Great people, fun company but not the best long haul opportunity - Anonymous employee Tank Design Employee Review

2.0
22 Mar 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible, relaxed atmosphere Above average health care package Large variety of clients and projects Highly collaborative environment where all team members have a legitimate voice

Cons

Compensation below industry averages across all positions Lack of coherent vision from management Highly uneven distribution of labor and/or responsibility i.e. 80% of the work done by 20% of the people Lack of communication from management to employees Little opportunity for growth within company

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5.0
27 Sept 2023
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Pros

Collaborative culture-forward "garage band" feel creative agency - coolest cats in the game.

Cons

N/A - wouldn't have left if I hadn't had another opportunity!

4.0
16 Nov 2025
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Pros

The folks who work at Tank are amazing, patient, and kind, they really push the envelope with their work, and will become fast friends. Hanging out after work was always a highlight. A lot of the work I've been able to contribute to has been top notch and I feel a lot of pride with what Tank has empowered me to do. No one is looking over your shoulder there, you are trusted to complete your work, and learn as you go.

Cons

Tank has several partners who have gone into retirement, who no longer show up at the office, but still have controlling interests in the company. The remaining leadership is white, male, with old print and visual design backgrounds, preferring abstraction and Swiss design. Not necessarily a bad thing, except when it comes to understanding market trends, and what is necessary for effective modern product design. I have heard rumor of many recent layoffs as well and know several really talented designers have already found new jobs. The user experience team has also flattened. No bad blood from me, though, I hope they can one day return to what they were before the pandemic.

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