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      Wolff Olins

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      11 reviews
      5.0
      19 Mar 2025

      A special place

      Growth manager
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      Pros

      Wolff Olins has an incredible culture—welcoming, inclusive, and full of people who truly care for the work and each other. From leadership to junior team members, there’s a shared mindset of collaboration. No one is too senior to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, and there’s a genuine sense of teamwork that makes even the most rigorous pitches feel exciting rather than overwhelming. Beyond the work itself, the company provides an environment where people can quickly build confidence in their role and contribute from day one. A particular plus for me was that there were plenty of opportunities to gain insight into the commercial and strategic workings of the business—something I hadn’t been as involved with at previous companies. Overall, I’ve had an amazing time working in the Growth and Marketing team & would highly recommend the company!

      Cons

      Being part of the Omnicom network can sometimes feel a bit bureaucratic, but it also comes with benefits. There are both pros and cons to being part of a larger group of companies.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      1y
      Hi - it’s Sairah here. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous feedback. I’m delighted to hear how much you valued the culture at Wolff Olins and the sense of collaboration that runs through our veins. It means a lot to know that you felt welcomed, supported and able to make an impact from day one - and that you found real opportunities to grow and learn about the commercial and strategic side of things. That’s exactly the kind of environment we aim to create for everyone, and I’m so pleased that’s been your experience. I’d also like to thank you for highlighting our spirit of teamwork and the willingness across all levels to get stuck in - it’s something we’re very proud of and work hard to maintain. I hear you on the challenges (and occasional upsides) of being part of the Omnicom network. Navigating a larger group structure can introduce extra steps or processes, but we’re always looking for ways to keep what’s special about Wolff Olins front and centre while taking advantage of the benefits that come from being part of a bigger family. Thank you again for your kind words and for being such a valued part of the Growth and Marketing team. Wishing you all the best for what comes next and what will undoubtedly be an exciting journey - please do stay in touch!
      4.0
      4 Mar 2018

      Fantastic culture, strategic focus. Training ground for leaders.

      Designer
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      Such a special company in lots of ways, this is a place where if you have the assertiveness to seek opportunities and put yourself out there, you will be rewarded with high quality training, development opportunities and a rich and stimulating daily environment. The staff body is an extremely intelligent and passionate group of people, and a lot of effort is put into office culture to counter long working hours, with generous breakfasts, lunches and extra curricular activities.

      Cons

      Strategic rather than creative focus, clients’ visions (in my time there) did not match the radical ambition of the company, limiting potential of the creative work.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      8y
      Hi - it's Sairah here. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts here. I'm thrilled to know that you found the place stimulating and were able to develop with us, as well as enjoy the extra curricular stuff - that's wonderful. I note your points about work balance, as well as the need to be assertive to get the most out of the place. I think that's fair and something we're paying greater attention to.
      4.0
      31 Aug 2022

      Great culture and people, but management and progression opps vary depending on department

      Anonymous employee
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      Talented individuals delivering wonderful work, making an inspiring and motivating workplace. Good social culture, lots of diversity and great passion for the work being delivered. Lots of female leaders which is always lovely to see.

      Cons

      High workload which tends to push people to burn out. Inconsistent progression review system, where they seem to fast track designers over other teams in the business. Better management and training opportunities in some departments compared to others. Few elements of the job role mis-sold upon interview. Omnicom restrictions also limit and slow down implementation of new processes so it stops the agency from being as agile and adaptive to new trends and tech as it could be.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      3y
      Hi - it's Sairah here. Thanks for taking time out to share your feedback. It's great to know that you're finding our team and the work inspiring - love that! And to hear that we're hitting the right notes in terms of our culture, diversity and female leadership as these are all things we really care about. You raise important points that I've picked up with our internal team. We're currently going through our regular review/progression cycle and I think a lot of what you cover will be addressed as part of that - do come and find me if not. On Omnicom, I probably get to see more of the positive aspects they offer us in terms of training opportunities, DE&I initiatives etc. Nevertheless, there are things that should be improved and I regularly raise issues like those you have identified to press for positive improvements – so keep them coming!
      5.0
      16 Aug 2017

      The Best Job I've Ever Had

      Av technician
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      Pros

      An excellent work environment, many opportunities to learn and a wonderful culture.

      Cons

      The mother company (Omnicom) can stifle things a bit.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      8y
      Hello – It’s Sairah here. What an incredible post title and thanks for taking the time to share. Thanks also for helping to make our culture very special – it’s appreciated. And yes, we do have a couple of parental constraints to contend with on occasion (IT support being a bit of a hot spot at the moment). I get to see how being part of a larger enterprise can be very supportive, although I do recognise not everyone else gets to experience this in quite the same way. We’ll keep working at getting the balance right.
      4.0
      19 Jul 2017

      Great place to grow

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      - fantastic people: smart, friendly, down to earth, interesting, genuinely curious, caring, ambitious, fun - interesting work: great opportunities to work on projects of all shapes and sizes, countries and sectors with access to top decision makers - freedom and independence to think fresh and be creative

      Cons

      - all that freedom sometimes means 'process and systems' fall through the cracks. - tendency to favour the loud and seen over the quiet and considered - uneven distribution of work and reward: some people seem to do a lot of the work while others coast by

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      Wolff Olins Response
      8y
      Hello – it’s Sairah here! Thanks for sharing your views with us here. I agree there are things we could improve on in terms of process, even distribution of workloads and reward – especially after an insanely busy couple of years. You may not be aware that we’ve been giving the latter two points a lot of attention since the beginning of the year. I hope our new hires are helping to even out workloads and that the way we’re externally benchmarking pay each year is making how we’re rewarded feel fair and transparent. It’s a constant work in progress and tough to always get the balance spot on, but we’re certainly working at it. I also hope that my stepping into the CEO role lets everyone know that you don’t have to be loud to get on and do great stuff around here!
      5.0
      23 Aug 2017

      Excellent flexibility and inspiring culture

      Pr manager
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      Pros

      I worked part time at Wolff Olins for three years. An inspiring business, they have a lot to offer creative and ambitious people, especially if you require flexibility in order to live and work effectively. With them, I have had the opportunity to work with many of the most talented, driven and optimistic people I've ever met. I feel very lucky to have been part of an organisation that produces such amazing, ground-breaking work.

      Cons

      Always evolving, it's a tricky business to fittingly describe in simple terms. Known best for design brilliance, highly valued for strategic corporate guidance and yet able to do so much more - it's an organisation that can be difficult to fully understand without closer inspection.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      8y
      Hi - it's Sairah here! What a wonderful post and thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. It's great to understand what you've enjoyed about the place and how we've been able to make it work so flexibly together. Not always an easy thing to do and make possible. I agree that we can be difficult to really understand until you've spent some time with us. In fact, we used to say it took anything up to a year to fully find your feet and your place with us. I think that's changed, although it's fair to say we do tend to suit an ambitious optimistic type, up for a challenge, comfortable with change, ready to work with a bit of ambiguity and determined to make a difference. Thanks again and good luck with your new adventures.
      4.0
      16 Jan 2020

      Amazing Work

      Senior motion designer
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      Pros

      Creativity is key, everyone gets the opportunity to shine. Grasp what comes your way and you'll gain the most benefit from the company, but don't be a wallflower

      Cons

      Budgets can get swallowed up by consultancy, so at times the doing part is left til last

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      Wolff Olins Response
      6y
      Hi - it's Sairah here. Thanks for taking the time to share a few thoughts above. It's wonderful to know that our creativity obsession comes through so clearly, as well as everyone having their chance to shine - that's brilliant to hear. Especially coming from your area of expertise, which is so critical to our work and our industry. I take on board your point about distribution of budget and I'll check in internally on where we're at across the business right now. It was also lovely to hear you mention Wally. It sounds like you loved his spirit as much as I did and his clever, sharp irreverent ways are still very much alive!
      5.0
      19 Jul 2017

      Brilliant

      Design director
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      Pros

      Wolff Olins is an amazing and supportive environment which encourages you to do the best work of your life. It is an opportunity to grow and do whatever you want to do. Independent and creative thinkers will thrive at Wolff Olins. The clients are some of the largest and most ambitious companies on the planet - so it is the perfect space to learn how to speak and collaborate with high level executives and also to understand how global business runs. I had a lot of fun at Wolff Olins.

      Cons

      Wolff Olins works best for independent and entrepreneurial people. You need to be flexible and optimistic or you will find it difficult due to the ups and downs of a creative consultancy. Working with some of the biggest brands can be demanding at times and you have to stay positive.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      8y
      Hello – it’s Sairah here! Thanks for taking the time to share your views. Someone asked me yesterday what our culture is like and I echoed a lot of what you’re saying here. If you’re the kind of person who relishes a challenge and a lot of freedom then you’ll love it. There’s no doubt the work is demanding and expectations are high – from our clients and from ourselves too. People tell me it’s rewarding, stretching and that you get to do things and go places you never imagined. I do hope this is the case and that we manage to have a bit of fun too. I’ll certainly be taking your advice to support our creative team and design culture as I step into my new role as CEO – thanks again.
      5.0
      8 Jun 2018

      Best agency for bold, radical work

      Principal
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      Pros

      Do radical work for companies at the forefront - Wolff Olins is called upon to partner with executives to tackle gnarly creative challenges that have global human impact. Work with talented, ambitious and optimistic people, and develop your craft alongside the most seasoned and experienced practitioners in the industry - at Wolff Olins everyone is a practitioner, including the CEO, so you get to learn from and work with, the best of the best. Great momentum in the growing, fast-paced SF office with opportunity to learn, grow and rise. Relative to other agencies, great work/life balance. As with all agencies, there are times when you're super busy and times where you are less busy, but Wolff Olins actively encouraged work/life balance more than any other agency I've ever worked at. They have a healthy amount of vacation days, working on weekends is discouraged, comp days are given... People actively tell you to take a break and to get out of the office.

      Cons

      No cons if you love to do bold work, thrive in ambiguity and have an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s not the place for complacency, nor is it for people who want to be spoon-fed, play it safe, or care more about what type of free food is available than doing great work.

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      Wolff Olins Response
      7y
      Hi - it's Sairah here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences ... and for helping to build such a great team and body of work in San Francisco.! We're super proud of what we're achieving together - the amazing clients, ambitious work and incredible people - it's very special. As you rightly say, it suits a certain kind of spirit, drive and ambition. We'll keep at it, including being bold, saying no when it matters and keeping things transparent.
      5.0
      10 Jan 2023

      Where you'll do the best work of your life

      Senior strategist
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      Pros

      - Genre-defining work, impressive client list - Lots of opportunities for growth, and managers who want to invest in you - Value you for who you are (there's no need to 'fit the mould') - Smart but also genuinely lovely people (a very rare mix) - Strong female leadership - Loads of socials and perks... (you'll never go hungry)

      Cons

      - Dreary, corporate office space in London... full of amazing people and ideas, but the space doesn't fit the culture and the personality of the business

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      Wolff Olins Response
      3y
      Hi - it's Sairah here. What amazing feedback and thank you for sharing! I'm so pleased to know you're having a great experience and especially that you feel you can be yourself, that's music to my ears. I couldn't agree more in terms of the work and our clients right now too - it's a wonderful start to the year (and having just polished off salmon & eggs for breakfast I can personally attest to never going hungry around here too). Hear you on space, it's frustrating that we haven't managed to work our WO magic on it just yet and you can be sure we'll keep at it.
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