Collaborative - Anonymous employee Jonathan Y Design Employee Review

I’m finally writing this because, after being here for a few years, I’ve seen negative reviews from former colleagues who left for various reasons and then spread incorrect information. No, this is not a "fake review" like some have claimed about ANY positive feedback. This is my true experience. The people here are fantastic to work with, and the overall work environment fosters learning, growth, and collaboration. Additionally, the CEO is very accessible, open to ideas, and genuinely cares about employees. This is also a place where hard work is valued and appreciated. The people who have stayed long-term are those who put in the effort and have been rewarded for it. In my first 4-5 months during training, I worked under my manager’s supervision, but after getting the hang of things, I was trusted to do my work with minimal oversight. This balance of structure and autonomy has been a great experience.

This company truly follows the "hard work pays off" mentality, so if someone isn’t willing to put in the effort, it can be a challenging environment for them. That seems like a pretty straightforward expectation for any job.

Always approves time off even if you don’t have any

This company fosters an intense micromanagement culture. Logical thinkers will struggle here, as daily operations frequently defy standard business rationale. Leadership is deeply problematic. The CEO, who appears to operate from an inherited position, resists pushback, resorts to gaslighting, and reacts poorly to the word "no." HR and other managers enable this behavior, creating an environment where compliance is rewarded over competence. From a consumer standpoint, practices are concerning. Instead of keeping best sellers in stock the CEO fixates on what’s selling the most on Amazon and rips off the design/product. The wfh policy is strict for most but arbitrarily bent for favorites (despite remote Fridays being industry-standard) Be aware that the office is aggressively dog-friendly without warning potential candidates, so expect barking upon arrival for your in person interview. Compensation is poverty level, 5 PTO days (vs. the standard 15), and what they call a "salary" requires you to clock in/out. They attempt to offset this with company lunches, which falls short. Verdict: The environment resembles a daycare more than a professional setting. If the CEO interviews you, run. If not, this role may serve as a temporary paycheck while you actively search for a long-term career, just don't expect growth or fairness here.