Lacking Leadership - Project Director RIOS Employee Review

2.0
Sep 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart, friendly, talented designers. Can work from home a couple of days a week. Nice office space.

Cons

Very political and disorganized at the senior / studio director level. Vision of new leadership is questionable at best with constantly changing procedures. It's difficult to keep up with all the changes the organization makes on a daily basis. Not a good place to advance if you're a woman, few senior positions are held by women. Not enough senior staff members to mentor and oversee junior staff. Too many projects. Work life balance is off. Office environment and culture is too big - in the office you're literally in a sea of bodies. Issues with attrition. Working across time zones makes for odd hours that disrupt family life. Managers do not understand need for boundaries unless you have children. Worked a lot of overtime. Pay is so-so, with no pay increase for licensure.

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4.0
Apr 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very innovative in their design. Teams are helpful.

Cons

Not much. Pay could be better.

2.0
May 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent hires at the junior and mid level. Deep alignment between that level of seniority

Cons

Toxic culture, no work life balance especially when on deadlines. Uniquely slow to promote. Top heavy and design misalignment between partners

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