Great until it went under - Frontend Developer Lightmaker Employee Review

3.0
7 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people and great culture

Cons

Owner didnt know how to manage money between businesses and invested all profits into side project which made our agency crumble as soon as we hit a snag with lack of projects.

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5.0
30 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Loved working here since 2004.

Cons

No down sides if you like having fun and working hard.

5.0
22 Aug 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Frequent company-wide updates on project progress (both in-person and sent digitally) - Constant employee recognition (both at weekly stand-ups and monthly appreciation events) - Laid-back atmosphere with casual dress code and open Studio environment - Multiple insurance plans (healthcare, dental, vision, life, and disability) with Lightmaker contributing a good deal towards pre-tax premiums - 401k Offered with employer match after 6 months of work - A high number of PTO days given each year and flexibility in scheduling (dependent on open projects/milestones), in addition to your birthday off and a discretionary week off in December - Family feeling where people are comfortable being themselves and "come as they are" - Upward mobility in the company for individuals who show initiative - "Part of something greater" feeling, being connected to an international brand (offices in the UK and Canada) - High-profile clients from diverse industries make every project unique - Numerous small "Employees Perks" such as beer o'clock, snacks, coffee, monthly appreciation events, and ways to win prizes throughout the year - Two large-scale annual events; one in the Summer (Pool Party) and one in the Winter (Holiday Party) - Recruitment compensation for individuals who bring in top talent

Cons

- Not as many work from home opportunities as other companies may offer - Office near Universal can encounter some tourist traffic during lunch hour

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