Avoid at all costs - Manager Matte Employee Review

1.0
Nov 9, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-independence with projects -relaxed office environment

Cons

-extremely egotistical and inexperienced management -expect favors instead of paying for work -constant harassment from freelancers on payment and finance department completely avoids communication -50% pay cut to all staff at start of covid, no clear communication on when pay would be reinstated, yet expected even more output and for all staff members to hustle for new business -all women in management were laid off at one point There are quite a number of reviews under the company's other name, MATTE Finish.

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5.0
Nov 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great creative networking potential Constant exposure to iconic campaigns and live event productions Surrounded by talented creatives that are easy-going and collaborative,

Cons

creative freedom depends on project and can be limiting occasionally invoices are sometimes overdue (net 30s)

1.0
Jan 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

a lot of cool clients

Cons

there is no diversity in the office. there were probably two black people, five asian people, and 99% of the rest were white people who had holier than thou attitudes. a lot of gossiping and weird energy, micro aggressions and just overall bias towards specific types of people. work culture felt extremely exclusive and uncomfortable and feedback rarely given. the people truly don’t care about you and just want to take advantage of you for the least amount of money possible. there were some nice people but the environment honestly felt really unprofessional and snooty. hated the culture and managers really do not value your growth as a person. feel like there’s favorites around the office especially if you’re in a senior position and have been working there for a long time. if you’re a person of color don’t work here. they also have so many freelancers constantly working for them it’s impossible to get a full time position

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