AKQA Senior Art Director reviews

4.1

99% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)

Baiju Shah

Not enough data to show CEO approval

43% positive business outlook

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5 reviews
4.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

AKQA is a great line-item for your resumé. You'll work with excellent talent, and will (likely) get to work on some exciting things.

Cons

A lot of changes in the organization lead to a tangible decline following its acquisition by WPP. The "spark" that comes with a talented and exciting independent agency was noticeably lost – it began functioning more and more as a cog in a machine, leading to a lot of talented leadership leaving behind the Founder, as well as the loss of valuable clients. Limited transparency in career roadmaps and growth opportunities. Low pay considering the size of the organization (and its clients), no transparency regarding pay increase/bonus (if you get one at all). All things considered, if you're thinking about joining AKQA, I would (currently) approach it as a stepping stone in your career rather than a long-term home.

4.0
13 Nov 2025

no

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

CEO in shanghai office is great ( 2022 - 2024 )

Cons

Now the scale has sharply declined. ( 2025 )

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