A dynamic environment with excellent people, making exciting products - Vice President of Marketing LAI Games Employee Review

5.0
Aug 20, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Passionate, goal-driven people working in every department of the business. A lot of collaboration happens across different departments. There aren't the same barriers that exist in larger companies where departments are siloed, everyone has a voice and the opportunity to contribute ideas across different areas of the business. An R&D team that continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, making us one of the most innovative companies in out-of-home entertainment games. The Singapore studio is a vibrant, exciting environment, with arcade games you can play to take a break or unwind at the end of the day, along with getting to see what projects are in the pipeline. Plenty of opportunity for growth within the company for people who are driven. The company makes a lot of effort to provide resources for continual professional development, and managers that are interested in developing their direct reports to grow within the company. Delivering our products to an international market, we work with people from all walks of life, both in and outside of the company. The diversity of people brings a lot of depth to our work environment which is exciting and fulfilling. Recognition for hard work, and team building activities, both formal and informal get togethers.

Cons

Serving an international customer base, it can pose a challenge working across many timezones to meet customer needs at times or coordinate with international offices. Being a small company with small teams, work moves at an extremely fast pace and business objectives are quite aggressive. It's a difficult environment for people who can't think on their feet and adapt quickly.

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4.0
Aug 18, 2022
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Pros

The upper management shows interest in it's employees and their personal development. Each department is comprised of a fairly small team, which can make it easier to build relationships and be set flexible goals. Standard 8-5 schedule for most entry level positions.

Cons

Though most managers are experienced in the industry and their field, many lack basic managerial ability or leadership skills. Personally, my current manager has a very traditional mindset to what a work day should look like which eliminates the flexibility I had been given under my previous manager in this company. Turnover rates are low, though that is more of a result of the size of the company and not the general level of employee morale.

2.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Day-to-day work environment is generally positive and easy to be in. Team members are approachable and collaborative. -Creative roles have room to execute and bring ideas to life, especially in marketing and product-facing work. -Exposure to multiple parts of the business (product, marketing, sales) can help build a well-rounded skill set. -Leadership is accessible on a surface level, and communication is not overly bureaucratic. -The industry itself (arcade/amusement) is unique and can be genuinely interesting to work in.

Cons

-Long-term vision and strategic direction feel inconsistent or unclear. There is a lack of cohesive, forward-looking planning. -Compensation is well below market standards for comparable roles, even when factoring in the niche/legacy nature of the industry. Pay does not consistently reflect the level of skill, output, or cross-functional responsibility expected from employees. -Repeated investment into oversaturated or poorly validated markets, often with underdeveloped execution plans. -Projects are frequently pursued without full commitment or proper resourcing, leading to reactive decision-making. -Resources (time, budget, inventory) are misallocated, with capital tied up in products that do not move effectively. -Employee growth, advancement, and long-term development are not prioritized in a meaningful way. -Layoffs or role cuts appear to be a downstream effect of earlier strategic missteps rather than external necessity. -There is a pattern of “winging it” after significant investment has already been made, instead of disciplined planning upfront. -High-level decisions do not always reflect feedback or insights from teams closer to the customer or execution layer.

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