Not as they portray - Associate Creative Director Unleaded Employee Review

2.0
2 Jan 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The colleagues at Unleaded are hard working and drama free, which is unusual in ad agencies. Owner is hands-off and does not interfere with day-to-day agency traffic

Cons

At present, the agency exclusively caters to a singular major client, predominantly engaging in production-oriented tasks with a noticeable absence of substantial creative endeavors. Strikingly, there is a conspicuous void in leadership roles such as a Chief Creative Officer or Creative Directors with a strong emphasis on advertising and design. Within the organizational structure, the Creative Team finds itself in a subordinate position to the Marketing Team, receiving creative directives solely from the Chief Creative Officer. This arrangement has led to a palpable deficit on the creative front, contributing to an overall deficiency in innovative output. The Chief Marketing Officer, originating from a consulting background, lacks any prior exposure to the realm of creative endeavors. This dearth of experiential understanding, coupled with a limited grasp of creative processes, manifests as a hindrance to fostering an environment conducive to imaginative exploration. Unfortunately, dissenting perspectives are unwelcome, creating an environment devoid of the safety necessary for constructive creative critiques. Yes-People are welcome and Supportive Truth tellers are not. The agency, in consequence, is witnessing a depletion of its client base, rendering its current trajectory unsustainable.

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5.0
17 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The team is super collaborative, strategic, and knows how to go above and beyond for our clients.

Cons

We are constantly changing which can keep it difficult to keep up with processes and systems.

2.0
19 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pay, hybrid work, work flexibility, quick hire

Cons

Leadership unqualified incompetent No career growth opportunities No project planning, thrown into tasks with no support Management doesn’t know how to use the tools their reports use Broken communication leads to confusion and unclear goals Hr is portal not a person Unprofessional environment

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