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DreamWorks Animation

Part of NBCUniversal

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Great perks, sketchy review process - Anonymous employee DreamWorks Animation Employee Review

3.0
4 July 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Paradise work environment, free food, ping-pong/foosball tables, etc. -Best creative talent in the world -Amazing release parties -Lots of freedom to try new technology as long as it works -CEO is incredibly transparent and gives daily email updates to the entire company

Cons

-Reviews are an afterthought, even at the highest levels. Even within teams, some get reviews while others don't. And when they do, they're rushed and based solely on the opinion of your manager. No examples even needed to back things up. Too bad it's not just a piece of paper either-- your bonus is largely based on it. -For R&D, low pay compared to other tech companies. Raises are typically cost-of-living increases, around 2-3%. -The Great Production/Technology Divide is far and wide. Difficult to bridge that gap and meet people outside your clique. -Lots of $$$ spent on flying Voice Talent around the world and catering to VIPs. Would like to see that invested in employees not just VIPs.

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5.0
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Pros

Free breakfast and Lunch, an amazing work culture, work life balance, and the best team you can work with

Cons

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3.0
22 Jan 2026
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Pros

free food free swag nice enough people

Cons

very low pay with no room for upward mobility

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