Jones Knowles Ritchie Reviews
Updated Jun 15, 2019
Found 27 reviews
"Phenomenal People, Great Clients, Fantastic Studio"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Every person employed here seems to be more creatively talented and hard-working than the next and try their very best to mentor & build up their peers. Everyone truly enjoys working with one another & is open to any ideas/comments/suggestions. The new Managing Director is making huge strides to make sure the process is being adhered to.
Cons
There aren't clearly defined teams amongst the designers at the moment, but this is something leadership is looking into. Sometimes it might seem like growing pains, but I have no doubt the Creative Directors & Managing Director won't be able to set the entire studio up for success within the first few months of 2019.
Advice to Management
Continue to actively listen to people & empower them.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2019-01-18"Avoid!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Great people! Free lunches are excellent!
Cons
Poor upper management. Work hours are insane. Expected to work overtime without pay.
Advice to Management
Be aware your staff is getting burnt out.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2019-06-15"Good"
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Positive OutlookI have been working at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than a year
Pros
They have a great insurance package
Cons
The day-to-day work schedule is extremely long.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2019-01-30Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
March 20, 2019 – Managing Director
Thank you for your feedback. The agency is fortunate to be experiencing high growth, but we acknowledge there are some long hours happening at the moment while we staff up, it is not our intention for this to be the norm. Hiring best in class talent to join the team is a priority, ...
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"Diversity Much?"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendI have been working at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time
Pros
Cool Client Roster. Free Health Insurance.
Cons
How does an agency in 2019 have so little diversity? To be clear I mean people of color. The NYC CEO has run all of the little diversity away. How is that not a red flag? What creative team in London and NYC has no Diversity? Client beware and wake up! The company ONLY HIRES FROM THE SAME POOL!
Advice to Management
Wake up hold leadership accountable to represent the real world and not just their "friend Pool" Also stop writing fake reviews on how great this company is because it's not.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2019-02-12 "Account Director"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time
Pros
Great work, good people and great benefits
Cons
No cons that I can really think of
Jones Knowles Ritchie2018-11-06- Helpful (8)
"So Hip It's Painful"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie
Pros
The hive does do top quality work and the carbs are endless. Top brand clients. Seem to be swimming in revenue. Everybody seems nice at first.
Cons
Its a hive. No personal space and no privacy. One big room with long banquet tables of evryone sitting cafeteria style. Seating assignments are literally moved weekly. No visual clue of hierchy. What would you move up to, another seat? Sweatshop with an audio track that never stops.
Advice to Management
Luckily nobody will figure any of this out until they go someplace else.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2018-03-06Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
December 19, 2018 –
Thank you so much for taking time to provide feedback on your experiences at JKR. Great to know that you enjoyed working on our brands - we are lucky to have created some brilliant relationships and opportunities with our clients. As we grow, we have invited the team to give their ...
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"An Age(ncy) of Enlightenment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than a year
Pros
JKR is a tough place to work at. Excellence isn’t given its earned... honestly, they’ve earned it. This is an institution that strives for the best. It’s a place where ideas are celebrated and mediocrity is stricken. It’s a place where imagination and ideas converge in the most creatively intelligent ways. Leadership at the top, from account to creative, understand this as a fundamental core and push against the grain...
Show MoreCons
Communication can be difficult at times, and there can be some personality driven complications. Occasionally collaboration falls short due to this.
Advice to Management
Listen, Communicate, Collaborate. Don’t let unfulfilled promises turn into missed opportunities.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2017-12-09Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
March 20, 2019 – Managing Director
Thank you for your thoughtful review, we are so proud to have achieved what we have to date and thats down to the contribution of great talent. Communication is always tough in with an agency growing at pace, and yes working around multiple personalities. We are constantly trying ...
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"Great branding agency"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than a year
Pros
Every person here is extremely devoted. The design team is talented and willing to go the extra mile to create the best work. Everyone is always striving to do the best work possibly, and they make strides to improve as they rapidly grow. There wasn't a single person that was unpleasant while I was here, and that really speaks to the culture that everyone supports each other. They have a lot of great clients and opportunities...
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Sometimes the hours can be long, but this is natural in an agency setting. People are expected to work hard because of the high standards that JKR collectively holds themselves to, which is to produce the best work.
Advice to Management
New talent and recruitment is needed as does every company, but with the amount of work that comes in sometimes there needs to be more heads to take on the workload.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2017-09-27Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
November 16, 2017 – Managing Director
Thank you so much sharing your thoughts on your time with us. We are delighted to hear how much you have enjoyed the work, the clients and the great people that we are lucky to have. Culture is really important, especially in an agency that is experiencing growth as we have done ...
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"Keep looking for another job..."
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I worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie for more than a year
Pros
Happy hour on Friday's were the best.
Cons
Used to be a fun place to work. Culture has changed and people are leaving. Mgmt in the NY office needs more training.
Jones Knowles Ritchie2017-10-27Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
November 16, 2017 – Managing Director
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are glad the Friday Happy Hours were viewed as a positive. This is a well-deserved time for everyone to unwind and casually connect with colleagues – and celebrate everyone’s hard work! Our culture and our people are very important ...
Show More "Not that cool..."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Jones Knowles Ritchie full-time for more than a year
Pros
Big clients and interesting projects Some great co-workers
Cons
No HR in NYC Disorganized A company that strives for a family feel, but is quite superficial and ego driven Long hours without compensation or gratitude
Advice to Management
Micro-managing means there is a lack of trust Communicate Get HR in the studio, the company is too big in NY to not have someone
Jones Knowles Ritchie2017-10-31Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
November 16, 2017 – Managing Director
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your time at JKR. We are fortunate that the agency has gone through a rapid growth (clients and team) trajectory over the last 18mths. With such growth does come the need for evolved ways of working and a structure to deliver ...
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Jones Knowles Ritchie Response
March 20, 2019 – Managing Director
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we are happy to hear your positive experience. The design team structure has been evolving and we are working hard to structure design teams with more support and clarity. Additionally, leadership are adopting better ways of working ...
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