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Potential Diminished by Indecisiveness and Poor Time Management - Anonymous employee MotionLit Services Employee Review

2.0
May 7, 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

First of all, the coworkers I worked with were all friendly, and were very welcoming. No office drama or blatant office politics at all. It's very rare to find that in any workplace. The service itself is quite unique, and I never heard of another company that provides quality visual assets for litigation. There were occasional company gatherings and the founders were at least hip enough to throw things like barbeques, brew days, and game tournaments. Office was well maintained and cleaned, and everyone got their own cubicle space, so there was a sense of privacy. They weren't overly strict on punctuality; you can come in "around" a certain time, rather than on the dot. They were also flexible on arranging a specific time to come in if requested. They also offered a bonus program that rewards you for working well. Paychecks were consistent and on time.

Cons

My first gripe was when I first interviewed; they told me very last minute that I'd be starting off with a lower "introductory" salary, something they have neglected to mention in the job listing. A lot of reviews here seem to point out that the founders have micromanagement issues, but I honestly think it's more about their inability to manage time. They are constantly out of the office, and even when they are, they are constantly in lengthy meetings. I would often see people lining up outside of the founders' offices just to get feedback. And this would usually be towards the end of the day. Of course, by the time you even get any sort of feedback, it's likely they will turn it down. As for feedback, because the founders couldn't dedicate enough time to run through your work, the feedback was often inconsistent. They would ask you to do things one way, but the next hour they would change their minds completely. This would result in unpaid overtime, and late night phone calls and texts (and usually at hours where people are expected to go to bed). There were a few positions that only lasted a few weeks, or positions that would become vacant every month or so. Layoffs were very frequent.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2025
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Pros

This is a family-owned business and they have been through SO MUCH between COVID and the recent fires but they continue to stand strong and NEVER stop producing high-quality demonstratives for their clients. The law community respects the company and the brothers at the helm and anyone who's complained about their time with the company was doing so out of spite after their time here didn't work out. For me, a woman in the videography/journalism landscape of LA, I have found a home and a place to grow with MotionLit and look forward to more time here and appreciate the many ways the G Bros have supported me and lifted me up.

Cons

It's a constant learning process, and we've experienced some adversity over the years as a company and as a team. Communication is key and it's not always perfect but the higher-ups are willing to learn and work on their communication within the team. This is not a toxic workplace- it's quite the opposite. they want to be better every day.

1.0
Mar 26, 2025
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Pros

The best part of working here is hands-down the people. The animators, editors, and project managers are incredibly talented and make the day-to-day grind bearable. Their creativity and teamwork are the only reasons I stuck around as long as I did.

Cons

Unfortunately, the positives end there. The pay is embarrassingly low for the amount of effort and skill required—barely enough to scrape by. The workspace is a nightmare; it’s cramped, outdated, and feels like an afterthought. Communication from leadership is practically nonexistent; you’re left guessing half the time about expectations or project updates. Worst of all, they treat you like you’re completely expendable—zero appreciation or recognition for the work you put in. It’s a shame such a great team is stuck in such a poorly run company.

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