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      AKQA

      Acquired by WPP

      Engaged employer

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      Strong design teams on the west coast, but unpleasant culture elsewhere - Senior Manager Talent Acquisitions AKQA Employee Review

      3.0
      2 July 2026
      Senior manager talent acquisitions
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Design and Strategy teams on the west coast in 2021-2023 incredibly smart and strong in their craft. Overall it is hard not to be impressed with the output and some of what the brand can produce

      Cons

      NY and DC teams were unpleasant. Competitive fearful vibe compared to other creative and tech industries I have been in. My guess is because everything is based on what accounts and projects they can capture and during this time tech accounts were pulling out of further business as their markets slowed. WPP (the parent company) began lay offs and shuttered whole agencies exasperating this.

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      5.0
      13 Mar 2026
      Business development manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      solid people, remote work, good work

      Cons

      company is a little lost at the moment. struggling with profitability

      4.0
      7 May 2026
      Senior art director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      AKQA is a great line-item for your resumé. You'll work with excellent talent, and will (likely) get to work on some exciting things.

      Cons

      A lot of changes in the organization lead to a tangible decline following its acquisition by WPP. The "spark" that comes with a talented and exciting independent agency was noticeably lost – it began functioning more and more as a cog in a machine, leading to a lot of talented leadership leaving behind the Founder, as well as the loss of valuable clients. Limited transparency in career roadmaps and growth opportunities. Low pay considering the size of the organization (and its clients), no transparency regarding pay increase/bonus (if you get one at all). All things considered, if you're thinking about joining AKQA, I would (currently) approach it as a stepping stone in your career rather than a long-term home.

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