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Benchmarking Is An Illusion - Intermediate Designer II By IV Design Employee Review

3.0
20 Feb 2026
Recommend
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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.

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3.0
19 May 2024
Recommend
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Pros

supportive and talented colleagues, wide range of responsibilities, educational and trip opportunities, dog friendly, lunch and learn perks, standard benefits

Cons

overtime is expected, poor salary compensation and barely to no annual raises/bonus, management could improve on resource allocations and anticipated deadline communications, could be more transparent overall with business management.

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.

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