Does JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO?

44% of JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO?

Designer (3) , Graphic Designer (2) , Project Manager (2) , Strategist (2)

What are the pros of working at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO according to real employee reviews?

"There are lots of good and creative people to work with here." ((in 13 reviews)); "Beautiful office in quiet area." ((in 4 reviews)); "Gorgeous work space(s), friendly, talented co" ((in 3 reviews)); "they used to do weekly “dinners” for staff which was a nice token of their appreciation." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO according to real employee reviews?

"Management is conscious of the need for cultural and wellbeing programs, and strongly implemented internal processes, but as a growing company they're still striving to get there." ((in 5 reviews)); "Evidently a burnout culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "based work environment, owner walks around staring at people's screens." ((in 3 reviews))

JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO Reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)

36% positive business outlook

JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 51 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

51 reviews

5.0

15 Jun 2026

Small agency with diverse client work and collaborative team environment

Post producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

John McNeil is a small, dynamic agency based in Berkeley. Working in production, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on a diverse range of projects, gaining valuable exposure to different aspects of marketing and advertising. The position provided valuable professional growth opportunities, along with the chance to work alongside a talented and dedicated team.

Cons

As with many agencies, workloads and priorities can shift quickly, requiring flexibility and adaptability. However, there is a supportive team culture, and colleagues consistently work together to navigate busy periods and meet client needs.

5.0

28 Jun 2019

Good people/opportunity to grow within company.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Interesting/diverse work. Non-corporate atmosphere. Nice office. Good people. Lots of opportunity to move up in the company if you prove yourself capable. Good benefits.

Cons

Some long hours. Can be a bit chaotic when things get busy. If commuting via public transport, offices not close to bart.

5.0

7 May 2016

Project Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Diverse projects from Strategy, Brand, to Interactive and Video. Creativity is taken seriously. Good upward mobility and opportunities to be a strategic contributor.

Cons

Every work environment can be improved upon, but management is focused on retaining a positive studio culture. Focus on both B2B and B2C clients.

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Jobs at JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO

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