Monotype Reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(373 total reviews)
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Ninan Chacko

67% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Monotype has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 373 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Monotype employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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373 reviews
5.0
20 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Working at MT has been a rewarding experience. The hybrid enviro strikes a gd balance, allowing for flexibility while fostering collaboration among a team of helpful and dedicated colleagues. The culture truly feels like a family; there's little to no office politics, which makes coming to work enjoyable. One of the standout features is the commission structure—it's quite reasonable and motivates everyone to perform at their best. The products we offer feel almost monopolistic, which adds to the excitement of our rapid growth stage. Management is supportive and encourages a sense of empowerment and entrepreneurship, making it easy to bring new ideas to the table.

Cons

That said, the company's swift expansion has led to some bottlenecks in processes, which can be a bit frustrating. The fast-paced nature may not suit everyone, and for those new to Font software applications, the learning curve can be steep. Additionally, while the sales cycles can be slightly longer compared to some SaaS solutions, though the deal size $$ can be worth the wait. Overall, if you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready for a challenge, MT offers an innovative and collaborative space that’s truly special.

3.0
5 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros

A good industry whereby most companies, government agencies, financial institutes and financial institutes are using our fonts. A great potential in terms of business model

Cons

Management did not try to understand the culture and style of working in this geographical region. Only looking at statistic and data of your performance rather than putting the effort into consideration.

3.0
12 Jan 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Diverse, eclectic workforce -- hipster code-slingers, multidisciplinary artists/designers, blue-blooded sales reps and financiers. Relaxed office environment. Frequent banquets, corporate outings, ice cream socials. Not uncommon for employees to "settle in" during the good old days, forge friendships, and stick around for 15, 20, 25 years. Plentiful opportunities for travel, given office presence spanning 11+ countries.

Cons

Dangerous levels of constantly-changing brand strategy, disorganization, and interdepartmental confusion. Near complete lack of accountability. Slowly-shrinking legacy revenue base (printers, fonts) shifting into questionable new investments (rent-a-font websites, ad-banner imagery, emojis). Careers tend to stall and calcify at Monotype, due to limited industry exposure and (lack of) growth paths. Some hints of faltering investor confidence, layoffs, offshoring to cheaper venues.

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