Weta Digital Reviews

Pros

Weta is incredibly organized. They do some of the best work in the industry, and work on some of the most amazing projects in world history. Everyone is really friendly and professional, and great at what they do. They're very conscientious and make a concerted effort to treat their employees well. Generally, I was never overworked while at Weta.

Cons

It's nearly impossible to make any meaningful impact on this company without 1) years - even decades - at the company 2) working on site in Wellington (I was working remote). Practically speaking, nearly all wetafx employees are machine operators. While I honestly admire Weta, their organization, professionalism, culture, high standard, friendliness, etc. This was probably the least fulfilling position I've ever held at any vfx company. But that's likely because of my sorta 'overly-ambitious' personality, and the covid/remote circumstances.

Pros

Wellington / NZ is a nice place, great for kids to grow up Short commute Pockets of very talented and kind people Big blockbuster projects Lots of opportunities if you fit in and know the right people, or being a white American / British male. Paid OT Stay for no more than 1 year would avoid lots of politics and HR interactions.

Cons

Lots of politics. Long hours. Lots incompetents in management/leadership positions. Dishonest and incompetent HR People are promoted by how confident they sound, whom they are friend with, rarely by competence. No other big studios to jump to locally (unless you do it remotely) Virtually no pay rise after entering - get your entrance rate as high as possible otherwise don't expect a significant pay rise for the next 5-10 years. Latest company restructuring is just lip services, people are not changing the way they behave. Every team has different culture, every department feels like a different company. All-women-and-men-for-themselves working environment.