how important it is to be flexible and able to adapt in our work. If you experienced any delays or frustrations with our processes, we would encourage you to speak to us directly so that we can address the issue and improve our service. Finally, we would like to encourage you to speak up and share your feedback with us directly. We value open communication and constructive criticism, and we believe that it is the best way to improve our service and meet the needs of our clients. You do know we have an "open doors" policy, and even the founder is open to thoughts and ideas on a daily basis. While we appreciate your anonymous review, we would prefer to have a dialogue with you so that we can address your concerns in a more meaningful way.

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