Shy Away if you Have Ambitions - Manager Smuggler Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Eclectic staff. Open Kitchen with all the groceries. Optimistic company founders with vision. Good place to work at temporarily if you don't know what you want in life.

Cons

Underpaid, mostly overworked. Temperamental executives in NYC. Disgusting LA Chief Operating Officer leadership that controls company operations, micro-managing and passive aggressive behavior that is very awkward.

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5.0
Sep 16, 2025
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Pros

Good benefits, seamless everyday, lovely staff

Cons

A more robust HR department would be nice

4.0
Mar 11, 2025
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

SMUGGLER has an impressive roster of directors and consistently produces high-quality work. If you want to be surrounded by top-tier creative talent, this is the place. The projects are exciting, and you’ll get hands-on experience with some of the biggest names in the industry. The team is passionate and hardworking, and you’ll learn a lot if you’re willing to put in the effort.

Cons

Work-life balance can be tough. Long hours and high-pressure deadlines are the norm, which can be exhausting. The fast-paced nature of the industry means things can sometimes feel chaotic or disorganized. Compensation may not always match the workload, especially for junior positions.

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