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      Steer clear - UX Designer CreateApe Employee Review

      1.0
      Dec 29, 2023
      Ux designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Remote work, flexible schedule, and the people (not including leadership) are great.

      Cons

      Oh boy, where do I begin? Well, leadership is a joke. The CEO is a slimy, smooth-talker who has no clue how to run a company. If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself working for CreateApe here's what you have to look forward to: Each day, you'll have multiple projects to toggle between. All of which have ridiculous deadlines and expectations. You'll regularly be pulled off and put back on projects at different points in the timeline. Let's just say that project management is non-existent. You'll be underpaid. By like, a lot. If you're based in the US you'll be classified as an independent contractor so you get no benefits and have to pay your own taxes. Yay! Job security? What even is that? There are regular layoffs and "furloughs" because the CEO doesn't know how to handle finances. Oh, and you thought you were the expert in UX design? No, you aren't. The *client* is. And you will accommodate their every wish. Even if it makes absolutely zero sense from a UX perspective and results in an unusable product. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this company. I'm pretty sure they'll be out of business in a couple of years anyway.

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      CreateApe Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Create Ape did not meet your expectations. At Create Ape, we pride ourselves on our transparent communication from the outset regarding compensation, working hours, and the fast-paced environment inherent to an agency setting. We understand that managing multiple projects can be challenging, but we strive to provide clear expectations and support throughout. While we respect the diverse needs of our team, we believe it’s important to ensure alignment with our company culture and demands before joining. We value the contributions of all our team members and are committed to continuous improvement. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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      5.0
      Jun 19, 2024
      Director of marketing communications
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - You get to work for a dynamic leader who believes in letting you test your boundaries and supports you in unleashing your creativity! - The work is really varied across different industries so you never get bored. - It's always fun in the jungle! :)

      Cons

      Can get lonely sometimes being virtual!

      1.0
      Feb 5, 2024
      Ux designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The people, outside of leadership. But they're all gone.

      Cons

      The leadership. The only reason this company has not already folded is because of the people who do the day to day work. The leadership team regularly expects you to do the work of multiple people while they themselves work half days at most. The compensation. While you are doing multiple jobs (because they refuse to hire enough people and they burn out the people they do have) you'll be underpaid by quite a bit. There are no benefits to speak of. The work-life balance. Even if you are stationed half a world away, you will still be expected to work Los Angeles hours. The structure. There isn't any. Everything is held together with duct tape. Virtually every client ends up breaking up with the agency because of the sheer chaos that they bring to the table. Overall, unless you are desperate, this is not an agency you want to work for. You will develop bad habits as a designer while working long hours in a poor work environment for little pay. It's not worth it.

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      CreateApe Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Create Ape did not meet your expectations. At Create Ape, we are transparent about compensation, working hours, and the dynamic nature of our agency environment from the very start of the first interview. We assume that if you accept the position you are all also in agreement. We recognize the hard work and dedication of our team and strive to provide a fair and supportive workplace. Our leadership is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring manageable workloads. While remote work can present challenges, we offer flexibility and aim to support a healthy work-life balance. Our agile structure is designed to adapt quickly to client needs, and we are always working to improve our processes. We value accountability and transparency, and we remain dedicated to upholding these principles. We appreciate your input and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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