Chill place to work, low pay - Print Operator Spoonflower Employee Review

4.0
13 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Low stress, casual dress code, free food, creative people work here, and a few perks (free fabric)

Cons

Low pay, no transparency in job pay/advancement

avatar
Spoonflower Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that it didn't work out for you at Spoonflower but I appreciate hearing your thoughts about your experience. Spoonflower believes in a total compensation and benefits strategy when it comes to pay and managing compensation. This means that we strive to make sure all of the components of employee compensation - hourly rate/salary, short-term incentive, benefits, long-term incentives - work together to create a total compensation plan that is not only competitive but that leads the talent market in which we compete. I know how important base pay is for everyone - it is what pays the bills. The value of your compensation is far more than just your base pay, though, and we try to make sure all employees understand the financial value of all the support we provide. For example, did you know that Spoonflower pays 100% of the medical premiums for employees and their families? This is hundreds of dollars a month that stays in your pocket. And, in addition to that, we pay for about 95% of all medical expenses an employee might incur in a year. So, an individual employee would pay, at most, $550 in a year for all medical expenses. The value of our medical plan is significant. You are probably aware that we paid a performance bonus to all employees in June of 2020 and are getting ready to pay another one. This is additional cash compensation in your pocket. We recently introduced a long-term incentive plan for all regular employees as well. Spoonflower takes a holistic approach to compensation, protecting and supporting our employees in many facets of their financial health. Your cash compensation makes up just one component of your total compensation. Regarding job families, I agree that enabling employees to understand the opportunities available to them at Spoonflower and how they can advance is very important. We are in the final stages of a market study of our operations jobs which will result in the development and implementation of career ladders, with associated pay ranges, for our Operations team. A study such as this one will be done for all of our functional areas. Your advice is meaningful and relevant and we're already on the way to advancements and development in the areas you have outlined. We wish you all the best.

Explore other reviews about Spoonflower

5.0
7 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome People: The team here is genuinely supportive and full of creative, driven folks. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re working with friends. Cool Mission: Spoonflower’s focus on personalized, creative products makes our work feel meaningful and fun. Exciting Growth: We’re evolving quickly, which means lots of opportunities to tackle new challenges and contribute in a big way.

Cons

Change & Churn: It’s been a year of adjustments, with some team turnover and evolving priorities. Not always easy, but there’s a clear effort to keep moving forward. Small Team, Diverse Responsibilities: With a lean team, there’s a lot of work across different areas. It can be a lot to juggle, but it’s a great fit if you like variety!

1.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There were a lot of cool people on the team, until most of them were laid off.

Cons

It's no surprise to learn that both of the companies the current CEO (George) ran prior to spoonflower went bankrupt under his leadership. He is short-sighted, fosters a cliquish environment, and treats employees as disposable. During my short tenure, I watched multiple employees get laid off. We're talking about people who had been with the company for a decade, and had been instrumental in shaping the success of the brand, only to get unceremoniously dropped after the company failed to hit unrealistic growth expectations two months in a row. I watched as a new employee was hired, handed a massive project, pulled 50+ hour weeks without a single day off to make the deadline, then immediately laid off within days of the completing the project. The CEO took a 3-week vacation to Germany the following week.

1
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All