Their Logo is a Red Flag for a reason - Designer Fanatics Employee Review

1.0
2 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Beer in the break room because you'll need it

Cons

Have you ever had daydreams of crashing your car into the bridge just so you wouldn't have to go into the office? Yeah it was that bad. This was by far the most stressful design job I have ever had in my life. The managers love to micromanage you, and have zero respect for your time. They would often schedule meetings during lunch hours or close to end of day forcing you to stay late. I was harassed on several occasions to work more than the standard 8 hours just because they did as well, regardless of whether or not I met my deadlines (and I always did). The environment was toxic AF, if someone took a well-deserved vacation, management would make snide remarks about them being irresponsible. There were several occasions where I almost walked out because of sheer stress and frustration. When I was finally free of this place I literally showed actual signs of medical PTSD and it took months to recover some semblance of normalcy. I have never been happier to be let go from a job in my life.

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The recruiters provided a lot of up front information. The interviewers were great. Some were more typical interviews, some were conversational in a great way that made it feel more welcoming. I joined FMX. Onboarding has been pretty solid. I've worked at much larger companies and the onboarding was much more hectic. I also received a very competent laptop for my day-to-day work.

Cons

Some of the information was provided by recruiters were not 100% accurate and there was a bit of a mishap where I Was mistakenly invited to the Debrief. While the onboarding is very structured, given the nature of the product, it can be pretty complicated.

5.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is specifically for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), as I can't speak on the other lines of business. - autonomous work with the freedom to really put your stamp on projects - minimal red tape, allowing you to execute and move swiftly - full remote culture, with the expectation to respect employee calendars - stability- the company is careful not to overhire and retain its employees - the people- despite being remote, I feel close to my team and work around people who really believe in the mission and products we provide

Cons

- Remote work is not for everyone. If you aren't letting management know what you are working on, it can sometimes slip through the cracks. - Full autonomy is a double edge sword. It's fantastic for those who feel like their work is often hindered by unnecessary red tape, but it can be a struggle for those who work better with a set structure and routine. - Technology has been improving and the commitment to leveraging AI tools is encouraging, but there is still a bit of manual work still that can lead to human error. - benefits and pay are fair here, but you have to dig a bit to fully utilize all the benefits we have.

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