Walt Disney Animation Studios Reviews
70% would recommend to a friend
(100 total reviews)
Clark Spencer
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- "Extremely supportive teams and fulfilling projects for artists, extremely collaborative atmosphere during fully remote work" (in 5 reviews)
- "Artists work hours off the clock to meet these deadlines, and management turns a blind eye to it because there is no other option." (in 4 reviews)
- "They talk a good game about doing big things and I think they mean well, but they're indecisive, there is a crazy amount of micromanagement, and they play favorites so you better be real good at politics." (in 3 reviews)
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Updated Sep 22, 2023
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- 5.0Aug 31, 2023Staff WriterFormer EmployeeGlendale, CA
Pros
Great people. Fun perks. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Cons
Just for the show I was on. Let go when it wrapped. Did not lead to other jobs.
- 3.0Sep 22, 2023AnimatorFormer Employee, less than 1 yearBurbank, CA
Pros
Learn a lot Great team Awesome people Good Communication
Cons
Long hours Pay is ok
- 5.0Aug 25, 2023Key AssistantFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsLake Buena Vista, FL
Pros
All the thrills of working on amazing stories and a great company. Like minded work ethics
Cons
Competitive nature because everyone wants the best. Some long overtime runs.
- 4.0Aug 6, 20233D AnimatorFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsBurbank, CA
Pros
Amazing people. Never one issue with a co worker. Everyone is very kind and helpful.
Cons
No long term job security. They are ok with disposing you even if you are extremely dedicated.
- 2.0May 1, 2023Production CoordinatorFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsBurbank, CA
Pros
Incredible artists and coworkers who want to collaborate Experience depends on the supervisor and upper leadership values
Cons
Arbitrary or unclear reasons for why one is not promoted. Unfortunate carrot holding for one to "chase more stretch opportunities" which honor the show needs but not catered to clear supportive steps for success in one's career growth or personal expansion.
- 5.0May 4, 2023Senior Software EngineerFormer EmployeeBurbank, CA
Pros
Great place to work at!
Cons
None, no really, none. It's true!
- 5.0Mar 9, 2023CG LighterFormer Employee, less than 1 yearBurbank, CA
Pros
Lots of activities, free food, and great work culture.
Cons
Seems like most people hired in the past 5 years are on rolling contracts
- 4.0Feb 22, 2023Production SupervisorFormer EmployeeBurbank, CA
Pros
Great people to work with.
Cons
Work/Life balance could be better.
- 4.0Oct 26, 20223D AnimatorCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsBurbank, CA
Pros
Great pay and stability (if you're staff). World-class education in the craft.
Cons
Overtime can be a grind. Boring if you like variety or intimate teams. Organization favors convention, not innovation.
- 3.0Oct 26, 2022AnimatorCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsBurbank, CA
Pros
People are great. Some awesome projects to work on.
Cons
Pay. Growth. Management doesn't know how to make cartoons.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 137 reviews left anonymously by employees. 70% of employees would recommend working at Walt Disney Animation Studios to a friend and 38% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
70% of Walt Disney Animation Studios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Walt Disney Animation Studios 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Walt Disney Animation Studios to be culture, benefits, career development and the cons to be senior leadership, management.
