Working at Thinking Big was a fantastic experience - User Experience Designer Thinking Big Employee Review

5.0
Jan 11, 2022
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Pros

While working for Thinking Big I had a fantastic experience working on various projects with Veterans Affairs Canada. The team is very supportive and puts a strong emphasis on continual learning so that they deliver high-quality products for their clients. I was hired at the beginning of the pandemic and they were prepared to onboard me from home and provide assistance on all of the projects I was on. I got to learn a lot while leveraging my design skills and past work experience. If you are the type of person who is willing to leave your comfort zone and learn other aspects such as development, business analysis, etc. they are open to that as well. Another great bonus is they are always looking at ways to improve benefits and the work/life balance for their employees which is rare in the tech world.

Cons

You have to be proactive, don't expect people to micro manage you and hold your hand, but work hard and reach out to teammates and you will have a great experience.

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1.0
Apr 21, 2026
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Pros

1. Ambitious, fast-moving environment The company has a strong “think big” mindset and encourages bold ideas and execution at pace. 2. Learning opportunities through breadth of work There is exposure to a wide range of projects, which can help build experience quickly, especially in a short period of time. 3. Team-level collaboration Within teams, there are often supportive individuals who are willing to collaborate and help move work forward. 4. Ownership in execution There is generally room to take initiative and lead aspects of work independently.

Cons

1. Lack of stability and clarity during employment My experience included extended periods where I was not actively utilized or given meaningful work for several months, with limited communication about expectations or next steps during that time. 2. Sudden and unclear layoff experience The layoff process felt abrupt and lacked clear communication around timing and planning, which made it difficult to transition smoothly. 3. Unprofessional offboarding behaviour After my departure, company representatives came to my home without prior notice to retrieve equipment. This was unexpected and felt inappropriate given there had been no clear coordination or structured handover process leading up to it. 4. Inconsistent communication and accountability Across both active employment and offboarding, communication around expectations, timing, and process felt inconsistent, which contributed to confusion and stress during transition periods.

3.0
Sep 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Easy to work with, lots of freedom.

Cons

Not a lot of respect for mental health

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