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II By IV Design Reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

Keith Rushbrook

69% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

II By IV Design has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The II By IV Design employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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25 reviews
3.0
20 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Half the project opportunities are decent (if you actually get to work on them). They do have some great designers to get to know.

Cons

Compensation is low compared to other studios. No bonuses, no raises, and very rare in-studio promotions. They have a benchmarking program that fails designers. Annual reviews have no outcome. No desire for employee retention - loss of 7-9 staff members in almost half a year. Very obvious favouritism of staff and unfair treatment between departments. Designers are forced to work in office and technicians are able to work at home. Dated ideas of what it means to be a contributing designer. Pigeon holes designers into roles they cannot grow in. Poor client management; very yes man. Glorifies OT and burns designers out. Shames people for not going to office parties.

1.0
27 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good events planned during the year

Cons

There are no salary increases or bonuses, even when requested. The workplace culture feels toxic and often resembles a high‑school environment. The two CEOs contribute significantly to the negativity. They expect excessive overtime, regularly pushing 60‑hour workweeks. Although they offer lieu time, it’s nearly impossible to use the time you’ve earned because the workload never slows down enough to take it. Promotions are nearly impossible.

5.0
12 Aug 2025

Great place, great people!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work and grow as a designer

Cons

no cons, they really care about your professional growth

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