Do it For The Logos & Experience - Creative Director Photon Employee Review

2.0
Jan 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great I’ve diverse team on the creative department side and fun supportive peers. Lots of experience on the core team.

Cons

If you have other options available, shoot for those first. Extremely poor communication practices. Little to no training before your first or any project. Many cuts to the team without any forewarning. No structure with disciplinary process (I.e. warning 1, 2, let go). Processes are very muddy and outdated. No benefits such as retirement or matching. Insurance cost is really high but the payout is terrible. No severance. If let go for ANY REASON no payout on bonus, vacation or otherwise.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
Apr 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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