Once a creative powerhouse, now a cautionary tale in poor leadership
Pros
Designit Seattle once stood out as a creative company that empowered its staff to be bold and push boundaries. The team delivered smart, effective solutions across the tech industry and thrived in a culture that valued collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. The real strength of the Seattle office was its middle management and the individuals in the trenches. They carried the weight of the work, built trusted client relationships, and kept projects moving with professionalism and pride. Compensation and benefits were competitive, with a solid salary structure, good health insurance, and a 401(k) match.
Cons
Executive leadership has no idea how to lead. They stifle talented people through constant micromanagement and misplaced priorities. What they call “innovation” is simply another process built to mask their lack of understanding of the market and their inability to drive new business. Over time, I watched talented individuals who delivered high-impact results and strong revenue growth either leave or get pushed out. Leadership has known for years that their reporting and infrastructure are broken. Instead of empowering the internal experts who could have fixed the problems, they decided to handle it themselves, only to discover that it does not work. The result is all smoke and mirrors. If you believe in saying yes to everything, even when it is not what the client needs or what serves the company best, you will fit right in. Otherwise, keep your resume ready and your applications active.
