Only worth it if you're a masochist - Anonymous employee Perception NYC Employee Review

1.0
11 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

My reel looks great, so...? If you like verbal abuse, inept owners with napoleon complexes, and having your soul ground down to dust, this is the place for you. If you're in to just a whole hell of a lot of spite and pettiness, look no further.

Cons

Glassdoor wants me to review this place. I'd rather report the owners to The Hague. Want some PTSD? Work here. It's like bootcamp, or a federal supermax. If you hate yourself enough to muscle through months without a day off pulling 16 hour days, go for it. Otherwise, it's degrading, humiliating, and abusive. Prepare to be beaten like a rented mule, spit on, and cast aside.

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5.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

Amazing projects great team culture collaborate environment

Cons

although the company worked on large scale projects, there was not much room for growth. felt very mom & pop-ish

5.0
26 Apr 2024
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Pros

Perception is easily the best job I have ever had. Not only do you get to work with incredible projects and high profile clients, but you get to work with one of the most creative teams in the industry. Both the team and the co-founders are supportive, encouraging and want to see everyone succeed. They will provide you with the necessary resources and tools to help you produce the best work possible. Time spent in the studio is always energizing, collaborative and filled with moments of fun sprinkled throughout the day. There's even a ping pong tournament! Outside of the studio, the hybrid structure is perfect to help out with challenging commutes and gave me a solid work life balance. One of my favorite things about this position was that good work is recognized. Whenever great things were accomplished or things looked good, you were sure to get positive feedback. The co-founders make sure everyone on the team feels heard and free to express themselves in challenging situations and uplifted and celebrated in good situations. My time here was one I will look back on with only fond memories. I absolutely loved being at Perception and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in applying.

Cons

High profile work requires high security processes, which can be challenging to navigate. But, that's the nature of the industry!

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