Great Stepping Stone, But Not Big on Pay or Growth - Graphic Designer Forbes Employee Review

4.0
26 Mar 2026
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Pros

Forbes is a fantastic place to get exposure to high-profile projects and work with a talented team. The work is interesting, visible, and fast-paced, which is perfect for building experience.

Cons

Growth opportunities for designers are limited, and compensation is low—so while you can make noise and contribute a lot, it won’t come with a financial boost. Overall, a solid stepping stone for early-career designers looking to build their portfolio and skillset.

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5.0
13 Mar 2026
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Good pay, generous vacation policy

Cons

top heavy management and staff lay offs

4.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Strong brand with enormous global reach and authority. Looks great on the resume. The organization itself offers great opportunities and you get to work with a lot of inspiring, go-getting colleagues.

Cons

Brand dilution is real -- Forbes has so many brand licensing deals and rents its name out so frequently that the value often gets lost. The public-facing website also has gone downhill and comes off as a spammy ad platform. Trying to find the right person to contact within the web of Forbes is very convoluted, especially if you're trying to reach someone in a different Forbes entity.

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