Employees are overworked and overloaded - Senior Creative Specialist THE/STUDIO Employee Review

2.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very friendly and talented co-workers. Nice clients.

Cons

Here at The/Studio, almost all employees are overworked and overloaded. Only the people in the leadership are the ones who aren't stressed. They pass most of the responsibilities to the employees, so we're the ones who get burdened and forced to work brutally long hours. I don't recommend working here, especially if you value your work-life balance.

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THE/STUDIO Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are incredibly proud of our team, and we are glad you had the opportunity to work alongside such talented, friendly coworkers and great clients. We take your feedback regarding workloads and stress levels very seriously. Operating for more than a decade with a startup mindset means our days move quickly, but that should never result in our team feeling isolated or unfairly burdened with responsibilities. Balance is something we are actively trying to improve, and we want to ensure our leadership is properly supporting the team rather than simply passing tasks down. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the specific bottlenecks you faced so we can actively work to fix them. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at peoplesuccess@thestudio.com to share your thoughts offline. Thank you for your hard work and dedication during your time with us, and we wish you the very best.

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THE/STUDIO Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience at THE/STUDIO. We are glad you enjoyed collaborating with our customers and team members, but we would like to provide some clarity on the operational points you raised. For more than a decade, we have intentionally maintained a lean, fast-paced startup mindset. This environment requires significant agility and independent time management, which we know can sometimes lead to demanding days. We consistently aim to be upfront about the high-velocity nature of our workflows during our recruitment process so candidates can accurately evaluate if this style of work fits their goals. We also want to firmly address your note regarding our sales metrics. At THE/STUDIO, transparency is a core value, and our sales and commission data are strictly tied to real, verifiable performance metrics. We do not alter or manipulate numbers, and we take our financial commitments to our teams incredibly seriously. Finally, while our flat organizational structure means we focus heavily on individual execution rather than corporate layers, we always look to provide project expansion and growth opportunities for those who excel in a self-driven environment. For any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to our team directly at peoplesuccess@thestudio.com so we can look into it and address your concerns. We appreciate your contributions during your tenure and wish you success in your future endeavors.
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