Pros
Having been here a few years, I've seen Barbarian at different stages. And disappointingly, it's at it's worst right now. The new office is cool but the calibre of clients, projects and the work is of a very low standard, I am often embarrassed when I look at the work other agencies do v the noise we make about little wins and insignificant stuff. Overall, I put this down to the CEO who would be OK as an Account Director at a big agency but is WAY over her head in this job. I know for an absolute fact that many of the reviews on here are drafted and approved by her to keep the rating high. That is disgraceful behavior and just one of the many ways Barbarian cheats potential clients and employees.
Cons
There is literally no process, especially on pitches. 'Leadership' doesn't lead and the CEO is brash, rude and incompetent. Sadly, there used to be a lot of awesome and talented people working here but now it's a very mediocre place and the smart employees seem to be looking for new opportunities. The founders seem to think they've had their time and are completely absent. Most days, I feel like I've burnt a lot of emotional energy for very little reward. As I update my resume, it's hard to pinpoint much to be proud of in the last 18 months. My career has stalled and I plan to move on asap.
