Poor Senior Management - Anonymous employee Xigen (UK) Employee Review

First class creativity and digital nous with some serious web dev talent. Felt supported although did have to work long hours sometimes just like any other job.

Never felt I really fitted in but that's not necessarily a reflection of Xigen, it could be a case of 'It's not you, it's me'.

Free snacks in the office and monthly care packages.

I had high hopes when I first started working here, but my experience quickly turned sour due to their archaic and highly controlling design team manager micromanaging every aspect of the work, down to the tiniest, most insignificant detail. Creativity and innovation were stifled and any attempt to introduce modern design trends or fresh ideas was immediately shut down. It felt like working in the past, with rigid processes that were more about control than collaboration. Instead of empowering the team, management would hover over every task, constantly changing things for the sake of asserting dominance, rather than trusting the team’s expertise. This resulted in unnecessary revisions and a work environment that was more about pleasing one person’s outdated vision than delivering high-quality results for clients. In addition, there are no opportunities for career growth, with employees being significantly underpaid and receiving little to no recognition or appreciation for their contributions. Overall, if you're looking for a forward-thinking, collaborative agency, I would recommend steering clear of this one. The toxic micromanagement culture makes it nearly impossible to get anything done efficiently or creatively.