Designit reviews

2.6

24% would recommend to a friend

(254 total reviews)
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Keri Dawson

40% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

Designit has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 254 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Designit employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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254 reviews
1.0
Jan 31, 2017

Lots of favoritism

Recommend
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Pros

- Tokyo is a cool city - some interesting projects

Cons

- poor and disorgnaized management - rewards are based on favoritism and not merit - Management likes to hire white guys and asian girls - hard to advance up in position

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Designit Response
9y
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback for us, although we must admit that we are deeply shocked to hear about your experience. We have actually shared your comments with our entire team in Tokyo and we have all agreed that we cannot imagine any of our former employees making such a review, nor does it reflect the current culture of this office. Our most recent well-being survey results have actually shown quite the opposite of what you’ve written. Our Designits feel that they have a close-knit and passionate family in Tokyo, where we spend a great deal of our time caring for both our clients and for one another. Since establishing this office in 2013, we have done our best to ensure that not only do we hire fairly (and in fact we have an even split between men and women and have loved having many international colleagues) but that all rewards, promotions, etc are given strictly based on merit. Of course we know that we’re not perfect and so we encourage any Designit who feels that they’re not being treated fairly to come and discuss these issues with us in confidence. Our doors are always open to hear both positive and critical feedback, as we know that it’s what helps us make the work experience for all Designits even better.
1.0
Apr 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good Culture: My coworkers and the wider team seemed to understand the train wreck Designit has been heading towards, especially with leadership without requisite qualifications. During my time here, my coworkers had also been job hunting and covered for each other while at interviews. I also received some very helpful pointers for tweaking my resume, profile and interview skills.

Cons

Lack of Training: From the beginning, it was clear that the company did not prioritize proper training. While I was confident in my ability to completely my tasks, as l've been doing the same work, I was given minimal instruction on my responsibilities and had to figure out most of my tasks on my own. This lack of training not only made my job harder but also led to errors that could have been avoided with adequate guidance. Ineffective Management: The executive management team was largely ineffective. Chri***ne Bo***on doesn’t seem to be able to handle the pressure and resorts to yelling at employees on larger team calls. There was little to no support from supervisors, who seemed more interested in micromanaging than providing constructive feedback. This led to a toxic work environment where I felt undervalued and unsupported. Extremely cliquey. Lack of Communication: Communication within the company was poor. Important information was often not communicated in a timely manner, leading to confusion and missed deadlines. My manager would email me, and when I emailed responses back, I was told "I don't spend all day in my inbox.". Even during my interview process I was told that my manager was a direct and effective communicator, which is interesting because nothing meaningful was communicated about my performance and growth opportunities. Lack of Goal Mapping: There was a complete absence of goal mapping and strategic planning with my role. I was not given clear target to aim for, making it difficult to measure progress or success. This lack of direction made it hard to stay motivated and understand how my work contributed to the company's overall goals.

1.0
Jun 11, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

You can say you work for Microsoft and the coworkers are very nice.

Cons

Employees are not valued or compensated accurately, including lack of cost of living increases, a mess of an HR department, overloaded workloads, extended working hours.

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Designit Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and concerns. It's important that our employees feel valued and fairly compensated for their contributions to our success at Designit. We continuously strive to improve our employee policies and practices, and this includes regular reviews of our compensation structure. That said, we recognise that perceptions around rewards and benefits can vary, and we take all feedback into account as part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and enhance our offerings.   Our leadership and People teams are dedicated to supporting every employee and empowering them to thrive. We invite you to reach out directly to your manager or People Team member so we can gain a deeper understanding of your experience. 
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